Northern Hills UMC

Address

3703 N Loop 1604 East
San Antonio, TX 78247

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Service Times

In person and online services 

Traditional  |  8:30 a.m.  |  Worship Center
Contemporary  |  11:00 a.m.  |  Worship Center

In person only

Traditional  | 11:00 a.m.  |  Sanctuary  

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Contact

210-654-0881

Ministry Center

Address

4306 Naco Pass
San Antonio, TX 78217

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Service Times


La Roca Bilingual Worship, 1:00 p.m. - in person and livestreamed

Click here for La Roca Service

La Roca Communion Service, 2:15 p.m. - in person only

La Roca Bible Study, 10:45–11:45 a.m., via Zoom
Contact the Ministry Center for access
  at the phone number above or click on email.

Contact

210-236-6810

Register your attendanceclick here

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not
hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”  Matthew 19:14

And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.  Luke 2:52

Children's Ministry

Children’s Ministry at Northern Hills is for children who are newborn through 5th grade.  Our staff and volunteers are passionate about helping children understand the love of Christ through age-appropriate lessons, play, and music.  Children’s Ministry includes everything from rocking babies in the nursery to a mission week for 5th graders, VBS, and everything in between.  It’s a busy, but meaningful ministry, and we’d love to partner with you in raising your kids to know Christ! 

Sunday Mornings

Children's activities are available in person!

9:45 a.m.  | Sunday School | Nursery-5th Grade

Nursery Care - Birth - 2 year old
Preschool Sunday School - 3 and 4 year old
Elementary - Kinder - 5th grade

Check in begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Children's hall security doors entrance from the Gathering Area.

*We ask that you pre-screen your children for any signs of illness before bringing them to church.

11:00 a.m.  | Kids Worship | Nursery-2nd Grade

Nursery Care - Birth - 2 year old
Preschool Sunday School - 3 and 4 year old
Elementary - Kinder - 2nd grade

Check in begins at 10:45 a.m. at the Children's hall security doors entrance from the Gathering Area.

*We ask that you pre-screen your children for any signs of illness before bringing them to church.

Sunday School Hour - 

  • Drop off for Sunday School will take place at the security door at the Children's hall entrance (from the Gathering Area).
  • Parents are required to let us know if their child(ren) will be staying for both Sunday School and Kids Worship or just Sunday School (remember Kids Worship is only for 2nd grade and younger.
  • Parents will not be allowed beyond the security doors.  A staff member will help walk children to their classrooms
           - Exceptions may be made for infants and toddlers going to the nursery.
  • No parents will be allowed in classrooms.
  • Pick up will be in the same location as drop off.  A staff member will bring your child from the classroom to you.

Kids Worship - 

  • Same check in and check out procedures as above.
  • Children 2nd grade and younger can go to worship with their parents and after Children's Moment (in the Worship Center only), the Children's Director will take kids to Kids Worship. 

Children's Moment

Children's Moment takes place during each of the morning worship services.  Children are welcome to join their parents in church for the beginning of the service and then are invited to Children's Moment.  They can then go to Sunday School or back to join their parents for the remainder of the service.  Adult staff and volunteers lead the kids to Sunday School after Children's Moment.


Children's Bulletin

There are children's bulletins for your child, so that they can follow along with the service.  You will find them at the back of the Worship Center or Sanctuary.  Don't forget to grab a bag of coloring pencils for the picture on the back of the bulletin.



Wednesdays  |  5:45-7:45 

ELEMENTARY:
This year our elementary children are taking a deep dive into their Bibles and learning what it means to be a child of God and use His book to guide their lives. 

Tentative Schedule:
5:45-6:00 p.m. - Welcome
6:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner and Fellowship
6:30-7:15 p.m. - Bible lesson and application
7:15-7:45 p.m. - Games

PRESCHOOL:
We also offer classes for our Preschool age children.  They will be participating in hands-on Bible curriculum to help them grow their friendships with Jesus.

Tentative Schedule:
5:45-6:00 p.m. - Welcome and playtime in the classroom
6:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner
6:30-6:50 p.m. - Lesson and application
6:50-7:10 p.m. - Games
7:10-7:30 p.m. - Crafts and play in the classroom
7:30-7:45 p.m. - Playground 

NURSERY: 
Nursery is available for children 0-2 years.

For parents attending Bible studies on campus, extended care for your child(ren) is offer until 8:00 p.m.

To make sure we have enough supplies for all the children attending, please click the link below to register your child(ren).

Register Here!

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Children's Ministry Resources

2022 Liability Waiver Form 2022 Health Waiver Form

Staff

I'm new!  What do I need to know?

Register

Save time by registering your children early! 

We always want to know the specific needs of your family, so we can take care of your kids best. For this reason, we have all new families fill out a Family Registration form.  If you'd like to come prepared, email our director to get the form ahead of time!

Email Katherine

Come early

Don't be stressed about making it to service on time!  Be sure to come early to give yourself plenty of time to meet the team, drop your kids off, and grab a cup of coffee before heading into the Worship Center or Sanctuary. 

How do you screen teachers/volunteers in Children's Ministry?

All Children's Ministry staff and volunteers have background checks.  Volunteers also attend Safe Gatherings training, that is mandated and run by the conference.