Nursery


(Birth-Kindergarten)
 
Our ministry to young children seeks to shower the delight and love of the Lord upon them. We want them and their families to know that they are welcome here, that they are safe here in God’s house, and that we can be trusted to provide for them. Our nursery programs are for children from birth through K5.
 
We also offer care for young children during other events denoted as * (nursery available) or ** (nursery available by reservation). All nursery rooms are located on the first floor of Tyndale Hall. Nurseries may be reserved by calling Roz Dixon, Director of Nursery Ministry, at 522-1712, ext. 220, or by emailing her at nursery@islc.net.
 
 
Sunday Morning Nursery
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. (During Sunday School)
September 12, 2010-May 22, 2011


Sunday Morning Worship Nursery
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
(Year-round for 10:15 service)
 
Our staff is dedicated to meeting the children’s needs by demonstrating Christ’s love to them. “Noah’s Ark” is a special program for babies through 17 months of age. “Veggie Lagoon” is home port for toddlers 18 to 23 months old as they begin an adventure in God’s Word through Bible-centered stories and activities. The 2- and 3-year-olds meet for Bible stories and age-appropriate activities that encourage them as they listen and respond to a curriculum that shows them Jesus’ love. The 4- and 5-year-olds share fellowship and activities that further the goals of the programming they have experienced in the other nursery programs.
 

Sunday Evening Worship Nursery
5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
(Year-round for 6:00 service)
 Fellowship and pizza in the Parish Hall following the service

During the 6:00 p.m. worship service, a nursery in the Parish Hall is offered for children of all ages. We provide age-appropriate activities for all ages. Please contact Roz Dixon at 522-1712, ext. 220.
 

Nursery Program on Wednesday Evenings (W.A.S.H.)
5:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
September 15, 2010-May 18, 2011
 
Following W.A.S.H. supper with their families, Wednesday evenings are set aside as a joyful time of fun, learning, and play for our babies and preschoolers while mom and dad attend their Bible studies. A nursery is available for babies through 23 months of age, and classes are open for 2- and 3-year-olds as well as 4- and 5-year-olds. Our curriculum reflects the messages begun on Sunday but are expanded upon with additional stories, games, and crafts.
 

Weekday Nursery Ministry
 
Mom’s Morning Out
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
September 7, 2010-May 20, 2011
 
Our nursery staff is ready to teach, play, and model God’s love to you and your child through our Mom’s Morning Out ministry. The program is for children ages 6 to 23 months as of September 1, 2010. We offer two classrooms–one for children ages 6 to 17 months and the other for toddlers ages 17 to 23 months. You may choose one to three days of attendance on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Friday mornings. Our classes are fully staffed with two or more trained nursery personnel and are limited to a maximum of 12 children per class.


Nursery Lay Ministry Opportunity

Our professionally-trained staff is assisted each week by parish lay ministers. If you enjoy rocking a child or playing and reading stories and would like to join this happy ministry, speak with Roz Dixon. This voluntary ministry can be designed to suit your busy schedule.


Additional Nursery Services

Where we anticipate the need, we offer a nursery for most of St. Helena’s scheduled seasonal worship services and adult Bible study programs. At times it is necessary to ask for a reservation with one week’s notice. Look for the symbol **. If you would like to schedule a nursery to support a parish event, please fill out a nursery request form at least two weeks prior to the event. Forms are available at the church office or by contacting Roz Dixon, Director of Nursery Ministry, at 522-1712, ext. 220.