Nursery
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 522-1712, ext. 220.
Contact: Rosalind Dixon, Nursery Ministry Director, 522-1712,
ext. 220
Sunday Morning Nurseries
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. (September 16, 2007
through May 18, 2008)
Beginning at 9:45 a.m. (May 20, 2007 through
September 9, 2007)
Ages birth through 12 months─"Noah’s Ark"
“Noah’s Ark” is a special program for
babies, birth
through 12 months of age. Our babies spend the morning with loving
adults who rock, cuddle, and care for their every need. Our intention
is that our little ones experience complete safety, happy times,
unconditional love, and acceptance from their very first days in
God’s house here at St. Helena’s.
One-year-olds─"Jesus Loves Me"
One-year-olds experience a fun time
of play in
different activity centers in their special room called
“Jesus
Loves Me.” Our staff lovingly demonstrates Christ’s
love by
meeting the children’s physical and emotional needs. The
children
also hear the stories of Jesus, using a curriculum designed especially
for their age group.
Two-year-olds─"Jesus Loves Me, Two"
Our two-year-olds are excited to become the big kids as they move to
their next classroom—“Jesus Loves Me,
Two.” This room
is designed for them to experience happy times in God’s house
as
they listen and respond to the stories of Jesus and His love.
Three-year-olds and four-year-olds─"Christ's Child"
Three-year-olds and four-year-olds join our “Christ’s
Child”
classroom. This room is designed with unique age-appropriate activities
to further the goals of the children’s years spent in the
other
nursery programs. Using an interactive curriculum, children play games,
dress up to tell Bible stories, make great crafts, and hear one of
God’s special stories chosen to teach them of
Jesus’ love.
Children's Chapel Worship Service
1st through 3rd Grades
In
a specially-designed worship center at 10:15 a.m., children who have had
their sixth birthday by September 1 of the school year learn through
experience how God’s people stop their busy lives and gather
together in His name to express their love for Him. This is a time of
training children to worship God and includes
music, fellowship, refreshments, and prayers. During the offertory,
children join their families in the church at 10:45 a.m. to celebrate
Holy Eucharist.
Sunday Evening Nursery
Beginning at 5:45 p.m. (all year)
During the 6 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 Rosalind Dixon at 522-1712, ext. 220.
Nursery Program on Wednesday Evenings (W.A.S.H.)
5:30 p.m. Supper
Following 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.
In addition to a nursery for babies from birth to 12 months, our two-year-olds
to four-year-olds have a special program designed to complement the
elementary-age children’s program, complete with music,
games, and activities. Our littlest ones have a special, happy place to
play and unwind after their busy day with people who will love and sing
to them of Jesus and His love.
Weekday Nursery Ministries
Mom’s Morning Out**
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
St. Helena’s offers three professionally-staffed
Mom’s
Morning Out days for babies, ages 6 months to 23 months. These programs
provide a safe, loving, Christian environment for children to learn and
play, a place in which God’s love is taught and modeled.
Class
sizes are limited and registration is required.
Contact: Rosalind Dixon, 522-1712, ext. 220
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 Rosalind Dixon. This
voluntary ministry can be designed to suit your busy
schedule.
Contact: Rosalind Dixon, 522-1712, ext. 220
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.
Contact: Rosalind Dixon 522-1712, ext. 220
Part-Time Nursery Help Wanted
Would you like a part-time job sharing
the love of God with our youngest parishioners on Sundays from
9:45
a.m. until 12 p.m.? For more information, call Rosalind Dixon, Nursery
Ministry Director, at 522-1712, ext. 220.