Children’s Programs
We will have children’s worship each week 9:00 am and 11:00 am and Sunday school at 10:00 am. The children have a Bible story, a craft, and refreshments.
We are currently hiring for Director of Children’s Ministry!
To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Pastor Tim at tpaul@eumcknox.org or apply directly through Zip Recruiter or Indeed.
The ideal candidate is someone who brings positive energy and creative ideas to oversee all aspects of discipleship of children from birth through 5th grade. We are seeking someone dedicated to building meaningful relationships with children and parents while helping children grow in their faith and develop a lifelong commitment to Jesus Christ. This is a part-time position that anticipates approximately 15 hours a week, which includes Sunday mornings.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create programming that will help children grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
- Prepare and lead Sunday morning activities (Children’s Church and Sunday School).
- Cultivate community in Children’s Ministry by establishing regular communication with parents and the greater community regarding Children’s Ministry activities through email, Facebook, and other appropriate channels.
- Plan and execute Vacation Bible School during the summer.
- Collaborate and support the appropriate committees with the recruitment of volunteers for the Children’s Ministry and with the planning and executing of community events, such as Spring Festival, Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat, and Breakfast with Santa.
- Show financial responsibility in operating the Children’s Ministry budget.
- Attend meetings (Church Council, etc.) for special reports as asked by the Senior Pastor.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Organizational Relationship and Supervision
- The Director of Children’s Ministry reports directly to the Senior Pastor.
- This individual will be a visionary and an advocate for the Children’s Ministry and will supervise both paid and volunteer positions within, fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children within our church and our community, while adhering to a Safe Sanctuary policy.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be a committed Christian who has relevant experience working with children in group settings.
The Children’s Ministry at Ebenezer provides a loving, safe environment for children ages 6 weeks through 5th grade to learn about Jesus and build a strong relationship with God. To learn about opportunities for being part of this very important ministry or for more information, please contact the church office or by email at childrensministry@eumcknox.org.
Kids Own Worship is our weekly worship service for children in kindergarten through 5th grade during the 9:00 am and 11:00 am hours on Sunday morning. During these times, our children participate in the same things the adults experience in their worship services—praise and worship, prayer, messages from God’s Word, opportunities to give—but on their own level to help them engage.
Our Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary ministry areas are growing and evolving constantly. For infants and toddlers, there is a nursery available during all worship services and the Sunday School hour. We also have a fun-filled Sunday School and children’s worship program for preschoolers and elementary students (kindergarten through 5th grade). While parents attend worship and adult classes, children have their own time to learn about God through music, games, Bible stories, and crafts.
For our members, we also provide regular Parents’ Night Out evenings which allow parents to enjoy time together while their children enjoy time with other children. The Ebenezer youth group helps with these events. A $5.00 per child suggested donation for this service goes to support youth missions.
We will Vacation Bible School the third week of June next year.
In addition to our regular weekly activities, we also host seasonal events throughout the year.
We celebrate the beauty and wonder of autumn each year with a Community Fall Festival for all ages. On Christmas Eve, we celebrate the birth of our Lord with a Happy Birthday Jesus Party for our children to enjoy while parents participate in Christmas Eve services.
Each summer, we offer Vacation Bible School during which children from our congregation and the community gather each evening for a week of games, crafts, music, and learning about God’s love.