Our Sunday childrens' ministries are up and running! Early childhood ministry and K-5th grade ministry are both available during the 9:30am traditional service and the 11am contemporary service!
Please take the time to read this early childhood ministry safety guidelines document to help provide the safest environment possible for the children, teachers, and helpers!
Little Sprouts’ Sunday message, worship, and announcement video link is available below each week! So glad you could join us as we grow wiser and stronger in God’s Word!
THIS WEEK'S VIDEO LINK:
At New Hope Presbyterian Church, we seek to provide a safe and loving space for the youngest members of our church family by offering special care for children from three months through pre-kindergarten.
We offer care for little ones not just during worship services, but also various times throughout the week, allowing you to attend Bible Studies, small groups, rehearsals, etc. See below for our regular schedule of care times!
Please contact Pam Poland at pam@newhopefortmyers.org if you need childcare for any other on campus ministry event.
SUNDAYS
On Sunday mornings, Little Sprouts is open from 9:15am–12:30pm for loving care during the 9:30am and 11am worship services.
Nursery programming is based on special lessons just right for our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Each Sunday we will guide the children in positive experiences related to three simple truths: “God made me,” “God loves me,” and “Jesus wants to be my friend forever,” using age appropriate activities, stories, crafts, and snacks.
During this time we are keeping our children safe by cleaning thoroughly after each service, limiting our class sizes and masks are mandatory for all leaders. To see our complete safety protocols, please click here.
WIGGLE ROOM
A "Wiggle Room" adjoining the sanctuary is provided for the comfort of families with infants during worship.
TUESDAYS
Currently childcare is available for MOPS meetings. Please click here for more info about this ministry for moms.
WEDNESDAYS
Please contact Pam Poland at pam@newhopefortmyers.org if you need childcare during the Women's Bible Studies.
THURSDAYS
PARENTS' DAY OUT
We hope to bring our popular Parents’ Day Out back in the spring of 2021. Stay tuned in to our Enews (sign up here to receive it each week) or reach out to Pam Poland for more information.
HOW PARENTS CAN HELP
NURSERY GUIDELINES
It is our desire to give young children the very best of care. Our goal is that your child’s first experiences of the church be positive ones. Therefore, we ask your cooperation in observing our policies for the welfare of all concerned.
SICKNESS POLICY
The New Hope Sickness Policy protects children and staff who are well. If your child has any of the following symptoms, please keep them home so that they can get adequate rest. This is also imperative to their good health and a faster recovery.
These symptoms must not be present for 24 hours, without the use of medicine, before bringing them to the nursery. We will do our very best to keep your child healthy while they are with us. We take great care to ensure a germ free as possible environment. If any of these symptoms occur while in our care, we will notify you at once. Thank you for your assistance.
EARLY CHILDHOOD MINISTRIES STAFF
The Early Childhood Ministry at New Hope Presbyterian consists of Pam Poland (Director of Early Childhood Ministries), Julie Higgenbothem (Nursery Supervisor), and a staff of over 20 loving small group leaders who have CPR and First Aid training and completed background checks.
We treasure our volunteers who help rock babies, read stories, and give lots of love. If you are interested in serving, please email Pam at pam@newhopefortmyers.org or call her at 239.274.1230. We offer many different opportunities to serve throughout the week.