309 New Street, New Bern, NC, 28560
P.O. Box 1388, New Bern, NC 28563
PHONE: 252.637.4181
Children's Ministry
Centenary Kids includes all children ages newborn - 5th grade. Our goal is to assist the children of the congregation to gain an understanding of what it is to truly Experience, Grow and Share Christ’s Love. There are different programs available for each age group that will assist the children to grow closer to Christ and learn what it means to be a good disciple.
Programs will vary from infant/Nursery care, Sunday School, Children’s Church, Midweek Lessons, Vacation Bible School, Mission Projects, and celebrations all with the intent of growing faith, family/friend relationships, and sense of community.
On Sundays:
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Children’s Church is offered during the 9:00 and 11:00 service. Children will participate in worship and will be dismissed from the service after the child’s moment. Pick up is located on the second floor of the education building.
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Sunday School Classes are offered at 10am every Sunday. We have a class for K-2 graders and for 3-5th graders. Students will learn about the Bible and God’s love in a fun interactive way ranging from skits, crafts, games, and more. We ask that you pick up your child on the second floor of the education building before 11am.
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Infant and Nursery Care is available during all three services and during the 10:00 Sunday School Hour. Your child will be able to play in a fun safe environment while you worship.
Other Programs:
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Centenary Young Explorers is a gathering of children who are entering 3rd - 5th grades. Our goal is to EXPLORE what it means to Experience, Grow, and Share Christ’s Love. We meet about once a month to participate in various activities, such as, mission projects, bible studies, and fun outings all with the intent of growing closer to God, Jesus, family, friends and community.
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Seasonal Events: We offer a variety of great annual events for all ages such as Trunk or Treat, our Easter Celebration, Happy Birthday Jesus, and VBS.
For more information about upcoming events email CentKids@CentenaryChurch.com or visit our Facebook page, Centenary UMC's Children's Ministries.
Volunteer Opportunities
Current Volunteers for Sunday School
Dana Crayton
(Liz) Elizabeth Mahaney
Jessica Fortescue
Leigh Anne Friesen
Laura Fuller
Laure Manett
Cindy Seymour
Current Volunteers for Children's' Church
Alexandra Di Bella
Jessica Fortescue
Leigh Anne Friesen
Dana Riddick
Jeff Spray
Laura Fuller
Ann Fulcher
Mary Louise Leavitt
Kat Muse
Catherine Pollard
Cindy Seymour
Katie Saik
Jennie Switzer
Merrill and Jeff Sawyer
Gayle Midyette
Coleen Doucette
Rebecca Scott
We can’t do it without you! Our programs succeed because of the support of our church members and family. Please consider volunteering to help our children grow in Christ! Thank you so much!
9:00 Children's Church
We need a teacher and assistant every Sunday. Lesson plans and supplies are provided for your convenience.
Younger Sunday school at 10:00 am
We need a teacher every Sunday. Lesson plans and supplies are provided for your convenience.
Older Sunday school at 10:00 am
We need teachers every Sunday. Lesson plans and supplies are provided for your convenience.
11:00 Children's Church
We need a teacher and assistant every Sunday. Lesson plans and supplies are provided for your convenience.
Young Explores and Seasonal Events
We always need help. Whether it’s working with the kids, decorating, preparing or serving food, or driving the bus you make our events possible. Please let us know how you’re able to help.
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
Proverbs 22:6
And He took the children
in his arms,
placed his hands
on them and blessed them.
Mark 10:16