BRIDGEKIDS
REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN
If your child will be attending the nursery or BRIDGEKids (pre-K - 5th grade) we do ask that you register them first - this will only need to be done once. Our registration and check-in table is located just past the Welcome Table as you enter the main doors.
Once registered, you'll just need to stop at the check-in table each week to print out a name tag for your child.
NURSERY: 0-3 YEARS
Our nursery is available from 9:30-11:00am on Sunday mornings for children up to 3 years of age.
BRIDGEKIDS: PRE-K - 5TH GRADE
BRIDGEKids is our Sunday School offering for children in pre-K through 5th grade Our goal is to give them a chance to learn more about the building blocks of our faith in an age appropriate way.
BRIDGEKids meets during the worship service each Sunday (year round). Children will be led to BRIDGEKids following the Children's Moment during the worship service (see below). Children can be picked up following the worship service.
Please prayerfully consider volunteering for this ministry on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. If you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions, please contact our Childrens Ministry Coordinator, Missy Zimmerman, at kids@thebridgeumc.org.
CHILDREN'S MOMENT
We believe it's important everyone feels a part of our worship service - and that definitely includes our kids! Prior to the sermon each Sunday children will be invited to the front for a brief lesson. Adults are more than welcome to come forward with their children if that makes them feel more comfortable. The kids will sit on a rug and will usually be asked a few fun questions that lead into that week's lesson. Once the lesson is complete children can go to BRIDGEKids (pre-K - 5th grade, see above) or return to sitting with their adults.
DURING WORSHIP
On paper we love the idea of our children worshipping with us but we know that's not always practical for them (or us). We have “quiet bags” on the children’s ministry table that contain some small toys and fidget items as well as crayons. There is also a children’s bulletin on the table each week with scripture, games and coloring. The children's bulletin will be new each week and is available for both pre-readers and readers.
FAMILY WORKSHOPS
We have family workshops from 9:00-9:45 on the 3rd Sundays of each month. This is typically a lesson with the pastor and a service project for children and their families to attend together. To see a list of currently scheduled activities please visit the main page of our website and scroll down to "upcoming events."
JAM - JESUS & ME
JAM is our youth group-like program for 2nd through 5th graders - a safe and fun environment where they can learn more about Jesus and the Bible. Participants can look forward to a night of activities and games, snack time, a large group lesson, and small group discussion.
JAM usually meets on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, from 4:30-6:00pm, at The Bridge office - 401 Walnut ST in Washington. Check the upcoming events on our main page for our next meeting!
Kids are encouraged to invite friends and everyone is welcome - you do not need to attend The Bridge on Sunday mornings to attend JAM!
WANT TO HELP?
There are opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our youth every week. All leaders are background-checked, trained, and our teams are committed to providing the best possible experience to help children grow spiritually and personally. If you're interested in learning more send an email to kids@thebridgeumc.org
CHILDRENS MINISTRIES COORDINATOR
MISSY ZIMMERMAN
Missy (pictured with husband Charlie) is a former teacher, having taught in Naperville, Illinois, and at Lincoln Grade School in Washington. She taught her first Sunday School class when she was 15 and continued to help and participate in children’s ministry whenever life would allow.
She and her husband Charlie live in Washington and enjoy visiting their grown daughters (and son-in-law) in their beautiful homes as often as possible.