Cornerstone UMC is committed to showing children God’s love and grace through age appropriate lessons that help children apply the teachings of Jesus in their lives. We believe everyone can make a difference, even our littlest disciples!
Cornerstone Kids
Wednesday 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Kindergarten-3rd graders: Learn Bible principles through center based instruction. They are divided into 3 groups and spend equal amounts of time at the game, drama, and craft centers where one Bible point is emphasized.
4th and 5th graders: Focus on Bible concepts and skills that prepare them for youth group Bible formation.
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Email: dominiquenash@cornerstonenaples.org or 239-354-9160.
Lil Cornerstone Kids
Lil’ Cornerstone Kids meets on Sundays at 9am until 11:30am. During that time the children participate in choir practice, fellowship, games, a lesson and a craft. We not only make it fun but we teach them how they can lead others while they are young. We keep them involved at church and in the community.
Lil’ Cornerstone Kids also meets on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 7pm. We start with a praise time, scripture and prayer. The children then rotate through crafts, drama and games all of which help them understand scripture.
If you would like more information on Lil’ Cornerstone Kids, please contact Dominique Nash, Director of Children, at dominiquenash@cornerstonenaples.org or 239-354-9160.
Children’s Celebration Sunday
Held during 10:15 a.m. worship services on Sunday
Kindergarten-5th graders: Directly following the children’s moment, ( a time when all the children are invited up to the front of the sanctuary for a special message) the children go to the classrooms for approximately 20 minutes where they focus on the Bible point of the day. The children re-enter worship for Holy Communion.
(Kindergarten-3rd graders are in a separate classroom from 4th and 5th graders)
Children’s Music
All age groups are invited to participate in praising our Lord through song. The children in choir participate in Sun. worship approximately once every six weeks.
The Cherub Choir: Is for pre-schoolers. This group of energetic spirit-filled cherubs meet on Sundays in the toddler room at 10:15 a.m. and perform regularly about every six weeks.
The Celebration Choir: are for those children Kindergarten-5th grade and directed by Bonnie Thayer. These talented lively children meet on Sundays at 10:15 a.m. in the art room in the Sanctuary and also perform on a regular basis throughout the year.
Childcare is available during Sunday Worship, Wednesdays until 7:30 pm for those attending Bible Study and for Thursday Evening Worship 6:45 pm.
