Children and
Youth Ministries
Ky Wilson
Children’s Ministries
(713) 659-3237 x4016
kwilson@stjohnsdowntown.org
Melinda Torrey
Childrens Church
(713) 659-3237 x4049
mtorry@stjohnsdowntown.org
Children’s Church:
Takes place every Sunday morning for children 4 years of age through 12years of age. Location: Hope Hall 3rd Floor of main building
Focus scripture: “And you must Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul and all your strength. You shall teach your children, and shall talk to them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.” Deuteronomy 6:5, 7-9
Mission statement: To provide a biblical foundation by teaching God’s Word with prepared teachers. To develop the whole child within biblical constraints, to instill Christian and Godly values in an environment that is conducive to their Spiritual growth and development, so that through application of the Word, God will manifest in their lives.
Meeting day and times: Every Sunday at 8:00, 10:00, and 12:00 services, Grades Pre-K through 5th
5th Graders Movin' on Up!
Moving on up is a program designed to help 5th graders prepare for the move to youth ministry
Meeting day and times: Every Summer
Children’s Ministries
Focus scripture: “Children of Praise Today, Adults of Praise Tomorrow……” Proverbs 22:6
Mission statement: To reach the hearts of children in around St. John’s. To prepare and mold them to have a personal relationship with the Lord through teaching them to praise and worship. Creating discipline and building high self-esteem through teaching and developing with love and lots of nurturing. Developing true worshipers, using the different aspects of art.
Acolytes
Focus scripture: Jesus said: “I am the light of the world: he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12
Meeting day and time: 3rd Saturday of every month at 11:00 a.m.
Grades Pre-K through 7th
Children Praise Dancers
Focus scripture: “Let them Praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp.” Psalms 149:3
Meeting day and time: Seasonal and special events
8 years through 5th grade
Tots Praise Dancers
Meeting day and time: Every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Ages 4 to 7
Children’s Step Team
Focus scripture: “After Joshua spoke to the people the seven priests with the ram’s horns started marching in the presence of the Lord.” Joshua 6:8
Meeting day and time: Every Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Grades Pre-K through 5th
