Children’s Ministry @ Myers
Children’s Ministry is thriving at Myers Memorial UMC! We are committed to providing faith formation opportunities for all God’s Children!
Pastor Sarah joined the Myers Staff in 2016 and began her current position in the summer of 2024. With over 20 years of experience in children’s faith formation and we look forward to the many fun ways we get to experience God and Jesus with her!
Our 2026 Ministry theme at Myers is “What does the Lord require…of you? of me? of Myers?” and we in the children’s area are committed to leading the children of our community to a deeper relationship with Jesus as they experience a loving environment that will welcome, love and serve one another and the world.
Rev. Sarah Watkins Davis
Pastor of Children & Communications
Sarah at MyersMemorialUMC dot org, 704-864-3222
This summer, our families with children are invited into a simple and meaningful journey of faith through our Bible Buddy & Prayer Pal Program. Beginning Sunday, May 10 (and ongoing), children may “adopt” a cuddly Bible Buddy at Myers to keep or you can use an already beloved stuffy from home! Then, starting May 24 and continuing through August 2, children and their Buddies will explore Bible stories, wonder together, and practice simple ways to pray.
Bible Buddies is designed to be flexible and approachable for everyone. Older children may read independently, while younger children may listen along with a parent, grandparent, sibling, or friend. Families are welcome to participate in whatever way works best for them.
I’ve created a packet for you to use with a suggested reading plan, simple “I wonder…” questions, and simple prayers as well as space for questions or prayer requests. All the stories can be found in The Wonder Storybook Bible published by Cokesbury.
Bible Buddy & Prayer Pal Reading Packet
Sunday Mornings with Children
Worship Nurseries
9a: Room 118: infants – toddlers
Room 109: 3’s, 4’s, 5’s
11a: Room 118: infants – 4 years (room 109 as needed)
Infants-Toddlers (0-29 months)
Room E118
Preschool Children (10a)
(30 months-starting school)
Gather in room E109 with Mrs. Jennifer Rhodes and friends.
Children (Kindergarten-5th grades) will gather in room 103 for fellowship at 10a and will return for pick up at 10:40a. Children’s Classes are on the 3rd floor of the Education Building.
Club345
Club 345 is a small group designed for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders that meets mostly on Sunday nights.
April 12: Deliver Cereal to CAM
Coming: Project for Community Garden & Blessing of the Animals
Coming This Summer!
Mission Mania
August 3-7 | 9a-2p
3rd-8th grade Mission Adventure in Gastonia
Please Tell us You’re Interested ~ not an RSVP but an idea of who we can be planning for!
What is VBC? It’s Vacation Bible Camp! It’s a refreshed idea for the annual vacation bible school ~ for the whole church! Family Units, Besties, multi-generational groups!
When is VBC? July 17-19, 2026
Where is VBC? Christmount Christian Assembly in Black Mountain, NC
What will we do? Discover and explore the love of Jesus, the creation of God and the movement of the Holy Spirit in a setting that allows for all abilities to engage in Bible Study, Hands on Activities, Fun, Fellowship and Service!
Yes, it’s overnight! Housing and food will be included.
Housing options will be varied, from camp cabins to hotel style rooms. Family units will stay as a group, allowing all ages and abilities to participate.
Created By God
One of the conversations we don’t want to have is the one we really need to have and that’s the awkward conversation about how we are created ~ male and female. We at Myers Memorial UMC want to help you have that conversation with your child and lay the ground work for any future conversation that seems awkward and embarrassing.
Created by God is offered every other year and will be offered as interest allows.
We are created by God and God is still at work helping us become the person we were created to be. It’s not always an easy process but with accurate information and a safe environment to learn and question, growing up can be a little bit easier. Questions? Contact Pastor Sarah
Safe Sanctuaries
Myers Memorial UMC is a Safe Sanctuaries congregation following guidelines as presented by the Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church. This means we ensure extra precautions are in place for all children and youth are protected.