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Welcome to 56 Ministry! This is home for 5th and 6th graders at The Woodlands Methodist Church. We strive to create a Christ-centered, safe and fun environment for students. Middle school kids are at such a transitional age, going from young children to teenagers. We want to help guide and shepherd our students to know Christ during this formative age. We gather each week in the Family Life Center for Sunday Service, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m., and Wednesday Bible Study, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. We would love to see you there!

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Rev. Mark Swayze (Confirmation)

Meagan Pierce (56)

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NextGen Kids Family Christmas Service

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Join us for Emmanuel – God With Us! on Tuesday, December 23, in the Sanctuary at The Woodlands Methodist Church. Experience the wonder of that first Christmas night through music, Scripture and a heartwarming retelling of the Nativity by our Next...

NextGen Kids Family Christmas Service

Campus: The Woodlands

Join us for Emmanuel – God With Us! on Tuesday, December 23, in the Sanctuary at The Woodlands Methodist Church. Exp... →

NextGen Sports Christmas Camp

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Woodforest

Kick off Christmas break with Recreation Ministry! Drop off the kids Saturday, December 20, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for basketball or dance camp fun while you enjoy time to shop, wrap gifts or savor a quiet home while the kids have a blast with their ...

NextGen Sports Christmas Camp

Campus: The Woodlands, Woodforest

Kick off Christmas break with Recreation Ministry! Drop off the kids Saturday, December 20, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for b... →

Christmas Fest 2025

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Join us at the annual Christmas Fest! We will have fun for the whole family on Saturday, December 6, at 3:00-5:00 p.m. on the Fairway and Plaza. Come enjoy inflatables, train rides, food and more! Invite your family, friends and neighbors to this ...

Christmas Fest 2025

Campus: The Woodlands

Join us at the annual Christmas Fest! We will have fun for the whole family on Saturday, December 6, at 3:00-5:00 p.m... →

Forge 2026

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

All junior high and senior high school students are invited to attend Forge 2026, February 13 and 14, for a time of authentic worship, real conversations and truthfilled teaching. Forge gives you a space to be seen, challenged and encouraged — all...

Forge 2026

Campus: The Woodlands

All junior high and senior high school students are invited to attend Forge 2026, February 13 and 14, for a time of a... →

Snow Day Party

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Don’t miss out – come enjoy fellowship, laughter, and a little bit of “snow” in Texas. Join us on January 5, for an exciting day filled with fake snow, inflatables, snacks and more.

Snow Day Party

Campus: The Woodlands

Don’t miss out – come enjoy fellowship, laughter, and a little bit of “snow” in Texas. Join us on January 5, for an e... →

Roots Bible Study

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Wednesday night Bible study, called Roots, meets from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center for dinner, live worship, a lesson and small group time. This setting cultivates a closer relationship with Christ and further strengthens one’s faith.

Roots Bible Study

Campus: The Woodlands

Wednesday night Bible study, called Roots, meets from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center for dinner, live wor... →

Children’s Choir

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Children's Choir is open to children entering grades K-6. The choir sings in worship services periodically throughout the year, as well as produces a musical in the spring.

Children’s Choir

Campus: The Woodlands

Children's Choir is open to children entering grades K-6. The choir sings in worship services periodically throughout... →

Confirmation

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Incoming 6th graders are invited to join our Confirmation program, which prepares them to claim their faith in Jesus Christ. Church members are encouraged to volunteer as House Leaders.

Confirmation

Campus: The Woodlands

Incoming 6th graders are invited to join our Confirmation program, which prepares them to claim their faith in Jesus... →

NextGen Sports

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Woodforest

Our NextGen Sports allow kids to grow in their knowledge and skills within a particular sport in a safe, controlled, Christ-centered environment.

NextGen Sports

Campus: The Woodlands, Woodforest

Our NextGen Sports allow kids to grow in their knowledge and skills within a particular sport in a safe, controlled, ... →

Volunteer

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

One of the best ways to meet people, develop relationships, and grow as a follower of Christ is to serve the local church. Volunteers are the backbone of NextGen 56 Ministry.

Volunteer

Campus: The Woodlands

One of the best ways to meet people, develop relationships, and grow as a follower of Christ is to serve the local c... →

Christmas Fest 2025

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Join us at the annual Christmas Fest! We will have fun for the whole family on Saturday, December 6, at 3:00-5:00 p.m. on the Fairway and Plaza. Come enjoy inflatables, train rides, food and more! Invite your family, friends and neighbors to this ...

Christmas Fest 2025

Campus: The Woodlands

Join us at the annual Christmas Fest! We will have fun for the whole family on Saturday, December 6, at 3:00-5:00 p.m... →

Forge 2026

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

All junior high and senior high school students are invited to attend Forge 2026, February 13 and 14, for a time of authentic worship, real conversations and truthfilled teaching. Forge gives you a space to be seen, challenged and encouraged — all...

Forge 2026

Campus: The Woodlands

All junior high and senior high school students are invited to attend Forge 2026, February 13 and 14, for a time of a... →

Confirmation

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Incoming 6th graders are invited to join our Confirmation program, which prepares them to claim their faith in Jesus Christ. Church members are encouraged to volunteer as House Leaders.

Confirmation

Campus: The Woodlands

Incoming 6th graders are invited to join our Confirmation program, which prepares them to claim their faith in Jesus... →

NextGen Sports

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Woodforest

Our NextGen Sports allow kids to grow in their knowledge and skills within a particular sport in a safe, controlled, Christ-centered environment.

NextGen Sports

Campus: The Woodlands, Woodforest

Our NextGen Sports allow kids to grow in their knowledge and skills within a particular sport in a safe, controlled, ... →

Christmas Fest 2025

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Join us at the annual Christmas Fest! We will have fun for the whole family on Saturday, December 6, at 3:00-5:00 p.m. on the Fairway and Plaza. Come enjoy inflatables, train rides, food and more! Invite your family, friends and neighbors to this ...

Christmas Fest 2025

Campus: The Woodlands

Join us at the annual Christmas Fest! We will have fun for the whole family on Saturday, December 6, at 3:00-5:00 p.m... →

Forge 2026

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

All junior high and senior high school students are invited to attend Forge 2026, February 13 and 14, for a time of authentic worship, real conversations and truthfilled teaching. Forge gives you a space to be seen, challenged and encouraged — all...

Forge 2026

Campus: The Woodlands

All junior high and senior high school students are invited to attend Forge 2026, February 13 and 14, for a time of a... →

NextGen Sports

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Woodforest

Our NextGen Sports allow kids to grow in their knowledge and skills within a particular sport in a safe, controlled, Christ-centered environment.

NextGen Sports

Campus: The Woodlands, Woodforest

Our NextGen Sports allow kids to grow in their knowledge and skills within a particular sport in a safe, controlled, ... →

Christmas Fest 2025

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Join us at the annual Christmas Fest! We will have fun for the whole family on Saturday, December 6, at 3:00-5:00 p.m. on the Fairway and Plaza. Come enjoy inflatables, train rides, food and more! Invite your family, friends and neighbors to this ...

Christmas Fest 2025

Campus: The Woodlands

Join us at the annual Christmas Fest! We will have fun for the whole family on Saturday, December 6, at 3:00-5:00 p.m... →

Forge 2026

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

All junior high and senior high school students are invited to attend Forge 2026, February 13 and 14, for a time of authentic worship, real conversations and truthfilled teaching. Forge gives you a space to be seen, challenged and encouraged — all...

Forge 2026

Campus: The Woodlands

All junior high and senior high school students are invited to attend Forge 2026, February 13 and 14, for a time of a... →

COVkids Night In

Campus Location:

Creekside

Parents, enjoy a night out while your kids have a festive evening of fun on Saturday, December 13, from 5:30-8:00 p.m., in The Cove. Kids attend free if you serve at the event.

COVkids Night In

Campus: Creekside

Parents, enjoy a night out while your kids have a festive evening of fun on Saturday, December 13, from 5:30-8:00 p.m... →

COVkids Night In: Valentine’s Edition

Campus Location:

Creekside

Join us as we celebrate Jesus, our ultimate Valentine! Children up to fifth grade are invited to join us on Friday, February 7, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. a fun evening filled with dinner, crafts, games and a Bible lesson. Come enjoy faith, friendship...

COVkids Night In: Valentine’s Edition

Campus: Creekside

Join us as we celebrate Jesus, our ultimate Valentine! Children up to fifth grade are invited to join us on Friday, F... →

NextGen Sports

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Woodforest

Our NextGen Sports allow kids to grow in their knowledge and skills within a particular sport in a safe, controlled, Christ-centered environment.

NextGen Sports

Campus: The Woodlands, Woodforest

Our NextGen Sports allow kids to grow in their knowledge and skills within a particular sport in a safe, controlled, ... →

Forge 2026

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

All junior high and senior high school students are invited to attend Forge 2026, February 13 and 14, for a time of authentic worship, real conversations and truthfilled teaching. Forge gives you a space to be seen, challenged and encouraged — all...

Forge 2026

Campus: The Woodlands

All junior high and senior high school students are invited to attend Forge 2026, February 13 and 14, for a time of a... →

NextGen Sports

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Woodforest

Our NextGen Sports allow kids to grow in their knowledge and skills within a particular sport in a safe, controlled, Christ-centered environment.

NextGen Sports

Campus: The Woodlands, Woodforest

Our NextGen Sports allow kids to grow in their knowledge and skills within a particular sport in a safe, controlled, ... →

Noche Para Padres

Campus Location:

Creekside

Padres, disfruten una noche libre mientras sus hijos pasan una velada llena de diversión y espíritu navideño el viernes 13 de diciembre, de 5:30-8:00 p.m., en The Cove. Los niños pueden asistir gratis si sirves en el evento.

Noche Para Padres

Campus: Creekside

Padres, disfruten una noche libre mientras sus hijos pasan una velada llena de diversión y espíritu navideño el viern... →

Noche en Casa de COVkids: Edición de San Valentín

Campus Location:

Creekside

Acompáñanos para celebrar a Jesús, nuestro máximo ejemplo de amor. Los niños hasta quinto grado están invitados el viernes, 7 de febrero, de 5:30 a 8:00 p.m. para disfrutar de una noche divertida con cena, manualidades, juegos y una lección bíbli...

Noche en Casa de COVkids: Edición de San Valentín

Campus: Creekside

Acompáñanos para celebrar a Jesús, nuestro máximo ejemplo de amor. Los niños hasta quinto grado están invitados el v... →

NextGen Sports

Campus Location:

The Woodlands

Woodforest

Our NextGen Sports allow kids to grow in their knowledge and skills within a particular sport in a safe, controlled, Christ-centered environment.

NextGen Sports

Campus: The Woodlands, Woodforest

Our NextGen Sports allow kids to grow in their knowledge and skills within a particular sport in a safe, controlled, ... →

Resources

We want to reach and teach your children in such a way that they have the greatest opportunity to become devoted followers of Jesus. In NextGen 56 Sunday school, your kids will worship, learn and have fun at their own level.

Volunteers are the backbone of NextGen 56 Ministry at The Woodlands Methodist Church. All of our volunteers go through a background check and a training process. We encourage our families to partner with us so that we are able to assist you in developing your child’s spiritual formation.

Sunday School Times

Sundays | 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Meeting Location

Family Life Center across from Main Building

Check In

56 students can check themselves in at the computers close to their meeting areas.

Meeting Format

Each age group meets in a large group for worship and the main lesson and then they break up into small groups for discussion and activities.

Children with Special Needs

We have Sunday school classes for children with special needs in preschool through sixth grade on the Main Campus and in the Loft Building.

The Woodlands Campus only

Sunday Mornings

Sunday service for 5th and 6th grade is held in the Family Life Center at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Each week, we prepare a faith-based game, live worship and a lesson for our students. Our goal as a ministry on Sunday mornings is to create a safe and Jesus-centered environment for students to thrive. We want students to build their relationships with God, forge a community with their peers, and have fun while doing so.

Roots Bible Study

Wednesday night Bible study, called Roots, meets from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center each Wednesday. Each week, we have dinner, live worship, a lesson and small group time. This setting cultivates a closer relationship with Christ and further strengthens one’s faith.

If want to join the Supper Club for your student to receive dinner at Roots, click the link below. If you have any questions, please contact Meagan Pierce or Kylee Haueter .

Roots Supper Club

Confirmation is a big step in your child’s personal faith journey, preparing him or her for a life of discipleship and Christian service. Our confirmation program prepares your sixth grader to claim the Christian faith as his or her own. We typically have around 220 confirmands each year and celebrate 60 baptisms.

The confirmation journey follows the school year calendar, beginning in August and ending in May. Classes meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 or 11:15 a.m. at the Family Life Center on The Woodlands Campus and 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium at the Woodforest Campus. Within a small group, your student will develop a spiritual foundation while building valuable relationships with the other students and the adult leaders of their group.

In addition to weekly classes, your student will participate in service projects within the church and our community, as well as have the opportunity to attend both a fall and spring retreat which includes parents.

Find Out More and Register for Confirmation

If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Mark Swayze.

Special Blessings shares the love of Christ and serves children with special needs in preschool through sixth grade. Special Blessings Sunday school is offered at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. for students in Pre-K – 6th grade on the Main Campus and at the Loft Building. Additional worship, social and recreational opportunities are offered for Special Blessings students and their families throughout the year.

If you have any questions, please contact Kelli Manning, Children’s Special Needs Coordinator.

Find out more about our other NextGen Ministries:
NextGen Kids (Pre-K – 4th Grade)
NextGen Students (7th – 12th Grade)