Children

Opportunities for all ages

WELCOME

Greetings from NextGen Kids Ministry! We couldn’t be more excited that you are looking for a church home, and we hope that your family can find a place here! God calls us to walk alongside parents of all children. Our vision is to excellently engage children with biblically missional principles in a safe environment. This will allow us to fulfill our Holy Spirit-led mission of:

  • Empowering Families
  • Creating Disciples
  • Serving Others

Please consider following us on social media and don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.

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Christmas Fest 2024

The Woodlands

All Church

Come enjoy fun for the whole family at Christmas Fest! Join us Sunday, December 8, for rides, live music, crafts, food and more.

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Christmas Camp

The Woodlands

The Woodlands en Español

NextGen Kids

Recreation

Kick off Christmas break with Recreation Ministry! Register for either Basketball or Dance camp, December 21.

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Children’s Christmas Service

The Woodlands

NextGen Kids

Special Needs

Grab the whole family and join NextGen Kids for a Christmas service in the Sanctuary. Monday, December 23, 1:00 p.m.

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NextGen Sports

The Woodlands

NextGen Kids

Recreation

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

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Volunteer

The Woodlands

NextGen Kids

One of the best ways to meet people, develop relationships, and grow as a follower of Christ is to serve the local church. Serving opportunities are available seven days a week. Volunteers are the backbone of NextGen Kids.

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Children’s Choir

The Woodlands

Music and Fine Arts

NextGen Kids

NextGen 56/Confirmation

Children's Choir Registration is open to Children entering grades K-6 as of September 2024. The choir rehearses Sundays from 4:00-5:00 through May 5, 2025.

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Society of St. Stephen

The Woodlands

All Church

Singles

Our church provides financial assistance to families in crisis in our congregation and in the surrounding South Montgomery County area. Give online and designate for Society of St. Stephen.

Give Online

Little Oaks Early Learning Academy

The Woodlands

Creekside

NextGen Kids

We are pleased to partner with Little Oaks Early Learning Academy to offer full-day, year-round Christian preschool at our Creekside campus! 

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JoyFest 2024

Woodforest

All Church

Embrace the joy of the season at JoyFest 2024. Enjoy a baked potato bar and cookie walk, and join us for a missions project and a Christmas craft. Play games for all ages, and sing carols with Josh. Sunday, December 1.

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Christmas Camp

The Woodlands

The Woodlands en Español

NextGen Kids

Recreation

Kick off Christmas break with Recreation Ministry! Register for either Basketball or Dance camp, December 21.

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Jingles and Gingerbread

Montgomery

All Church

Join us at Lone Star Community Center for burgers and hot dogs, a gingerbread house building contest, photos with Santa, music from the Goldenaires and a reading of the Christmas story. December 20.

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Kids’ Night In

Creekside

NextGen Kids

Parents, enjoy an evening out to relax or to tackle your Christmas list while your little ones have a blast. December 14. 

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Pizza with the Pastor

Creekside

All Church

Join us for lunch and chat with Covenant leadership. Learn more about our ministries, vision, and what it means to be a part of the Covenant family. Meets monthly.

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Little Oaks Early Learning Academy

The Woodlands

Creekside

NextGen Kids

We are pleased to partner with Little Oaks Early Learning Academy to offer full-day, year-round Christian preschool at our Creekside campus! 

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Noche Para Padres

Creekside en Español

Bilingual

NextGen Kids

Padres, disfruten de una velada para relajarse o para hacer su lista de Navidad mientras sus hijos se divierten. 14 de diciembre

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A Pathway to a Deeper Faith

Jesus' call to "follow me" is an invitation to begin a lifelong journey to explore and apply God's Word, grow in maturity, love our neighbors, share our faith and, ultimately, become more like Him. G.R.O.W. Points is a pathway to intentionally connect and live out your faith at The Woodlands Methodist Church. No matter where you are in your faith, we are excited to journey with you.

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Community & Programs

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 Kids Sunday School, your kids will worship, learn and have fun at their own level.

Sunday School Times

Main Building

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

Loft Building

Saturdays | 6:00 p.m.
Sundays | 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Meeting Locations

Main Building:

  • 3 years – Kindergarten: Downstairs in the rooms behind the big fish tank
  • 1st – 4th Grade: NextGen Kids space upstairs by the yellow slide
  • 5th – 6th Grade: Family Life Center across from Main Building

Loft Building:

  • 3 years – Kindergarten: Early Childhood Large Group Space
  • 1st – 4th Grade: Elementary Large Group Space

Check In

Parents check their young children in on the computers close to their meeting areas
Older children 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 age-appropriate discussion and activities.

Children with Special Needs

We have Sunday School classes for children with special needs in preschool through 6th grade on the Main Campus and in the Loft.

Children are precious to us at The Woodlands Methodist Church. We strive to make our Noah’s Nook Nursery fun and stimulating for even the youngest child coming through our door. While we realize it can be difficult to leave your child in the care of others, we want to assure you that our staff has a genuine love for the work they do.

Our Nursery is staffed by paid, experienced workers who are trained in the areas of child care, child development, safety and sanitation and certified by the American Heart Association in CPR and First Aid.

We offer a loving, Christian atmosphere. All of our rooms are safe, fun and filled with age-appropriate toys, games and books.

Worship Services

Please refer to Re-Opening information for the most current details on Children's programming and child care options.

Reservations are not necessary for worship services. During worship services, all are welcome to bring children to the Nursery, infants through two years old (as of September 1).

Bible Studies, Programs and Events

Reservations are needed for Nursery care during all programs, except worship services. The Ministry leader sponsoring your Bible Study, program or event is responsible for requesting Nursery care and taking reservations. Reservations may be made online or through a ministry contact person. The Nursery cares for children, infants through age 12.

Nursery Cost

Nursery care is provided at no cost for worship services and many church-related programs and events. However, Nursery care for some events may require a fee. For more information on nursery reservations please call 281.297.5949

Our main program includes dozens of weekly volunteers to help support a small group of children. A core Early Childhood staff and interns help to organize, prepare and set up lessons and activities each week. Our young children participate in large group praise and worship where they sing songs and hear about Jesus. Volunteers oversee small groups in age specific classrooms in order to focus on the biblical truths that our children are learning. Children in our Sunday school program must be 3 years old by September 1 of the current school year.

If you have any questions, please contact NextGen Kids Ministry.

Our 1st – 4th grade Sunday School program is designed to encourage and nurture the spiritual understanding and growth of our elementary-aged children. Children are welcomed by the friendly faces of staff ministry leaders, adult volunteers and teenage interns to join us in building friendships, enjoying fellowship, singing praise and discovering biblical truths. Each year, our 3rd graders participate in Bible Sunday where they receive their own Bible during the Traditional worship service.

If you have any questions, please contact NextGen Kids Ministry.

Our 1st – 4th grade Sunday School program is designed to encourage and nurture the spiritual understanding and growth of our elementary-aged children. Children are welcomed by the friendly faces of staff ministry leaders, adult volunteers and teenage interns to join us in building friendships, enjoying fellowship, singing praise and discovering biblical truths. Each year, our 3rd graders participate in Bible Sunday where they receive their own Bible during the Traditional worship service.

If you have any questions, please contact NextGen Kids Ministry.

Volunteers are the backbone of NextGen Kids 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.

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