Children's Activities

Email Becky Kerr at becky@stmatthewmesa.org for more information on Children's Activities in our church.

May Activity

May 6 - 3pm - Youth Music Presentation A concert featuring the talented youth of our church and community combine to present musical offerings, including performances by the Hands of Praise Youth Sign Language Choir under the direction of our own Rosemary Glithero. Also joining the concert is our own Children's Choir under the direction of Robin Watson.

Fourth Friday Out

Let us watch your children (ages 6 months to 11 years) on Friday April 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. while you take a break, run errands or go out to dinner.  Friday April 27th is our last Fourth Friday Out before our "summer break".  It will return in the fall.

Super Saturdays

Super Saturdays are held on six Saturdays in June and July, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. These Day-Camps are open to all children ages 5 (entering Kindergarten) up to 6th grade. Themed programs include: crafts, games, movies, on-site visiting programs and many other fun, hands-on learning experiences. An afternoon snack is provided. 
COSTS: If family provides their child's sack lunches = FREE
If child eats St. Matthew's provided lunches = $2.00 per Saturday, per child.

SAVE THE DATES:

Super Saturdays return this summer!

June 9, 16, 23, 30 & July 7, 14 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM  For children: Kindergarten - 6th Grade

Join us for on-site presentations, crafts, games, and movies. Themes are: Butterflies, Reptiles, Construction, Space & Rockets, Water Day, Back-to-School. 

Super Saturday Flyer flyer--1-.pdf

Super Saturday Registration form, click here: super-saturday-registration

Use the 2018 super-saturday-parent-handbook for more information.

Vacation Bible School

Our Vacation Bible School is held for 5 Sundays, 9:00 - 10:45 a.m., during the summer. Bible lessons are combined with fun, hands-on learning experiences for all children 2 years (potty trained) – 6th grade.  All are welcome.

 Vacation Bible School (VBS): "Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus"

Sundays: June 3,10, 17, 24, & July 1  Music, crafts, stories!

Join us as we venture onto an Uncharted Island, where we survive and thrive, because Jesus carries us through life's storms

Recently Held Activities:

Easter Eggstravaganza -Spring Fest

St. Matthew United Methodist Church sponsored a petting zoo at the Dobson Ranch Eggstravaganza held Saturday, March 31, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Laguna Azul Park, Dobson Ranch, Mesa.  Over 200 children visited the petting zoo which was a huge success once again.

Palm Sunday - Children's Choir

The Children's Choir performed with the entire musical ensemble of St. Matthew.