Children’s Ministries

Wednesday Night Program called “Kid’s Club” begins August 30, 2023 from 6:45-8:00 PM for children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade!

Kid‘s Club 2023-2024 – click here for more information!

Jr. Church

There are special services for children potty trained through 5th grade during the 10:50 worship service.  Jr. Church kids meet in room 205 at the beginning of the service. Children can be picked up at the conclusion of the service in room 205.

Each week in Jr. Church we sing, have a Bible story along with related activities, and a snack.  If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Children’s Pastor Jody Saunders at jodymsaunders@yahoo.com or 517-918-2849.

Sunday School

Sunday School is from 9:50 to 10:40 am.  There are classes available for all ages, pre-school through adult.  All children meet in the middle of the upstairs rooms for singing and teaching the first twenty minutes, and then they are dismissed to classes:  Preschool-1st, 2nd-3rd and 4th-5th.

There is a 20 minute opening at the beginning of Sunday School (9:50 – 10:10 AM) where everyone meets in room 205.  From September – December we work on a Christmas musical performed during the Sunday School time in December.  From January – March we have a Memory Verse Challenge where kids can earn fun parties by memorizing God’s Word.

Nursery

There is a nursery available for infants – 4 years old in the lower level of the church.  The nursery is available during the 10:50 worship service on Sunday mornings only.

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The Hillsdale Free Methodist Church takes part in the Hillsdale Community Kids College. This is a 5 day day camp that meets from 9AM – noon each day for children 7 – 14 years old.  Visit hillsdalecommunity.wix.com/kids for more information.

Vacation Bible School

VBS will be June 10-14, 2024 from 9:00 – 11:30 AM each day for FREE!  All children 4 years old through entering 6th grade (2023 – 2024 school year) are welcome to attend. More information will be available April-May 2024…

Children’s Websites

Click here to check out some fun stuff for kids!

Virtual Children’s Ministry from HFMC:

Virtual Kid’s Club for the 2020-2021 School year can be found here.

 

Virtual Jr. Church 6/7/20 – 5/9/21:

5/2/21 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Judges 17:6  At that time the Israelites did not have a king.  So everyone did what he thought was right.

Bible Story & Lesson:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEy_qXZIH3J1uZ8QCU3vh4rIcWf4TD41

5/2/21 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Judges 17:6  At that time the Israelites did not have a king.  So everyone did what he thought was right.

Bible Story & Lesson:

4/25/21 Jr. Church

Memory VerseRomans 10:9  If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from death, then you will be saved.

Bible Story & Lesson:

4/18/21 Jr. Church

Memory VerseRomans 10:9  If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from death, then you will be saved.

Bible Story & Lesson:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEy_qXZIH3Ju0-XRuBoSz66SLVV_w6FQ

4/11/21 Jr. Church

Memory VerseRomans 10:9  If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from death, then you will be saved.

Bible Story & Lesson:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEy_qXZIH3IKM1BGuugdoKtEb9MzkNLe

4/4/21 Jr. Church – Happy Easter!

3/28/21 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Proverbs 19:23  Those who respect the Lord will live and be content, unbothered by trouble.

Bible Story & Lesson:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEy_qXZIH3JgQYYoINu1KeVxGlegHWek

3/21/21 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Proverbs 19:23  Those who respect the Lord will live and be content, unbothered by trouble.

Bible Story & Lesson:

3/14/21 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Proverbs 19:23  Those who respect the Lord will live and be content, unbothered by trouble.

Bible Story & Lesson:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEy_qXZIH3Lse9R9Rf7waqDUr8-Xrcd0

3/7/21 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Proverbs 19:23  Those who respect the Lord will live and be content, unbothered by trouble.

Bible Story & Lesson:

2/28/21 Jr. Church

Memory VerseDeuteronomy 26:18  And today the Lord has said that you are his very own people.  He has promised it.  But you must obey his commands.

Bible Story & Lesson:

2/21/21 Jr. Church

Memory VerseDeuteronomy 26:18  And today the Lord has said that you are his very own people.  He has promised it.  But you must obey his commands.

Bible Story & Lesson:

2/14/21 Jr. Church

Memory VerseDeuteronomy 26:18  And today the Lord has said that you are his very own people.  He has promised it.  But you must obey his commands.

Bible Story & Lesson:

2/7/21 Jr. Church

Memory VerseDeuteronomy 26:18  And today the Lord has said that you are his very own people.  He has promised it.  But you must obey his commands.

Bible Story & Lesson:

1/31/21 Jr. Church

Memory VerseGalatians 2:20  I do not live anymore-it is Christ living in me.  I still live in my body, but I live by faith in the Son of God.  He loved me and gave himself to save me.

Bible Story & Lesson:

1/24/21 Jr. Church

Memory VerseGalatians 2:20  I do not live anymore-it is Christ living in me.  I still live in my body, but I live by faith in the Son of God.  He loved me and gave himself to save me.

Bible Story & Lesson:

1/17/21 Jr. Church

Memory VerseGalatians 2:20  I do not live anymore-it is Christ living in me.  I still live in my body, but I live by faith in the Son of God.  He loved me and gave himself to save me.

Bible Story & Lesson:

1/10/21 Jr. Church

Memory VerseGalatians 2:20  I do not live anymore-it is Christ living in me.  I still live in my body, but I live by faith in the Son of God.  He loved me and gave himself to save me.

Bible Story & Lesson:

1/3/21 Jr. Church

Memory VerseGalatians 2:20  I do not live anymore-it is Christ living in me.  I still live in my body, but I live by faith in the Son of God.  He loved me and gave himself to save me.

Bible Story & Lesson:

12/27 Jr. Church:  Christmas Story & Activities

12/20 Jr. Church

Memory VerseLuke 1:37  God can do everything!

Bible Story & Lesson:

12/13 Jr. Church

Memory VerseHebrews 11:1  Faith means being sure of the things we hope for. And faith means knowing that something is real even if we do not see it.

Bible Story & Lesson:

12/6 Jr. Church

Memory VerseHebrews 11:1  Faith means being sure of the things we hope for. And faith means knowing that something is real even if we do not see it.

Bible Story & Lesson:

11/29 Jr. Church

Memory VerseHebrews 11:1  Faith means being sure of the things we hope for. And faith means knowing that something is real even if we do not see it.

Bible Story & Lesson:

11/15 Jr. Church

Memory VerseHebrews 11:1  Faith means being sure of the things we hope for. And faith means knowing that something is real even if we do not see it.

Bible Story & Lesson:

Review Quiz over Bible Story and Lesson (for Jr. Church points):  http://www.quiz-maker.com/QQV2YZVZ0

11/8 Jr. Church

Memory VerseHebrews 11:1  Faith means being sure of the things we hope for. And faith means knowing that something is real even if we do not see it.

Bible Story & Lesson:

11/1 Jr. Church

Memory VerseHebrews 11:1  Faith means being sure of the things we hope for. And faith means knowing that something is real even if we do not see it.

Bible Story & Lesson:

10/25 Jr. Church

Memory VerseMatthew 7:24  Everyone who hears these things I say and obeys them is like a wise man. The wise man built his house on rock.

Bible Story & Lesson:

10/18 Jr. Church

Memory VerseMatthew 7:24  Everyone who hears these things I say and obeys them is like a wise man. The wise man built his house on rock.

Bible Story & Lesson:

10/11 Jr. Church

Memory VerseMatthew 7:24  Everyone who hears these things I say and obeys them is like a wise man. The wise man built his house on rock.

Bible Story:

10/4 Jr. Church

Memory VerseMatthew 7:24  Everyone who hears these things I say and obeys them is like a wise man. The wise man built his house on rock.

Bible Story & Lesson:

9/27 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Psalm 30:11  You changed my sorrow into dancing.  You took away my rough cloth, which shows sadness, and clothed me in happiness.

Bible Story & Lesson:

9/20 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Psalm 30:11  You changed my sorrow into dancing.  You took away my rough cloth, which shows sadness, and clothed me in happiness.

Bible Story & Lesson:

9/13 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Psalm 30:11  You changed my sorrow into dancing.  You took away my rough cloth, which shows sadness, and clothed me in happiness.

Bible Story & Lesson:

9/6 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Psalm 30:11  You changed my sorrow into dancing.  You took away my rough cloth, which shows sadness, and clothed me in happiness.

Bible Story & Lesson:

8/30 Jr. Church

Memory Verse: Luke 19:10  The Son of Man came to find lost people and save them.

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QED8H8FBV

8/23 Jr. Church

Memory Verse: Luke 19:10  The Son of Man came to find lost people and save them.

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QBUQWWL4X

8/16 Jr. Church

Memory Verse: Luke 19:10  The Son of Man came to find lost people and save them.

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QK1M6ZBB

8/9 Jr. Church

Memory Verse: Luke 19:10  The Son of Man came to find lost people and save them.

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QSRPX6JN

8/2 Jr. Church

Memory Verse: Luke 19:10  The Son of Man came to find lost people and save them.

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/Q0HZ39BR

7/26 Jr. Church

Memory Verse: Proverbs 21:31  You can get the horses ready for battle.  But it is the LORD who gives the victory.

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QSCXEYR7

7/19 Jr. Church

Memory Verse: Proverbs 21:31  You can get the horses ready for battle.  But it is the LORD who gives the victory.

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QT16NWFC

7/12 Jr. Church

Memory Verse: Proverbs 21:31  You can get the horses ready for battle.  But it is the LORD who gives the victory.

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QJUTJ1C9

7/5 Jr. Church

Memory Verse: Proverbs 21:31  You can get the horses ready for battle.  But it is the LORD who gives the victory.

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QS4S39VR

6/28 Jr. Church

Memory Verse: Exodus 15:2  The LORD gives me strength and makes me sing.  He has saved me.  He is my God, and I will praise him.  He is the God of my ancestors, and I will honor him.

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QPNEDEOG

6/21 Jr. Church

Memory Verse: Exodus 15:2  The LORD gives me strength and makes me sing.  He has saved me.  He is my God, and I will praise him.  He is the God of my ancestors, and I will honor him.

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QQ28X0T4

6/14 Jr. Church

Memory Verse: Exodus 15:2  The LORD gives me strength and makes me sing.  He has saved me.  He is my God, and I will praise him.  He is the God of my ancestors, and I will honor him.

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QC3MJ8G6

6/7 Jr. Church

Memory Verse: Exodus 15:2  The LORD gives me strength and makes me sing.  He has saved me.  He is my God, and I will praise him.  He is the God of my ancestors, and I will honor him.

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QNXZ0C7F

Virtual Children’s Ministry 3/18/20 – 6/3/20:

6/3 Kid’s Club – Last Kid’s Club for the School Year

Praise songs, Bible Story, and Lesson:
Review questions for Kid’s Club Points:
The final memory verse for the Kid’s Club year is Hebrews 13:8  Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.  Kids who video record themselves saying the verse (in any version of the Bible) and either email it me (hfmckidsclub@gmail.com), text it to me (517-918-2849), or post it in the “HFMC Kids” Facebook Group, will get 15 KC points added to their account.

5/31 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Numbers 6:24-26  “May the Lord bless you and keep you.  {25} May the Lord show you his kindness.  May he have mercy on you.  {26} May the Lord watch over you and give you peace.”

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QCZBFT8H

5/27 Kid’s Club

Praise songs, Bible Story, and Lesson:
Review questions for Kid’s Club Points:
The memory verse for the month of May is Hebrews 13:8  Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.  Kids who video record themselves saying the verse (in any version of the Bible) and either email it me (hfmckidsclub@gmail.com), text it to me (517-918-2849), or post it in the “HFMC Kids” Facebook Group, will get 15 KC points added to their account.

5/24 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Numbers 6:24-26  “May the Lord bless you and keep you.  {25} May the Lord show you his kindness.  May he have mercy on you.  {26} May the Lord watch over you and give you peace.”

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QHDXQL6T

5/20 Kid’s Club

Praise songs, Bible Story, and Lesson:
Review questions for Kid’s Club Points:
The memory verse for the month of May is Hebrews 13:8  Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.  Kids who video record themselves saying the verse (in any version of the Bible) and either email it me (hfmckidsclub@gmail.com), text it to me (517-918-2849), or post it in the “HFMC Kids” Facebook Group, will get 15 KC points added to their account.

5/17 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Numbers 6:24-26  “May the Lord bless you and keep you.  {25} May the Lord show you his kindness.  May he have mercy on you.  {26} May the Lord watch over you and give you peace.”

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/Q0XBR03

5/13 Kid’s Club

Praise song & Introduction:
Another Praise Song:
Bible Story:
Lesson:
Review questions for Kid’s Club Points:
The memory verse for the month of May is Hebrews 13:8  Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.  Kids who video record themselves saying the verse (in any version of the Bible) and either email it me (hfmckidsclub@gmail.com), text it to me (517-918-2849), or post it in the “HFMC Kids” Facebook Group, will get 15 KC points added to their account.

 

5/10 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Numbers 6:24-26  “May the Lord bless you and keep you.  {25} May the Lord show you his kindness.  May he have mercy on you.  {26} May the Lord watch over you and give you peace.”

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/Q6WVW4A

5/6 Kid’s Club

Praise songs, Bible Story, and Lesson:
Review questions for Kid’s Club Points:
The memory verse for the month of May is Hebrews 13:8  Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.  Kids who video record themselves saying the verse (in any version of the Bible) and either email it me (hfmckidsclub@gmail.com), text it to me (517-918-2849), or post it in the “HFMC Kids” Facebook Group, will get 15 KC points added to their account.

5/3 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Numbers 6:24-26  “May the Lord bless you and keep you.  {25} May the Lord show you his kindness.  May he have mercy on you.  {26} May the Lord watch over you and give you peace.”

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/Q4D5KTZ

4/29 Kid’s Club

Praise songs, Bible Story, and Lesson:
Review questions for Kid’s Club Points:

The Kid’s Club Memory Verse Challenge for April is complete, but Kid’s Club kids are still invited to learn this month’s Bible verse:  Matthew 28:19 So go and make followers of all people in the world.  Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Kids who video record themselves saying the verse (in any version of the Bible) and either email it me (hfmckidsclub@gmail.com), text it to me (517-918-2849), or post it in the “HFMC Kids” Facebook Group, will still get 15 KC points added to their account.

4/26 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Psalm 31:14  Lord, I trust you.  I have said, “You are my God.”

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Here is a review quiz to earn Jr. Church silly bands (= KC points) for watching the videos (and for learning the memory verse – see above)!  (The last video is a review of today’s Bible story. There are no questions about the last video, but it may prove helpful to remember what you’ve learned.)

http://www.quiz-maker.com/Q1IAFLV

4/22 Kid’s Club

Announcement, praise songs, & introduction:
Bible story:
Lesson and a video of the memory verse (in a different translation):
Review questions for Kid’s Club Points (the last video is not included in the quiz):

4/19 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Psalm 31:14  Lord, I trust you.  I have said, “You are my God.”

Songs, Bible Story, & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QCF45FS

4/15 Kid’s Club

Praise Song:

Announcement, introduction, and another praise song:
Bible story:
Lesson, a video just for fun, and a video of the memory verse (in a different translation):
Review questions for Kid’s Club Points (the last 2 videos are not included in the quiz):

4/12 Jr. Church:  Happy Easter!

Memory Verse:  Psalm 31:14  Lord, I trust you.  I have said, “You are my God.”

Songs & Lesson:

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/Q6V1G9M

4/8 Kid’s Club

Announcements, Songs, & Lesson:

Review questions for Kid’s Club Points:

4/5 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Psalm 31:14  Lord, I trust you.  I have said, “You are my God.”

Songs & Lesson:

Review Questions for Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QRHUI4Y

 

4/1 Kid’s Club

Songs & Lesson:

Review questions for Kid’s Club Points:

3/29 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Psalm 119:9  How can a young person live a pure life?  He can do it by obeying your word.

Songs & Lesson:

 

Review questions for Jr. Church Silly Bands:

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QYZ94BH

3/25 Kid’s Club

First, here is a YouTube playlist with a talk from me and some praise songs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch…

Second, here is a video of tonight’s Bible story (sorry, I was unable to add this to the playlist):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IwMt-KLkSE

Finally, here are some review questions you can answer for Kid’s Club points (covering all the videos, including the praise songs):

http://www.quiz-maker.com/QGM2RWP

Also, here is a video of our memory verse for the month (although the wording is slightly different). Don’t forget it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPItpFYcbSQ

3/22 Jr. Church

Memory Verse:  Psalm 119:9  How can a young person live a pure life?  He can do it by obeying your word.

Here is a YouTube Playlist including today’s Bible Story, some praise songs, a fun Bentley Brothers video, and an overview of the book of Leviticus. (This last video is only appropriate for older children. Parents, you may want to preview.)
Here is a review quiz to earn Jr. Church silly bands KC points) for watching the Bible Story video (and for learning the memory verse)!

 

3/18 Kid’s Club

First, watch this video to learn about tonight’s Bible Story:
Second, answer review questions about the video for Kid’s Club points at:
Here is a playlist with a message from me, some Kid’s Club songs you can sing & praise God, and another video of tonight’s Bible story:
Lastly, here is a video of our memory verse for the month (although the wording is slightly different).