Children’s Ministries
Kid’s Club
Kid’s Club meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM for children in grades K-5. Visit hillsdalefmc.net/kids/club 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.
Hillsdale Community Kids College
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 next take place in the summer of 2025! It will be Monday-Friday from 9:00 – 11:30 AM each day for FREE! All children 4 years old through entering 6th grade (2025 – 2026 school year) are welcome to attend. More information will be posted to in Spring 2025 at hillsdalefmc.net/kids/vbs
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 Verse: Romans 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 Verse: Romans 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 Verse: Romans 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 Verse: Deuteronomy 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 Verse: Deuteronomy 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 Verse: Deuteronomy 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 Verse: Deuteronomy 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 Verse: Galatians 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 Verse: Galatians 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 Verse: Galatians 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 Verse: Galatians 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 Verse: Galatians 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 Verse: Luke 1:37 God can do everything!
Bible Story & Lesson:
12/13 Jr. Church
Memory Verse: Hebrews 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 Verse: Hebrews 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 Verse: Hebrews 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 Verse: Hebrews 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 Verse: Hebrews 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 Verse: Hebrews 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 Verse: Matthew 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 Verse: Matthew 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 Verse: Matthew 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 Verse: Matthew 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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:
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:
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!
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.
KC points) for watching the Bible Story video (and for learning the memory verse)!