Presbyterian Mission Agency children's ministries Archives

Children at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Iowa City are learning kindness by showing it to others

Posted June 27th, 2023

The children of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Iowa City, Iowa, are “growing up in the church and learning how to be the hands and feet of Jesus,” says Nichole Hoffman, children’s ministries outreach coordinator at a church that’s living out its Matthew 25 ministry among members and friends of all ages.

‘Stories are a way to feel how wide God’s love can be’

Posted June 23rd, 2021

Matthew 25 tells us to feed the hungry, provide water to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, care for the sick and welcome the stranger. These basic tenants of Christianity aren’t limited to adults, though. Start with the children.

VBS takes Sermon on the Mount to the garden

Posted June 16th, 2021

Vacation Bible School at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis will “bee” different, in a hybrid way, this year, according to organizers. Although “maybe 75” children were expected to take part, more than 150 children — ages 4 through fifth grade — have registered for in-person VBS, and more children will participate online, June 21–25.

‘Stories are a way to feel how wide God’s love can be’

Posted December 18th, 2020

Matthew 25 tells us to feed the hungry, provide water to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, care for the sick and welcome the stranger. These basic tenants of Christianity aren’t limited to adults, though. Start with the children.