NURSERY CARE
St. Paul’s provides dedicated childcare for children from infants to age 3+ during both the 8:30 and the 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship services. Our nursery is located on the second floor. Enter through the glass double doors in the parking lot and turn left at the top of the stairs. For Wednesday evening activities and most church-sponsored events and ministries, childcare is available up to 5+. Call the church office (856-783-1839) to check on childcare for a particular event. Our church staff nursery coordinator ensures that adults staff the nursery at all times, with some teens helping under adult supervision. Parents receive pagers on Sunday mornings when they check their child into the nursery, in case they need to be notified during worship.
SUNDAY MORNINGS
Children who are not in the nursery join their parents for the first part of the 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. worship services. After the children’s sermon, they may either return and sit with their families or be escorted to Kid’s Ministry in Fellowship Hall. 
BAPTISMS
All children of members are welcomed into the Christian faith and community through baptism. It is a joyous celebration of God giving life to an infant and drawing that child to himself – even before birth. The congregation participates by giving their vows of support and nurture to the whole family.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Sunday school classes for all children and youth begin at 9:45 a.m. The classes are designed for 2-3 year olds, pre-schoolers (ages 4-5), grades 1, 2, 3-4, 5-6, junior high, and high school. Sunday school nursery care is available for infants. Each class is taught and led by adults.
MIDWEEK MINISTRY
Join us for Midweek Ministry on Wednesday evenings (September through March). Classes and clubs are available for all age groups. The opening program begins in the Sanctuary at 6:15 p.m., followed by classes and clubs at 6:30 p.m. Nursery care is available.
A home cooked dinner is available before the ministry time and is ready beginning at 5:30 p.m. (Adults – $4, Children under 12 – $2, with a maximum of $10). Place your reservation in the offering plate or call the church office by 12:00 noon on Monday to place your reservation. Circle Wednesdays as another evening of opportunity to grow spiritually.
MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS)
Mothers of preschoolers are invited to St. Paul’s, which hosts a local chapter of the national organization known as MOPS. Moms with children ages birth through kindergarten gather twice a month to feel the joy, friendship and support this group offers. Your child will be lovingly taken care of while you get to know other mothers, listen to speakers, engage in crafts and feel the support of older women mentors.
- Celebrate motherhood
- Meet needs
- Make connections
- Experience God’s love
MOPS is for all mothers. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month in the Fellowship Hall, Sept. – May. For more information, contact the church office at 856-783-1839.
MOMS CLUB OF BLACKWOOD
This group meets monthly at St. Paul’s. Are you a stay-at-home mom looking for things to do with your younger children during the day? The MOMS Club offers many activities including playgroups, park days, trips to local kid fun spots and monthly meetings wiht a speaker or activity. The Blackwood chaper covers all of Gloucester Township and some of the surrounding towns. The group meets the first Wednesday of the month, September to June in St. Paul’s Fellowship Hall. Visit the MOMS Club wesite for more information, www.momsclub.southjersey.com
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School ended on Friday, July 23. The theme was Son Quest Rainforest VBS. There were 160 children who participated with enthusiasm! We give a big thank you to the many volunteers who taught, led music, provided crafts and recreation, cooked, took pictures, organized and administered during the week. We look forward to next year’s Vacation Bible School program.
