Children are highly valued at Laurel and are always welcome to worship with their parents in the sanctuary. Children’s packets are available in a basket as you enter the sanctuary and include activities to occupy children’s hands as they listen. Please feel free to take one or ask the usher for one. Other options include the Aquarium or Nursery Care.
The Aquarium is located on the third floor and overlooks the sanctuary where you can observe (and hear) the worship service while your child can move around and engage in the children’s activities provided.
Nursery Care is available in Room 204 from 8:15 a.m. until noon each Sunday. Our nursery is staffed with carefully screened, professional child care providers.
In January 2025 we start our Tuesday – Thursday schedule. The time remains 9:30 to 11:30 but we are now offering a two day per week program.
If you do not want to do 2 days, you can choose to do only the one day. Our rates will be $30.00 a month for 2 days a week or $15 a month for just one day a week.
Our program for preschool aged children includes activities, music, crafts, games, story time, and a snack. Scribbles is a safe nurturing environment where children experience the love of God and the wonders of His creation. This is a great time for parents to shop, run errands or just have some down time for themselves while their children are in a loving educational setting.
If you know of families, friends and neighbors that may benefit from this program, please pass the information on. All pre-school age children are welcome.
Registration is required, in person or by calling 217-525-1866.
Nursery care is an important part of our ministry. In addition to Sunday worship services it is available for most events. To make reservations for your child, talk with the group leader or call the church office 217-525-1866.
Music is an important part of our childrens’ ministry. Watch for upcoming opportunities or contact Joann at joverholt@laurelumchurch.org for information.