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 The aim of our Children's Ministry programs is to facilitate Christian growth and nurture the children in accordance with the church ministry of St Matthew's. Kid's Church also seeks to partner with parents, encouraging them in their God-given role and responsibility as the primary spiritual carers of their children, as well as welcoming new families into the community of St Matthew's.
For more information about any of the Children's ministry activities please contact
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Sandwich 2012
Our school holiday program for children in Years 3-6 runs in the first week of the School Holidays 
This year our theme is Olympics.Â
Come along for heaps of olympic challenges and games, craft, and gold medal fun! Each day we will hear all about what Jesus has done for us.
Dates: Monday 2nd July- Friday 6th July
Time: 9.30- 3.30pmÂ
Each day the program includes activities, sports, bible talks, memory verses, music and much more.
Morning tea and Lunch are provided each day for our athletes.
Forms available soon.Â
Bite sized 2012!
This is our school holiday program for children in Year 1 & 2Â and runs parallel to Sandwich in the first week of the July school holidays.Â
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This year Bite-sized are going deep down to explore the world under the sea. Each day we will have craft, fun activities, Bible  stories and games. Morning Tea and Lunch are provided each day for our sea explorers.Â
Monday 2nd July - Thursday 5th July
Daily program runs from 9:30am - 1:00pm
Forms available soon
For more information about either of these programs please contact our Children's Minister,
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Registration for Kid's Church |
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We take the responsibility of looking after your children during Sunday services and week day activities very seriously and so ask each of our parents to provide up to date information on each child each year and as circumstances change.
Please fill out the rego form by following the link below and emailing it back to the Church Office.
St Matthew's Children's registration form |
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Club Max Kid's Club (Yrs 3-5) |
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It's big! It's really big! It's actually HUGE! Join us this term as we look at the big, big, big story of the whole Bible!Â
Who: Kids in Yrs 3-5
When: Every friday afternoon in term time
           3:15pm - 5pm
What: Fun, games, food, Bible time, super sport time, craft and more!
How much:$5 per week (includes afternoon tea)
More info: please contact our Children's Minister,
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We also have a walking bus available each friday afternoon from Gordon West & West Pymble Public Schools to St Matthew's
To downlaod a permission slip please use the following links:
Walking bus from Gordon West to St Matthew's
Walking bus from West Pymble to St Matthew's |
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Minis@Matts is a playtime for children and Mums and Dads that meets weekly on Tuesday & Wednesday mornings between 9:30-11:30am during term time in the lower hall. It is an opportunity for Mumd and Dads and children 0-5 yrs to come together for play, stories, music and craft. BYO morning tea (nut free), hat and sunscreen for the children. Adults morning tea is provided.
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The youngest members of our church are not forgotton! Children from 8 months - 3 years are welcome at creche where the children are nutured and taught about Jesus through a safe environment and explorative play. A pool of volunteer Mums and Dads take care of the children each week.
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Noah's Gang is our Kid's Church group for those of pre-school age. The children start off in church with their parents before heading out for their age specific activities and teaching. Children are introduced to the person of Jesus at Noah's Gang through some fun and creative stories, games and crafts and are encouraged to put their trust in Him. |
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A Team meets on a Sunday morning and welcomes any children in Kindergarten - Year 2 at school. They also start off in the 10am service before leaving to commence their own tailored program. Through songs, Bible stories, memory verses, crafts and games the children are taught about God, who He is and what He has done for us in sending Jesus to this earth. |
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Growing the Kingdom (GTK) is for people in Yrs 3-5 at school. It meets on Sunday mornings during the 10am service. A Bible based, fun and cohesive program seeks to strengthen the approximately 40 children that attend each week in their knowledge of God's word, and increase their understanding of God's grace in sending Jesus to save us. It is presented to the children in the form of a short talk, dramas, learning a memory verse, music, games, craft and prayer.
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God Squad is our children's program on Sunday afternoons during our afternoon church service beginning at 5pm.
Each week the program includes songs, craft, Bible stories, memory verses and lots of fun! It is open to all children in K-Yr5 at school. Extreme Afternoon youth group runs at the same time for those in Yrs 6-8 at school. |
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We have a group of dedicated volunteers who serve us in our Children's Ministry each week preparing lessons, crafts and activities and teaching our children about Jesus. It is such a valuable ministry as Jesus said in Matthew 19:14 -
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
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