MCKENDREE KIDS SACRAMENT CLASS

McKendree UMC invites all preschool aged children to join us for our annual Sacraments class. This six week class introduces the UMC Sacraments and will prepare the children to take Communion and start to understand the meaning behind this tradition.

Class meets Sundays at 11:00 AM for six weeks starting, January 4, 2026.

To register, email Sarah How at SHOW@MCKENDREEUMC.ORG

Children will participate in Holy Communion on February 1, 2026.

MCKENDREE KIDS CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

All ages are welcome to attend our 2:00 PM Family Nativity Service! McKendree Kids have been practicing for months to share their beautiful Christmas songs and reenact the Nativity in costumes to bring the coming of the Christ child alive! This international Worship service is interactive and will fill your heart with the joy of the spirit. If you are looking for a daylight Christmas Eve service, you do not want to miss this.  

Come to worship with the joy of a child, for the Children's Sabbath on October 19th at 11:00 AM. Come and support the children as they lead with your presence and praise as they make a joyful noise unto the Lord! You won't want to miss our child led service!! These kids have been working so hard to sing with The Way praise band, read scripture, and be in charge.  

Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these."

Step Right Up for an incredible night of entertainment at the Master's Circus!  Join us for a family-friendly musical of ordinary people, performing extraordinary feats of courage, strength, and self-control!  Prepare to be amazed by our jubilant jugglers, terrific tumblers, and so much more!  We can't wait for you to experience the joy of our children as they offer their best to God!  Make your way to the McKendree Sanctuary at 6:00 PM for a wonderful musical event, immediately followed by ice cream, popcorn, & cotton candy in the Fellowship Hall.  

A fundraiser offering to support the children's ministry will be taken during the intermission. If you like, you can give now. 

Touch the Water, Taste the Bread

A class on the sacraments for 3's and 4's, Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Children will participate in Holy Communion on February 2.

Come to worship with the joy of a child, for the Children's Sabbath on October 27th at 11:00 am. Come and support the children as they lead with your presence and praise as they make a joyful noise unto the Lord! You won't want to miss our child led service!! These kids have been working so hard to sing with The Way praise band, read scripture, and be in charge.  

Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these."

Solve the mystery of “A Not So Terrible Parable!” Bring your friends, family, teachers and neighbors to come see our McKendree kids shine in their annual spring musical. This dynamic musical about the Good Samaritan will be performed in the Sanctuary after Wednesday Night Supper at 6:00 p.m. Come and celebrate all their hard work with them afterwards in the Fellowship Hall for an Ice Cream Social. You won't want to miss what the new generation of the church is up to.

Touch the Water, Taste the Bread

A class on the sacraments for 3's and 4's, Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in room N119.

Children will participate in Holy Communion on February 5.

Worship with the joy of a child on Children's Sabbath. The children will lead worship and encourage us all to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. The children will read scriptures, lead prayers, and help serve Holy Communion. They’ve been practicing and will lead lead music with The Way youth praise band.