July Service Worship
July 26
Welcome to Children's Ministry
Welcome to St. Andrew’s Children’s Ministry! Like Jesus, we cherish and love children. We also know childhood is a crucial time for faith development. Please accept our warm invitation for your kids to join us for a host of exciting, fun and purposeful Christ-centered activities throughout the year.
For questions about SAPC Kids, our Children’s Discipleship Ministry, please contact our Director, Heather Brannock, by email at hbrannock@sapctucson.org, or at the Church Office (520-297-7201, ext 233).
Sunday School
Sunday School is a very important part of our Children's Ministry! We are gifted with wonderful teachers, assistant teachers, and Staff who love the Lord and love children!
9:00 am Sunday School
Join us during the 9:00 am service for Sunday School for ages 2 years-5th grade. Childcare is available for ages birth- 2 years old. Come to the lower level after the Children’s Message.
Children's Message
During our 9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service, children are invited up to the front of the Sanctuary for a short kid-friendly message. Following the Time With the Children, children are welcome to go downstairs to Sunday School or return to their seats with their parents.
10:45 am Service
During our 10:45 am Worship Service, childcare is available for ages birth- 5 years old. We also provide kids activity packets at the back of the Sanctuary. Just ask an usher!
Children's Choir
The SAPC children’s choir will be returning under the direction of chancel choir members Betty Allen and Fran Wachsman! Betty and Fran have a great deal of experience teaching music to children and they feel God’s calling to lead the children’s choir. Rehearsals will be on Sunday mornings from 8:45 am- 9:15 am in Room F, beginning on March 3. Children ages four through fifth grade are invited to participate. We are so excited to be able to continue the long tradition of having children leading worship through music!
SAPC Kids
Sunday School is a very important part of our children’s ministry. We are gifted with wonderful and loving teachers, assistant teachers and staff who love the LORD and love children.
Where do my kids go when we come to church on a Sunday morning?
Sunday School is offered for children ages 3 (by September 1, 2022) through 5th grade during the 9:00 am service in the lower level below the Sanctuary on the SW campus.
At the 9:00 am Service, children begin the service with their parents in worship, and are invited to go downstairs to attend Sunday School after the Children’s Message time.
Nursery Care is provided downstairs during the 9:00 am and 10:45 am services. There is a comfort room located in the back of the Sanctuary if your infant needs comforting during the worship service.
Contact Heather Brannock at hbrannock@sapctucson.org if you have any questions.
VBS 2025
VBS 2025 Recap: Jesus is our True North!
From June 9-13, our church campus was transformed into an adventurous expedition as we explored the powerful theme: “Jesus is Our True North.” Throughout the week, we journeyed through God’s Word and discovered how Jesus is a faithful friend we can always trust—no matter where life takes us.
This year’s Vacation Bible School was truly unforgettable! We welcomed 127 amazing kids—including 87 elementary-aged explorers and 40 energetic preschoolers—all eager to learn more about God’s love, direction, and truth. With the help of 93 enthusiastic volunteers, we created a safe, fun, and Christ-centered experience that kids will remember.
Each day included:
• Dynamic Bible lessons that helped kids navigate life with Jesus as their compass
• High-energy worship and music that lifted hearts and filled the room with joy
• Fun games and activities that brought teamwork and laughter
• Exploring God’s Word and receiving an engaging Bible Memory Buddy with the day’s key Bible verse.
A huge highlight of the week was our mission project in partnership with World Vision. Our VBS families and our congregation came together to help provide warm clothing and blankets to struggling families in need. Through their generosity, we raised an incredible $956.39—a true testament to God working through willing hearts and little hands to make a big difference.
We wrapped up the week with a VBS Takeover Service on Sunday, June 15 at the 9:00 am service. Families gathered to sing, share, and celebrate everything God had done. It was a joyful reminder that with Jesus as our true North, we are never lost.
We are deeply thankful for everyone who gave their time, energy, and hearts to make VBS 2025 a success. Your prayers, service, and support made an eternal impact. We can’t wait to do it all again next summer where we will explore the True Nature of God with Rainforest Falls VBS 2026!
Christmas Play
Get ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus with our Christmas play Born Unto Us. We will be telling the Christmas story through some simple speaking parts, silent acting, and through song! The first rehearsal will be November 17 at 10:45 am in Room F. We will read through the script at this first rehearsal and talk about how the play will work. There will be speaking parts and non-speaking parts. All ages are welcome! Please let us know who wants to be involved by signing up here. The performance is during the Christmas Eve Family Service at 5:00 pm. Contact Heather Brannock at hbrannock@sapctucson.org for more information.
2024 Rehearsal Schedule:
- November 17 – 10:45-11:45 am Room F (SW Campus, lower level)
- November 24 – 10:45-11:45 am Room F (SW Campus, lower level)
- December 8 – 10:45-11:45 am Room F (SW Campus, lower level)
- December 15 – 10:45-11:45 am Room F (SW Campus, lower level)
- December 21 – 9:00 am- 10:00 am Sanctuary (SW Campus)
Holy Molies (4th & 5th Graders)
Fourth and fifth graders are special kids. They’re not quite old enough for Youth Ministry, but they like to do some of the same things as teens. So, we’ve created a club just for them. They call themselves the “Holy Molies.” They meet in Room F on the third Wednesdays of the month from 6:00–8:00 p.m. They always eat dinner together. Then after a short but powerful Bible study, they play crazy games. After that they do some type of mission/service project.
Holy Molies are encouraged to bring fourth and fifth grade friends from their neighborhood or school. Director Heather Brannock is the leader of the group, but parent volunteers are needed each meeting to help with dinner and games. Look for monthly reminder emails or below to find out themes and special activities.
Super Friends - A Special Needs Ministry
Super Friends is the special needs ministry at St. Andrew’s. We invite families with children with special needs to attend a parent support group. Some of these families are outside of our St. Andrew’s community. We will be meet once a month in Sunday School Rooms from 10:30 am to 11:15 am.
Durning the summer months, Super Friends invites you to join us in our summertime activities! These activities are open to everyone in the St. Andrew’s community. All activities will take place in the afternoons. Look for more information coming as we get closer to the events.
Contact Heather at hbrannock@sapctucson.org for more information.
Childcare
For Sunday Mornings: Childcare is provided all morning on the SW campus for the 9:00 Contemporary and 10:45 Traditional Worship Services. Currently, we do not have childcare at the 7:30 service, but if you would like to make arrangements, please fill out our Childcare Request Form.
Throughout the week: Childcare is available by request for any Church-related event on the church campus. This includes Bible Studies, Small Groups, Choir and Orchestra rehearsals, meetings and classes as needed & requested. Care is provided for many special programs, concerts and holiday worship services throughout the year.
For reservations and information, please fill out our Childcare Request Form. Reservations help us to adequately staff the childcare. Cancellations are needed if your plans change to help the church avoid unnecessary childcare expenses.
Are you looking for childcare for your children or are you a childcare provider and would like to be on our referral list? Contact Heather Brannock for information at 297-7201 or hbrannock@sapctucson.org.