Heather Harman
Director of Children and Care Ministries
Heather began her Asbury journey in 2003 as a preschool and Music teacher at Asbury Child Development Center. Her background in Music and Education and compassion for her church family naturally led to her current role as the Director of Children and Care Ministries in 2013. Heather enjoys working side by side with Children’s Ministry and Care volunteers to be the heart and hands of Jesus. She and her husband Jeff have two adult children, Megan (Serge) and Josh, a precious grandson, Jackson, and a houseful of spoiled pets.
Our Sunday School classes incorporate Bible stories, activities, crafts, videos, and games into a full faith experience for children! Led by dedicated, creative volunteers from our congregation who are Safe Sanctuary certified, classes meet on Sundays from 10:00-10:45, September-May.
Sunday School
K - 2nd Grade: Room 221
3rd- 5th Grade: Room 225
Preschool 3’s and 4’s: Nursery (Room 122)
Nursery
We are pleased to offer a staffed Nursery on Sunday mornings for children up to age 8. Our staff is Safe Sanctuary certified and background checked. The Nursery is located in the education wing in Rm. # 122, and provides a safe, fun place for children to enjoy while you attend a service or class. Nursery may also be provided for special church events and meetings, at the request of the ministry or group. Please contact Heather Harman at heather@asburyweb.org, or at the church office to inquire about Asbury’s Nursery.
Children’s Message
The Children’s Message is offered near the beginning of the 8:45 CAYR and 11:00 services each Sunday by Ms. Heather or one of her helpers. All children are welcome to come forward to hear a mini-sermon that was designed just for them, explaining the scripture reading for the day in words they will understand. After the Children’s Message, children are invited to either stay for worship, or leave the service to go to the Nursery.
More Ministries!
Puppets for Christ
Children can enjoy seeing performances by the Puppets for Christ all throughout the year! They can be found the 4th Sunday of every month (September-May) in all services. They also perform at Trunk ‘R’ Treat, Fall Festival, and other church activities and in the community. You won’t want to miss their Spaghetti Dinners! Check out the Puppets for Christ Facebook page HERE.
Vacation Bible School
Asbury’s 2024 VBS is on the way! Come and join us for Camp Firelight setting sail at Asbury July 14-17th 2024. You won’t want to miss it!!
Trunk or Treat
October 27 2024, 6:30-8:00 PM
Trunk or Treat is a safe, fun community event for families and kids of all ages! Children are greeted by rows of decorated cars offering treats! Cars must be pre-registered to participate and offer treats. Prizes are awarded for the best decorated vehicles! Watch for registration information in early October.
Third Grade Bibles
Late in September each year, all 3rd graders are presented with a beautifully engraved children’s Bible. This gift is made possible by the generous donation of the Holloway family, in memory of Marianna Holloway.
Prayground!
Safe Sanctuary
Safe Sanctuary is a movement in the United Methodist Church to ensure that all children/youth/vulnerable adults and the adults who care for them and work with them are safe.
At the October 14, 2009 Leadership Team meeting, members voted to implement Safe Sanctuary Guidelines at Asbury United Methodist Church, effective December 31, 2009. The guidelines follow the suggestions found in the resource “Safe Sanctuaries for Youth: Reducing the Risk of Abuse in Youth Ministries” by attorney Joy Thornburg Melton. This resource is used by The United Methodist Church in its Safe Sanctuaries training.
Safe Sanctuary Resources