St. John's
He took a little child whom he placed among them.
Taking the child in his arms, he said to them,Whoever welcomes one of these little
children in my name welcomes me;
and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me
but the one who sent me.
Children’s Ministry at St. John’s
Led with love by Cynthia Henders
At St. John’s, children are not just part of the church – they are the church. Each Sunday begins with families worshipping together in the sanctuary. After a special children’s moment with Rev. Heather, our young ones head downstairs for an exciting, hands-on Sunday School experience.
Their journey starts in Morrow Hall, where we gather for joyful singing, prayer, and a Bible story that sets the theme for the day. Then, the adventure continues in the classroom, where the story comes to life through creative crafts or fun, food-based activities – sometimes both! Whether they’re building, baking, or painting, kids explore their faith in meaningful, memorable ways.
We wrap up with prayer and a lively time in the gym, where games and laughter fill the space until parents and grandparents return for pick-up.
Our current Sunday School group may be small, with kids ages 4 to 8, but they’re full of spirit, curiosity, and joy. In fact, we often find that they’re the ones teaching us what it looks like to follow Jesus.
Come and be part of the family – we can’t wait to welcome you!
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
Preschool Attendant Contract
Sept 2026 – June 2027
The preschool attendant is responsible for the care and supervision of infants and young children during Sunday worship services.
Supervision: Provided by the Director of Christian Education
Expectations
- Leads welcoming, safe, Christian care for children aged 4 and under.
- Leads Bible stories and activities suited to the ages of the children present
- Prepare crafts and activities as needed
- Communicates needs with parents and the Director of Christian Education as appropriate
- Cleans and tidies the nursery weekly
- Assists the ages 4+ Sunday School on Sundays when there are no infants or young children in the nursery.
- Assists with childcare for evening “Little Wonders” gatherings
- Familiarizes self with Leading with Care and the God Loves Me curriculum
Deliverables
- Provides compassionate, safe care for infants and children that is appropriate to the developmental needs of infants and children in their care
- Communicates clearly, respectfully, and in a timely manner
- Adheres to Leading with Care, the God Loves Me curriculum, and policies regarding misconduct and toileting/diapers
- Reliability, trustworthiness
Requirements
- Experience/expertise working with infants and young children
- Familiarity with teachings of the Christian faith is an asset
- Criminal record and vulnerable persons check
Hours
- 2 hours training prior to first Sunday of work
- Onsite 10:30am-12:00 Sundays (remain until all children are picked up by parents/guardians and nursery is cleaned).
- Sundays starting in Sept/Oct – Dec 20/26. Jan 10 – June 20, 2027 with option of extension in fall 2027
- Little Wonders family gatherings. 5 evenings. Dates negotiable.
Compensation
- $20/hour ($30/Sunday)
Submit resume & cover letter by Sept. 23, 2026 to: minister@stjohnsmedicinehat.ca