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Children & Families

Programs at-a-glance
Nursery Care: every Sunday from 8:45 -11:45am
Sunday School: every Sunday during both services
Andrew’s Kids: every Tuesday from 9am – 1pm
Mommy & Me: 8-week sessions on Mondays or Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Families of Faith: first Friday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Contact Information:
Director of Family Ministries: Karen Muscariello
949-492-2537 or karen@sabts.org

Sunday School Director:  Amberly Petty children.sabts@gmail.com

Sunday School
Sunday School is offered during both of our Sunday morning worship services for children ages three and a half through fifth grade. Children sit with their families at the beginning of the service and are invited to join one of our pastors for Mystery Box time. Following Mystery Box the children are led from the sanctuary to their Sunday school classes.

In Sunday school, children participate in games, crafts, singing and a variety of other activities designed to help bring the Bible to life for them. Parents are asked to sign their children out of Sunday school classrooms promptly at the end of service.

Nursery Care
We offer child care in our nursery for children up to three years old every Sunday from 8:45-11:45am. Our nursery is staffed by a minimum of two paid, trained childcare workers who will rock, read to, and play with children, allowing parents time for worship.

Safety is important to us. Our sign in/sign out procedure ensures your child will not be released to someone other than yourself. We also have a pager system which allows the nursery staff to contact you immediately should the need arise. All childcare workers have cleared a background check.

Mommy & Me
Andrew’s Mommy & Me is a parent-child program designed for children ages 18-30 months. This program runs for 10 weeks on Mondays and/or Thursdays from 9:30-11:30am  in the Spring (February—April) and the Fall (October—December). Parents and children will move together between a few learning centers each morning, have circle time together and enjoy a simple snack. Contact Co-directors Marilyn Stark or Carla Lashmett (andrewskids.sabts@gmail.com or 949-481-9131) for more information.

Andrew’s Kids
Andrew’s Kids is our Parent’s Day Out program offered every Tuesday from 9amto 1pm  for children ages 2-5. Activities include crafts, songs, playground time and activities to build letter and sound recognition as well as beginning math skills. Potty training is not required. Contact Director, Marilyn Stark (andrewskids.sabts@gmail.com or 949-481-9131), for more information.

2013 Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School is a week-long summer program that brings the Bible to life for children and adults alike. In 2013, VBS will take place July 22 – 26, with a special VBS church service  offered on Sunday July 28. This year’s theme: Kingdom Rock!

It takes an army of servants and volunteers to make this program a success. If you have the desire to help, we can find the perfect fit for you, so join us for this great week!  Contact our VBS Director, Emily Bredthauer if you have questions at emily@sabts.org. 

Click here for a 2013 registration form.


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First Time Guests

Sunday Morning Schedule

8:45: Adult Sunday School in the RIO Center
9:00: Worship Service with our Light Reigns Band
10:30: Worship Service with our Sanctuary Choir
10:30: Youth Sunday School in the Youth Center
* Child Care and Sunday School during both services
** Please join us for complimentary coffee and refreshments from 8:30-11:45

What should I expect?

Expect to find loving, open arms, welcoming you in Christian love.

How do I get there?

From I-5, exit east on Pico, left at Calle Frontera, up the hill and left at the first driveway in to the church parking lot.

What do I wear?

Think of St. Andrew's by-the-Sea as a second home. Be comfortable. Dress up a little. Whatever you like. You'll find our members wearing a wide variety of clothing styles, so whatever you wear, you'll fit right in.

What is there for my kids?

St. Andrew's by-the-Sea has Christ-centered programs for all ages. Our nursery, sunday school, and youth group are curriculum-driven programs designed to engage all ages while enriching their education and deepening their understanding of the Christian faith.

How can I get involved?

for more information on how to connect at St. Andrew's by-the-Sea, check out the latest news and ways to get involved right here on our site.

2001 Calle Frontera
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 492-2537