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Our
children’s program here at First United Methodist Church is an intentional
ministry which provides age-appropriate opportunities for faith development and
Christian formation. We hope to build a firm foundation of
Christian knowledge and provide experiences assuring a
continuum of growth. In other
words, we try to provide ministries that act like "Building Blocks of Faith"
carefully stacked one upon another, as our children grow in age and also in their faith development.
Please read below to find out more about
our ministries with children. If
you have any further questions, please contact Denise Moore, Director of
Children's Ministries (678-7116).
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“God's
Marketplace”
A
Rotational Learning Format for
4 year olds - 5th Graders
In
the “Rotational Learning” Format:
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The same Bible
story or Bible theme is taught for a month.
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The first and fourth
weeks we offer special activities for children that involve an overview
of the theme for the month, music and games. The second and third weeks,
the children are divided into two groups that rotate into two different
workshops – so at the end of the month, each group has experienced all
four activities.
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Each activity
has the same theme but a different focus which allows the learners to experience the same Bible story
in different ways. Workshops
include:
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1st Sundays: The Bible
story for the month is introduced, the children are taught the monthly
memory verse and the children enjoy a group activity or craft.
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2nd Sundays:
The Carpenter's
Workshop - Arts and
Crafts
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3rd Sundays:
The
Daily Bread Café - Cooking (AND EATING) Food
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4th Sundays: Music Games Team or the Drama Team
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A staff of adult
leaders is recruited for each monthly rotation – so adults do not have
to miss too much of their own Sunday School Classes.
For
more information about our children's ministries, contact Denise Moore, at
678-7116
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Kids’
Club meets each Wednesday evening, September – April, immediately following
Fellowship Supper, 7:00 – 7:30 PM. This
program is offered for children who are in Kindergarten through 5th
grade. The leader is
Michelle Porterfield.
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This
year, our Children’s Council decided to offer a family event one Sunday a
month. Sometimes, they are just fun
events, such as Bowling or Skating. Other
months have been learning opportunities, such as an Advent Workshop and a Lenten
Workshop.
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As
a part of our “Building Blocks of Faith” program, we try to provide age
appropriate activities for children. Listed
below are some of these opportunities.
Nursery
– Birth to 3 Years
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Ministry to
families with newborns
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Rosebud on the
altar in celebration of the birth
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Book,
A
Baby is For Loving, for parents
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A Clean and safe
nursery staffed with loving workers on Sundays and Wednesdays and other times as
needed.
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MOTHERS' MORNING OUT-
for children 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-12. Please contact the
office for more details. 706-678-7116
Preschool
(3 and 4 Year Olds)
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A weekly Sunday School
Class just for them!
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Nursery during
Sunday Worship Service
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Nursery
following Wednesday Night Suppers
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Family Events
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Vacation Bible
School
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Summer
Activities
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Outreach
Projects each quarter
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Weekday
Pre-Kindergarten Program (See Link to FUMC Pre-Kindergarten)
Kindergarten
– 5th Graders
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Weekly Sunday School
Classes
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Children’s
Bulletins during Worship Service
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Children’s
Time during Worship Service occasionally
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Kids’ Club
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Family Events
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Children’s Choir (for
2nd – 5th grades) Resumes Feb. 5th
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Vacation Bible
School
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Summer
Activities
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Outreach
Projects each quarter
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Bibles
presented to 3rd Graders
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Acolyte Training (3rd – 5th graders)
to serve during worship
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Special
short-term or one time studies or events for certain age groups
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“Learning To
Use My Bible” Festival for 3rd graders
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“Moving on
to Middle School” for rising 6th graders (a decision making study)
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A Special Celebration marking
the rising 6th graders promotion into the Youth Group
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