Nursery

INFANT/TODDLER - Nursery care for toddlers and infants is available on the first floor of the Christian Life Center during Sunday School and all worship hours. During the Sunday School hour, the teachers emphasize a Bible story through hands-on crafts.  The nursery is divided into four age groups. Infant are promoted based on their developmental kills; toddler-aged children and older will be promoted on the first Sunday of June.

We hope that you are willing to support the Nursery Ministry with your prayers and time! What is an L. V. N. ?... Loving Volunteer in the Nursery ...

When Is Childcare Provided?
Childcare is provided for all Worship Services held in the Sanctuary, unless announced otherwise. Childcare is also available for all studies, practices, and other meetings upon request. You may reserve childcare by calling the church office during working hours, Monday through Friday, and leaving your child’s name, age, and the time care is needed. Thank you for helping us to prepare to take the best possible care of your little one.

Sunday School Classes

CHILDREN -  2-year olds through Grade 6 meet from 9:40-10:40 in age appropriate rooms.  The curriculum is a quarterly publication from Gospel Light covering Bible stories and Christian morals from both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. 
                     * class assignments based on age/grade as of September 1, 2009
 

 

Nursery Christian Life Center Infants and Toddlers Available from 8:10 am - 12:10 pm Infants (0-12 months) C-129 Toddlers (12 -24 months) C-127 Two Year Olds - First Grade Christian Life Center - First Floor Meets from 9:40 am - 10:40 am Check-in at Weekday School / Nursery Area Grades 2 - 6 Christian Life Center - Second Floor Meets from 9:40 am - 10:40 am Gather in Children’s Commons Area * * see rotation schedule in Children’s          Commons for  specific room assignments.

For more information regarding Children's Sunday School contact Carol Bonds at 846-8731 or email cbonds@am-umc.org


YOUTH - Graded Sunday School classes are taught every week for grades seven through twelve on the second floor of Christian Life Center.  Topics vary by student interest and time of the year. 

For more information regarding Youth Sunday School contact Clay Horton at 979-846-8731 or email clay-horton@am-umc.org.

Acolytes

YOU CAN BE AN ACOLYTE! - Children in 4th- 6th grades have a unique opportunity to serve in worship as Acolytes during the 8:30 and 10:50 a.m. services.  Acolytes are responsible for lighting and extinguishing the altar candles, assisting the ushers with collection of tithes and offerings and assisting the pastors with communion and baptisms.  If you would like to be trained in the responsibilities of an acolyte, please contact Lou Blinn at theblinns@verizon.net .


 

Children's Quarterly Mission Projects Our children's classes participate in a mission project every quarter. Past projects have been Heifer International, UMCOR, Operation Christmas Child, as well as local mission projects.  Click here for the children's latest project.

Children's Music & Arts

ARTISTIC ADVENTURES (K - 5TH GRADE)
Meeting Wednesdays after school, this group gives a whole new slant on Children's Music Ministry. We not only teach in the usual choral setting, but also enable our children with artistic skills to grow and to attain an understanding that these experiences will foster their life long appreciation of the arts.

Rehearsal Schedule:
3:30 pm Gathering / Snack Time
3:45 pm Artistic Activity Time
4:15 pm Choir Time
5:00 pm Parent Pick-Up


MUSIC MAKERS (K - 7TH GRADE)
This week long summer camp involves children with every aspect of a musical production.  They work with adults to learn music, lines, acting, and movement, plus they build elaborate sets and props. This week includes a fun travel day to a nearby attraction and the finale is a presentation given for the congregation.

 

Ed Kane, Associate Director of Music Ministries
edkane@am-umc.org   |   979-846-8731 ext. 227

Jeannine Rowden,  Director of Children's Music
jeannine-rowden@am-umc.org

Jennifer Fox, INCLUDE Ministries Chairman

Kim Feldman, Music Librarian

                          Confirmation Class

One of the most exciting ministries the Church participates in as a family is the Baptismal Journey. This process of Christian discipleship, begun at Baptism with vow made on behalf of the children is completed at Confirmation when we are made accountable to those vows by in instructing our young people in the basics of our Faith.  Confirmation is offered to our young people when they are in the sixth grade. The course is four months long meeting on Sunday evening , February through May. special highlight of the Confirmation course includes a retreat weekend filled with lessons games, workshops, hiking, canoeing worship, singing, a bonfire and more!  And of course, there is a Confirmation Banquet a special family celebration planned before Confirmation Sunday.  Confirmation is highly interactive, making use of mentors, field trips to local Outreach Ministries in our area, participation in the design and leadership of worship service, fun and learning!
 

Parent's Nite Out

A&M UMC Children's Ministries and A&M UMC College Ministries are excited to provide an opportunity to care for your children while you enjoy some much needed time together or with friends! Parent's Nite Out (PNO) is held once a month October through April, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the church. Event date for 2007-2008 include: Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Dec. 1 (Santa's Work hop), Jan. 26, Feb. 22, Mar. 28, and Apr. 25. Children ages six months through sixth grade are eligible to participate. and all member and nonmember families are welcome! Cost is the lesser of $10 per child or $25 per family. Planned activities include game craft, snack supper and -a movie.  Click here for more info.
 

Week Day School

AN OUTSTANDING WEEKDAY SCHOOL is available for day care of children 6 weeks through 4 years during the week.   Hours of Operation are 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Summer day camp is offered for those in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.  For more information, call  the Weekday School Office 846-1762  or visit the Weekday School webpage.