CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY

Birth - 6th Grade

WELCOME!

Here in Children & Family Ministry, we recognize that God calls us into ministry together. We want to walk alongside parents of all children. Our goal is to create and engage children and families through interactive games, age-appropriate activities, and fun! We want the Bible to come to life for each student. We believe that through the Holy Spirit we can equip families, create followers of Jesus, and learn to serve others. Come and walk with us.

WEEKLY PROGRAMMING

Sunday School

Sundays, 9:45am-10:45am

1st – 6th graders meet in the Children’s Commons for their classes
2-Year-Olds – Kindergarten students meet in the Nursery area in the CLC
Infants (0-24 months) meet in the Nursery Area in the CLC
- Nursery care is available during all worship services and Wednesday Night events

Confirmation Class

Sundays, 9:45-10:45am in C-213 (CLC)

This academic year-long class helps students learn more about Methodism as they take the steps to become full members. Typically, students in 6th grade participate, but the class is open to all students.

Team 456 - August-May

Sundays, 6:00-7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall (Sanctuary Bldg)

This is a night of games, snack supper, and Bible lessons specifically for 4th, 5th and 6th graders.

JC Club - August-May

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm in the Children’s Commons (CLC)

1st – 6th graders learn Bible lessons through games, storytelling and mission work.

L.A.M.B.S - August-May

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm in CLC Nursery

Through energetic, hands-on activities & games, 4-year-olds through Kindergartners learn Bible stories.

Little Disciples

Saturdays (once a month during school year), 9:00am-11:00am in the Great Hall (CLC)

This play group for 1-4-year-olds and their parents meet for Bible-focused activities and fellowship.

Children’s Music - August-May

Joy Choir is for 1st – 5th graders; Sundays 5:15-6:00pm in the Choir Room (Sanctuary Bldg)
Children’s Chimes is for 1st-5th graders to learn chimes/bells; Wednesdays 6:00-6:30pm in the Bell Choir Room (S-213)

NURSERY CARE

Sunday mornings during worship; Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm

Our Nursery is staffed by trained workers who are there to care for infants through 4-year-olds.

The Nursery is located on the first floor in the CLC

WORSHIP PARTICIPATION

We love to have children & families participate in worship, especially on Palm Sunday, Pentecost, Hanging of the Greens, the Live Nativity, Advent Wreath Lighting, scripture reading, etc. Contact Gwenda if you are interested in serving or just jump in and join on those special Sundays.

VOLUNTEER

Working with Children & Family Ministries is a great way to participate in the life of our church and in the lives of children. We are always looking for new, friendly faces to help at one-time events (Easter Egg Hunt, Advent Wreath Lighting, etc.) or with semester-long commitments like teaching Sunday School, helping with Team 456 or JC Club. Contact Gwenda to find the best place for you!

Email Gwenda Beavers