Children's Ministries

Our mission at First United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Our goal in Children’s Ministries is to help children on their faith journey. We believe that children are special persons of dignity and worth and are a valuable part of our congregation.
Church School for children ages 2 through 5th grade meets during the 9:00 hour and we use Cokesbury’s “Exploring Faith” curriculum. On Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 P.M. in the Activity Center we offer Faith Safari for preschoolers through 4th graders. Kids, join the journey – it’s a spiritual adventure!

 Vacation Bible School usually takes place the 3rd week in June. Other activities and special events are scheduled throughout the year. For more information contact Shari Bittles at 474-6405

Vacation Bible School 2007

Below is the latest update of children's activities.
Sunday School:  Children ages 2 through 4^th grade meet in assigned classrooms during the Sunday School hour.  Classroom assignments are posted throughout the church.  The goal of Sunday School is to guide children on their faith journey.  We use Cokesbury’s curriculum from September through May.  During the Fall Quarter, the 3^rd Grade class uses the curriculum Learning to Use My Bible.  At the end of their studies, all the 3^rd Grade students receive their own Bibles.  During the summer months, all age groups are combined and a variety of resources are used for a fun learning experience.

 Worship Express:  This is an exciting opportunity as the children learn about worship in their own special setting.  Children ages 4 through 4^th Grade may join us after the Children’s Time during the 10:30 am Worship service in Room 216. 

Faith Safari:  Faith Safari is a midweek program that meets on Wednesday nights from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.  Children ages 2 through 4^th Grade are encouraged to join us for this spiritual journey.  We learn about different faith based topics each month, (but it is not necessary to be there every week!)  We hear stories, play games, create art projects, sing songs, learn about being children of God, and so much more.

 Musical Opportunities:  Sonshine Kids:  If you like to sing and act, then this is the group for you.  Children in Kindergarten through 6^th Grade are able to join Sonshine Kids and they meet on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:30 PM.

Sunday School Singers:  These singers meet every Sunday at the beginning of the 9:00 am Sunday School hour and includes Preschool through Kindergarten classes.   

Children Fellowship Events:  There are many opportunities for children to enjoy fellowship throughout the year.  We hold a Spring Celebration in April, a Harvest Celebration in the Fall, and an Advent/Christmas Celebration in December, and other events throughout the Christian seasons.

Missions:  The Children’s Ministries of FUMC supports, Operation Classroom, a United Methodist Mission that provides school supplies and health supplies to children in need in Liberia and Sierra Leone, Africa.  During the Christmas season, the children support LUM Jubilee and provide the “Mitten Tree”.  WE also support Heifer Project International during Faith Safari and a local mission during Vacation Bible School.