We at First United Methodist Church seek to offer a variety of study
and fellowship activities for children that compliment the efforts
of parents in nurturing their growth as Christian disciples. We see
Christian education
of children as primarily the responsibility of
the home and family. It is in
the Christian home and family that children
most effectively experience
and learn Christian concepts in daily
living - where those concepts are modeled.
We urge parents to read Bible stories to their children, place Christian reading materials in their hands, share prayers at mealtime and devotional times, and help children know how to relate to God, to people, and to situations as Christ’s disciples.
Through our children and family activities at First UMC, we seek to
support the
learning in the home - to lead children to Christian attitudes and actions.
We are here to serve you. Please let us know how we can best be in ministry
to you and your child. Our Christian Education Director is Kelly Brooks. Call (243.5646 x16) or email her with your questions.
For our Sunday school program at First UMC, the children share in prayer, Bible lessons, arts and crafts, music, and snacks. (In an effort to accommodate children with nut allergies, First UMC has a “no-nut, no peanut” policy. We also want to accommodate any other allergies your child may have, so please let us know.)
Sunday school classes start at 9:40am in each classroom and end at 10:40am. We ask that parents pick up their children promptly after class so that our Sunday school teachers may continue with the rest of their morning.
3 & 4 Year Olds – Room 110
Kindergarten-2nd Grade – Room 205A
3rd-5th Grades – 205B
Children move up to their next class grade at the beginning of the APS school year and we celebrate with Promotion Sunday (usually in mid-August). The 3 year old class is slightly different in terms of when children start the class.
Summer Sunday School
Our summer program (based on the APS school year) often combines classes
and most of the Choir practices do not occur. Signs are posted on
classroom doors with information. Please contact Kelly Brooks
if you have questions.
Children’s Choir
Children ages 3 through fifth grade are invited to participate in our
children’s choirs Sunday mornings.
Cherub Choir – 3 and 4 year olds
9:40-10:00am, Room 110
Carol Choir – Kindergarten - 2nd Grades
9:00 – 9:35am, Room 211
Celebration Singers – 3rd - 5th Grades
9:00 – 9:35am, Room 214
Acolytes
Children and youth (from 3rd through 12th grade) may serve as an Acolyte
for the Traditional worship service, September - June. Responsibilities include lighting
and extinguishing the altar candles
and assisting the pastor during
baptisms. Training is held each fall,
but children are welcome to
join anytime. For more information, call (505.243.5646) or email the church office.