Learn to Grow

Our goal is to provide training for the children of the church throughout their childhood that will lead to a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to an understanding of the Christian faith.

To reach this goal we offer many programming opportunities to guide the spiritual development of the children entrusted to our care and nurture.

Please take a moment to fill out the Children's registration form and email your completed form to Kat. We will need a form for each child nursery through 5th grade participating in the children's programs at GUMC including Sunday School, Nursery, Faith Weaver Friends, Clowning and Clogging, VBS etc. If you filled out a form this summer (2010) then you do not have to fill out another form unless any of your contact information has changed. This information will only be used by the children's coordinators and will aid us in better serving the needs of each child in our programs.

MINISTRY ARTS FOR CHILDREN THIRD GRADE AND UP begins Sunday, February 5.  We will meet from 3PM-4:30PM through March 26; WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 WHEN OUR TIME WILL BE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING WORSHIP UNTIL 2:30pm.  Pizza will be served!  This day allows us to be a part of our Valentine outreach program sponsored by Mission Friends and Youth Ministry, Ministry art opportunities include puppets, dance, drama, signing,  handchimes and choir.  PLEASE PLAN TO COME ON FEB. 5 TO CHECK US OUT…this program is designed to get children and youth involved in leading worship.

Children’s Ministry Donations Needed:

Craft Supplies:
We want to thank  the church members that have helped us restock our craft supplies by donating pencils, crayons, construction paper etc. We would also like to encourage members to continually donate craft items new or leftover from other projects that would be beneficial to the children’s programs. These items can be continually given to Kat or placed in the Children’s Ministry box near the elevator.
 
Snacks for Children’s Ministry: 
One way we can help our volunteers to be able to concentrate on preparing lessons for the kids is to give them one less responsibility.   We are continually in need of snacks like Cheez-Its, Gold Fish, or Animal Crackers for Sunday School and Children’s Church Classes.   Please think about purchasing and donating these food items so teachers will not have to provide snacks too.  

Volunteers:
Are you interested in volunteering with our Children's Ministry? To make our programs a success, we are in need of children's leaders and assistants. You can sign up to help any dates that are convenient for you. Please contact Kat Lewis for additional information.

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