Ongoing Opportunities for Kids at GUMC

We have numerous ongoing activities to engage our children in continued Christian education. Feel free to look over the list below and find an opportunity for your child to participate. Don't see something that you would like to see? No problem, just contact Kat and help us continue to grow this vital ministry of our Church.

Wonderful Wednesday:

Faith Friends will start back on  Wednesday, January 11th. The Faith Friends kids, ages 4 years-5th grade, can come to room 158 at 6:15pm and will be done by 7:30pm. Parents or adult caregivers must sign them in downstairs and walk them to the classroom. The elementary kids start early (6:15pm) to give the kids 15 minutes of fun and fellowship with their friends before the Faith Friends program starts at 6:30pm. Come early and let the kids build a mega tower of cups, line up their dominoes, draw on the white board, or create some art while they get to know their faith friends better!! 

We will continue to use hands on activities, games, crafts, skits, and music during class time too as we explore God’s message for us.  Mrs. Jean will be helping with activities and music and we will also have games and fun in the CLC or courtyard each week.
 
Amy Hoyes, our staff childcare provider, will be available on Wednesday nights to help with infants through 3 years with volunteer support.  

Mission Friends:

This Fall, Mission Friends helped  with UNICEF, making placemats/cards for a prison ministry, stuffing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, participating in Stop Hunger Now,  and caroling for our homebound in December!   Please watch for updates about our exciting Winter/ Spring Plans Mission plans where we will raise funds to buy a cow for the Heffer Project, make Valentines Baskets for Home Bound, put together Easter Baskets for the Ronald McDonald House and more!  

Ministry Arts:

Ministry Arts is a program offered here at GUMC for kids ages 3rd-5th grade and youth.   This special group has provided opportunities for GUMC kids and youth to participate in Puppet Ministry, Clowning, Hand Chimes, Signing Team, and Crafts.   Please see the Ministry Arts Section for more information or contact Pastor Susan. 

Please contact Kat Lewis katlewisgumc@gmail.com for any questions, suggestions, or information needed about GUMC Children's Ministry.