Wesley
United Methodist Church
Children's
Ministry
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Wesley
United Methodist Church |
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Opportunities for Children "Then, gathering the children up in His arms, He laid hands of blessing on them." - Mark 10:16 (the Message)
ADULTS... How do you know if "BIBLE KIDZ" might be the place for you? Do you...
If you would like to offer your gifts and skills to the spiritual lives of children, please leave the following info with Jessica Becker at 878-0725: Name - Phone - Email
* * * * * Family Friendly Fall Festival * * * * * Parent's Day Out is a fully staffed year-round program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Times are 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Janet Henry is the director. For information about fees, ages and to enroll your child, call her at 273-7663. One of only three such programs in Shawnee, PDO provides a way for moms and dads to have time away from their child knowing that loving Christian care is being provided. Shawnee News-Star article 8/26/06
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Sunday School classes for children 3 years- and older enjoy well-supplied and equipped rooms with loving qualified teachers. A nursery class is provided for babies to 3 years. Names of classes are indicated on the classroom doors. Christian education for children is a priority at Wesley. United Methodist curriculum is used.
* * * * * A well-staffed Nursery is provided for all worship services, meetings and programs. Groups needing a nursery should contact the Nursery Director, Janet Henry, through the church office at 275-1556. (nursery procedures)
* * * * * Participation in the Sunday Worship Service as an acolyte is a special experience for a child. Training for acolytes is provided annually and many children have the opportunity to participate.
* * * * * Children's Time allows a special opportunity for children to participate in the Morning Worship Service each Sunday with leaders presenting fun and interesting messages about God's love.
After Children's Time, children desiring to may then go with leaders to Children's Worship, a worship experience designed just for them. Three classes are divided as follows: ages 4 and 5, first and second grades, and third and fourth grades.
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* * * * * Summer activities include: Vacation Bible School: Contact Jessica Becker or Kelli Koons to volunteer to assist with teaching, van driving, set-up, clean-up, etc. Contact the Wesley Office to enroll. Enrollment is underway now. This fun week-long event teaches the children Bible stories and about Jesus and God the Father. VBS is always well attended at Wesley. Over 90 kids attended each day for the 2008 edition! Wow!!! The church van picks up children from all around Shawnee. Leaders use United Methodist curriculum. This
2009 VBS is from July 13th-17th, 9:00am-noon, Monday-Friday.
We called this year's VBS "Crocodile Dock. " Register by calling 275-1556.
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