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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)

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All children 3 years old through 5th grade are invited to attend "HIS KIDZ" each Sunday night. The fun activities begin at 4:30 p.m. and conclude at 6:00 p.m. A delicious dinner will be served in our Fellowship Hall from 6:00-6:30 p.m. YUM! Some of our activities will include:

Music program (praise choir, handbells, ..........................rhythm instruments)
Puppetry
Drama
Exciting recreation

We hope you join us for a lot of fun each Sunday night!

ADULTS...

How do you know if "HIS KIDZ" might be the place for you?

Do you...

Have a love for the children at Wesley?
Believe you are called to encourage childrenin a spiritual journey with Christ?
Enjoy fun activities with children such as music or purpose-oriented recreation?

If you would like to offer your gifts and skills to the spiritual lives of children, please leave the following info with Pamela Torrick at 275-1511: Name - Phone - Email

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Wesley Church offers Logos [national org link], a structured non-denominational program, to all children and youth in the community, grades 1-12. The participants learn about the Christian faith through four segments: Bible study (provided by LOGOS lesson material), worship skills (all aspects of worship including music, prayer, praise, and sacraments), recreation (games designed to teach good sportsmanship, sharing, and having fun with others), and a meal (participants partake of good wholesome food [current menu ] while sitting around a table with the same 'family' group including table parents and other children of varying ages. This teaches sharing, caring, table manners and responsibility.) Logos is an after school program on Wednesdays. A $45 fee per child per semester covers all expenses. For multi-child families, a discount of $5 per child is allowed. Some scholarships are available. Church van service is available for those needing rides. For information, contact Shirley Adams, Logos Director, or the church office (275-1556).

Shawnee News-Star article 9/23/05 Shawnee News-Star article 8/30/03

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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

"Parents Night Out"

> Each 2nd Saturday of the month<

call Janet 273-7663

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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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Our Puppet Ministry involves children, youth and adults who learn puppeteering techniques and who present puppet shows with a Christian message. It's now part of our "HIS KIDZ" Sunday evening activity.

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Summer activities include:

Vacation Bible School: Contact Jamie Bergsten or Kelli Conaway to volunteer to assist with teaching, van driving, set-up, clean-up, etc. Contact the Wesley Office to enroll. Enrollment started May 20th for 2007. This fun week-long event teaches the children Bible stories and about Jesus and God the Father. VBS is always well attended at Wesley. An average of 90 kids attended each day for the 2007 edition! Wow!!!

The church van picks up children from all around Shawnee. Leaders use United Methodist curriculum.

This 2007 VBS was from July 9th-13th, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Monday-Friday. We called this year's VBS "Lift Off! Soaring to New Heights with God" For more information, you can e-mail or call our Childrens Minister, at 275-1556. [download Registration Form]