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We consider it a true blessing to invite your
children to be a part of our Church family!
It is our goal to make sure each child that enters our doors feel welcome and enjoys a Christ-centered program! We want each child to experience the JOY of God's love while they are in our care.
We look forward to nurturing your children, whether they are babies who need to be held and loved, toddlers and preschoolers who need loving adults to encourage exploration of God's world around them, or school-aged children who will build a deeper relationship with God during Sunday School through cooking, science, music, drama, computers, art and video!
To complete REGISTRATION FORM click here.
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Let Us Take Care of Your Most Perfect Gift
As Director of Children's Ministries, I want you to know we feel it is our privilege to have your baby in our infant room. From the moment you walk in the infant room you will be uplifted by the bright design and our "infant portrait gallery" that features portraits of the tiniest and most precious members in our congregation! You will be greeted warmly by caring professionals who are here to love and take care of your "perfect gift" your beautiful baby.
Donna Bell Fields
Director of Children's Ministries
Your Babies First Day Check List
- Plan to arrive a few minutes early to visit with the infant care specialist and get your baby settled;
- Fill out an information sheet for the infant care specialist;
- Remember to leave any items your baby will need to make him or her comfortable such as bottles, pacifiers, blankets our that special toy;
- Be sure to put your baby's name on all items;
- Sign your baby in and take a beeper;
- Feel free to check on him or her at any time!
Children's Worship
Sundays 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.
Join us for our new engaging children's worship hour for toddlers through Kindergarten age children. In, kids are given the opportunity to learn about God in fun and unique ways.
A typical day in includes:
- Parents check children in at the ARK (Children's Nursery Area) and follow the path to activity stations in the activity center.
- Activity stations in activity center-jumpers, ball pits, art, walls of fun, bumbo buckets, and more!
- Children are brought back to the ARK area for large group music, dancing and Bible study.
- Children are taken by break-out session leaders to classrooms for fun activities based on large group Bible study.
- Happy children are picked up and checked out by parents.
For more information contact:
Jennifer Baccari, Promiseland Coordinator
432.682.3701 x 249, or jenniferbaccari@firstmethodistmidland.com
Donna Fields, Director of Children's Ministries
432.682.3701 x 229, or donnafields@firstmethodistmidland.com
Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers ages nine to adults to join us for an hour of fun activities, music, Bible based teaching & an opportunity to teach the next generation about the joy of Jesus' love.
Volunteer roles vary to fit all different skill sets & personalities. Click Volunteers for more information.
Our Purpose & Goals
Our purpose is to provide young children with a Christian environment where they can grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
Our goal is to support the development of each child to his or her greatest potential. We believe this happens in a nurturing environment which fosters mutual respect and appreciates the unique qualities of each individual.
To complete REGISTRATION FORM click here.
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@ Rotation Sunday School
Children 1st through 6th Grade!
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for the "great race"
Each month the classes will compete in THE GREAT RACE for the best attendance %. The class with the best attendance % will win that month's GREAT RACE! Friends & visitors count in the % so bring your friends to Sunday School! Check THE GREAT RACE chart in the Rotation Sunday School Hallway for each month's winners!
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Art: Children recreate Bible stories using paint, sculpture, photography, drawing, and making models. Teachers are Ronna Porter & Amy Teeter |
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Computers: Children explore Bible stories through computer games! Taught by Mary Jo Sawyer & Ted Jones |
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Music & Games: Learn and test your knowledge of the Bible through baseball, Bingo, relay races, scavenger hunts! Musical fun includes playing instruments, dancing and singing! Teachers are Kris Hill & Sue McCarley
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Science & Cooking: Cook up some delicious snacks and learn more about Bible times through science experiments. Taught by Jana Little, Sandy Kneer & Sharon Wells |
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Storytelling & Drama: Make Bible stories come to life through puppets and performing plays in costume! Teachers are Tom Chandler, Shirley Ireland, Hilda Moody & Deborah Wilson
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Video Room: We have a new theatre style popcorn machine and classes enjoy popcorn as they watch the movie based on the current Bible-story theme in the Rotation hallway. Taught by Kim Carmichael
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SUNDAY'S
CHILDREN'S OPPORTUNITIES 3yrs to 6th Grade
3yrs - Kindergarten
4:00-4:15 PM Art
4:15-4:30 PM Cherub Choir
4:30-5:00 PM Story Time & Games
1st & 2nd Grade
4:00-4:15 PM Chorister Choir
4:15-4:30 PM Story Time
4:30-5:00 PM Art
3rd - 6th Grade
3:30-4:00 PM Art Studio Open
4:00-4:30 PM Percussion
4:30-5:00 PM Junior Choir
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Surf's Up at Vacation Bible School
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Join us at First United Methodist Church June 9-12 from 9 am to 12 pm for a splashing good time as we learn about God's love and have fun in the Son.
Children from 3 years (by 9/1/07) through 6th grade are invited to attend.
Please register your children online. You will receive an email confirmation.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Alison King at ackingmidland@hotmail.com or 432.413.2732.
Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.
- John 3:18
How can I help?
Volunteers - We still need 4-5 adult volunteers for the week of VBS (June 9-12). Contact Alison King (413.2732) for more information.
Prayers – Please include the volunteers and children that will attend VBS in your prayers. We want June 9-12, 2008
to be a fun, safe and uplifting week for everyone involved.
We currently need donations of the items listed below. You may also make monetary donations that will be used to purchase the items that we don’t receive.
· Donated Items – Please place in the plastic tubs located in the ARK.
· Monetary Donations – Please write FUMC 2008 VBS on your check or donation envelope and place in offering plate or take/send to the church office.
List of Items Needed for Vacation Bible School
Food Items
- 600 Juice Boxes
- 300 Small Water Bottles
- 25 Boxes of Graham Crackers
- 25 Boxes of Graham Cracker Sticks
- 25 Boxes of Goldfish (Original, Colors, Pretzels)
- 25 Bags of Pretzels
- 15 Large bags of M&M’s (no peanuts)
- 15 Boxes of Honey Graham Cereal
- 25 Boxes of Raisins (Medium)
- 25 Bags/Boxes Dried Fruit (large)
- 25 Bags/Boxes Fruit Snacks (large)
Craft Items
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80 - 2 liter bottles (empty)
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25 Boxes Food Coloring (all colors)
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20 Small Blue Food Coloring Bottles
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10 Containers of Shaving Cream – no gel
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200 White Plastic Plates
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150 Paper Plates
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400 White Cotton Balls
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100 Pipe Cleaners (red, yellow, blue)
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25 Bottles of Glue (small)
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25 Craft Glue Sticks (large)
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15 Scissors - Kids
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25 Boxes of Washable Markers
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20 Boxes of Crayons
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30 Sharpie Markers (all colors)
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12 Rolls of Masking Tape
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12 Rolls of Scotch Tape
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100 Large Round Coffee Filters
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250 - 9 oz. Clear Plastic Cups
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100 - 9 oz. Plastic Cups (red, yellow, blue)
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1000 Beach-Themed Stickers (foam)
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500 Sea Shells (1- 1 ½ “)
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100 Plastic Hangers (baby or child-sized)
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125 Standard Pillow Cases (white, yellow, light blue)
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5 Large Appliance Boxes
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35 Frisbees
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300 Sheets of Card Stock (mixed colors)
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200 Sheets of Blue Construction Paper (Legal)
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200 Sheets of White Card Stock (8 ½ x 11)
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100 - 2 ft Strips of Fabric (any color or pattern)
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200 Quart-sized storage bags with zip closures
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50 Plastic Sand Buckets (orange, red, blue, green and yellow)
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25 Tubes/Containers of Glitter
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5 Bags of Small Rocks
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25 Bags of Sand
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24 Plastic Traffic Cones
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100 Marbles
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50 Bean Bags
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