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Children's Ministry Schedule- (Sunday)
8:30 AM - Childcare is available upon request for those in Bible studies beginning at 8:30 a.m.
9:30 AM - Nurseries are open. Our Preschoolers participate My First Look program. My First Look strives to instill three simple truths in the minds of our children:
- God made me.
- God loves me.
- Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
11:00 AM - The learning and fun continues from Sunday School to Children's Church. The three year olds remain in their classroom though Sunday School and Worship. The four and five year old class is dismissed so that your family can worship together. dismissal to Children's Church is announced during worhsip. Kids are led by volunteers to their classroom.
THIS MONTH IN MY FIRST LOOK
(Preschool small group Bible study, Sunday Morning at 9:30)
During May, we'll be focusing on the wonderful way God made us. God made us special, He made our bodies, He made us to do many things, and He made us to praise Him. it should be a fun month of celevrating who God made us to be.“God Loves me.” will be the central theme for May. Please use your small talk cards that your child receives each week at Sunday school to keep the learning going at home.
Memory verse: “I am wonderfully made." Psalm 139:14, NIV
Week 1: "I am Special to God"- Psalm 139:13-15, Jeremiah 1:5
Week 2: “God made my body" - Genesis 1:26-27
Week 3: “God made me to do many things" - Psalm47:1 Proverbs 4:11-12
Week 4: “God made me to praise Him" - Psalm 9:1-2, 119:171-175, Psalm 150
"Jesus grew in maturity and stature and in favor with God and man." Luke 2:52
Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade particiapte in our 252 Basics Ministry. 252 follows this schedule each Sunday:
- 9:30-9:40 [PLUG IN !] - Plug In is designed to introduce children to the weekly topic in a setting that gives them individualized attention from their small group leader and plenty of interaction with their friends.
- 9:40 - 10:00 [POWER UP!] - Power Up is designed to engage children in worship within a large group setting. Music, drama, paryer and a creative approach to the Bible story are alway a part of this interactive time.
- 10:00 - 10:30 [CATCH ON!] - Catch On is designed to help kids understand how the day's topic applies to their daily lives. They will discuss real-life experiences, share with their leader and friends, and particiapte in a variety of learning exercises that connect with children's varied learning styles.
10:30 AM - For the safety and security of our members and guests, all children are to be picked up from their classes by their parent or guardian only. Children may not be dismissed to older siblings or friends. Your cooperation with this policy will help insure the safest possible learning environment for all students.
11:00 AM - Families are encouraged to experience the musical portion of worship together. It is so vital for children to see their parents worshiping God.
11:30 AM - Children in Kindergarten through second grade are dismissed after our time of praise and worship to participate in Children's Church, which is a continuation of the lessons and themes they explored in our 252 Basics and First Look programs.
12:15 PM - Children may be picked up from their Children's Church classrooms immediately following the worship service. Please remember to turn in your pager!
THIS MONTH IN 252 BASICS
(School-age small group Bible study, Sunday mornings @9:30)
The virtue for the month of May is Patience- waiting until later for what you want now. This month we're camping out on the Promised Land: the 40 year wait; trying to take the Promise Land when God siad wait; Rahab and the spies; and the fall of Jericho.
Memory Verse: “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Psalms 27:4 NIV
Week 1: Don't get tired of doing the right thing. (Joshua and Caleb had to wait 40 years, even though they did the right thing.)
Week 2: If you don't wait, it could cost you. (The Israelites try to take the promised land after God said not to.)
Week 3: If you don't wait, it could hurt others. (Rahab and the spies' patience yielded good things for them and others.)
Week 4: Don't miss out because you thinkg you can't wait. (Jericho fell because the Israelites waited patiently on God.)
Save the Date!!!!
Grand opening family events
June 18th--- Truck Touch
June 29th---Kidz Blitz
July 14th-18th---SonHarvest VBS
Children's Choirs- (Wednesday)
Have a great summer! See you back in August.
For questions about OUMC's Children's Ministries, please contact our Children's Ministries Director, Annette Smith, at (o) 238-9216. You may contact her via e-mail at childrensministry@ooltewahumc.org
