Monday, October 1, 2007

October News

Kids Praise and Worship

We are very excited to start back up our Praise and Worship Service, just for kids. So, mark the first Sunday of every month when children will have the opportunity to sing, dance, and praise God in various ways. All children in 1 st – 5th grade are encouraged to come to our new KIDS G.I.G. tree house (formally known as the annex) on Sunday, October 7, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Pastor Missy will join us and share the Sacrament of Communion. Please call the Children's Ministry office if you can volunteer to help at this event. We look forward to seeing all of our children during this amazing time!

Kids are Giving God Room To Grow

We as a church are giving God room to grow and so are our children. God calls even young children to do BIG things for His church. We are excited about a new building and we want to make sure to include our children. We encourage all of our MUMC kids to get involved in the following ways.

«  Kids can PRAY too!

Children learn about their faith in God by "doing" their faith for God. Elementary children Kindergarten to 5 th grade are encouraged to wear a special prayer bracelet for 40 days, beginning on October 1. If your child is in kindergarten – 5 th grade and has not received a prayer bracelet, please contact the Children's Ministry office at 268-5549, ext. 20.

«  Poster Contest

Children are invited to enter the MUMC KIDS G.I.G. Poster Contest. Children are to construct a poster (size 11" x 17"- horizontally or vertically) that depicts our theme: "Giving God Room To Grow."   There will be 4 age divisions: Preschoolers; Kindergarten and Grade 1; Grades 2 and 3; Grades 4 and 5.  Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place for each division. All participants will receive a special gift for their stewardship in talent and time . Your child's poster needs to be turned into the Children's Ministry office by Wednesday, October 24. Winners will be announced on Sunday, October 28.  Come on MUMC kids, get creative and have fun! Please contact the Children's Ministry office if you have any questions.

KIDS G.I.G. Tree House!

Come check out the new KIDS G.I.G. Tree House, formally known as the annex. The Tree House is a fun environment in which children can participate in large group activities and hang out with their friends. We invite all ages to come by anytime on Sunday morning, October 14, for a special "open house."  You can enjoy some refreshments and see the fantastic job that Debbie Scarbroough, Jodi Hunter, and Robbin Tungett did in order to turn the annex into a fun place for children. We can't thank them enough for their God given artistic talents.

Live B.I.G. at 11:00

We are looking for adults who want to live out their Belief In God and share their excitement for the Lord with children. We need volunteers who can teach children, 3 year olds – 2 nd grade. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a child smile. So come on, give the Children's Ministry office a call, and answer the call to serve at this time.

Operation Christmas Child

Attention parents of 2 year olds to 5th graders. We encourage your child to turn in a filled shoebox for Operation Christmas Child to their Sunday Small Group Classroom by November 11.  The class who receives the most completed shoeboxes will be treated to a special breakfast on November 18. If you have any questions, please contact your child's Sunday small group teacher or the Children's Ministry office.