Wednesday, April 22, 2009

MAY NEWS

Kids Combo ~ April 15 to May 20
Kids Combos run from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. K - 5th grade will do Bible Search and learn to use the Bible for answers to age appropriate situations. 3-5 year olds will be doing Bible Stories with hands on activities. Elementary and preschool sign in each evening is done in the Fellowship Hall by the stage. We will take them to their proper class. If they are also participating in choir, dance, or homework help, we will make sure your child safely gets to all their activities.

Volunteer Celebration
All volunteers are invited to our “2009 Celebration – Survivor Style”! Please plan to come out for light appetizers, fun fellowship and celebration. Sunday, May 17, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Casual survival attire recommended. Children are welcome! We will have a movie room with snacks for the older children and nursery for the younger.

Who is a Volunteer you ask? You are!
If you have helped in any way, any amount and in any form, you are a volunteer. From working with the children, to youth, pushing a wheelchair, driving a golf cart, praying for others, helping in the office, etc. We beg you to please come and let us thank you for helping us get through the growth and changes this past year. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Combo Celebration ~ May 27 from 6:30-8:00
Come out and watch all the wonderful children and youth perform. Enjoy the beginning of our “Summer Savory Suppers” with a special picnic of ‘hotdogs and all the fixings’ topped off with a special ice cream dessert. All the classes will be completed so we can fellowship and watch the performers perform.

Vacation Bible School ~ “Crocodile Dock”
June 15-19 9am-12pm
Our registration for VBS has begun. You may sign up at the Children’s Welcome Table any Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the main office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or online at http://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/MUMCvbs09.

In order to make this a huge success, Youth and Adult volunteers are needed for crew leaders of elementary and preschool age children. We will also need a few donations of food items for snacks. Please watch your bulletins, newsletters or BLOG for snack donation opportunities.

Our VBS Celebration will be Friday, June 19, at 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please call Angie.

Music Camp ~ “Fish Tales” July 13-19
Music Camp registration opens May 24 for the first 50 children going into 2nd grade through 6th grades. We will prepare a musical production complete with singing and dancing. They will attend Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be dress rehearsal on Saturday, July 18, at 9:00 a.m. and the performance will be Sunday, July 19, at 11:00 a.m. The fee for the camp is $40 per child.

Warren Willis Summer Camp
Attention all rising 4th to 12th graders. If you are interested in a fun summer, go to umsummercamp.org. MUMC will be going to Leesburg Methodist Summer Camp on July 20 to 25. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to experience an entire week of Christian unity among friends. If you have any questions, please see Angie.
APRIL NEWS

VBS!!! Registration/Volunteer Sign up!
Our registration for VBS has begun!! You may sign up at the Children’s Welcome Table any Sunday from 9:30-12:30, or in the main office M-F from 9-5. Registration opens to the public on April 19. VBS “Crocodile Dock” is June 15-19 for 3 year olds (by 9/1/08) through current 5th graders. If you have any questions, please call Angie.

Kids G.I.G. Changes!!
We are very excited to announce that due to our 11:00 Kids G.I.G. group rapidly growing, we will make changes starting April 5. We will relocate to the Learning Ladders wing and separate the children into Preschool and Elementary age groups. Please sign up to help just one Sunday every six weeks, so that we can provide a safe environment for our children as they continue “Growing In God.”

Wednesday, April 8 ~ Special Children’s Easter Celebration
Join us from 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. while we celebrate this wonderful time of year. Our children will be divided into Preschool and Elementary Groups and will experience God’s love through his son Jesus Christ. We have fun age appropriate games, crafts and activities planned for this special event.

Sunday, April 12 — Easter Sunday
All of our Children’s small group 9:45 classes and 11:00 large group Kids G.I.G. will follow the regular schedule.

Kids Combo April 15 – May
All 3 year olds to 5th graders are encouraged to come join the fun while parents are participating in adult studies. We have a great time with crafts, games and music. Our classes are divided into two groups: Preschool (Bible Stories) and Elementary (Bible Search). If your child also participates in dance or homework help, we will make sure they safely get to all their activities. Elementary and preschool sign in each evening is done in the Fellowship Hall by the stage.

Warren Willis Summer Camp
Get ready all rising 4th to 12th graders for the Leesburg Methodist Summer Camp on July 20 to 25. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to experience an entire week of Christian unity among friends. Registration for the camp began February 1 at umsummercamp.org. If your child/youth is planning on going with the church, please contact Angie Engelthaler so we can plan our transportation.

Summer Small and Large Group Leaders!
Summer is coming which means our wonderful leaders will get a well deserved break. Please prayerfully consider helping us continue our small and large group classes at 9:45 and 11:00 during the summer months. You can sign up at our Children’s Welcome Table, by email, or call Angie.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:
July 13 to 19 – Music Camp