Information on any of the programs listed below can be obtained by contacting Children's Ministries Director Jessie Griffith at 501-835-2201.
Kids Praise
Adult Volunteer Schedule
10:35 am – 12:00 pm
Room 101
2008 Name
????? Andrea Strube
????? Brad and Lorie Jolly
????? Amy and Bobby Davis
????? Lori Hagen
????? Sherah Warnock
If you are unable to be here on your day PLEASE contact me in the office at 835-2201. I will find a replacement for you. Everything you will need for the class is put together in a packet for you, along with an outline to follow. Thank you for supporting children’s ministries at NLR FUMC.
Serving with joy,
Jessie Griffith
Wednesday Evening Midweek Program
Elementary Parents Schedule
2008
Elementary Program is held upstairs in our CCA Rotation Sunday School workshops
Lead Teacher: Jessie Griffith
Assistant Teachers: Julie Rhodes & Andrea Umstead
Date Name
This program will return in the Fall of 2008!
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On September 17, 2008 Camp Yuck (Hershey Syrup War) happened. The following pictures reflect just some of the fun had by all!
On June 11, 2008 several kids and youth joined Ms Jessie and others for a trip downtown for the first annual Riverpark FunDay. Following the trip to downtown, the group enjoyed a swim in Roger and Donna Davis' pool. Thanks to all who assisted in this project. Below are some pictures taken during this fun time.
This year’s Family Lenten Fair was held Wednesday night, March 19, 2008 from 5:30-7:30 pm. This family event began with a spaghetti dinner at 5:30 in the fellowship hall. After dinner crafts, games, and an Easter story drama was presented by our youth. The festivities concluded with an Easter egg hunt for the children. Below are several pictures from the Family Lenten Fair:
Vacation Bible School is offered each year; the pictures below reflect a small part of 2007's class. The 2007 theme was "Avalanche Ranch: A Wild Ride through God's Word." Following a fun and meaningful week for our children, they presented a special VBS program on Sunday, July 1 during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. The Vacation Bible School dates for 2008 are July 7 through July 11. Below are pictures from 2007's Vacation Bible School:
Nursery is available during all worship services, Sunday school, and Wednesday nights from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Nursery is also available for fellowship opportunities and other prearranged ministry team meetings. Our nursery is staffed with a cast of loving and caring individuals. We want all parents and their children to have a happy experience while they are in our care. A pager system is used to communicate with parents on Sunday mornings. To request child care for an event please contact Jessie Griffith at 835-2201 or at jgriffith@nlrfumc.org.
Early Christian Awareness (ECA) is offered at 9:30 am on Sundays for ages 9 months to 2 years in our nursery rooms. Young children learn about Jesus, the bible, nature, and many other wonderful things through song, touch, and imaginative story-telling. We believe this early education is a great way to begin their faith journey.
Kid's Praise is a program for kids ages 3 - 5 that provides bible stories/crafts, songs, and fun while parents are attending the 10:45 am service. The children’s activities are centered on the same scriptures that are being preached in the 10:45 service.
Preschool Sunday School is offered in two separate classes at 9:30 am (3-4 year-old preschool class; and a 4-5 year-old pre-kindergarten class) that present Bible story lessons that are matched to your child’s developmental level. These children will benefit from wonderful committed teachers that will remain with them for the entire year. Our preschool classes begin their Sunday school time in the chapel for choir time. During this time the children work on songs to be presented at special times of worship.
Rotation Sunday School includes Kindergarten through 5th grade; this is an exciting Sunday school program that is child oriented to help younger minds understand God’s teachings. From Safari.Net computer lab to Cinema on the Mount Theater, from arts and crafts in Carpenter’s cape to the Choral Reef music room, kids in Cruisin’ Christian Adventurers will have a blast!
Wacky Wednesday involves preschool kid’s ages 4and up along with Elementary kids in grades K – 5. These kids have the opportunity to participate in a mid-week ministry on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm. As the name suggest, this time of learning is experienced through themed lessons in some very wacky ways. They will come together with friends and learn Bible truths and scriptures through fast paced activities and games, incredible crafts, Bible stories, and much more.
Check out the fun we had at the Jump Zone by clicking on this link images.acswebnetworks.com/1/388/JumpZonetwo.mov
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Children's Enrichment Center is a loving Christian weekday childcare setting for 3 month olds to Pre-K children. We also offer after school and summer care for elementary kids. The above picture shows some of the hugs prior to 2007 graduation. Call 835-2903 or e-mail shenderson@nlrfumc.org for more information.
Upward Basketball - Our church supports this community wide league with prayer partners, coaches, and supports it monetarily. This program offers basketball and cheerleading to boys and girls grades K – 12. Registration is in the fall, and games are on Saturday during January and February.
Acolytes symbolically carry the light of Christ to the congregation in the 10:45 worship service, and carry it out into the world. They also assist in receiving the offering, in baptisms, and the serving of Communion. Children and youth in grades 3 through 12 participate in this ministry. Contact Donna Davis or Julie Rhodes for more information (501-835-2201).
Musical Opportunities
The Celebration Singers provides vocal opportunities for children ages 2 – 4. Rehearsal time: Sunday at 9:30 am in the Chapel. This preschool choir is lead by Lyndi Speckles and Kurt Kennedy. For more information contact Jessie Griffith (501-835-2201).
The Joyous Voices is a vocal choir designed for children in grades K – 5. They provide special music for Sunday mornings worship and other worship events. Rehearsal time: Wednesday nights at 6:00 in the Choir room. This ministry is lead by Lyndi Speckles and Kurt Kennedy. For additional information contact Jessie Griffith (501-835-2201).
The Rainbow Ringers hand chime choir enhances Sunday worship services with special music. This group is designed for children in grades 3 – 5. Rehearsal time: Sunday at 4:00 pm lead by Bebe Walton.
SPECIAL EVENTS throughout the year include:
County Fair Fall Festival
Preschool Veggie Tale days
Advent Fair and
Easter Celebration.
