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Classes
Sunday school classes are offered for children two years of age through fifth grade. Classes use the United Methodist curriculum resources. Classes are staffed by loving and caring volunteers who share many years of experience in teaching children and nurturing them in our Christian faith.
Children's Ministry 

 

Children’s Sunday School

 

Classes for children grades one through five are located on the top floor of the Asbury Building in the back hall area. The entrance area is currently being transformed by church member Kristian Roof to appear as an ancient Jewish temple as part of his requirements to become an Eagle Scout. He is working under the direction of artist and muralist Janis Hutchison, also a member of Grace Church. Watch as this area goes through an exciting transformation!

Curriculum used by these grades is entitled “Live B.I.G. and is designed to help lead children on an adventure where they can hear, see, and live their belief in God. “Believe in God, believe also in me.” (John 14:1) Each Sunday morning children meet in their Sunday School classrooms and then gather in the chapel for a worship time. They also watch a DVD related to the day’s lesson.

Elementary Sunday School

The coordinator is Susan Cliett and can be reached at 278-2805. All classes meet in the Asbury Building.

1st grade: Room 207

Teachers: Patsy Miller, Joette Sonnenberg, Susan Davis, Debbie Yano

2nd grade: Room 208

Teachers: Steve & Jean Taylor, Kim Lewis  

3rd grade: Room 209

Teachers: Angel Brown, Lena Roof, Jenny Lynn Williams

 4th grade: Room 210

Teachers: Debbie Conley, Steve Cameron

5th grade: Room 211

Teachers: Ginger Reese, Theresa Spieker

Music Leaders: Bobbie Williams, June Carey, Beverly Blevins

 

 
 

Preschool Sunday School

We have many dedicated teachers who have many years of experience leading our youngest church members. All classes meet in the Asbury Building.

2 year olds:             Room 111

Nursery Staff:        Frances Cook & Carolyn Henson

3  & 4 year olds:    Room 112

Teachers:                Gloria Berry, Mike & Irene Smith, Tim Holloway 

5 year olds:             Room 101

Teachers: Rhonda Cogburn, Sam Hawkins, Terri Scaggs

 

Children’s Weekly Programs

Children’s Bulletins

Be sure to ask an usher each Sunday for these bulletins filled with activities for children based on scriptures.  Separate bulletins are published for children ages 3-6 and children ages 7-12. Bulletins may also be found in the children’s worship bags hanging on racks in both narthex areas. Bags are used each week and returned so they may be replenished. 

Children’s Church

Immediately following the children’s sermon at our 11:00 am Sunday morning worship,  children age 4 through 1st grade meet in room 110 in the Asbury Building and are provided fun and creative learning opportunities relating to our Christian faith. Volunteers are needed to serve as leaders during this special time with our children. Service is on a rotation basis. Contact Allison Outlaw at 202-1492. 

Nursery Ministries

Loving and caring volunteers are needed to assist our nursery staff in serving as caregivers for children, infant through three years of age during the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship services. Please contact Allison Outlaw or a member of our nursery staff to volunteer your time in this area.

Infants: Room 107

Nursery Staff: April Parrish, Linda Fletcher

Caregivers: Lynn Mayson, Faye Smith

Toddlers: Room 105

Nursery Staff: Priscilla Williams

Caregivers: Shirley Holgate, Monica Odom, Mary Wells

Children’s Seasonal Programs:

Fifth Sunday Celebrations

On months that have a 5th Sunday, children gather in the

Wesley Center or Family Center for special themes and mission projects. Dress is casual on these Sundays. Dates for 2006-2007 include: 

October 29, December 31, April 29, & July 29

Children’s Sunday

March 11, 2007, 11:00 a.m. worship service

Children ages 3-5th grade will have the opportunity to serve as worship leaders on this special Sunday. Children will witness their faith through scriptures, prayers, special readings, and songs.

Easter Butterfly Release

II Corinthians 5:17 tells us, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new.” During the Lenten season children are given caterpillars and witness the amazing transformation that takes place, symbolic of Christ’s resurrection from death. Children return chrysalis to the church and place them in butterfly boxes. Butterflies are released on Easter at a church-wide celebration of Christ’s triumph over death.

April 8, 2007 Butterfly release! 

Easter egg hunt

This program is for toddlers through the 2nd grade. Eggs are hidden on the playgrounds and the Genesis field. This family event includes crafts, juice & cookies, and a surprise visitor. Watch the newsletter for the date or for more information, contact Allison Outlaw.  

Vacation Bible School

June 11-15, 2007 from  9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Children who have completed 3 year preschool through 5th grade enjoy an action packed week filled with Bible stories, crafts, music, recreation, outreach projects and much, much more! The theme for 2007 VBS is  “Lift Off! Soaring to New Heights With God.” and is based on the scripture, “Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.”  ~Psalm 143:8b

Pockets for Children

This monthly magazine for children is filled with puzzles, games and stories. Magazines may be picked up on the top floor of the Asbury Building at the end of the hallway. 

Children also have special opportunities to grow in their faith as part of the Wednesday evening W.I.N.G.S. program. 

 Watch the newsletter for topics and class locations!

 


 

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