Quick Links: Choirs Ministry Team Family Retreat FISH FUM-Kids FUM-Fives Sunday Morning Vacation Bible Camp
If you are interested in participating in any of these ministries, contact Ellen Lewis (ellen@fumc-a2.org), Coordinator of Children’s and Family Ministries at the church office, 734-662-4536.
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2008 Family Retreat, May 30-June 1
Annually, families gather for a weekend of fun and fellowship offsite at a retreat facility.
FISH: Families in Service - Here
The goal of our FISH project is to present opportunities for your family to make a difference to children living right here in Ann Arbor.
Have some ideas regarding how kids can get involved in church-sponsored outreach activities? Contact Chris Nelson, Family Mission Coordinator, at 429-0875 or christine_nelson@mac.com
Teaching the ATTRACTION PRINCIPLE™ to Children
What if...
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A single principle could dramatically change your parenting?
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You knew how to intentionally use that principle with your family for the benefit of everyone concerned?
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You could attend a seminar containing information that would help you implement that principle in your own life as well as teach it to your children?
On May 17 from 9 am to 12 noon join Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller to find out about the Attraction Principle™
Sunday Morning Children’s Programs
The Sunday morning educational program consists of The Greenhouse and the Sunday’s Cool Disciples. In The Greenhouse we nurture our littlest children, birth through kindergarten, where they learn about God’s Love through songs, stories, projects and prayers. The first graders through the sixth graders become Sunday’s Cool Disciples who participate in the Workshop Rotation Model of Sunday school. Shepherds stay with each disciple group, getting to know the Cool Disciples and guiding them on their faith journey. The disciple groups rotate to different workshops, learning concepts and Bible stories in rooms that have been transformed to enhance learning through sensory experiences. This program meets during the 9:30 a.m. downtown service.
If you haven't already done so, please fill out a Family Registration form and forward it to the church office.
Get involved in Sunday's COOL! Contact Ellen Lewis if you are interested in any of the program opportunities.
View online photo albums of our Cool Disciples:
- Christmas Story 2006
- Holy Week 2007
- Prodigal Son 2007
- Jesus in the Temple 2008
Vacation Bible Camp, June 23-27, 2008
Each summer, a week-long Vacation Bible Camp brings children, youth, and adults together from within our congregation and our larger community to learn about God’s love. (See pictures from VBC 2007 on Webshots.)
Appalachia Mission Trip
Our spring mission trip to Henderson Settlement, KY left on Sunday, April 6. Please pray for a safe journey and an enriching time in KY. 21 adults and children will make a difference in the community and will be touched by the chance to serve others. Interested in going on a mission project with your children or other family members? Stay tuned for our August 6-9 Appalachia Mission Trip !
FUM-Fives
Part of our First United Methodist Cooperative Nursery school (FUMCN), this program is designed for children in need of an extra year between preschool and kindergarten. Info Sheet and Registration.
FUM-Kids
Similar to FUMCN, we offer a cooperative playgroup for children ages 2 through Kindergarten where they can have fun fellowship and learn social skills in a warm Christian environment. Infant care from birth to age 2 is also available through this program. Contact Ellen Lewis for details.
Check out the General information sheet and enrollment form for the 2007-2008 season!
Children’s Ministry Team
Meet with us monthly to coordinate children’s and family events and to oversee all of children’s programming, including FUMCN (our nursery school). Next meeting is Sunday, April 20 at 11 a.m. In room 212. Contact Beth Pascoe with any questions.
Children’s Choirs
There are three voice choirs and one handchime for children in our program. The Cherub choir is for our youngest singers and the Epworth Choir is for the older children. Please consult the bulletin announcements for information on rehearsal schedules. Contact Carole DeHart with any questions about the Children's Choirs. Our 2008 spring musical will be held on May 4.
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