Children
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14)
We offer a safe, positive, nurturing learning environment for children that seeks to establish a firm foundation for their spiritual growth.
Elementary Grace Place. Grace Place is the Sunday School program for children in senior kindergarten through 5th grade offered from 9:40-10:40 or 11:00-12:00. All children gather in the Chapel for assembly, then proceed to classrooms by grade level groups for experiential learning. This Sunday we continue our rotation series titled “People Who Made a Difference.” As people of faith, we also can respond to God and make a difference.
Wednesday Night Programming for Kids. FBI (Faith Builders Institute) began January 11 and continues through March 7 (skipping Ash Wednesday). Through lively games and science experiments, kids are learning to sleuth through the Bible and break God’s not-so-secret code. FBI agents meet from 6:15-7:30 p.m. in three separate groups (preschool, K-2nd, and 3rd-5th) in Hamilton nursery and Grace Place Wing.
VBS: Save the Date! Mark your calendar for June 11-15 for Vacation Bible School! Theme to be announced soon.
Melissa’s Art Classes for Kids.All art classes are taught by GUMC member Melissa Cychowski, who has over 18 years of Visual Arts teaching experience! Contact Melissa Cychowski at ecychowski@comcast.net or 753-2071 for more information.
Festive Fleur-de-Lise! Friday, February 3, 6-8 p.m., ages 9 and up
“Chili Peppers and Lemons” Double Painting Workshop: Saturday, February 4, 3-6 p.m., ages 9 and up
BFF Heart to Heart Workshop: Friday, February 10, 6-8 p.m., all ages (7 and up)
Grace’s Snowman: Saturday, February 11, 12:30-2 p.m., all ages (5 and up)
Semi-Annual Children’s Boutique. Sell your children’s gently worn Spring and Summer clothing and more at the Children’s Boutique to be held March 28-31 at the OLEC. Consignors will receive 70% of the sales price and Germantown United Methodist Women receives 30% for mission projects. To participate, go to germantownumc.org to view instructions and dates. Contact info@gumwclothingsale.com if you have any questions.
Preschool and Nursery. Located across from the sanctuary, nursery care is available for infants and toddlers during our Sunday morning worship services at 8:30, 9:40 and 11:00. We welcome babies at any age. Children, ages 2 -5 are also provided childcare during our 8:30 service. Bible stories, crafts, and snacks are provided at 9:40 and a.m. All children are divided by age and developmental readiness and placed in rooms accordingly.
