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Children's Ministry

Making Worship a Positive Experience

Worship is a family experience. Look over the following ideas to help make this a positive family experience.

1.  Relax! God put the wiggle in children. Don't feel you have to suppress it in God's house.
2.  Sit toward the front where it is easier to see and to hear what is going on.
3.  Use a gentle touch: an arm around your child's shoulder, your hand in his/hers to give reassurance and appropriate redirection.
4.  Quietly explain the service.
5.  Help your child find the pages in the Hymnal. Do not become distressed if your child is unable to find the proper page.
6.  Sing the hymns, pray, and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying yours.
7.  If your child needs to leave the service, feel free to do so. Please come back!
8.  Always remember that the way we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to church. Let them know that they are at home at First United Methodist Church.
9.  Encourage your child to come forward for the Children's Time using their "walking feet and listening ears" so that all may enjoy this special time.
10. Remember! Jesus invited children, with their wiggles and giggles, to come to Him. He invites them still.

(This list was found in an old file; we do not know to whom to credit it. If you know who the author is, please e-mail so we may properly acknowledge that person.)

Thank you for sharing in our Worship Service!
 - The Children's Council and the Worship Committee

Children of all ages are invited to attend any worship service. Sunday services in the Sanctuary include a special Children's Time as well as activity bags that are located at the Sanctuary entrances. Should you have more questions, contact Cheryl Bishop.

Events for Children & Families
 
Summer for Children & Youth

Children's camps registration opens Feb 1

Easter Egg Hunt

Sat, Apr 1, 10am - 12noon

Easter Story Walk

Apr 2-8 on the Playground Plaza

Music Makers

July 17-21+23


Children's Ministry This Week


Children's Ministry Staff

Cheryl Bishop
Cheryl Bishop
Director, Family Ministry
972.996.0136
cbishop@fumcr.com
Natalie Nenovich
Natalie Nenovich
Director, Children's Ministry
972.996.0121
nnenovich@fumcr.com
Cheryl Winnenberg
Cheryl Winnenberg
Admin Asst, Children's, Youth, & Family Ministries
972.996.0112
cwinnenberg@fumcr.com
Averie Snyder
Averie Snyder
Associate Director, Children's Ministry

asnyder@fumcr.com
Ashley Kelly
Ashley Kelly
Children's Engagement Coordinator

akelly@fumcr.com

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