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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
 
Fall FUNfest 2024

Sun, Oct 27, 4-6pm, FUMCR West Parking Lot

Pray and Remember

Sun, Nov 3, 8:45am-12:30pm, Coleman Family Hall


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Children's Ministry Staff

Natalie Nenovich
Natalie Nenovich
Director, Children's Ministry
972.996.0121
nnenovich@fumcr.com
Wendy Jones
Wendy Jones
FUMCR Preschool Director
972.996.0128
wjones@fumcr.com
Erin Oliphint
Erin Oliphint
FUMCR Preschool Assistant Director
972.996.0125
erino@fumcr.com
Riley Flores
Riley Flores
Assistant Director, Children's Ministry
972.996.0129
rflores@fumcr.com
Cheryl Winnenberg
Cheryl Winnenberg
Assistant, Children's, Youth & Sports Ministries
972.996.0112
cwinnenberg@fumcr.com
Ashley Kelly
Ashley Kelly
Children's Ministry Engagement Coordinator

akelly@fumcr.com
Jaedyn Foster
Jaedyn Foster
Admin Asst
972.996.0120
jfoster@fumcr.com
Dede Woods
Dede Woods
Children's Ministry Associate


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