Grace UMC
Sunday Worship  9:30am & 10:45am

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES    

We would like to welcome you and your family to our family at Grace.

Grace United Methodist Church provides an excellent variety of children, youth, and family ministries designed to meet today’s busy families. Family Nights, Bible Studies, Sunday School, Children Pageants, Vacation Bible School, Youth Group meetings, Mission Projects, and special events are just to name a few.

It is our goal to reach out to the community and our members as our children’s ministry programs continue to grow at an astounding rate.

At grace, we make children, youth, and families a priority providing essential seeds of faith, therefore, equipping future generations with roots to help them stand firm in times of trial.

Opportunities for Small Children

Nursery I

Open on Sundays from 9:15 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. for use by parents attending worship and Sunday School services. Also open during weekday Bible Study classes, choir, and meetings upon request.

The primary focus is for children birth - pre-K.  Our hands on Bible curriculum encourages children to learn through touch, movement, sound, and exploration.

Our wonderful staff is certified in infant/child first aid/CPR & use of our child AED. Pagers are provided for peace of mind; and, all staff have completed extensive background checks.

Nursery II

Our second worship service is full of children and to ensure a wonderful learning environment, our Nursery II is open Sundays from 10:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for use by parents attending service or Sunday School. The primary focus is for children ages 3 - pre-K.  Our hands on Bible curriculum allows children to act out their lessons through puppets and pretend play. We also provide music, games, life size story books, crafts, and hands on learning materials.

Our wonderful staff has completed an extensive background check and is certified in infant/child first aid/CPR & the use of our child AED.

Sunday School Opportunities for Children

9:30am Adult Sunday School is located in the Annex.

Children's Sunday School begins after the children's moment during worship. Sunday School is located in the Pre-K room and is for children ages 4-11. Nursery I is available for those 0-3, or any child who becomes restless during the service. Both SS and the Nursery teach a wonderful interactive curriculum including games, crafts, and Bible story time.

10:45 Adult & Youth Sunday School is located in the Annex.

Children's Sunday School begins after the children's moment during worship. Sunday School for ages 0-2 is located in Nursery I, ages 3 - Pre-K are located in Nursery II, grades K-2 are located in the Pre-K room, grades 3-5 are located in the Choir room, and grades 6-12 are located in the Annex. All age levels (except youth) teach wonderful interactive curriculum including games, crafts, and Bible story time.

Family Nights, Missions, and Special Events

Once a month, we hold a special Family Night event at Grace. Each month has it's own theme. Some months are mission oriented, others are just plain fun! Check out our events area for this months theme, or email Traci Rhea.

 

Shining Lights Preschool

Our Purpose

Grace United Methodist Preschool is a Christian ministry to our members and to our community. Our goal is to offer a program which will enable your child to grow at his or her own pace physically, mentally, and spiritually. Christian values are interwoven into the total school program to help children become aware of God’s greatness and love. We seek to provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum in a loving manner using art, music, stories, movement, and recreation. All staff members are fully certified or seeking certification under the guidelines established by the United Methodist Association of Preschools (UMAP) and the Department of Children and Families.  

 

Our Teachers

All staff members are required to have 10 credit hours in early childhood growth and development each year. In addition, teachers have CDA accreditation, AA, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent years of experience in early childhood education.

All staff members are fingerprinted. Backgrounds checks are done by local, state, and federal agencies.

 

 

 

Our Classes

2 year old classes are offered on MW and TTH

3 year old classes are offered on MWF and TTH

4 year old classes are offered on MWF and TTHF

State VPK classes are offered on MWF and TTHF

All classes are from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 

For more information, please contact Jennifer Brown (our Preschool Director) at 407-322-6270.

 
 
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