www.firstchurchenid.com umc@firstchurchenid.comChildren’s MinistrySunday School Classes (9:40-10:40)Children two years old through Kindergarten learn bible truths and develop their relationship with Jesus through story time, interactive play related to the lesson, snacks, and crafts.1st-5th graders meet in the Chinese Theater to sing and take roll, then disburse to “kid friendly” classrooms for bible lessons taught using drama, television news, cooking, videos, crafts, computers, and storytelling.Nursery & ToddlersRoom B-102’s and 3’sRoom 2044’s, 5’s and KindergartenRoom 2021st-5th Graders3rd Floor - God’s Great GalleryChildren’s ChoirEvery 6-8 weeks the 1st-5th grade choir sings in worship. They sing songs learned in Sunday School during the beginning of the hour.Children’s TimeDuring worship there is a time for preschool and elementary school aged children to come to the chancel steps and participate in the service. Afterwards the children are invited to rejoin their families for the remainder of the service. If the parent’s prefer, children younger than 1st grade can meet a teacher at the back of the sanctuary and spend the remainder of the service in their Sunday school classroom (room 202).Nursery Care - Room B-10Nurturing care is available during Sunday School and worship for newborn through age three. Child care is provided for other church functions, as needed.Children’s Library - Room 205This is a wonderful resource of books and videos for children and families to check out.Little Ladies Sewing Circle - Room 219Elementary-aged girls get the chance to work on sewing projects with UMW mentors. They complete one mission project each year as well as items to take home. They meet the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm.Director of Children’s EducationLori Markesmarkes@prodigy.netDirector of Preschool EducationGinger DielSpecial Events for ChildrenRotation Sunday Schoolconsists of different workshops where kids rotate during the month. The story they learn that month is the same, but it is approached in a different way each Sunday using various hands-on activities. The repetition and variety engage the children, make Sunday School more fun, and help them remember the stories.Egyptian Room - Arts and Crafts
Listen to the song they will be singing on March 4.You can practice it at homeor download it to take with you.
Oklahoma Room - Storytelling and Games
Jordan Room - Drama, Storytelling, and Big Games
Great News Network Room - Audio/Visual, Kids create news stories & interviews based on bible lessons.
Computer Lab - Bible stories and lessons via computer
Chinese Theater - Children view videos to teach and reinforce bible lessons.
In the fall all third gradersreceive a bible from the church. These bibles are presented to the children during a worship service.
In the first full week of June. Four days of learning about and praising God. Each day is from 9:00-12:00 and involves bible stories, crafts, music, snacks, and recreation for 4-year-olds through 5th grade. There is a Thursday night VBS program and pizza dinner for families.
One week each summer elementary school children have the opportunity to learn a fun bible-based musical which is presented in the worship service at the end of the week.
Children parade into the worship service waving real palm branches provided by the church.
Palm Sunday evening 3rd through 5th graders present a beautiful dramatic presentation of Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection as seen through the eyes of a child.
During the Sunday School hour, children hunt eggs on the church lawn.
Each summer 3rd - 6th grade students have the opportunity to attend summer camp. A great atmosphere of fun, adventure, and learning is provided!
www.firstchurchenid.com umc@firstchurchenid.com
Children’s Ministry
Sunday School Classes (9:40-10:40)
Children two years old through Kindergarten learn bible truths and develop their
relationship with Jesus through story time, interactive play related to the lesson,
snacks, and crafts.
1st-5th graders meet in the Chinese Theater to sing and take roll, then disburse
to “kid friendly” classrooms for bible lessons taught using drama, television
news, cooking, videos, crafts, computers, and storytelling.
Nursery & Toddlers
Room B-10
2’s and 3’s
Room 204
4’s, 5’s and Kindergarten
Room 202
1st-5th Graders
3rd Floor - God’s Great Gallery
Children’s Choir
Every 6-8 weeks the 1st-5th grade choir sings in worship. They sing songs learned in Sunday School during
the beginning of the hour.
Children’s Time
During worship there is a time for preschool and elementary school aged children to come to the chancel
steps and participate in the service. Afterwards the children are invited to rejoin their families for the remainder
of the service. If the parent’s prefer, children younger than 1st grade can meet a teacher at the back of the
sanctuary and spend the remainder of the service in their Sunday school classroom (room 202).
Nursery Care - Room B-10
Nurturing care is available during Sunday School and worship for newborn through age three. Child care is
provided for other church functions, as needed.
Children’s Library - Room 205
This is a wonderful resource of books and videos for children and families to check out.
Little Ladies Sewing Circle - Room 219
Elementary-aged girls get the chance to work on sewing projects with UMW mentors. They complete one mission
project each year as well as items to take home. They meet the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm.
Director of Children’s Education
Lori Markes
markes@prodigy.net
Director of Preschool Education
Ginger Diel
Special Events for Children
Rotation Sunday School
consists of different
workshops where kids rotate
during the month. The story
they learn that month is the same, but it is
approached in a different way each Sunday
using various hands-on activities. The
repetition and variety engage the children,
make Sunday School more fun, and help them
remember the stories.
Egyptian Room - Arts and Crafts
