UPCOMING DATES:
Children’s Christmas Program
will be on Sunday, December 9th during worship.
If you would like a speaking part please let Alaina D. know. "The Untold Story of the Birth of Jesus" The story of the birth of Jesus can get a little confusing, especially when someone doesn’t really know much about Jesus. |
Dress Rehearsal will be on Saturday, December 8th from 9:00 a.m. – noon with snacks provided.
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No Sunday school on Sunday, December 23 and Sunday December 30th. We will begin again on Sunday, January 6th with Gathering Time at 8:45 a.m. and classes from 9:00 -9:45 a.m. See you then and have a Blessed Holiday!!
Our last Wednesday evening JAM (JESUS AND ME) for December will be on the 5th. We will take a short break over the Holidays and we will begin again on Wednesday, January 9th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All preschool – 5th graders are invited to join us for Bible lessons, games and crafts. Please join us!!
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December Mission Project
will be shampoo and hats and mittens for others. We will collect on the Sundays of December 2, 9, & 16 |
SUNDAY SCHOOL- Special Invitation to all children and youth to come join us on Sunday mornings. We want to reach and teach your children in such a way that they have the greatest opportunity to become devoted followers of Jesus. In Children’s Sunday School, your kids will worship, learn and have fun at their own level. Gathering Time in room 102 on the lower level for preschool – 5th grade is from 8:45-9:00 a.m. with classes from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Please come be with us.
Once again this year we will go on DEEP BLUE—LEARN AND SERVE. Asia, Edgar, Kat and Caleb will be joined by Carlos from Guatemala, Armen fro Armenia, Mercy from Kenya and Aurora from Alaska. Please come join us and invite others!!
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Nursery Information
Our Grace United Methodist Church nursery is open on Wednesday evenings and during Sunday school time and during Sunday morning worship for children newborn through kindergarten. Once a child reaches first grade, they are encouraged to participate in worship with their parents (grand). Please include any nursery age children on the Sunday School registration at the Kick-Off on Sunday, September 9th or complete a registration form in the nursery. |
Growing in Faith and Fellowship
The people of Grace United Methodist Church invite you and your entire family to become involved in the exciting Children's Ministry at Grace. Our congregation offers a variety of activities to help your children grow in their faith, in their fellowship with other children and to enjoy the exciting opportunities that children of all ages have here. For more information on our Children's Ministry, please contact Jan Jacobsen, Director of Children's Ministry at 712-276-3452 or jan@gracesiouxcity.org.
Sunday School
Gathering Time is from 8:45—9:00am followed by Sunday School from 9:00—9:45am each Sunday morning September thru May. Sunday school is available for children preschool through the 5th grade. 
JAM (JESUS AND ME) is our Wednesday evening programming from 6:30-7:30pm for children from preschool—5th grade. Come join us for games, crafts, science, skits and more. JAM is located in room 105.
We are Baby Friendly!
Care for our Tiniest Members In an effort to give all our members an opportunity to worship and participate in the activities of Grace, nursery care is provided. Loving and experienced nursery attendants are available to watch your children in our nursery. Nursery care is offered at these times for children 6 weeks—5 years of age:
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Growing in Grace Through the Year
Monthly Children’s Activities
Each month children are invited to participate in a Children’s Ministry Activity. Activities include: Harvest Party, Make It & Take It, Story Time (Readers Theatre), Game Day, Comfy Cozy Day, Spring Fun Day, Camp Grace & Fun Time Theatre. For dates and times please check the weekly worship bulletin, newsletter and website. 
Children’s Christmas Program
Each December children in preschool through 5th grade participate in a Christmas Program. Children enjoy presenting the Christmas story and singing songs. 
Children’s Spring Skit
Each Spring children preschool through 5th grade participate in the Spring Skit. Children enjoy presenting a skit in which they sing and tell stories from the Bible. Grace Through the Summer
Although the Sunday School curriculum does take a summer break, there are still plenty of opportunities for your children to enjoy the summer Sonshine of Grace. Here’s some of the Summer Stuff we’ve got planned.
Vacation Bible School
VBS is one week each summer and it’s filled with creative ways to learn about God’s word. Your kids will enjoy Bible storytelling, crafts and games, science projects and mission projects as well as music and a puppet. Plan to include Grace VBS as a part of your summer activities. 
Summer Church Camp
Church Camps are available to children of all ages. Whether it is a day camp for younger kids, a week-long camp for older kids, or camp for the whole family, summer church camp is a great way to spend some time getting to know Jesus better. Camperships are available. |