UPCOMING DATES:
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SPRING SKIT 2018Spring Skit entitled THE APPOINTMENT AND THE PEARL on Sunday, April 22nd during worship. THE APPOINTMENT is about a person who doesn’t feel worthy because he has been a failure. THE PEARL is about God’s Kingdom which is the real treasure and is perfect like the pearl.
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Teacher Appreciation Brunch will be on Sunday, April 29th before Sunday school. We will honor all teachers and volunteers who have given their time and talents to the children of Grace.
April Monthly Activity will on Sunday, April 8th and it will be Bible Skits presented by our Morningside workers! Please join us!
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April Mission Project
will be Household Cleaners and collected on April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29th. 
April Bible Themes:
The Tomb Is Empty, Paul Changes, Paul Escapes, The Church Grows and Timothy is Chosen. |
Last day of JAM (JESUS AND ME) this year will be on Wednesday, April 25th. We will break for the summer and begin again in the fall.
Watch for further information.
Watch for further information.
MAY
CAMPING SUNDAY will be on May 6th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. All preschoolers – 6th graders are invited to join us for lunch, games (including S ‘mores) and learning more about summer camping.
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Morningside Days Parade
will be on Thursday, May 18th. All preschoolers – 6th graders are invited to join us once again to ride on the float with ROMPER THE RIVER OTTER. Watch for further information and please register to ride with us. |
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!! 
Jan Jacobson
Children’s Ministry Coordinator Jan@gracesiouxcity.org |
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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). |
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. |
