September Fall 2020 Sunday School Registration Launch
LEARNING THROUGH A LENS OF WONDER with CELEBRATE WONDER!
Introducing Cokesburys new upcoming curriculum for our Preschool to Elementary Sunday School students. Starting this Fall, we will be having an online Launch Party just after Labor Day, and will be inviting parents to attend a phone/ zoom meeting prior, to get their incites. You are so important to your child's first years of developing a relationship with Christ.
Celebrate Wonder is a Sunday school curriculum that engages children’s natural sense of curiosity to help them understand God’s love. It creates a safe environment for kids to ask big questions — helping them explore the Bible in ways that feed their imagination and encourages creativity. Through carefully-selected Bible stories, songs, videos, and hands-on activities, Celebrate Wonder gives children the tools to explore their faith while incorporating it into their daily lives. We will be providing options for virtual and at-home family formats!
FUN, ENGAGING MUSIC AND VIDEOS
The kids are greeted by music the moment they enter the space. During the lesson, kids enjoy a Sing-and-Celebrate time, singing along with music videos. Each session’s video also features a child as host, making it easier for kids to relate to the day’s Bible story.
Celebrate Wonder is a Sunday school curriculum that engages children’s natural sense of curiosity to help them understand God’s love. It creates a safe environment for kids to ask big questions — helping them explore the Bible in ways that feed their imagination and encourages creativity. Through carefully-selected Bible stories, songs, videos, and hands-on activities, Celebrate Wonder gives children the tools to explore their faith while incorporating it into their daily lives. We will be providing options for virtual and at-home family formats!
FUN, ENGAGING MUSIC AND VIDEOS
The kids are greeted by music the moment they enter the space. During the lesson, kids enjoy a Sing-and-Celebrate time, singing along with music videos. Each session’s video also features a child as host, making it easier for kids to relate to the day’s Bible story.
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SUPPORTING OUR FAMILIESCelebrate Wonder includes a take-home Family Activity Book that helps the entire family engage with the Bible. It includes activities aimed at open-ended exploration and inquiry, brief retellings of each lesson’s Bible story, questions for parents to ask, suggested books for the family to read together, and spiritual disciplines for the entire family.
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Click Here to take our Survey
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We miss our Grace Kids SO MUCH in person, and had so much fun with them during our Online Vacation Bible School. Inside this issue of the Chimes you will find a Christian Education Survey that anyone can fill out and return to the church, or fill it out online, on our church website. We want to know your wants and needs to make sure we’re making that connection with you.
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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 Tamera Albert or Brock Bourek, Co Directors of Christian Education at 712-276-3452.
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. |
Grace United Methodist Church Office
712-276-3452
712-276-3452