SUNDAY SCHOOL – AGES 3 THROUGH 6TH GRADE
As one big group, we begin Sunday mornings in the play area with donuts at 9:15. At around 9:30, we move the excitement downstairs to the Sunday school rooms to sing songs or watch a video. After the lesson is introduced, we separate into smaller groups: Lil’ Sparks (potty trained pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade), Dynamic Disciples (2nd and 3rd grade), and Flames of Faith (4th – 6th grade).
Sunday school teachers are comprised of Monroe UMC staff members and volunteers who have all undergone the Shepherd’s Watch background check.
Communion Sundays
Children stay in the 9:30 service every first Sunday of each month. We like to celebrate The Lord’s Supper together and it gives the kids a chance to experience worship. They can sit with family or join the Sunday school teachers to do a quiet craft while they listen, sing, and pray.
Worship Bags
Quiet Bags are available for children attending the 11:00 traditional service to borrow. Simply return to the Children’s Hall Tree outside of the sanctuary at the conclusion of the service.
Outreach
Slinky Afterschool Tutoring – An elementary program at Amanda UMC (1315 Oxford State Rd, Middletown, OH 45044) on Mondays and Wednesdays between 3:45 and 5:30 (mentoring tutors volunteer in the last hour).
Giving Tree – The little trees with Christmas tags go up around mid- November. It’s easy to participate - just choose a tag(s), go shopping, wrap your gift, bring to church, and make a child very happy!
Gina Craft is Director of Children’s Ministry.
You may contact her at 937-514-3793/gmatcraft@gmail.com