Youth Children Education - Grove City United Methodist Church

Traditional
8:30 & 11:00 am

Contemporary
9:20 & 11:00 am

We will [tell] to the generation to come the praises of the Lord. ~ Psalm 78:4

Childrens' Youth Educational Programs

To learn more about educational opportunities or volunteer in one of these areas, contact Melissa Craig, Director of Christian Education.

The Education Committee shares this vision, "To provide opportunities for persons of all ages to learn of God through His word, to accept Jesus Christ as a personal Savior, and to enter into a life of discipleship."

Sunday Morning Nursery & Child Care
8:30 – end of services Sunday morning

Who is Watching Your Child: Our ‘Safe Sanctuaries’ policy only allows for volunteers who have been through an approval process, including application, BCI and reference checks to care for your child. The low child-to-adult ratio provides personal attention and a safe environment.

Please follow the Wellness Policy to help minimize a child’s exposure to illness.
Nurseries and toys are regularly cleaned and sanitized to ensure that a healthy environment is maintained.
One-way mirrored windows let you watch your child without interrupting their stay.
Pagers are available & work anywhere in the church should your child needs you.

To volunteer in the nursery, contact Lisa Walker.

‘Foundation Force’ Elementary Sunday School
1st—6th Grades
9:10—10:45 AM
In the FLC (Family Life Center)
Old & New Concepts are combined to make one powerful Sunday morning learning and worship experience for our children.

ON-GOING:

- Hands-on Bible activities to learn the books of the Bible and how to use the Bible.
- Prayer with a loving, caring adult.
- Relationship building with peers and adult leaders.
- One-on-one time with grade level leaders.

NEW:

- Presentation of Bible stories using puppets, videos, or drama.
- Teachers are called leaders.
- Open classroom setting.

Preschool Sunday School
9:10 AM - 10:45 AM
Toddlers - 2 & 3 years old Meets in Room 162
4 years old Meets in Room 124
5 years old Meets in Room 122

Children ages 2 — 5 are promoted to older class by birth date.

Kindergartners Meets in Room 120

Children in school age grades are promoted to the next grade each fall.

Each group participates in age appropriate activities, discovering more about Jesus and the Bible through:

- Music
- Group Games
- Play
- Talk
- Repeat activities
- Exploration

Each new week gives our young ones time to smile and laugh and wonder as they learn about God and His love.

Sunday Morning Children’s Worship

All children are dismissed from their worship service at the appropriate time. The children are escorted to their rooms by Good Shepherds. Parents should pick their children up from their classroom at the end of their worship service.

4 years - K Preschool
11:15 AMIn room 128

Confirmation

6th – 8th grades
11:00 AM

This course teaches Christianity and what it means to be a Methodist. The course is a nine month commitment, meeting weekly, beginning in September and ending in May at which time, students may join the church.

‘The Rocks’ Mid-Week Children’s Ministry
K—6th Grades
‘Little Rock’ for K-3rd grades or ‘Club Rock’ for 4th-6th grades
Meets Wednesdays 6:15—8 PM
Weekly Winter & Fall, Monthly Spring & Summer

The Rocks is a relational ministry in which children will interact in a small group led by an adult and a youth helper who stay with the same group each week to build Christian friendships. Children learn the lesson through drama, song, games, snack, Bible memory activities & crafts.

Grove City United Methodist Church employs safe sanctuaries risk management program. All ministries involving caring for others, whether adult or children, require every volunteer to fill out an application, undergo a BCI {fingerprint} background check, attend mandatory Emergency Procedures Training and have three references checked. These are completed in a confidential manner. We employ risk management policies with approved caregivers present.