Children’s Ministry

Vacation Bible School:  July 28-August 1

Register as a participant or volunteer at https://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/plugintovbs

Interest meeting between services June 1 and another interest meeting June 8th.
Volunteer Meetings:
July 27 12-4 setup. pump up and lunch

ITEMS NEEDED FOR VBS are hula hoops, CDs, Records, hair gel, spray on hair color and silly string!

Nursery – Ages Birth to 3 – Dedicated and trained childcare workers will watch and care for your children during the worship service.  Childcare is available during both services as well as during scheduled events. 

Nursery Coordinator--Tara Fenton

"The POWER Zone"
During the 8:45 a.m. Worship Service Sunday Mornings

Power Zone (Children's Church) is designed for children from Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth grade.  It is a unique and energetic place for children to worship God, experience the history of God’s people, learn to follow Jesus, and live in the Holy Spirit.

Children move through the Bible and everyday life in a fun and creative way.  Kids’ worship is filled with music, puppets, play, and art.  The center of this worship is always God and His eternal love for us.

If you have questions about Power Zone, please contact Miss Diana (mywildhorse@comcast.net).  There are plenty of opportunities to serve Children's Ministry,  Power Zone is just one of them.

Sunday School – Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m.

Children start in the Sanctuary to hear Songs of Praise, and then are released with their teachers to their classrooms where the FaithWeaver Curriculum is used.  Fall and summer quarters include Old Testament stories. Winter includes New Testament stories of Jesus' birth and early ministry. Spring includes New Testament stories of Jesus' ministry, death, resurrection (Easter), and the early church.

Movers and Shakers – Ages 4-5 Years Old – Teachers are Mrs. Daisey Swain and Mrs. Terri Frallic.

Energizers --Kindergarten and 1st grade--Teacher is Mrs. Carrie Kranz and Ms. Allison Nolt.

Prime Time –2nd – 3rd Grade – Teachers are Mrs. Debbie Hollbrook and Mrs. Paula Hayes.  We are looking for a new teacher for this class.

The Edge – 4th-5th Grade – Teachers are Mrs. Vanessa and Mrs. Cindy Williamson.

Pulse – Junior High School – Studies will concentrate on our earthly families and our heavenly Father.  Home and Family will be the emphasis.  Teachers are Ms. Donna Smith and Mr. Dominique Lee.

L.I.G.H.T. – Senior High School – Studies revolve around current issues and questions the youth are dealing with when it comes to living their faith and knowing Jesus.  Teacher is Ms. Deanna Bredbenner. 

WAYS YOU CAN SERVE OUR CHILDREN!

  1. Volunteer for the Nursery, Power Zone (Children's Church)--Registration/Helper/Teacher/Music, a Sunday School Class, Vacation Bible School, Breakfast Service (either Cooking, Setup or Clean up), Child Care for Small Groups, and Programs/Events throughout the year.  Whether it is one night every now and then, one week of the month, or more, you might be able to help.

  2. Donate supplies...Children create all the time.  Construction paper, scissors, glue, clay, paint, pencils, markers, and other supplies are always needed and always welcomed.  Check with Katie (Holbrook) Williams to see what the Nursery might need.

  3. Breakfast...Ms. Donna Smith works on breakfast during the 8:45 a.m. service, so children may eat at 10:00 a.m. before going to Sunday School.  She would love to have help with prep, cooking, and clean up, while the Power Zone staff could use the extra hands to help serving from 10-10:20 a.m.  Maybe you could volunteer for one week a month.

  4. Serving as a teacher or substitute.  Many of our teachers volunteer on alternating months.  There are times when a substitute is needed at the last minute due to illness, so if you are flexible maybe that is you.

  5. Prayer--The number of children in our church continues to climb, so we need to be in prayer for our children, our teachers, our families, our facilities, and much more. 

If you would like to help the Children's Ministry in any way or would like to find out more, please contact Rev. Michelle Loving-Moore, Director Children's Ministry.

 

GETHSEMANE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Reliance, Delaware

Location: 5 Miles West of Seaford on corner of Stein Highway and Woodland Ferry Road near Maryland/Delaware Line
Phone: 302-629-2862 [Church] 302-628-8895 [Parsonage] 302-629-4232 [Fax]
Email: gethsemaneumc@comcast.net
Pastor: Drew M. Christian
Director of Adult Discipleship: Linda Pevey
Director of Youth & Worship Arts: Missy Rekitzke
Administrative Assistant: Jane Wright