Children's Fellowship End-of-Year Party!
All children's fellowship members are invited to meet at the Mendenhall Bowling Alley on the campus of ECU, April 20, 2008 at 4:00pm.
We will bowl for one hour and then we will transport all children back to St. James for food and fun.
Please RSVP by Friday, April 18th.
Call Beth at 752-6154.
Children's Ministries
Children's Ministry welcomes and invites children from birth through the fifth grade into a loving fellowship to begin and be inspired on their faith journeys, to learn the fundamentals of the faith, and to become a part of a Christian family for encouragement and support.
St. James United Methodist Church is committed to providing a nurturing worship experience for children of all ages, races, and backgrounds. Children's Ministry gives priority to a child's personal spiritual growth and expression, while maintaining the necessary procedures to sustain a caring and secure learning environment - a Safe Sanctuary. St. James Children's Ministry Committee is in the process of completing and implementing a Safe Sanctuary policy as requested by the United Methodist Church.
Special Dates for Fall 2007
August 26th: Promotion Sunday
10:00 Assembly in Fellowship Hall with Puppet Play.
September 16: Children's Rally Day
Brunch for parents and kids - 9:30-10:15
Table diplays of Children's Ministry Programs
Regular Sunday School Classes
3rd Grade Bible Presentation in Worship Services
November 25: Advent Assembly
10:00 Program and Puppet Play in Fellowship Hall
December 1: Children's Christmas Craft Day
Starts after the Greenville Christmas Parade is over
with lunch at 11:30am.
Children's Classrooms
Nursery ....... room 15
2 year olds ... room 24
3 year olds ... room 22
4 year olds ... room 21
kindergarten . room 23
1st grade ...... room 31
2nd grade ..... room 32
3rd grade ...... room 34
4th grade ...... room 36
5th grade ...... room 37
Children's Church
During the 11:00 Worship Service: For kindergarten through 2nd grade following the Children's Sermon - including a Bible reading and story, illustrations by the leader and activities. Occasionally activity folders are used in the service instead and are handed out by the Acolytes after the Children's Sermon. A Children's play nursery is provided for 2-4 year old.
During the 9:00 ConneXion Service there is a program for younger children, spervised by Nursery Staff.
Children's Fellowship
Two Sundays per month (as designated in the bulletin and newsletter announcements) the children meet for a light supper prepared by parents and a special program or trip as planned.
For 1st through 5th grades / Meets on selected Sundays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Nursery Care
Nursery Care is provided by paid staff for INFANTS during all services and Sunday School, for 2-4 year olds during all three worship services, and for classes held during the week as needed.
Summer Fun Days
1st through 5th graders meet from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays during the month of July. Activities include crafts, program session, recreation, snack, music and a field trip.
Sunday School
Each Sunday from 9:45 - 10:40 a.m. there is a Sunday School class for children ages 2 through 5th grade. We use literature published by Cokesbury - Exploring the Faith, an official resource of the United Methodist Church. The literature is based on bible stories and accompanied by activities to strengthen children in the faith. Sunday School assemblies are held several times a year for all Preschool and Elementary children.
Vacation Bible School
Held in early June, Vacation Bible School includes 3 year olds through 5th graders. It meets on Sunday through Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Check the bulletin, newsletter and web site for more information closer to the event.
Confirmation Class
For 6th grade students in preparation for confirmation in church membership. Meeting time and location to be determined. Please call church office for more information.
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