CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM

8:15 AM
  Nursery care for Infants through 4 year olds in Room 155

9:30 AM
Nursery care and Sunday School for children through 5th grade

11:00 AM
Nursery care for babies, toddlers, and 2 year olds in Room 155. Children 3 years old (as of Dec. 1, 2007)  through 3rd grade begin in worship, then go to classes following the children's moment.  3s, 4s, and Kindergartners are grouped together and 1st-3rd graders are grouped together.  4th and 5th graders meet in the Children's Center for God's Kids Youth Group

12:30 PM - begins September 23
Nursery care and children through Kindergarten are in Room 155.  Older children worship with parents.

 5:00 PM
Nursery for Infants through Two year olds in Room 155
3 and 4 year olds (by Dec. 1, 2006) through 3rd graders begin in worship, then go to classes following the children's moment.

 

Welcome to the Family!

WELCOME to a new year at First Church!  We hope that you will want to be a part of all that we have planned for kids and families and that you will invite your friends to come with you.  We are excited about our schedule of activities and events, from Sunday School and weekday programs to special events throughout the year. A great bunch of volunteers have signed on to make things fun for all. 

FaithWeaver Lesson:  God wants us to be kind
The Old Testament tells many stories about King David, who was the shepherd chosen by God to be king of Israel.  King David heard about a man named Mephibosheth,  the grandson of King Saul,  who had two crippled feet and was unable to take care of himself. King David sent word for Mephibosheth to come to his palace. King Saul had been David’s enemy. Mephibosheth didn’t know why the king wanted to see him. He was afraid that David would hate him because of his grandfather.  But King David was kind to Mephibosheth.  David greeted him as a friend and told him that he had been best friends with his father Jonathan.  It didn’t matter that King Saul had been his enemy.  David said he would take care of Mephibosheth. He would never go hungry and would always have a place to live.  David showed kindness to someone in need.  That is what God wants us to do, too.  Romans 12:10 says, “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.  Honor one another above yourselves.”  God doesn’t want us to stay angry at people or to hold grudges.  God wants us to treat each other with love and kindness, and to treat everyone like they are members of our own families.  

Get involved!

Watch for notices about upcoming activities.  The Sunday newsletter, KidLink, appears on the church website as well.  Steeple Notes and flyers are other ways to find out what’s going on.  If you’re not already part of a choir, now is a good time to start!  Choirs for kids meet Thursday afternoons, plus you can stay for Kidz Club and even have dinner at PJs Diner.  We have Bible clubs for kids on Tuesday nights. And be sure to make Sunday School a regular part of your week, at either 9:30, 11:00 or 5:00 pm!  And bring your friends, too!

Kids and adults of all ages are invited to a

Welcome Back Party!

Sunday, September 9

1-5 pm On the church lawn

Inflatable obstacle course,  Moon Walk,

Popcorn, cotton Candy

 Sponsored by children’s ministry

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?

A new addition to Kidlink 

Do you have a question about church you’d like to ask?  An idea you’d like to share?  An article,  story, joke or riddle you think other kids would enjoy?  We’re thinking about having a kids’ column for the newsletter and we need your help to make it happen.  Submit your item in writing to Susan Ives.  You can drop it off in the Children’s Ministry office, in the main Church office, or send it by email to sives@fumcbirmingham.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

 Monday, September 10 - Preschool, Enrichment, Parents Day Out programs begin

 Tuesday, September 11 - 6:30-8 pm - Li’l K and Club Kidmo begin Bible clubs for 3 year olds through fifth grade.  Dinner included.  $25 per semester. Call ext. 3124 to register.

 Thursday, September 13 - Kidz Club at 5 pm for K-5th graders, PJs Diner at 6 pm -- call 3124 to make a reservation for dinner.

 Friday, September 21 - 6-7:30 pm - Kids Night Out at church for 2nd-5th graders.  Call ext 3124 to register. 

Other Notes

Don’t forget to check the CLC schedule for classes!  There are activities for all ages, from yoga to basketball! Call extension 3155 for information.

 Choirs for all ages are organized by the Music Department.  Call extension 3125 for information.

            SAFETY FIRST...

The Sneed Children’s Park provides many hours of fun for our children.  We would ask that all users of the playground follow basic safety guidelines when playing on the equipment. 

1) Parents or care-givers should supervise children at all times from inside the fenced area.

2) No pets should be brought within the fenced area.

3) The equipment is specifically designed for children 5-11.  Younger children should be closely monitored and children over the age of 11 should not be on it at all.

4) No climbing UP the slide -- use the stairs.

5) No climbing ,sitting, or standing on top of the curly slide structure or the tube.

6) The Preschool and Enrichment programs have exclusive use of the playground Monday through Friday at specific times.  For the safety of all of our children, please do not visit the playground when the preschool and enrichment classes are playing on the playground.

NO NUTS and NO ANIMALS, PLEASE!!!

Please be aware that First Church has been declared a nut-free environment.  No nuts of any kind should be brought to the church.  A number of people in our congregation have life-threatening allergies to peanuts and other kinds of nuts. Please check the ingredients of any food product you bring into the church. Also there are people who are highly allergic to animals, so please leave your pets at home.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

THERE'S ALWAYS A PLACE FOR VOLUNTEERS
IN CHILDREN'S MINISTRY!

Volunteers must complete a Volunteer application and submit to a Michigan State Police Criminal Record Search.

IN CASE YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRY…
During the week you can usually find a staff person in church:
Monday—9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday—9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday—9 a.m. to 4p.m.
Thursday—9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fridays are days off — Please try to contact us about Sundays before Friday morning