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. 

Being sorry, being forgiven
FaithWeaver lesson for September 16

The Old Testament tells about King David, whom God chose to be the king of Israel.  David was a good man who loved God. He was a great king who usually acted in kind ways and made wise decisions. But even David made mistakes and did some things that were wrong in God’s eyes.  David fell in love with a woman who was married to a soldier named Uriah.  David ordered the woman’s husband to be sent to a dangerous position on the battlefield, where he was killed.  David then married the soldier’s widow. A prophet  named Nathan told King David that God had told him what he had done and that God was displeased with him.  He told David a story that made David realize that it was wrong to hurt someone to get his own way.   David admitted that he had been wrong and told God that he was sorry--and God forgave David.  The Bible tells us over and over that if we confess--if we are truly sorry and talk to God about the wrong things we do--God will forgive us.  Whatever mistakes we make, whenever we make a mess of our lives, if we are truly sorry, God always will forgive us and we can have a fresh start.  What a wonderful thing it is to know that God loves us so much that he forgives us for the bad things we do.

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 NIGHT OUT

FRIDAY, September 21
6-7:30 p.m.
2nd through 5th graders

Meet in the children’s center for pizza, games, and Fun with friendsCall 248 464 6407 ext. 3124 to sign up

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

Thursday, September 20 - 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.

 Sunday, October 7 -  CROP Walk for Hunger - Meet at 2:00 p.m. at the church.  Sign up to walk to raise money for hunger

 Sunday, October 14 - 9:30 a.m. - Bible Sunday for 3rd Graders - New bibles will be presented to third graders during the worship service.  Contact the Children’s Ministry office at ext. 3124 for information.

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