GFUMC Summer Camps for Kids!

Computer Camp, Wednesday through Friday,
July 14-16, 9 to 11 am*  Cost: $20.00

Art Camp, Monday through Thursday,
July 19-22, 9 to 11 am* Cost: $40.00

Print: GFUMC Summer Camp Registration Forms

Summer Camps for Kids are for children who
have completed kindergarten up
through 5th Grade.
*Pre-registration is required. 
A minimum 6 participants must be registered by
 the registration deadline in order for camps to be held.

 VBS 2010 June 14-17!

Children's Ministry Newsletter:
Summer 2010

Cokesbury VBS

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ORANGE Slices
Many of you may not know that I spent 4 days last week at one of the largest children's and youth ministry
conferences- ORANGE!  There were wonderful keynote speakers, fabulous bands, incredible worship experiences, opportunities for networking, informative breakout sessions, and a wide selection of curriculum and resources available for preview!

I truly feel that this experience will benefit our church and the Children's Ministry and hope that over the next few months, I can begin to share some of this experience with you!

The first question that you may ask is "What is ORANGE?"  I know I did!  When the conference was first mentioned at the Children's Ministry Leadership Council meeting, I was not even sure what they were talking about at all!  After a little research this is what I learned!

Orange is a secondary color, created when you combine two primary colors—red and yellow.

Orange is what red and yellow can do when they combine efforts. If you paint only with red, you will get what only red can do. If you paint only with yellow, you will get what only yellow can do. But when you paint with red and yellow, you’ll get new possibilities, fresh solutions, vibrant outcomes.

We believe the warm heart of the family can be represented by the color red, and the bright light of the church can be represented by the color yellow. When these two entities combine their efforts for the sake of the spiritual growth of the next generation, the result is Orange
In the weeks ahead, look for more ORANGE Slices.       Sheila

The Mission of the GFUMC Children's Ministry:
 
To spiritually establish, nurture, and strengthen the lives of our children in their faith journey with Jesus Christ

The Vision of the GFUMC Children's Ministry:

Connecting Children to Christ and One Another
Equipping Children to Serve God in the World

Lock-In Photo Album March 19 & 20

Photo Album
This site is password protected.  Please contact Sheila Freeman, 
Children's Director for the password needed to view these pictures.

Wonderful Wednesdays
Join us for evenings filled with fun, games, Bible lessons, music, and fellowship! 
Their are classes and activities for all ages! This is a wonderful opportunity for
your child to grow in their relationship with Christ.

Children's Gathering Time:  5:45 pm

6:00 pm:  Children's Choir:  Grades 1-5
                  Cherub Bible Buddies:  3K, 4K, and 5K

6:30 pm:  Rotation Workshops: Grades 1, 3, 4, & 5
Cheub Choir: 3K, 4K, and 5K

 Child Protection Policy
All volunteers for children and youth through age 18 must complete Child Protection Policy training and complete the Volunteer Application and Background Check Forms.  Click the link below to begin online training.

Child Protection Policy Online Training
Step 1:  Review the online Child Protection Policy Powerpoint.
Step 2:  Print the online test and mark your answers.
Step 3.  Fill out the Volunteer Application Form and Background Check form.
Step 4. Turn in completed forms and test to Children's Ministry or Youth Ministry Department.


Click to link to
Pockets  Devotional for Children 

A Guide to Internet Safety

 Movie Reviews from Christianity Today

ALIVE Youth Apprentice Application

 Crocodile Dock VBS!  This Dock Rocks!  View pictures in the VBS Photo Gallery

Dream