FUMC Sevierville's Christian education program for children begins at birth and extends through 6th grade (7th graders join our youth program). Babies are lovingly cared for in our new Christian Education Building equipped with a well staffed nursery. Children see a familiar face every Sunday and will associate going to church with fun, games, and good people. We offer a wide variety of activities for children: Sunday School, nursery, missions, choirs, Vacation Bible School, Wednesday Alive, child care, and camping opportunities. Click on one or those links to learn more about what FUMC offers, and then sign up! Or click on the upcoming events link to see what we have planned in the near future. We can't wait to help you get your child involved in enriching and rewarding Christian activities! FUMC follows the Safe Sanctuary Policy as mandated by the United Methodist Church.

Upcoming Events for Children The following list of activities for children represent our standing events. In addition to this list, we may schedule special activities that will be advertised in The Messenger or weekly Bulletins. First Annual "Blessing of the Backpacks" - August 30 Children's Choirs begin on Wednesday, Sept. 16 Children's Focus on Missions We believe it is good to help children experience the joy of giving and helping others. For this reason, we introduce them to positive mission-supporting experiences at a young age. For example, our children support: Women's Care Center Sevier County Food Ministry Angel Tree Child Care Ministries Child Care Ministries offers Mothers Day Out, a Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am – 2:30 pm program, for parents to leave their pre-school children in a Christian caring child-centered atmosphere for a “day-out” at a reasonable cost. The program began in 1979 underwritten by the First United Methodist Church of Sevierville. It continues today under the direction of a board appointed by the church. The church regards the program as an outreach ministry and has expanded the programs to include a kindergarten readiness class (Explorers) and a summer educational enrichment(S.E.E.) class for grades 1-4  In July 1994 the board voted to combine all these classes under the formal name of Child Care Ministries. The program operates with a director and ten caregivers per day. This staff is committed to the goals of the program and the children they teach. There are classes for Nursery (9 months), Toddlers, Two Year Olds, Three Year Olds, Four Year Olds (Explorers), and the summer program. The curriculum for each age group is soundly based on the emotional, physical, and mental developmental needs of the children with modifications for individuals as needed. Contact Cyndi Newton, Program Director, at 865-453-5708 or by e-mail at Cyndi@1stMethodist.com for information.

Sunday School for Children Children's Sunday School is a fun, exciting place to be. The Power Express Rotational Sunday School Model is used for Children's classes (Preschool through 4th grade). Students will immerse themselves into Bible Learning by spending an entire month experiencing a central Biblical Theme through storytelling, art, Bible Study, science, music, games and cooking. This year's sequence is as follows: September - Bible Teachings - Beatitudes October - Creation November - Teach Us How to Pray - Lord's Prayer December - The Gift of Jesus January - The Boy's Lunch - Feeding the 5000 February - Spiritual Gifts March - Easter People April - Peacemakers May - Honesty and Truthfulness June/July - The Good Samaritan August - Friendship Nursery The nursery is staffed for the 8:30 a.m. worship service, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, the 10:45 a.m. worship service and other special meetings or special events. The Nursery is located on the main level of the Education Building in the Airplane Room (Vivid Blue). The Crib Nursery is in the Cloud Room (Baby Blue). Vacation Bible School 2010 VBS Information Coming Soon! Stay Tuned! Wednesday Alive Wednesday Alive is for people of all ages with something for everyone. Dinner is served every Wednesday(Sept-May) from 5:00 p.m. until 6 p.m. with a special "child friendly" meal offered. 5:00 - 5:15 p.m. Preschool Children's Choir 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Dinner with a special menu for children. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Preschool activity class 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Grades K thru 5 will rotate children's choir and activities for the hour 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Nursery provided Summer Camp Opportunities The Holston Conference of The United Methodist Church offers a variety of interesting camping experience for children and youth from kindergarten through high school. You may register through Cindy McFall, Christian Education Director at FUMC, Sevierville. To receive information, please contact Cindy at 865-453-5754 Enroll your child in camp and give them the experience of a lifetime. Scholarships are available. Children's and Youth Choirs All Children's Youth and Tone Chimes Choirs  meet in the music room on the second floor of the Education Building Children's Choirs: Sonshine Choir (3 & 4 year olds) practices on Wednesday from 5:15 - 5:30 p.m. During Choir we will sing Bible songs to learn about God and "move around" songs to learn rhythm dynamics and other musical concepts. We sing in church worship services several times a year, including the Christmas Season, Easter Season and Mother's Day. Alleluia Choir (Pre-K & Kindergarten) practices on Wednesday from 5:30-6:00. This Choir is designed for children who are just learning to read, memorize, and study music all while having a good time! We will present Special music during the Christmas Season, as well as, several times throughout the year. Praise Choir (1st & 2nd grade) practices on Wednesday from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. We sing fun "get you movin'" songs and calm" get you thinkin'" songs about God , love and different areas of the church. We present to the Church a Christmas Musical and Spring Musical each year. We also sing at church worship and in the community. Good News Choir (3rd - 5th Grade) practices on Wednesday from 6:30 - 7:15. We work on a variety of music ranging from Sunday School and Church Camp songs to pieces enjoyed all the way through High School. we present musicals at Christmas and in the Spring. We sing in worship services often and sing at area retirement homes. Rainbow Ringers Tone Chime Choir meets every Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.  Open to anyone 3rd thru 8th grade. We work on the basics of bell ringing and music fundamentals. we will play in worship services and for Wednesday Alive.

Last updated: 25 Aug 2009

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