Childrens Ministries

Weekly Children's activities occur on Sunday Morning and during Wednesday Night Alive

Welcome to Children's Ministries at ABUMC! We offer a wide variety for faith growth & development for children ages 3 years to 5th grade. From Sunday school to summer Vacation Bible School to Christmas pageants and children's choirs. Please take a moment to see what might interest your child(ren) & help he or she grow in love for Christ & commitment to the communities surrounding us.

Sunday School

Join us for Sunday school mid-September through mid-May from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a wide range of biblical stories, worship, creative learning, & more. The preschool & kindergarten crews learn about Jesus, the Old Testament, & church history through the help of Faith Weaver lessons. The 1st through 5th graders explore the Bible & Christian life with a workshop model Sunday school. They learn about one story for 4 weeks, but get to experience it 4 different ways: stories, drama, puppets, art, games, movies, science, photography, computer workshops, & more!

We begin at 9:30 AM in our choir room (Harmony Room) for Kids' Worship. This worship service teaches children about the basics of worship in the sanctuary. They have songs, scripture & a mini-lesson/sermon, offering collection, prayers, & announcements. They are able to participate in each part & use their new skills to help share in the larger community of faith when worshiping with family & friends. Yes, our children usher, greet, & help assist with communion & scripture reading with the adults.

2010 Spring Musical Information

L.O.S.T., But Now I'm Found–from the creators of the best-selling kids musical We Are United, comes another fun island adventure from the creative team of Pam Andrews and Johnathan Crumpton. Take a voyage with the Captain and his first mate, along with the crew of the S.S. Hope on a day cruise that gets caught up in a storm and becomes stranded on an island. Come see how the storms of life confront us to evaluate if our faith is built on the shifting sand, temporary things of life; or the Solid Rock, Jesus Christ. This 45-minute dramatic musical is full of fun and adventure through songs, drama and most importantly–the Word of God which is the road map to salvation no matter what storms pass your way. Features 8 main characters.

Who can participate? 3rd-5th graders are invited to be a part of the main cast, having speaking parts & sing solos. They practice 6-8 weeks prior to the show. 3 years through 2nd graders join in with 3-4 songs & begin practice about 3 weeks before the show.

Schedule Details
Sunday, March 7 - Tryouts for 3rd-5th Graders 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Sunday School Room 213

Sunday, March 14 - Tryouts for 3rd-5th Graders 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Sunday School Room 213

Sunday, March 21 & March 28 - Practice for 3rd-5th Graders 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Sunday School Room 213

Sunday, April 4 & April 11 -- NO PRACTICE -- EASTER & Spring Break

Sunday, April 18 through Sunday, May 9 - Practice for 3rd-5th Graders 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Sunday School Room 213 -- 3 yr olds - 2nd Graders pick up information packets & costume instructions April 18

Sunday, May 16 - DRESS REHEARSAL FOR ALL CAST & CHOIR 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Harmony Room

Wednesday, May 19 DRESS REHEARSAL FOR ALL CAST & CHOIR 6 PM to 8 PM in sanctuary

Saturday, May 22 DRESS REHEARSAL FOR ALL CAST & CHOIR 10 AM to 12 PM in sanctuary

SUNDAY, MAY 23 -- SHOW TIME FOR ALL CAST & CHOIR AT 9:30 & 10:45 WORSHIP. ALL CAST & CHOIR NEED TO BE IN THE HARMONY ROOM NO LATER THAN 9 AM FOR COSTUMES & TO LINE UP.

2010 Summer Vacation Bible School

Calling All Preschool-5th Grades! Journey with us through a Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School 2010. Become a cadet & voyage into "outer space" praising God. Through daily missions, we'll see space like never before, gain a new perspective on our planet Earth, and learn easy "green" earth tips you can practice at home. This cosmic combination of faith and fun will have us developing a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

When? Sunday, August 1st from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM & Monday, August 2nd through Wednesday, August 4th from 6 PM to 8 PM

Where? Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church, 1174 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI

Registration? Begins Sunday, June 6th through the week of Vacation Bible School

Who Can Come? ALL Preschoolers-5th Graders. We partner with First United Methodist Church in Oshkosh, but this is open to the community.

Cost? $7 per student or $14 per family

Questions? Call Emily Gilbertson at 920-231-2800 or email kidsandyouth@abumc.org

For more information, contact Emily Gilbertson, Children and Youth Director: kidsandyouth@abumc.org