What's Happening Week of 3.5.2017
First United Methodist Church Trussville Children's Ministry
Jesus is with us Wherever We GO!
Flat Jesus follows the Flat Stanley concept. No matter where you are headed over Spring Break we are asking everyone to snap and share photos of Flat Jesus with you and your family on our children's ministry Facebook Group: Trussville Methodist Children's Ministry.
Lenten Airlines Friday, April 14 at 4 pm
Jesus Calms the Storm Mark 4:35-41; Matthew 8:23-27; Luke 8:22-25
“When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Silence! Be still!’ Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm” (Mark 4:39).
Jesus and his disciples are out in a boat when a fierce storm comes up. Their boat is full of water, and they think they’re going to drown. Jesus stops the storm with just a few words. The disciples are in awe that Jesus has power to calm storms.
Family Together Time
Play this fun game to help family members remember that Jesus has power to calm storms.
- Fill a bathtub or large plastic tote with enough water for something to float in.
- Put a small item that floats into the water.
- Make waves! Have family members simultaneously try to get the floating item to the other end without touching it with their hands.
- Compare what happened to the boat in the game to what happened to the disciples’ boat in the storm.
- Remind your family that Jesus has power to calm our storms just as he calmed the storm for the disciples.
Talk About This…Tell about a time you were in a storm.
Wednesday Wednesday, March 8 Activities
Children’s Handchimes led by Kelley Clegg Neal meets at 4:15 p.m. in the Handbell Room.
Joyful Noise Choir led by Karen Marrolli will meet at 5 p.m. in the Choir Room. Reminder Joyful Noise Choir will be singing Sunday, March 12th at the 8:30 am service.
No other children's activities because it's Consignment Sale Week. REMINDER CHURCH MEMBERS GET TO SHOP AT 6:30 PM ON THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH. If your Bible study is still meeting there will be childcare. Please contact Beth@fumctrussville.com
CAMP SUMATANGA TIME!
Registration is now open for summer camp at Sumatanga. Each summer, children that have completed kindergarten-fifth grade enjoy a fun week at Camp Sumatanga (located about 40 minutes north of us in Gallant, AL).
Children that have completed kindergarten-second grade go to day camp Monday, June 12th -Friday, June 16th. The church will provide transportation to and from each day. Typically we take about 35 children to/from daily for an awesome experience. Friends are welcome to join us.
Overnight camp is for those children that have completed third-fifth grade. Parents will take their children to camp on Sunday, June 11th and pick them up on Friday, June 16th in the afternoon.
Each year, the church budgets for its families to receive funds to help pay for Sumatanga. Day campers receive $50 towards their cost of day camp ($135); overnight campers receive $150 towards their cost. This year, Sumatanga has a tiered fee schedule ($385/$425/$465) for overnight campers to best accommodate your budget. No matter which tier you select for your overnight camper your child’s experience is the same.
This year, if you register on-line you have to pay your entire balance upfront. Since church pays a portion of your child’s fee we are asking church families to fill out a paper application and give to Beth along with the $50 non-refundable deposit for each child for her to mail in. You can get your paper application by emailing Beth OR on-line at www.sumatanga.org. Feel free to contact Beth with any questions you may have.
Wednesday Night Volunteers Needed
We are having a great time Wednesday nights but we need your help. We need adults to assist as we learn and grow together from 6-7:30 pm. If you can help please sign up at the link below. All we need one adult each week. The next few weeks it's all about Snacks!
First United Methodist Trussville
Email: beth@fumctrussville.com
Website: www.FUMCTrussville.com
Location: First United Methodist Church of Trussville, Trussville, AL, United States
Phone: (205) 655-3259
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/FUMCTChildren