Trussville Methodist Kids Ministry
Family Connect 5.7.18
Mark Your Calendars!
- May 16 End of School Year Soul Cafe cookout in The Gardens, 5:15 pm. Remember to get your reservations in by Monday, May 14th. Call office at 655-3259.
- Week of June 10 Sumatanga week, rising 1st through 6th graders. Register today. Link below.
- Wednesday, June 6th, 6:15pm in The Gardens, COLOR FUN!
- Wednesday, June 20 Party at Pump it Up 6-8 pm
- Thursday, June 21 at 10am, Preschool Storytime, Noah's Ark in the CLC
- Week of June 25 Music & Arts Camp. Sign up info below.
- Week of July 16 Mega Sports Camp: Team Spirit
Wednesday Night LIVE!
Wednesday, May 9th, 6:15-7:15pm
Preschoolers: Will meet first floor of the children's building.
Soul Cafe Cookout Wednesday, May 16th
Trinita has a wonderful menu planned of chopped chicken or chopped pork sandwiches, baked beans, slaw, potato salad AND special desserts from Frio's Pops and Funnel Cakes! Please join us! Remember your blankets and lawn chairs.
No formal children's activities this night, just fun and fellowship with friends and family.
Numbers: God Makes Balaam’s Donkey Talk Numbers 22:21-41
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
As Balaam travels to the Israelites, an angel stands in his path. Balaam doesn’t see the angel, but his donkey does. By the third time his donkey stops, Balaam gets mad at the donkey, and God makes the donkey speak to Balaam. God wants to get our attention.
Through the Week
- Draw sets of eyes to remind you to look for God. (Or cut eyes out of magazines.)
- Place the pairs of eyes in places you’ll see them often. Hang them on the fridge or front door, stick them to the car dashboard, or place them in backpacks and briefcases.
- Whenever you see the eyes, refocus on your surroundings. Remember that God is there with you. Say a quick prayer that God will help you pay attention to him.
- At the end of each day, talk with your family about what you noticed about God that day.
Talk About This…What are the top five things that get your attention? Where is God on your list?
God's Wonderful World Music & Arts 2018
Registration for God's Wonderful World Music & Arts Camp for rising First-Sixth Grade students is now open. Limited number of spots available. Several rotations are available for your child to connect with Jesus Christ. You will choose two. Spots are already filling up!
Camp Dates are Monday, June 25th-Thursday, June 28th
We begin at 9am each day and end at 1 p.m. on Monday-Wednesday (Lunch will be served). On Thursday, June 28th, families are welcome to come see what we've learned in our Christian Life Center at 11:30 am. Reception following.
Each child will participate in 2 Rotations. Many classes are limited in size and are filled on a first come first serve basis. Payment is due at time of registration. Cost is $40 each and includes lunch Monday-Wednesday and a t-shirt. REMINDER TO ONLY CHOOSE TWO ROTATIONS PER CHILD WHEN SIGNING UP.
Rotation offerings for rising 1-3 graders are:
o Cross Art, Drama, No Bake Cooking, Fun with Rhythm Instruments, Fun & Games, and Sign Language.
Rising 4-6 graders can choose from the following:
o Angel Art, Ceramics, Melody Music Makers, Drama, Fun & Games, No Bake Cooking, Photography, and Sign Language.
For more information, please contact Beth Burden, Director of Children's Ministries, via email Beth@fumctrussville.com OR office, 655-3259.
For more information and to sign up go to link below.
Camp Sumatanga Info
It’s time to think about summer camp at Sumatanga (www.sumtanga.org) for Elementary age students! This year we have selected the week of June 10th for Trussville First to attend. When registering on-line, you now have the ability to make the $50 non-refundable deposit and make payments! No more paying in full when registering on-line. See on-line registration link below.
Rising 1st-3rd graders:
Day Camp is Monday, June 11-Friday, June 15. Cost is $150 per camper. This year we will NOT be taking the big yellow school bus. We will use the two smaller busses to take kids to/from camp each day. This means we will be able to provide transportation for ONLY 26 children. We will take reservations on a first come basis for church families. We will then open up available slots May 1st for others. If your child needs a ride please let me know ASAP. Email beth@fumctrussville.com if your child will need a ride.
Rising 3rd-6th graders:
Overnight Elementary Camp 1 is Sunday, June 10-Friday, June 15. Parents will provide transportation for their children to/from camp. Overnight camp cost is based on a Tier structure ($400, $450, or $500). For more information on this structure please go to http://www.sumatanga.org/summer-camp-faqs.html. Please click on How Much Does Summer Camp at Sumatanga Cost? Your camper will receive the same experience no matter which Tier you select.
As in the past, the children’s ministry has budgeted to pay a portion of summer camp for our church family children. The church will pay $50 for day campers and $150 for overnight camp. THE CHURCH WILL PAY SUMATANGA THIS PORTION DIRECTLY. However, you must let me know if you would like to receive this amount towards your campers cost.
Have questions about summer camp? This link provides TONS of information. http://www.sumatanga.org/summer-camp-faqs.html
You can register on line at: http://www.sumatanga.org/summer-camp-registration.html.
Remind Texting for Children's Ministry
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