children

We seek to partner with families so that children can grow in faith. We believe families are the primary people from whom children learn what it means to be a follower of God. Therefore, we are dedicated to encouraging families to develop caring relationships that foster growth and service so that together we can show children what it means to be a disciple.

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How can my child get connected?

SPROUTS
Sprouts is a youth group for 4th, 5th, & 6th grade students.  We meet once a month and participate in activities that promote faith, fellowship, and service.

SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School is where children spend time learning their Bible basics. We use stories from the Bible as a way to help children discover God's love and put it into action. Most importantly, our Sunday School is a smaller group of children that allows our leaders to build relationships and make connections beyond Sunday School.

The Children's Sunday School Class meets from 10:15a-10:50a.  Currently, we are using a "One Room Sunday School" format for children 4 years old through 6th grade.

SUPER CHURCH
During the Sunday 9 & 11:00 services, we offer a special class for children ages 4-3rd grade. Children are dismissed to Super Church in the Tree House where they have a lesson that teaches about elements of worship and/or attributes of God.  Super Church is aimed at helping children in making connections with one another, with God, and learning what it means to be an active participant in the church community.

NURSERY CARE
Grace Church provides supervised nursery care for infants and children up through age 3 on Saturday evening, Sunday morning and for special services. 

VOLUNTEERING
Children's Ministry is different than so many other ministries of the church because we are one of the few in which those we serve cannot volunteer to lead the events we host. There are many places where volunteers can serve and minister to the children. Sunday School, Super Church, Sprouts, and annual events are all places where volunteers are vital to what we do. We also have some behind the scenes ways people who want to serve in the Children's Ministry can do without having to be front and center. For more information please contact Pastor Susan Nyquist at susannyquist@franklingrace.org.

For more information contact:
Susan Nyquist
Director of Children & Family Ministries
susannyquist@franklingrace.org
317-736-7962

UPCOMING EVENTS

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EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Sunday, Apr 9, 10:15a
During the Sunday School hour on Sunday, April 9th,  families will gather in Price Hall where there will be several crafts and games for the children. 

Children will then have the opportunity to hunt for empty eggs (which represent the empty tomb on that first Easter morning), that they will then trade in for a bag filled with treats to take home.  Weather permitting, the Egg Hunt portion will be held outside.

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VBS 2023 - CSI: Christian Scene Investigation
Monday-Thursday, Jun 5-8, 9:00a-11:30a
VBS 2023 is just around the corner! Don't forget to mark your calendar with the days/times of Vacation Bible School.  VBS is a free, 4-day program, to be held from 9am to 11:30am during the week of Monday, June 5th, through Thursday, June 8th. 
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Our theme is "CSI", (Christian Scene Investigation).  Children will investigate The Truth, explore God's Word, and discover God's Love as presented through Jesus' parables of the lost (lost coin, lost sheep, lost son).

Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to learn about God's love through stories, crafts, games, science, mission, and music!

Register today at www.myvbs.org/graceumc2023!  (This link is to register children to attend VBS as well as volunteers to sign up to help with VBS!)