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 email Pastor Susan Nyquist.

For more information contact:
Susan Nyquist
Director of Children & Family Ministries
Email 
Phone

UPCOMING EVENTS

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"GET REEL WITH JESUS" VBS 2024
Monday-Thursday, June 17-20, 9a-11:30a
Save the date so that you will be ready to “Get Reel With Jesus”! The Children’s Ministry Team is currently making plans for VBS 2024. We are excited to join together and make use of the many creative skills and talents among our team members. Beginning Monday, June 17th through Thursday, June 20th, we will be highlighting various popular movies, such as The Lion King, Toy Story, and Finding Nemo, and combining them with Biblical stories and themes. Together, we will experience the love of God and be reminded that God will never leave us and God will always love us. The Children’s Ministry Team would like to invite you to begin thinking of where and how you would like to serve during VBS 2024! Registration is open for children & volunteers by visiting https://www.myvbs.org/graceumc2024.  If you have questions about registration, please call or email the church office.​