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Posts in category Children

Taming the Beast of Mediocrity



Taming the Beast of Mediocrity

Children’s Ministry Mission for 2013 “It should be your care, therefore, and mine, to elevate the minds of our children and exalt their courage; to accelerate and animate their industry and activity; to excite in them an habitual contempt of meanness, abhorrence of injustice and inhumanity, and an ambition to excel in every capacity, faculty, […]

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First United Methodist Church, Important, leadership, Values, Vision    Children's Ministry, dragon of Mediocrity

Children Matter! Part 1



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Celebrating Their place in the Church, the Family and Community! Most parents, at least the healthy ones, want their children to grow up to be mature, healthy, and happy functioning adults able to appreciate life and enjoy healthy relationships. But its a daunting task to keep our children safe and secure while providing a healthy […]

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PodCast    Children's Ministry

Children’s Time



Children’s Time

These slides were used as part of the children’s time during worship. The use of slides and images is intended to engage children who are far more visual than auditory when it comes to learning and retention. Back to School Lesson 1 Back to School Lesson 2 Related posts: Good News for Ladder People – […]

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First United Methodist Church, Sermon Slides    Back to school, Children's Time, discipleship, Ministry, slides, worship, Young disicples

Images of a Church Picnic



Images of a Church Picnic

2011 First United Methodist Church Picnic A special Thanks to all those who came, shared their time and good nature, and generally enjoyed each other’s company. Church is about so much more than a place on the map, it is what’s at the heart of God’s people when they gather because of Him. Related posts: […]

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Church, First United Methodist Church, Photos, Pictures, Youth    2011, activities, church, events, fellowship, First United Methodist Church, food, FUMC, games, photo, picnic, relationships

What do you think?



Leadership Related posts: How do you handle Money? Leadership Development Team Self Esteem Leadership Values

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church growth, Discipleship, Evangelism, First United Methodist Church, leadership, Ministry, Missions, Poll, Spiritual Life, Stewardship, Vision, worship    dedication, Finance, First United Methodist Church, FUMC, leadership, POLL, stewardship, VOLUNTEERS

Children’s Ministry



Children’s Ministry

“…and Jesus grew in Wisdom, Stature and Favor with God and Man.” Luke 2:52 We want every child to grow up to learn the value of … Wisdom – “I need to make wise choices.” So I will… Trust and follow God’s design Spend time getting to know God Do whatever God says Discover God’s […]

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Christ Centered, Kingdom Focused, Mission Minded, Purpose, Values, Vision    252, Children's Ministry, faith, First United Methodist Church, friendship, FUMC, Luke, Luke 2:52, mission, values, vision, wisdom

Welcome!



Will you Walk with Me If you have learned to walk A little more sure-footedly than I, Be patient with my stumbling then And know that only as I do my best and try That I may attain the goal For which we both are striving.   If through experience, your soul has gained heights […]

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church growth, First United Methodist Church, New Members, Photos, prayer, VBS    First United Methodist Church, FUMC, members, membership, new members, Pandamania, photos, prayer, VBS, Walk with Me, welcome

PandaMania 2011



  Related posts: Christmas Day 2011 Should Churches do Commercials? A Thousand Questions Haiti Mission Society Video

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VBS, video    children, Children's Ministry, First United Methodist Church, FUMC, Pandamania, photo, slide show, VBS

Pastor’s Letter for August



Pastor’s Letter for August

Every year about this time our church becomes a buzz of activity. People from all over converge like salmon to do their part in a ritual that goes back to before I was born. Walls that were once bare, cold and empty are virtually blossom with color, action and above all life. Of course I’m […]

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Pastor's letter, VBS    disciples, discipleship, First United Methodist Church, FUMC, God, Ministry, mission, outreach, Pandamania, Pastor's letter, Pharisees, Scribes, Steve, VBS

My Favorite Panda!



My Favorite Panda!

Here are a few photos of my favorite Panda!                                 Group Shot on Day 1! “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belong the Kingdom of God.” Matt 19:14         […]

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Family, First United Methodist Church, Photos, Pictures, VBS    2011, First United Methodist Church, FUMC, Linette, Pandamania, Rylan, Vacation Bible School, VBS

Why VBS is Important!



Why VBS is Important!

For Them  – Every Child deserves a chance to experience, explore and embrace God’s love in and among God’s people. When children see real life men and women living as disciples, they are encouraged to learn about God’s dream for their lives too. They deserve to have a place where people give generously of the time, talents and […]

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Discipleship, Evangelism, First United Methodist Church, Ministry, Missions, Values, VBS    children, Christ, church, comfort, compassion, convenience, discipleship, Evangelism, fun, God, grace, heart, hope, Jesus, joy, Kingdom of God, Ministry, mission, outreach, Pandamania, sacrifice, service, stretch, surrender, Vacation Bible School, VBS, Youth

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