Special Children's Events.

Vacation Bible School  An exciting week-long adventure for children in preschool and elementary grades.  This daytime program explores Biblical themes through crafts, music, stories, and other hands-on activities.

All Saint's Eve Festival  Fall carnival full of fun, games, treats and surprises. Come dressed in your favorite non-violent or Biblical character costume, and you may win a prize in  the costume competition.

Family Advent Workshop  The evening begins with a potluck supper followed by activity centers where families can prepare for the coming of the Christ child.  Advent calendars and wreaths, Christmas customs from various cultures, singing carols and learning how to put the focus on the true meaning of Christmas.

Chrismon Service  Children will make Chrismon ornaments, symbols of Christ's life, in Sunday School classes and decorate the Christmas tree after a service of celebration and carols.

Twelfth Night/Epiphany  An evening to celebrate the coming of the Magi and a time to learn how we may take the love and light brought by Jesus into the world today.

Pretzel Day  Early Christians used the pretzel as a symbol of arms crossed against their chests in prayer.  Children learn how to pray and prepare for Easter in this Lenten activity full of stories, activities and the making and eating of pretzels.

Palm Sunday  The children will re-create Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem in both worship services.

Easter Egg Hunt  Bring your East baskets for an old-fashioned Easter Egg Hunt on the church grounds, followed by Easter goodies and visit with the Easter Bunny.

Children's Music Program  Many musical opportunities!!...See the music page for details.

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Young Children's Ministries

T-Ball  This is an annual Spring event for all children ages 3-7.  We offer a six week season with games being played on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Every player is a winner in this league!!

Parent's Night Out/Kid's Adventure Night In  This new program is offered every third Saturday of the month from 5:00-9:30pm.  We offer a variety of fun and activities for the children to enjoy here at the church.  A Biblical lesson is taught in a fun and creative way.  Contact Shanna Petrini

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Other Special Events

Wednesday Night Live!! (WNL)  FUMC is filled with activities on Wednesday evenings from September through May each year.  This is an excellent way for you to meet people and get involved in the church community.  Children's choirs have rehearsals from 5:00-6:00pm. At 5:30 families and individuals of all ages share in a meal.  At 6:30pm everyone is invited to join a small group.  Parents may choose to join their children in activities or go to an adult small group.  We offer various Bible study groups through out the year.  The Wednesday Night Live children's classes will focus on the Parables of Jesus.  Children will meet under the storytelling tree, where everyone can learn to listen, to follow, to forgive, to grow, and to love, through the telling and re-telling of Jesus' parables.  They learn this through learning and singing songs, making crafts, enjoying recreation and participating in worship. WNL Buffet Dinner  5:30-6:30pm  in the Fellowship Hall  Cost - $2.50/Seniors  $2.50/Children  $3.50/Individuals  $10.00/Family  Classes  6:30-7:30pm  for all ages!!  Some special classes  6:30-9:30pm

Camping  Several times through out the year, camping trips to the mountains or the coast will be offered.  These trips offer tremendous opportunities for individual growth as you fellowship and worship with other church members.  Special activities are planned for the children.

Sports and Recreation  White water rafting, softball leagues, golf tournaments, tennis tournaments, trips to see the Lakers or Dodgers play ball and children's T-Ball are just a few of the activities planned each year by the Sports and Recreation Committee.



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