Amity

United Methodist Church

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Children's Ministries
Vacation Bible School - A Success & A Blessing

Children are the heart of the Amity Family and play an important part in each and every worship service.

Sunday School

Sunday School for All Ages is held every Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for children is held in Room 4, led by our Children's Minister following the "Way of the Child" curriculum.

During the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, the children are invited to continue Sunday School by sitting with their class near the front of the church, assembling on the Chancel steps for a special lesson, then returning to their classroom for more lessons, fellowship, and fun.

From time to time the children will sing for the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Return to top

Children's Time & Children's Church

As the 11:00 a.m. worship service begins, children who attended Sunday School generally sit together on the front row with their teachers and welcome any child in the congregation to join them. During Children’s Time, all children in the congregation are invited to gather on the Chancel steps for a special lesson. Following Children’s Time, they may attend Children’s Church or remain with their families. Every child is welcome to participate in Sunday School and/or Children’s Time/Church as they feel comfortable. Return to top

Children's Choir and Handchimes

Children in a choir stop being spectators and become active participants in the worship life of the church!

We invite all children ages Kindergarten through 5th grade
to join our Children’s Choir & Handchimes.

Children’s Choir 5:00 - 5:25 p.m.

Handchimes 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Evenings

Kindergarten - 5th Grade

	To provide music - with fun and fellowship - in a structured and safe Christian environment.
	Simple music theory for understanding.
	Children will sing on scheduled Sunday mornings.
	To incorporate handchimers to play along with the Chancel Choir during Christmas and other special times.
	Need commitment from parents and children.
	Most music learned will be Christian based-other fun songs will be learned from time-to-time. Return to top

Nursery

Our nursery offers loving care for infants & young toddlers. Please let an usher know if you would like nursery care. Return to top

Acolyte Program

Each Sunday, an acolyte helps prepare the Sanctuary for worship by lighting the candles. Following the service, they extinguish the light to signify the going forth into the world. Return to top

Special Events

The annual Easter Egg Hunt is always a hit.

Children are invited to participate in other events, such as singing in the Holy Week revival, 3 Nights 4 God. Return to top

"Way of the Child" Curriculum"

Amity is currently using the "Way of the Child" Sunday School curriculum. It places more focus on formation of the child than informing the child. In addition to being Biblically based, it also teaches traditional spiritual disciplines. The children learn the disciplines of quiet, listening for God's presence, prayer, etc. Time is also set aside for fun and fellowship.Return to top

September's Sunday School Report

Vacation Bible School could never have been so successful without the volunteer hours I saw offered by Amity members and friends. The children of God were well served and I know felt God’s love through your enthusiasm.

Adults, teens, and children at Amity really came together as table hosts and greeters, storytellers, cooks, and kitchen helpers, music makers, transporters, photographers, and computer support as well as generous financial donors.

Thank you for putting your best foot forward during a time when it can get stressful and chaotic. With Gratitude – Eileen, Director of Children’s Ministries

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