West Des Moines United Methodist Church
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 Volunteers Needed

The Children's Ministry Team is in search of a Director's Team for Vacation Bible School this year.  This group of people will be responsible for brainstorming, planning and marketing the program and recruiting volunteers.  Jennifer Hawkins will spearhead this important team and looks forward to find out out who God has called!  It is not a requirement to be present the week of Vacation Bible School in order to serve on the Director's Team.  Prayfully consider this opportunity.  Let's start the good work the Lord has set before us!


  
 Children

For more information on any Children's activities, please contact Jennifer Hawkins at (515) 279-0826 ext. 222.

Sunday School

Sunday school for 3 year-olds – 6th Grade is from 10:00 -10:50 am each Sunday.  Children are encouraged to be in fellowship with their peers in an exciting learning experience including Bible stories, crafts, worship, and praise music.

Children's time in Church

Each Sunday children are invited to the front of the church for Young Disciple time.

Wednesday Night Live

  • Held September through May on days public schools are in session
  • Family dinner served in Heritage Hall from 5:50 to 6:30pm.  Cost $3 adults, $2 children
  • Lord's Little Lambs (3 year olds - Kindergarten) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    • A safe and loving place to discover new friends and The Great Shepard through songs and activities.
  • King's Kids Club (1st - 3rd Grade) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    • Enjoy a crazy fun time to experience God's love.  Time is spent on crafts, games and interactive bible stories and lessons. 
    • Yadda Yadda Tween Team (4th - 6th Grade) 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
    • Grow your faith through deeper friendships rooted in Christian covenant, fun and a fuller understanding of scripture.

Palm Sunday Children's Parade

The children get to help the church celebrate Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem by waving palm branches.

Easter Celebration

Preparations will be scattered through the season of Lent with lessons on Jesus earthly ministry, resurrection, and promise of salvation.  Several butterfly crafts will enhance the lessons and will be collected to decorate the church for Easter. 

Vacation Bible School Program 

Scheduled for July 18 - 22, 2011

Children 3 years old - 6th Grade will enjoy a center rotation adventure into God's word and love from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm each day.  Many adult and youth volunteers are needed to make this event happen, it is a great opportunity to be involved and have lots of fun!  Friends, family and community are invited to share the kids' experience through a special program Thursday, July 21, at 6:00 pm.  Registration information will become available in the spring.

Annual Christmas program

A wonderful time for the kids to present the Christmas story to the congregation during the Saturday 5:00 pm service.  This year's program is scheduled for December 11, 2010.  Come and enjoy the lessons and carols of "Love Came Down at Christmas"!  You truly don't want to miss this wonderful event.


  
 Youth Announcements


  
 Vacation Bible School

Mark the dates on your calendar, July 18-22, and join us for a fun and exciting time with Cokesbury's "Shake It Up Cafe:  Where Kids Carry Out God's Recipe."  In this kidfriendly cafe full of chefs' hats and aprons, pots and pans, checkered tablecloths and chalkboard menus, kids explore the Bible as a cookbook filled with recipes for living out God's Word.  Through interactive lessons that are easy for kids to apply to their lives today, boys and girls will celebrate biblical festivals that reveal ingredients for being a follower of God:

  • Be ready for God
  • Give happily to God
  • Believe fully in Jesus
  • Remember Jesus often
  • Celebrate God forever

 


  
 
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