Childrens Ministries

Nursery:

A staffed nursery offering age-appropriate, faith-building activities for children ages infant through 2 years old is available each Sunday during both services, as well as the Sunday school hour. Contact Jane Burns, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Sunday School:

Ages 2 years old through 12^th grades

Sunday mornings 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Sunday school at Altoona United Methodist Church is a ministry that is teaching young children, teens and youth about Jesus Christ. Using Group Publishing's curriculum for all levels, our Sunday school classes keep kids engaged and excited because the lessons are R.E.A.L.!

Relational - learners are encouraged to interact with each other, which makes learning more effective AND helps build Christian friendships.
Experiential - kids don’t just listen or read—they actually experience the lesson with creative activities. So biblical principles stick with them up to 9 times longer!

Applicable - lessons incorporate life application, because Christians should be both hearers and doers of the Word.

Learner-based - because different people learn in different ways, so teachers use a variety of teaching methods to draw kids closer to Jesus!

“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6.

Parents are always welcome and invited to be a part of their children’s Sunday school time! We love having Dads, Moms and family support children as they grow up in faith!

Write these commandments that I've given you today on your hearts. Get them inside of you and then get them inside your children. Talk about them wherever you are, sitting at home or walking in the street; talk about them from the time you get up in the morning to when you fall into bed at night. Tie them on your hands and foreheads as a reminder; inscribe them on the doorposts of your homes and on your city gates. Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Noah's Park Children's Church:

Sunday mornings during the 11:00 a.m. service.

Preschool Children's Church

Children ages 3 and 4 years old are invited to have their ‘own’ church time, while you take part in worship! We would love to meet your child and you! This class begins PRIOR to the start of worship, in the room labeled '3's & 4's Preschool Children's Church. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., children will take part in welcoming free play time. They will join the older children for the Noah's Park puppet show worship time and then return to their designated room for a Bible story, activity and craft. This is a fun program they won't want to miss! Please come to the Preschool Children's Church room following the service to pick up your child(ren).

Children's Church

Children 5 years old - 2nd grade also have their own church time during the 11:00 a.m. service. Children will begin in the sanctuary with parents or guardians and will then be dismissed to Noah's Park Children's Church part way through the service by a Children's Ministry leader. Our puppet friend Ponder the Frog is ALWAYS thrilled to meet the kids and teach them something new about how to live their life for Jesus! After the puppet show and songs, children will go to their designated 5 years old - 2nd grade room for a Bible story, activity, craft, and games. This time is especially geared toward this age group, and whether you are members, visitors, or guests, your child(ren) are always welcome in Noah's Park! Parents, please come to the 5 years old - 2nd Grade Children's Church room following the service to pick up your child(ren).

FaithWeaver Friends Midweek:

Ages: Preschool – 6^th grades… and ‘kids’ of all ages---including parents!

Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

At FaithWeaver Friends, children are encouraged to focus on the one most important thing in life: a growing relationship with Jesus. By providing meaningful activities, great discussions, and personal challenges, FaithWeaver Friends takes learners past "head knowledge" of the Bible and into heart and life change. As a part of a small group led by an adult leader, children will rotate through discovery centers that include games, craft projects, snacks, and more! Together, they will

experience God's story in fresh, fun, meaningful ways
understand God's word as they experience it through fun activities
discover the adventure of applying God's truth to everyday life
build forever friendships with eachother - and most importantly, Jesus!

There is no charge and friends are ALWAYS welcome!

Vacation Bible School:

Times and Theme: yet to be determined

There are many opportunities for children to have fellowship at Altoona United Methodist Church. From infants to high school students, there is a place for you! And as an adult, there are many different ways to get involved in this important ministry of shaping the spiritual lives of our children! If you are interested in any further information on AUMC Children's Ministries, please contact Shellene Billups, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .