The first issue of the SPLAT SPOTLIGHT has been issued as is available for download. This short newsletter highlights the Children’s Ministry at Mt. Bethel UMC with upcoming events and opportunities. SPLAT stands for Serve, Pray, Love and Teach and you will hear it quite often in Children’s Ministry - because that is what we’re about! We strive to display and teach SPLATitude and make it fun for the kids to know about. Be sure to read the current issue of SPLAT SPOTLIGHT to learn more about:
Wednesday Night ADVENTure study beginning October 15, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Register online, cost is $10.
Not so scary Trunk Or Treat is Friday, October 31, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Come in costume, bring candy to share and join in the fun. Cost is FREE. Hot dogs and condiments provided.
Children who participate in Sunday morning or Wednesday nights at Mt. Bethel will have the opportunity to help with missions programs. Our program is called Kids in Motion and throughout the year we provide resources for kids to make gifts, donate materials, write letters and more.
Children’s Ministry is always in need of volunteers. We have over 100 leaders involved on Sunday mornings and more are needed. We need administrative and computer help as well as teachers and facilitators. Contact Dianne Hylton to find out where you might be plugged in. We need the Mt. Bethel village to wrap up these children with the love of Jesus!
Susan
As we prepare for our Back to School schedule for Children’s Ministry, we’re in need of volunteers to bring care and compassion and Christian Discipleship to our children. We have a spot for you.
Sunday School Coaches/Assistant Coaches
Each class needs adult leaders to tell stories, lead conversation, and engage children in learning the Good News. We have 4 classes for each age/grade, and each class needs at least 2 adults. Some couples are able to team teach and alternate weeks of service. Elementary classes (Kindergarten - 5th grade) meet at 9:30, and Preschool Classes (ages 2-4) meet at 9:30 or 11.
Logistics Team Members
Every Sunday we need volunteers to pass out roll books, track attendance, assist with security issues, and support our coaches. Team members serve on a rotating schedule each month. Service times are 9:15 – 10:30 (Elementary or Preschool) and 10:30 – Noon (Preschool).
Computer Check in Station Volunteers
We’re using our technology for better ministry in our preschool areas. Computer check in prints name tags with security information, tracks visitors, and processes attendance. We offer training for volunteers to keep the computers running, and assist visitors. Stations are manned in downstairs and upstairs preschool halls, and in the narthex for God’s Garden. Volunteers needed for the preschool at 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. or 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
God’s Garden Volunteers
Children ages 3-5 can attend Sanctuary worship with their parents at 9:30 or 11. During the service, children are invited forward for Moments with the Minister, then dismssed to Room A35 below the Sanctuary for fun with Farmer Joe. While parents of attendees are assigned to serve on a rotating schedule, we need regular volunteers to assist with computer check in, escort children to God’s Garden, and assist in crowd control and pick up during the program.
SPLAT University: Wednesday Night Leaders
Wednesday Night programs begin August 20. We need adult leaders in preschool and young Elementary. We also need parent volunteers for mother/daughter and father/son small groups for 4th and 5th graders. Logisitics volunteers assist with check in, name tags, and attendance.
If you are interested, or you would like more information, please contact:
Logistics: Dianne Hylton
Preschool: Janis Caverlee
Elementary: Sherri Juliani
