VBS OPENS MARCH 1ST!
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Sunday Mornings and Evenings
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Nursery
Our nursery is a loving and safe place where children under three years old can play and learn about Jesus. The nursery is in Room 202 of the Christian Life Center. Our volunteers are loving people who truly care for each of our youngest members. Our goal is to “teach children what faith feels like through being nurtured by trusted examples of faithful living.”
9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Worship Service
Children who are Pre-K through 5th grade join the congregation for the beginning of our worship service. About 15 minutes into the service, the children are invited down to the front area of the sanctuary for the Children’s Moment. Afterwards, they are dismissed to Room 201 in the Christian Life Center for Children’s Church. They will enjoy a time of children’s activities and learning and are picked up there after the service. Please note that on Communion Sundays, the children return to the service to sit with their families. Children’s bulletins are provided each Sunday and are located on a table in the narthex.
10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
We use, at this time, a one-room approach for Sunday School and Children’s church. Children who are 3 and under may utilize the nursery and children who are 4 years old to 5th grade meet in room 201. We use Celebrate Wonder, an age-appropriate curriculum for the older and the younger children so they are all able to understand the lesson, do the craft, and benefit from their time in Sunday School.
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. G.L.O.W.
God lights our world…G.L.O.W. is our children’s music and Christian education program for children ages 3 through 5th grade. The program includes a weekly bible story, craft, music, and recreation. The program is from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Need more information? Contact Susan at Children.director@bufordfirstumc.org .
Other Scheduled Children’s Events
Vacation Bible School
Each Summer, the Children’s Ministry at Buford First UMC plans an amazing Vacation Bible School that is open to children ages three to 5th grade. Youth in 6th grade and above may volunteer as helpers. Our program includes a week filled with music, Bible stories, missions, crafts, recreation, team-building, and, most importantly, sharing the love of God. Registration opens in March. If you’re interested in volunteering to help with VBS, please email Susan Rosenthal.
Trunk or Treat
Each October, we invite our church families to decorate their cars to create a safe place for a fun-filled night of trick or treating. It is a great way to meet people in our community and to share the love of God.
There is “Snowbody” better than Jesus Party
Each December, we host a parking lot party complete with hot cocoa and cookies, a bounce house, games, and crafts to celebrate the birth of Jesus! The party coincides with the Buford Christmas Parade, and we have one of the best parade views in town.
Building with Jesus Party
In February, we challenge the kids to build their faith at a Lego-themed party where we share a bible story and snacks, and use building blocks to create images from our bible story.
Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt
Let us light up your Easter as we Glow Crazy with Jesus! We offer a uniquely styled egg hunt where the focus is on Jesus and sharing God’s love. Our Event includes age appropriate egg hunts, crafts, snacks, and family fun.
Sign up for our Children’s Ministry Newsletter at children.director@bufordfirstumc.org to find out more!