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Welcome to Madison Street
United Methodist Church! Children are a blessing and the promise of God’s
love. Through baptism, children are brought into the family of God and
become the responsibility of the entire congregation to fill their lives
with Christian nurture. All children have physical, emotional and spiritual
needs that the church is given opportunity to meet through the love and
grace of God. Madison Street Church believes we may assist in meeting those
needs through education, mission and fellowship opportunities. From Sunday
School classes to Vacation Bible School, we continue to offer programs and
activities that will best nurture the needs of our children and the children
of our community.
All children and their families are welcome to participate in the life and
ministry of Madison Street United Methodist Church! If you have questions
about these ministries, please be in touch with the Director of Children and
Family Ministries at the church office by calling 647.0221.
Infant
and Toddler Care
All childcare is provided in the west
hallway off the sanctuary located on the second floor.
On Sunday morning, Childcare is open form 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and on
Wednesday it is open from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for our Wednesday Night
Fellowship Ministry.
Childcare 1 - Infants -
(6wks - 12mths) Room 205
Childcare 2 - Sturdy Walkers
- (1- 2 1/2yrs) Room 206
Childcare 3 - Two Year
Olds - (moved in fall after 2nd birthday)
Room 209
Two
year olds participate in class during Sunday school hour.
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Sunday
School Classes
Pre-School-Three and Four year olds are in self-contained classrooms on
the 2nd floor. Using the Exploring Faith curriculum they explore Bible
stories through very concrete methods of learning.
Kindergarten-5th Grades-With the exception of 6wks in the fall, school age children
are a part of a rotational model of Sunday School. This approach allows
children to be active participants in their learning and to have a hands on
look at the Bible stories they are studying. Come check out the exciting
things happening on 3rd floor in our "Faith Village."
Special Ministries
Children's Church
- While all children are
encouraged to participate in worship, children's church is offered for
children ages 3- through Kindergarten. Children's Church is a special time
designed to prepare these youngsters for full participation in the regular
worship services at either 8:15 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.
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Wednesday
Night Fellowship-
WNF is a time we set aside for learning, fun, and fellowship.
Children are an important part of our family and are given special attention
in WNF programming. All children deserve the opportunity to experience music
and the Bible, and WNF offers both for children ages 3 through Grade 5. You
are encouraged to set
aside Wednesday evenings as a family night for yourself and your church
family!
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Pre-School
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Madison Street UMC preschool is a flexible play experience for children ages
1 thru 4 with emphasis on play and its social aspects. This is accomplished
through creative art field trips, supervised play, cooking and other
activities. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday form 9:00 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. For more information contact the Director of the Preschool, Sheron York
at 645-9085(during school year) or 647-4247(at home)
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Family Fun Nights
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Family Fun Nights are scheduled at various times throughout the year and
provide a special time for children and their families to enjoy a completely
"fun" activity while spending important time together!
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Learning Opportunities for Children and
Their Families
Lord's
Prayer-
Kindergarten
- This is an opportunity to set a foundation for some of our youngest
worshippers to learn a prayer that is one of the cornerstones of our
worship.
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Worship Education
- First Grade
The purpose of this study is to help children strengthen their participation
in congregational worship.
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Sacrament Education
- Second Grade
Six lessons introduce children to the sacraments of Holy Communion and
baptism and the importance of those as a part of God's family.
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Learning To Use My Bible- Third Grade
- This study enables participants to learn to navigate the Bible, how to
find information and helps to lay a foundation for the Bible's importance in
our lives
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Hey, God Let's Talk-Fourth
Grade
- This class seeks to discover what Jesus teaches about prayer. Stories
from the Old and New Testaments will help them understand how prayer is
an important element of their lives.
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Live It! -5th Grade
- This preteen resource uses a variety of learning opportunities to
teach children how to deal with real life situation and how that affects
their faith
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SPROUTS
- This program is an introduction to discipleship for fourth and fifth
graders that introduces them to the ideas of a covenant community,
prayer and study. the group focuses kindness, justice, worship and
devotion. SPROUTS is offered in eight week sessions 3 times per year.
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Vacation Bible School
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VBS is a fun-filled educational opportunity for the entire family.
Madison Street Church sets aside one week each summer to gather for
learning and study through music, crafts, storytelling and recreation.
The week typical runs Sunday through Friday (VBS programming concludes
on Thursday, ) with a pool party and pot-luck on Friday.
God and Country Series
- This is a program encouraged by Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts. God and Me (4 weeks) is for children in the 1st-3rd grades is
designed to help children become friends with Jesus. God and Family (6
weeks) is for children in 4th and 5th grades is designed to help children
understand the importance of family and God's role in a healthy family
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Acolyte Program
- The Acolyte program at Madison Street is open
to children in grades three through six. Two acolytes assist the staff
during the 8:15 and 10:45 worship services. For more information about the
Acolyte program contact
Jared Wilson.
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Children’s Music
Children's Choir
- The graded children’s
choir program of Madison Street United Methodist Church provides a
wonderful opportunity for children to cultivate excellence in musicianship
and grow in their faith through music and the arts.
The Cherub Choir
~ for
children ages 3, 4, & 5
Rehearsal Schedule: Wednesdays in room 212
6:00–6:30 p.m. (Spiritual Formation Activity), 6:30–7:00 p.m.
(Choir Rehearsal)
Leaders: Kris Weathers, Alison Edington & Kathy Crawford
The Joyful Sound Choir
~ for
children in grades K-2
Rehearsal Schedule: Wednesdays
6:00–6:30 p.m. (Spiritual Formation Activity-room 219), 6:30–7:00 p.m. (Choir
Rehearsal-room 307)
Leaders: Rev. Lisa Martin, Beverly Woodard & Emily Gentry
Children's
Chimes ~ for children in grades 3-5
Rehearsal Schedule: Wednesday
5:30-6:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal-room 305
Leaders: Meaghan Estes
The Joyful Noise Choir
~ for
children in grades 3-5
Rehearsal Schedule: Wednesdays in room 302
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Leaders: Jill Whittinghill & Denise Rives
For more information
about Children’s Choirs contact
The Rev. Jared Wilson, Director of Music, Drama and the Arts.
(931) 647-0221 or
revjaredwilson.msumc@charterinternet.net
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