Can you feel that crisp fall air? As we dive deeper into the school year and this beautiful season of color and fun, stay updated with BUMC Kids with our weekly newsletter!
Take a look below for all the resources, opportunities, and fun BUMC Kids has planned!
You can also find links to many of our online resources on our homepage www.bumc.net/children.
Please reach out to us with any ways that we can support and pray for you during this time.
COVID-19 Updates: BUMC leadership is meeting regularly regarding our response to this situation. Visit www.bumc.net/covid19 for more update and information. |
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 COMMUNION SUNDAY
BUMC Kids on Sunday Mornings
8:30 am Online Worship
In-Person Worship
11:00 am Online Worship
In-Person Worship
5:00 pm 4th/5th Grade Bible Study: Compassion & Kindness
Download and print our weekly bulletins for your children to color while watching online or before attending in-person Worship on Sunday.
YOUNGER BULLETIN // OLDER BULLETIN
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COMMUNION SUNDAY
This Sunday, we will approach the Lord's Table to receive Holy Communion. As you gather in worship at home with the whole family, prepare your own elements to take part in this sacred meal with us.
Learn to make your own No Knead Artisan Bread tonight from 7-8 pm by registering for BUMC's Community Creative Week!
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FAMILY ADVENT FESTIVAL AT HOME
Pick up: November 28th 9 am- 12 pm
Families of all sizes are invited to join us for our annual Family Advent Festival with a new twist. Celebrate the true meaning of the season through Advent wreath making, Christmas crafts, and more! Register to reserve a Family Advent kit for your household containing:
- all the supplies to make your very own Advent wreath
- this year’s Family Advent Devotional
- and special ornament kits with weekly accompanying videos that will help you learn or remember our special Advent words
Drive-thru pick up will be Saturday, November 28th from 9 am to 12 pm outside the Sanctuary.
REGISTER TODAY to reserve your Family Advent Kit!
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BUMC KIDS OUTREACH DIRECTORY
We miss your children! As we continue to navigate through these uncertain times, we know one thing for sure...God's love is never failing, and kids need Jesus!! They also need connection and that is what we want to provide by allowing our Encouragers to reach out to your children. Fill out the form to give us permission to add your family to our Outreach Directory that includes only your email and address for our volunteers to write to your child until we are able to be together again in person.
Not interested? That's okay! We would also like you to fill this form out to update us with any new contact information for our church database.
FORM // QUESTIONS // SIGN UP TO BE AN ENCOURAGER
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4th/5th Grade Bible Study: Compassion & Kindness
Sundays, 5 – 6 p.m., Zoom
Join Ms. Megan for a 6 week study on Compassion & Kindness. Classes are held Sunday afternoon from 5-6 over Zoom.
REGISTER // MORE INFO
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HOLIDAY MARKET FUNDRAISER
November 2020
For several years, the BUMC family has supported the BUMW's November Holiday market that raises funds to support many organizations which minister to women and children in our community. Due to the pandemic, they ask for a new way to be the hands of Christ in this season of Thanks Giving.
MORE INFO
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STILL WATERS: A REFLECTIVE PRAYER TIME
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Sanctuary
Come and get your soul filled.
We know it has been difficult to be away from our church family and disconnected from our sacred space. This weekly offering is a time of prayer guided by clergy with meditative music, lighting of candles, and silence. It is an opportunity to enjoy the still waters of God’s presence and have our souls restored.
Registration is not required, but is appreciated.
MORE INFO & REGISTER
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SUNDAY MORNINGS WITH BUMC KIDS
EVERY SUNDAY BUMC Kids provides weekly interactive videos for both PreK and Elementary! Every Sunday morning, videos will be posted on our NEW BUMC Kids Youtube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! This is a great way to continue the "Sunday school" experience while we all anxiously wait to return to meeting together in person.
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OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY
Do you have a call to connect with BUMC Kids in a whole new way? We have developed some special new roles for our community of children and families as we roll out this fall! Our classes are in need of ENCOURAGERS and GUIDES for the 2020-2021 year! These two new volunteer positions are aimed to support our BUMC Kids during this time of social distance and virtual connection.Have questions or want to sign up?
Email Gwen Sass for PK4-K classes and Megan Teegarden for Elementary Classes.
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MONTHLY FAITH RESOURCES
Would you like to receive bimonthly mailed curriculum resources for your family as BUMC Kids remains virtual? Fill out THIS FORM to continue to receive our monthly materials mailed straight to your home!
*Each week, Mrs. Gwen and Ms. Megan will continue to send all resources and Sunday updates directly to your inbox as well!*
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BUMC KIDS WEEKLY CHECK-IN
We want to stay connected to you all as best we can while we are not able to meet in person. Most importantly, we want to hear from your kids about how they are doing each week! Fill out this form (or have your elementary-aged child it fill out the form as a fun learning experience) and we'll be in touch with you!
ELEMENTARY FORM // PK4 & K FORM
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NOVEMBER FAITH ACTIVITIES *NEW*
November's faith activities focus on the blessings we have received and those that we are able to give in this special time of Thanks and Giving. Check out these fun and applicable daily tasks that will help your family focus on small moments that will deepen your faith.
BUMC KIDS WORSHIP ACTIVITIES
Download our BUMC Kids Worship Activities which will help your child connect with our worship services and reflect on what they are seeing and hearing. Print out to use at home or bring with you when you register for in-person worship.
AMPLIFY MEDIA
BUMC is happy to offer this streaming service to get access to recommended Bible studies, teachings, sermons, live streams and more. Take a look at the videos from our friends at Cokesbury Kids and watch weekly videos that go hand in hand with our Sunday curriculum, or browse for a Bible study for yourself!
LOG IN INFO // WEBSITE
INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP TOOL
Christianity is an active, living faith, and faith is a journey. While it isn’t always easy, we know we are called to be intentional about our discipleship. No matter where you are in your journey of faith, The Journey, our intentional discipleship tool, can help you discern where are you starting and where are you headed. Take our ONLINE ASSESSMENT and learn how you can go farther in your walk with Jesus.
ILLUSTRATED MINISTRY
Each week, Illustrated Ministry will be putting out free spiritual resources for families during this time of social distancing. Sign up to get coloring pages and more to help your child continue to grow in their faith.
CELEBRATE WONDER BIBLE
This beautiful new children's Bible published by our friends at the United Methodist Publishing house goes hand in hand with our new weekly faith videos which will launch in September. If interested, purchase your own copy to read along!
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PRAYING FOR CHANGE
In these days of political division, COVID-19, heightened racial tensions and protests, we turn to prayer once again. Prayer is the proper response during these times and is the centerpiece of the Christian life. Discipleship Ministries has a free daily prayer crafted for just these times. SIGN UP, and you will receive a prayer each day by email that you can utilize in your daily life.
HELPING CHILDREN HONOR DIVERSITY
Take a look at this insightful and intelligent article about honoring diversity at any age. It includes a list of helpful books and Bible verses to continue this very important conversation.
TODAY PARENTING GUIDES
Did you know there is a wealth of resources regarding your child's social, emotional, and mental development. As many parents navigate learning at home, these parenting guides (organized by age and grade) may be helpful in discerning what is best for your child.
BUILDING CHILD RESILIENCE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
A helpful article originally published by the American Academy of Pediatrics about raising children in a time of uncertainty.
PARENTING FORWARD
A highly recommended parenting book about raising children with justice, mercy and kindness through modeling a way that follows Jesus.
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STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
Ellen Garrett, Director of Children's Ministry, egarrett@bumc.net
Megan Teegarden, Associate Director of Children's Ministry (1st-5th), mteegarden@bumc.net
Gwen Sass, Associate Director of Children's Ministry (PreK4-Kindergarten), gsass@bumc.net
Gretchen Voyles, Assistant to the Children's Ministry gvoyles@bumc.net
Kathleen Argueta, Children's Minsitry Administrative Assistant, kargueta@bumc.net
Lori Joiner, Director of the BUMC Early Learning Center (formally CCF), ljoiner@bumc.net
Mollie Johnston, Director of the BUMC Dayschool, mjohnston@bumc.net |
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