Children's Ministries

We at First Church recognize that Jesus calls and gifts ALL of his children by His Holy Spirit to a variety of ministries, regardless of age or abilities. The many facets of the Children’s Ministries here are designed to both grow a love for Jesus Christ and His Church in all the children we can reach, and build programs that empower our children for the ministries to which they have been called. Some of these ministries are well-established, some we are growing into, and we are open to the new adventures in ministry that God may be bringing to First Church in YOU…

Sunday School and Children’s Worship opportunities are coordinated to build a foundation for a personal faith in Jesus Christ through age-appropriate learning experiences.

Sunday School – 9:45 am

Classes, taught by dedicated volunteers, are available for preschoolers through 6th graders. Infants and toddlers are cared for by a paid staff person and loving volunteers.

Children’s Worship – 11:00 am

Children in grades K-4 begin worship in the sanctuary and, after the Children’s Message, are welcome to go to Asbury Hall for a children-led, experential worship service.

Childcare is available for infants through preschoolers at 11:00.

ROCK (Reality Of Christ for Kids)

A music and Spiritual Formation program for children age 4 through 6th grade which takes place on Sundays from September 12 through December 5 and January 9 through April 10.

Please register your child(ren) on Sign up Genius.

 

4:00 – 4:45 Options
Preschool-K – Rhythm
1st-3rd – Chimes
4th-6th – Bells

4:45 – 5:30 Children’s Choirs
Preschool-K – Cherub Choir
1st-3rd – Bethlehem Choir
4th-6th – Wesley Choir

5:30 – 6:00 Dinner

6:00 – 7:00
Preschool-3rd grade – Crafts, games, millions, science, chess, and Bible Study
4th-6th – Wesley Youth Group

Wesley Youth meet on Sundays from 6-7 pm as part of ROCK. It gives children a place to ask questions while growing in faith through hands-on experiences in missions and ministries.

Monthly Outings
On the second Sunday of each month from October through April, the group has a fun outing planned including ice skating, pizza and a movie, swimming and more. 

  • October 10: Pizza and Swim Party
  • November 14: The Workz & Mission project
  • December 12: Wesley Christmas Party
  • January 13: Ice Skating
  • February 18-20: Mission Trip to Columbus
  • March 13: Pizza and a Movie
  • April 10: Mystery Trip

Wesley Camp
A three day camping experience in August, full of fun with activities such as swimming, archery, hikes, a prayer labyrinth and more. It offers children a chance to make friends and memories which will last a lifetime as they begin or deepen their relationship with Jesus.

 

Each year the 4th – 6th graders have a weekend at camp. They leave on Friday and return Sunday. This year’s camp will take place at Inspiration Hills Camp near Burbank, OH, from August 6 to August 8. More information is available on the registration form at http://firstchurchcf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-camp-brochure.pdf

This year’s VBS will take place on June 17 – 21. For more information and to register, please visit:https://fumccf.mycokesburyvbs.com