God is Good!

Our cup was running over this morning with some many wonderful children at church for both services! Thanks to our teachers and helpers today! Laughter, giggles, hugs, smiles, and fun! Remember to invite a friend to attend next week, especially to meet us for fun at Pumpkins Etc. right after church! YEAH GOD!!

Family Connect - Forgiveness - Week 4

SERVE 2013

We had so much fun baking cookies yesterday for our local Platte City/Platte County emergency personnel!  Others in our church family served in many other ways throughout the community.  Come celebrate with us today with worship, lunch, and activities.  Lunch and activities will begin at 12:00 PM!

FALL Kick-Off/SERVE 2013/Worship Wednesdays Heroes Unmasked

You will NOT want to miss our FALL Kick-Off on September 8th!  This will be a time for us to pray over all our lead teachers and assistants, as well as give our 3rd graders their Bibles; older students who have not yet received their Bibles can also receive one as well.  We will also begin our regular 9:30 AM Sunday School classes and our 11:00 AM Children's Church.  Our 9:30 AM classes use Group's FaithWeaverNOW curriculum and our 11:00 AM Children's Church will be using Group's KidsOwn Worship.

On Saturday, September 14th we will be meeting at the church at 9:00 AM to begin baking cookies and making cards that we will then deliver to our local emergency personnel.  Please plan to join us that morning.  It is sure to be a great time!  Then, on Sunday, September 15th we will celebrate our SERVE 2013 weekend with a SERVE Celebration.  We will have snacks, games, activities, and crafts.  Both events are great opportunities to invite your friends to join us for fun!

Beginning Wednesday, September 18th we will start our Worship Wednesdays with Heroes Unmasked.  Have you ever wanted to meet a Super Hero?  Well here is your chance to learn about real Heroes from the Bible.  We will meet each Wednesday evening from 6:30 - 7:30 PM for a lesson, craft, game, and snack about each of the following Hero: Noah, Moses, Elijah, Daniel, David, Esther, and Jesus!

Body of Christ

This morning our children will be learning about what it means to be part of the Body of Christ.

"so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well..." Romans 12: 5-6

Happy 1st Day of School!

Happy 1st Day of school to all the teachers and students and parents of Platte County Schools and surrounding districts. Praying over each adult and child who will work together this school year.

The Lost Sheep - LUKE 15:3-7 and BACKPACKS of LOVE

Today during Sunday School and Children's Church, we learned about the parable of The Lost Sheep; as a Child of God, God loves each of us so much he will search for just one of us when we have gone astray. 

Back to School - We then talked about the heaviness of backpacks and the contents we carry in our backpacks. Our sins can be heavy if we don't repent and receive forgiveness from God; God can make us clean just like a clean sheet of notebook paper; and when we talk to God and read the Bible we are sharpened like pencils for God to use us.

Finally, we talked about bringing items in for our SERVE 2013 - BACKPACKS of LOVE for Festival of Sharing. Children are encouraged to bring in items for other children in need - the items include toothpaste, t-shirts, underwear, small stuffed animals, etc.

3rd Grade Bibles - September 8th

We will be presenting 3rd Grade students with a Bible on September 8th. If you have a student that will be in 3rd Grade for the 2013/2014 school year, please let us know. We look forward to presenting the gift of their own Bible from the church. Also, if you would like to sponsor a Bible that will be presented to one of the students, please contact us as well.

Don't miss out...Sunday, July 4 at 11 AM

WHAT...you mean VBS is over??? No it's not! YEAH...you don't want to miss out on all the wonderful singing, fellowship and worship that will take place this Sunday at 11 AM. Join all your Everywhere Fun Fair friends as we relive our great week and share in a few treats immediately following the 11 AM service. See you there!

We BEAT our Goal...Way to Serve...GOD IS GOOD!!!

Everywhere Fun Fair has wrapped with an amazing evening! God is GOOD... Platte City United Methodist Church has wonderful kids and adults who were able to beat our goal of $250 for Imagine No Malaria. The kids were able to raise enough money to purchase 50 nets and the adults last Sunday gave enough to purchase 55 nets - that is over $1000. By beating our goal, Pastor Katie and Mr. Spencer got pies in their faces! Way to kids and adults, but way to go GOD!!!

 

 

 

 

Double our GOAL..."Imagine No Malaria"

The word is out around Everywhere Fun Fair that if we double our goal for "Imagine No Malaria", not only with Pastor Katie get a pie in the face, but so will Mr. Spencer!! WOOHOO!!! It looks like we are almost there, SO tonight's our last night to get it done!

EVERYWHERE FUN FAIR - 2013

God is good!!!  So many children learning, having fun, and growing in their relationship with Christ.  The fun times continue tonight through Wednesday!

Fall 2013 Registration - Children's Ministry

If you have a child who attends Sunday School or Children's Church at PCUMC, please complete the following Fall 2013 Registration Form.  Please complete this form for each family.  Include the information for each child in the family.  If there are sections that are not applicable, please enter NONE.  This form should be completed prior to August 23rd, 2013.
 

Fall 2013 Registration - Children's Ministry

Acolyte Sign-Up for 9:30 AM Worship

Our 9:30 AM service is a traditional service, which includes having our children serve in the capacity of Acolyte.  Children who would like to serve in this capacity need to register for the date that works the best for their family.  On the day of their service, children need to arrive at the church no later than 9:20 AM.  Children need to meet Miss Stephanie near her office to get prepared.  Children will bring in the light at the beginning of the service as well as take out the light at the end of the service.  Serving as an Acolyte is a wonderful way for our children to serve. 

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0D4EAFA92BA4F85-acolytes 
 

SERVE 2013

Hands and Feet...Feet and Hands...Watch for ways to SERVE 2013!

Nets and VBS - God is good!

Our church is amazing! The people of Platte City United Methodist Church have already provided 80% of our goal for "Imagine No Malaria" nets and VBS hasn't even started! YEAH! God is doing great things!

"Imagine No Malaria" Lesson Pictures

Our children have been learning how Christ has taught us to serve others and teach of His love for everyone through our "Imagine No Malaria" lessons.  Below are pictures of a recent lesson.  As we continue to learn these lessons, we can serve others in Malaria affected communities by purchasing a net for $10. Those in affected areas are taught how to protect themselves with the nets, but also taught about the love of God. You can give now to the church to help our children purchase 25 nets, or you can give during the week of VBS - July 28th - July 31st.

Continuing to Learn - "Imagine No Malaria"

Our Sunday School and Children's Church focus continues to be on "Imagine No Malaria". Today our children will learn about how Jesus taught the Woman at the Well and that she didn't need to thirst anymore because of Him. We can share this truth with others when we support "Imagine No Malaria" by purchasing a net for $10. Those in affected areas are taught how to protect themselves with the nets, but also taught about the love of God. You can give now to the church to help our children purchase 25 nets, or you can give during the week of VBS - July 28th - July 31st.

"Imagine No Malaria" Mission - "Everywhere Fun Fair" VBS

We begin our focus on "Imagine No Malaria" for Sunday School and Children's Church. Our children will learn how Jesus served and took care of people and how He is our example for serving others. It only takes $10 to purchase a net - Our goal for VBS is 25 nets. If you'd like to help our children meet our goal, please give to Platte City United Methodist Church. You can give now, or wait to give during our "Everywhere Fun Fair" VBS - July 28th - July 31st.

Upcoming Fall Events

So excited for all the great family/children's events that we are planning and have coming up over the next few months!!! Please share with your friends to like our page so everyone can keep up to date with all the fun we have planned - serving others and fellowship - should be a blast!

IMAGINE NO MALARIA - Sunday School/Children's Church July Series

Our next series for Sunday School and Children's Church will focus on "Imagine No Malaria". This is an United Methodist sponsored international mission that helps provide bed nets for persons in Africa and other countries with little medical care that are affected by malaria. Our VBS mission will also focus on "Imagine No Malaria". It only takes $10 to purchase one net for a family. Let's help our children help children in Africa by supporting "Imagine No Malaria". See you this Sunday!

Video - Welcome Pastor Katie

 This is a link to the video that the children helped create to welcome Pastor Katie!


Welcome Pastor Katie!

Welcome Pastor Katie - Family Sunday - No Sunday School

This Sunday is the 5th Sunday...We will do a family Sunday; this will work perfectly so that everyone in the family can hear Pastor Katie for her first sermon. I believe she is planning a Children's Moment!

Prayers - Prayer Walk

Below are prayers that were said during our recent prayer walk with our children.  Feel free to use these short prayers and verses as you pray for our church.

Series on Prayer

Join us tomorrow as we continue our series on prayer. Our adults will be leading the children through a prayer walk around our building, by the playground, and over to the parsonage to pray for our Pastor. See you at 9:30am and/or 11:00am. Share this and invite a friend!

Also, go to Facebook and "LIKE" our new Platte City UMC Children's Ministry page.  This is just another location to stay in touch and keep up to date with what we have going on!

Words and Thoughts from Annual Conference

Annual Conference has been great so far.  I have had the opportunity to learn so many new things and have attended a great workshop.  A great thing about Annual Conference has been meeting our new pastor, Pastor Katie and her husband.

As I have been listening and learning, I have also been reading a book that was provided to us.  The book is titled Get Their Name: Grow Your Church by Building New Relationships.  It is written by Bob Farr, Doug Anderson, and Kay Kotan.  While I am only on Chapter 4 at this point, one question that was asked stood out to me.  I pray that we can begin to help our children be able to answer this question each week:

"How have you experienced God recently in your life?"

You may be wondering if our children could answer this question.  I believe they can and here is how I believe they can.  As the adults in their lives, we need to model this for them.  We need to share with them at home and at the church building how we have experienced God.  So, I have a challenge for our adults and parents, over the next few weeks, let's plan to share how we have experienced God each week with each other especially with our children.

Please pray for our children's ministry team as they share God's love with our children and as we continue our focus on our prayer lives.  Over the next couple weeks, we will be doing prayer walks and prayer stations with our children.

VBS EVERYWHERE FUN FAIR - July 28th - July 31st

Summer Sundays and VBS

Our Children's Ministry Team will be hosting Sunday School at 9:30a.m. and Children's Church at 11:00a.m. throughout the summer.  During the month of June, our children will be focusing on their prayer life.  Children will discuss the importance of being in relationship with God by talking with Him and listening to Him.  All children will receive prayer journals, do prayer walks, and participate in prayer stations. This coming Sunday, June 2nd our children will be learning about The Lord's Prayer.  Please join us for fun and growing closer to Christ and God through our prayers.

Also, remember to register to help and/or attend our VBS "Everywhere Fun Fair" program.  We will be having FUN EVERYWHERE from July 28th through July 31st at 6:00p.m. to 8:30p.m.  All children will learn more about God, make crafts, sing songs, play games, eat snacks, and make friends.  You will not want to miss out on all that God has planned for us during these four evenings.  Go to www.plattecityumc.com to register.

Updated Flyer - Women's Retreat on Saturday, May 4th

Attached is an updated flyer for our Women's Retreat on Saturday, May 4th.  Ladies of all ages are encouraged to attend.  We are looking forward to spending time in worship and fellowship together from 9:00am to 12:00pm.  Bring friends and have fun!

VBS 2013 - Everywhere Fun Fair

PCUMC - Children's Ministry Department Presents

VBS 2013 - Everywhere Fun Fair

If you are able to serve as a helper for VBS this year in any capacity, please go to the registration link above.  Once you have registered, our VBS Director, Robbin Gill will be contacting you with more information.  Please plan to be Safe Sanctuary trained and attend VBS Team 2013 meetings in June and July during the 10:30 fellowship time.  Confirmed dates will be provided in the near future.

Our children of PCUMC and our surrounding community will be forever blessed by our service to them.  Helping our children grow in their relationship with Christ is the greatest gift we can give them.

Thank you in advance and it will be exciting to serve on a team with you!

Children's Ministry Volunteer Registration Form

We are approaching a busy season for family activities outside of the regular Church Service schedule, but some that overlap with Sunday morning schedules. With that said, our regular Sunday School teachers are in a place of needing some time to focus on their family events. It is a blessing to have so many who are able to serve our children during the 9:30 and 11:00 time frame on Sunday mornings.

Moving forward, I am asking that you also pray about the possibility of serving in a new way for our children. They need us, as adults, to help guide them in their personal relationship with Christ. It would be wonderful if you would be able to pick a Sunday, for example always taking the 1st Sunday of the month, to serve as a leader during one of our class times. If you feel led to serve, please complete this survey to identify which Sunday and the class time you would like to serve.

All curriculum items will be provided for you. I will also be available to answer any questions and will check in with you.

Finally, if you are led to serve, you would need to complete the Safe Sanctuary training. This does not take too much time.

Thank you in advance!

Children's Ministry Volunteer Registration Form

Meet Us At the Well - Ladies Event

Ladies - You are invited to join us for an amazing morning of worship and fellowship on Saturday, May 4th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  

• Come hear the story of The Woman at the Well like you've never heard it before. It's a message of hope, restoration and healing. Read more about Fawn @ http://unfoldingthetruth.com/blog/index.php

• Worship will be led by local songwriter/recording artist Lori Harris brings great music, encouraging words! Listen to Lori @ www.loriharris.com

There is no fee to attend, but we do ask as you are able to please bring items for newborns, i.e. diapers, clothing, socks, blankets, etc. Our UMW and Missions Team will collect the donations.

Refreshments will be provided during the event. For those who can stay, lunch will take place immediately following. Please bring your favorite lunch/brunch item along with the recipe.

If you are able, please bring a dish and recipe to share during lunch right after our event.

"Meet Us At the Well" Registration Form

A Day for our Ladies....

All ladies who are a mother, sister, daughter, aunt, grandmother, friend, and family member, you will not want to miss our "Meet Us at the Well" Ladies Retreat on May 4th in the morning beginning at 9:00 a.m.  

We are excited to have Fawn Brents as our Keynote Speaker as she shares with about the woman at the well.  To read more about Fawn, visit her website: Unfolding the Truth - Fawn Brents

We are also excited to have Lori Harris as our Worship Leader as she leads us in an amazing worship time with her music.  To read more about and listen to Lori, visit her website: Lori Harris

Refreshments will be served during the event.  If you are able, please stay to eat lunch with us.  Please bring your favorite dish along with the recipe.

Childcare will be provided for infants through 5th grade.  Please contact the office to register for yourself and your children.