Children

SUMC loves kids! At Sequoyah United Methodist Church, children play an important role in our congregational life. Through our Rotational Sunday School Program, our mid-week WOW activities and other enrichment programs our children grow and learn in their walk of faith. For more information about our Children's Ministries email children@sequoyahmethodist.org.

Sunday School

Nursery

Nursery is provided for infants through toddlers during the Sunday School hour beginning at 9:45 AM.

Preschool Age

Sunday School Curriculum by Group's FaithWeaver equips preschoolers with memorable Bible learning plus interactive teaching tools that engage and captivate preschool learners. Lessons are designed to encourage faith development beyond Sunday so faith grows all week long.

Elementary School Age

Elementary age children (Kindergarten through 5th grade) will experience Rotational Sunday School using Cokesbury's curriculum, PowerXpress. With PowerXpress, children will experience the Bible story in many different ways. When children see AND hear AND do, they retain 90% of the experience. As a result, the Bible story and its meaning for them will stay with them for life!

Every week children rotate through different workshops after The Gathering (which starts at 9:45 AM) . Each grade level group has a shepherd who remains with them all year long through each rotation. Rotation themes change monthly. Children participate in workshops each week like:

  • Art
  • Computer
  • Cooking/Science
  • Storytelling/Games
  • Theater

WOW (Wednesdays August-May)

WOW is a mid-week Bible study and enrichment program for Kindergarten through 5th graders. The curriculum used is an extension of PowerXpress, the Rotational Sunday School curriculum that is used on Sunday mornings. Special church year series are also used in the WOW program for children. Nursery is available for Infants-Preschool.

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School 2010 - Hero HeadQuarters will take place June 28-July 1. During the week of Hero HeadQuarters, kids will meet unlikely Bible heroes who are often overlooked. In fact, we don’t know a single one of their names! They were not famous leaders or called by God to perform amazing miracles—yet their small acts were used by God to do wonderful things! Hero HeadQuarters will help kids discover that if they’re willing to be used by God in any situation, no matter how big or small, they can make a difference. With God’s power at work, they can be heroes right where they are!

Acolytes

The acolyte serves a vital role in the service of worship at Sequoyah UMC. Minimal training is required and all are welcome who desire to serve!

Children's Church

Children's Church is available during church for children ages 3-6. Children will partake of a short devotional, activity and snack. Adults may pick up their children in the Preschool Room after the worship service.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Nursery Volunteer 8:45, 9:45, 11:00 Sunday Mornings, 6:30 PM Wednesdays
  • Children's Church Volunteer will lead 3-6 yr olds in a short devotional and activity during Sunday morning worship
  • Sunday School Teachers
  • Shepherd Volunteer
  • WOW Teacher
  • VBS Volunteer

All children gather in the Children's Chapel (old sanctuary) for the Nursery, Sunday School, WOW, and Children's Church.

Director of Children's Ministry
Sequoyah United Methodist Church