Children's Ministries
Kids Home From School?
Here are some great videos and activities to keep them engaged.
And don't forget to join us for online worship at 10 a.m. on Sundays.
Here are some great videos and activities to keep them engaged.
And don't forget to join us for online worship at 10 a.m. on Sundays.
Deep Blue Connects Adventure
A weekly adventure through the Bible for your children!
Today's media-savvy kids will be hooked by these engaging, animated videos!
Each video segment tells a Bible story through the kids' point of view, with help from
the Deep Blue kids, Asia, Edgar, Kat, and Caleb.
https://my.amplifymedia.com/amplify/series/unitedmethodistpublishinghouse/33162-deep-blue-connects-adventure-spring-2020
For other activities, go to: https://ministry-to-children.com/
A weekly adventure through the Bible for your children!
Today's media-savvy kids will be hooked by these engaging, animated videos!
Each video segment tells a Bible story through the kids' point of view, with help from
the Deep Blue kids, Asia, Edgar, Kat, and Caleb.
https://my.amplifymedia.com/amplify/series/unitedmethodistpublishinghouse/33162-deep-blue-connects-adventure-spring-2020
For other activities, go to: https://ministry-to-children.com/
Great Falls United Methodist Church has a variety of ministries for children and their families. The ministries are for children from infancy through 5th grade. Our goal is to help children grow in faith in a loving and fun atmosphere. All childcare workers and volunteers are carefully screened and a Child Protection Policy training class is offered several times during the year.
For more information about the ministries for children please contact Kara Neal, Director of Youth and Family Ministries.
For more information about the ministries for children please contact Kara Neal, Director of Youth and Family Ministries.
Nursery
High quality care is offered for infants and toddlers each Sunday. The nursery opens at 9:00 am to allow parents the opportunity to attend 9:00 am Sunday School and 10:00 am worship.
High quality care is offered for infants and toddlers each Sunday. The nursery opens at 9:00 am to allow parents the opportunity to attend 9:00 am Sunday School and 10:00 am worship.
Children's Sunday School
There are two Children's Sunday School classes offered for children each week. A class is offered for children in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. A second class, utilizing the one-room school house approach, is for children in 1st through 6th grades. Age appropriate curriculum is provided to the teachers.
Seasonal Ministries
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
VBS is a wonderful ministry held every summer for children age 3 through 5th grade. The ministry is a week long and is held from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. VBS provides a time of fun and fellowship as the children learn more about their Christian faith. Each year there is a different exciting theme!
Trunk or Treat
The children of the congregation and community are invited to dress up in costumes to collect candy from car trunk to trunk. There is face painting, games, and a story time. The event is spooktacular!
Christmas Eve Family Service
Each Christmas Eve, a special service is held for families with young children. Children of all ages get to be a part of the service. Angels, wise people, and shepherds of every size are invited to participate. A fun time is had by all.
Easter Egg Hunt
An egg hunt is held each Easter morning to help celebrate Easter/Resurrection Sunday. Toddlers and 5th grade students alike enjoy finding sweet treats. It is also a great time for the families to socialize and take photographs.
There are two Children's Sunday School classes offered for children each week. A class is offered for children in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. A second class, utilizing the one-room school house approach, is for children in 1st through 6th grades. Age appropriate curriculum is provided to the teachers.
Seasonal Ministries
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
VBS is a wonderful ministry held every summer for children age 3 through 5th grade. The ministry is a week long and is held from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. VBS provides a time of fun and fellowship as the children learn more about their Christian faith. Each year there is a different exciting theme!
Trunk or Treat
The children of the congregation and community are invited to dress up in costumes to collect candy from car trunk to trunk. There is face painting, games, and a story time. The event is spooktacular!
Christmas Eve Family Service
Each Christmas Eve, a special service is held for families with young children. Children of all ages get to be a part of the service. Angels, wise people, and shepherds of every size are invited to participate. A fun time is had by all.
Easter Egg Hunt
An egg hunt is held each Easter morning to help celebrate Easter/Resurrection Sunday. Toddlers and 5th grade students alike enjoy finding sweet treats. It is also a great time for the families to socialize and take photographs.
Great Falls United Methodist Preschool (GFUMP)
Great Falls United Methodist Preschool (GFUMP) has provided quality education in a loving, Christian environment since 1950. We are sponsored by the Great Falls United Methodist Church and fully licensed by Fairfax County.
In addition to our highly experienced and exceptionally qualified staff, we are proud of the partnership parents and teachers form to provide the best possible environment for the growth and development of “our” children. The ultimate goal of this partnership is to enable each child to be better prepared for and interested in learning while acquiring a sense of his/her own unique worth.
Local elementary school teachers tell us we are succeeding in meeting our goals. They recognize our students as being truly ready for kindergarten.
Great Falls United Methodist Preschool is the oldest running preschool in Great Falls. Make our tradition a part of your child’s development! Click here to visit the preschool's website.
Great Falls United Methodist Preschool (GFUMP) has provided quality education in a loving, Christian environment since 1950. We are sponsored by the Great Falls United Methodist Church and fully licensed by Fairfax County.
In addition to our highly experienced and exceptionally qualified staff, we are proud of the partnership parents and teachers form to provide the best possible environment for the growth and development of “our” children. The ultimate goal of this partnership is to enable each child to be better prepared for and interested in learning while acquiring a sense of his/her own unique worth.
Local elementary school teachers tell us we are succeeding in meeting our goals. They recognize our students as being truly ready for kindergarten.
Great Falls United Methodist Preschool is the oldest running preschool in Great Falls. Make our tradition a part of your child’s development! Click here to visit the preschool's website.
