Children's Ministry

Calendars & Schedules

2019 Children's Ministry Calendar (January - May)
2019 Acolyte Schedule (September - December)

Sunday School
9:15AM - 10:15AM every Sunday from September to May
Our 2018-2019 Sunday school year will begin on Sunday, September 9th. Registration forms are available below. Completed forms can be dropped off at church or emailed to Kayla Brunkow, Director of Children's Ministries, at kayla@alexumc.org.
                                            2018-2019 Registration Form
 

Wednesday Night Activities for 3rd - 5th Grade Students               
5:30PM - 7:30PM every Wednesday night from September to May
We will begin our evening with a meal provided from 5:30PM to 6:00PM followed by worship and small group activities. During our small group time we will GRAPPLE with some of the big questions preteens have. We will tackle the questionss together, learning how to search the Bible for truth and not settling for pat answers. Kids will learn to own their faith as they dig deep into God's Word to answer their deepest questions and build a faith foundation that guides wise choices. 

     Date:                                        Grappling Question:                                                      Key Faith Foundation:                                           

     Wednesday, January 9th          What if Someone's Different From Me?                         Accepting Others
     Wednesday, January 16th        What if Some Hates Me?                                                    Loving Your Enemies
     Wednesday, January 23rd        What if Someone's Weird?                                                Learning Not to Judge Others
     Wednesday, January 30th        What if Someone Needs Something From Me?          Learning Not to Judge Others
     Wednesday, February 6th        Where Did God Come From?                                            God is Eternal
     Wednesday, February 13th       How Can God Be Everywhere?                                         God is Always With Us
     Wednesday, February 20th     Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?                        God is in Control
     Wednesday, February 13th       Is There Anything God Can't Do?                                      God is Holy 

Family Fun Events                     
Held at various times throughout the year.
Several events are held throughout the year for children and their families. These activities are often free or have minimal costs associated with them and emphasize Christian Fellowship. Below are our upcoming events.

Family Game Night 
5:30 PM Friday, February 8th in Fellowship Hall
We are hosting Family Game Night on February 8th. Supper will be provided at 5:30 p.m. followed by games for everyone. Bring your favorite one to share!
 

Camp Sunday/Soup'r Sundae Lunch 
11:30AM - 12:30PM Sunday, February 10th in Fellowship Hall
Every February have our annual Soup'r Sundae Lunch and all proceeds will go towards camperships for our children and youth. Camperships are available to all children and youth that attend a Christian camp. They are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. A child or youth can receive a campership for half the cost of their registration up to $125.

Community Easter Egg Hunt
10:00AM Saturday, April 13th
Every year we hide more than 2,000 eggs making it one of the largest Easter Egg Hunts in our area. The hunt is free and open to everyone. Each participant receives a treat bag and is eligible for door prizes. Brunch is provided after the egg hunt.

Vacation Bible School  
5:30PM - 7:30PM July 29th - August 1st & Family Camp at Lake Carlos State Park August 2nd - 4th
Join us for Roar VBS in 2019. More information coming soon!


Blessing of the Backpacks
September 2019
We are sending our students back to school with our prayers and blessings. We will hold a Blessing of the Backpacks during both worship services this day. All students (preschool through high school) are invited to bring their backpacks to worship and join us for a special blessing. After the blessing, students will receive a special tag to place on their backpack to remind them that their church family will be praying for them throughout the year.
 

Bible Presentation                  
September 2019
The Children's Ministry Team presents all 3-year-olds with a Deep Blue Storybook Bible. UMW presents all 3rd grade students with a children's Bible. Presentations happen during both worship services.

If you have any questions on children's ministry events please
contact Kayla Brunkow, Director of Children's Ministries, by calling
the church office (320-763-4624) or by email (kayla@alexumc.org).

For Youth Ministry (Grades 6-12) Click Here