“Let the little children come to me; and do not stop them; for it is such as these that the kingdom of God belongs…And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.” Mark 10:14, 16.
The purpose of Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church’s school is for all of its children to receive spiritual direction and education that empowers them to learn about their faith and grow closer in their relationship with God. Furthermore, the congregation of Blaine Memorial is also called to nurture and to educate the children, so that each child will develop his or her own personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to an understanding of the Christian faith and the meaning of baptism and communion.
Children grades Pre-K-5th are invited to participate in Church school during the Summit Worship service at 11:00 am All children will start the morning in worship with their families and then head off to Church school after the children’s sermon.
The Church school is located on the lower floor of our education wing. If you need assistance in locating this on our campus, please see an usher and they will be happy to assist you.
Curriculum:Blaine Memorial Church School has a new curriculum for school year 2011-2012, Live B.I.G that helps children see, hear and live their belief in God. Short video segments bring faith-filled high energy excitement to your children as they learn the three B.I.G. truths:
1.God is a great BIG God!
2.God loves us with a great BIG love!
3.We are a part of God’s great BIG World!
Please check out their website to see great resources for your children and family, including video clips and music. http://www.ilivebig.com/
Nursery Care-Giggles
For kids up to four years old, Giggles is available every Sunday in the lower floor of the Education Wing from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Arrangements for additional coverage can be coordinated through our Giggles coordinator by contacting the Church Office at 206.723.1536.
Special Events and programs:
In third grade students receive The Adventure Bible (NIV) to read at home with their families and bring to church to use in Church school. Each year the students have one important growth goal. By sixth grade the children have learned the doxology, the Ten Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer, the Sacraments of Communion and Baptism, and the Books of the Bible so they can enter into the next stage of their faith which is being confirmed into the life of the church.
Children’s Choir:
This choir is open to all children and they practice immediately after Church school from 12:00 – 12:30 pm They will sing major church holidays and during various services. For more information and a publish schedule please contact the Church office at 206.723.1536.
Vacation Bible School
Blaine Memorial offers a weeklong Vacation Bible School in the month of July. Dates are not set yet for July 2012. The hours of operation are from 8:45 am – 5:00 pm The children have a wonderful time learning from and playing with their “shepherds,” who are the youth of Blaine Memorial. We conclude the week with a spaghetti dinner and a presentation from the children which includes singing songs that they learned through the week and a slide show. Please check back in the spring of 2012 for more information and registration.
Important Events for 2011-2012 Church School Year
Rally Day – Start if the Church school year, September 10 when the Children grades 3rd and 6th receive Bibles
October 2, 2011 Church school starts at 10 a.m. and Joint worship service at 10:00 am Lee Center
November 6, 2011: Church school starts at 10 am and Joint Worship service at 10:00 am Lee Center
December 11, 2011: No Church School. Christmas Program and Joint worship service in the Lee Center at 10:00 am Children’s choir will be singing. There will be a Church Christmas Party following.
December 24, 2011: No Church school. We will have activities packets available for children attending service. Christmas Eve services at 2 pm and 7 pm in the Sanctuary.
December 25, 2011: No Church school. We will have activities packets available for children attending service. Christmas Day Joint Service at 10:0 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
January 1, 2012: No Church school. We will have activities packets available for children attending service. New Year’s Day joint worship service in the Sanctuary at 10:00 am
Registration
We feel a simple registration form listing such items as parent/guardian contact and any child allergies helps us provide a safer environment for all children. Parents can fill the form out at church or download and print it to fill out ahead of time and bring with you.
