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Brent Shaw,
Director of Christian Education Ross Janovec, Assistant
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Christian Education at First Church has
something for everyone from age 2 - 102.
Sunday School isn’t
just for kids anymore.
See the classes
listed below to find
what fits best for you! |
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Children's
Sunday School Classes: 9:30 - 10:30 AM.
We
start with SUNDAY SCHOOL
which meets on second level in the Christian Education
building at
9:30 a.m. All children and youth welcome. From
there classes go to their respective areas for the
remainder of their class. Parents are invited to enjoy
some coffee and conversation during this time at our
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CHILDREN'S CHURCH
happens at the 10:45 worship service when all children
join the rest of the congregation for the beginning of
the worship service in the sanctuary and a "Children's
Time" led by the pastor. The children are then
dismissed for their own age-appropriate lectionary-based
time of puppet shows, Bible lessons and crafts. They
rejoin the congregation for the ending of the worship
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Preschool: Older preschool children who are ready to move
out of the nursery and are potty-trained are
welcome in our exciting new preschool class!
This group will have fun singing songs, playing
games, doing crafts, and learning about how much
God loves them!
Kindergarten - 2nd
Grade:
This class learns about and experiences God
through Old Testament Bible stories and
characters using multi sensory learning
activities. Curriculum includes music, prayer,
crafts, games, dramatic expression and more to
help children understand God’s love.
2's through 4th Grade:
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3rd thru 5th Grade:
This class returns to The Frog Pond for a faith filled
journey through Old Testament
stories to learn about the connections between Faith and
life. The curriculum will keep
this group engaged through games, arts, storytelling,
missions and more.
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Wednesday Nights ↕
Treblemaker's Children's Choir and Activity
Night for all children in Kindergarten through
4th grade for Wednesday nights from 5:30-6 p.m. for
singing, games, Bible lessons, crafts, snacks,
and fun! Contact Brent Shaw at
brent@firstumclincoln.org if
questions.
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6th thru
8th Grade:
The curriculum - The Way of
Pilgrimage - helps us discover
together that our spiritual growth
is a life long journey. The purpose
is to create settings in which
youth can listen for and respond
to God’s call and develop a
stronger, deeper relationship with
God - as individuals, members of
a small group, and as part of a
community of faith. This
curriculum is the foundational
material for Confirmation.
9th thru 12 Grade:
The Senior High class is structured
as a peer group - youth led and
directed. The group will use life
experiences, faith questions, and
teen issues to direct the content
and focus of their discussions that
will lead to greater encouragement
and spiritual foundation. They will
learn to function as a small
covenant group. |
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United
Methodist Youth
Fellowship |
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Youth
Alive (UMYF) meets Sunday nights at 6:00 p.m. in
Fellowship Hall (lower level). Come for free
food, games, hanging out and worship. The group
also enjoys events out of the church such as
local concerts, laser tag, eating out and other
age-appropriate events. Contact Brent Shaw,
Youth Director, at 466-1906 if questions.
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College Age
Bible Study -
Wednesday Night Life
Light at 9:30 p.m. in Munden Parlor at the
Church - Spiritual Life Reflection. This group of college age young people get
together for Bible study, the sharing
of life experiences, hopes and self-reflection.
Self-led, with visits by pastors Larry Moffet
and Jamie Norwich McLennan, this group discusses many of
the issues surrounding this
age group in today’s world and their relationship with
God.
This group is also invited to a student-led Taizé Worship Service on
Wednesday evenings at 9:00 in the Sanctuary at First
United Methodist Church. If questions or to offer to
help lead the Taizé service, please contact Pastor Jamie
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Adult Bible Study Groups
Corinthians Class - Sundays at 9:30 a.m. - Room
E103. Video series discussions
based on missions, social justice issues, and religions
of the world. This group is open to adults age 55+.
CrossTalk Class - Sundays at 9:30 a.m. - Room
B15. Shared leadership among group
members provides a variety of topical discussions from
diverse perspectives of the
Christian faith. The group hosts periodic social events
and leads the Matt Talbot ministry at First Church among
other mission focused opportunities. For adults age
40-65+.
"Open Table" - Sundays at 9:30 a.m. - Room
B10. Open to adults of all ages, but especially
for couples with young children. This class invites all
to come to the TABLE with thoughts and experiences that
have transformed us into who we are and how we came to
know Jesus. Come, share, it is a safe and open class for
all who either strongly feel the presence of God working
in their lives, or even those who are unsure who God is
and what does it all mean. There is a seat waiting for
you ... the invitation is open ... join the Table. Child
care is available in the nursery. Once a month members
from this class and other young adults, singles, couples
and families meet for "Faith, Food and Fun." Contact
Brent Shaw, Director of Christian Education at 466-1906
if questions.
Saturday AM Reading Group - Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. -
Munden Parlor. Men & Women - all ages - study,
share and connect. Little bit of a Bible study, little
bit of a book study, and a little bit of
good, old conversation. Stimulating small group
discussions can awaken your spirituality, put "wow" into
worship, and heighten awareness of God in your daily,
sometimes mundane, activities.
Bible Study with Pastor Jamie -
Wednesdays, 4:30
p.m. - Munden Parlor. Our church
uses the Revised Common Lectionary to order our worship
experience, so this class
looks at the biblical texts for the upcoming Sunday.
Part is spent exploring the history of
the lectionary as well as talking about our personal
experience of the texts.
The class is open to all and has a “drop-in” format that
does not require advance
preparation. The intent is to enhance the Sunday worship
experience by providing an
experience of listening to, and living with, the text
prior to attending worship.
NEW CLASS:
Companions in Christ. See description below.
NOTE: Please watch our monthly newsletter - The
HAPPENINGS - for various Bible
Study groups or other classes as they are offered.
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Nursery: Infants through age 2 years
Our Nursery
Nanny will lead the care of our littlest friends
in the
Nursery. Care is available from 8:30 a.m. - 12
noon each Sunday
morning and also Wednesday evenings for
parents attending church sponsored events -
Room E104. This wonderful time of stories,
music, and play activities is designed
especially for the 1 & 2 year olds. Additional
volunteer providers are in the nursery to assist
with activities and care for children under 1
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Companions in Christ: A
Small-Group Experience in Spiritual Formation
During 2009-2010, fourteen FUMC members
participated in Companions in Christ: A
Small-Group Experience in Spiritual Formation.
This 28-week course of study began in late
August 2009, and with breaks for Advent and
Lent, concluded in mid-May. During 2010 and
2011, FUMC again will be offering Companions in
Christ. Weekly meetings will be Sunday
afternoons, with breaks during Advent and Lent.
The course begins Aug. 29.
Please click here for the Companions in Christ
Intention form to fill out and return to the
church office.
Designed for adults, the Companions program
involves weekly meetings based on the previous
week's reading and daily exercises. Exercises
involve combinations of scripture reading,
spiritual practice, reflection questions, and
keeping a journal, usually taking about 20-30
minutes daily. If interested in being part of
this study, or curious to find out more, contact
Pastor Jamie,
jamie@firstumclincoln.org, 466-1906, Carol
King, clking7@msn.com, 435-7050, or Terri Storer,
tstorer@neb.rr.com, 441-7269.
Some comments from 2009-2010 participants:
"The group and personal reflection times are
wonderful blessings" ... "Companions in Christ
is a delicate balance of reflection, centering
in the presence of God, and growing in
authenticity with self and others. The exposure
to different methods of readying and
contemplating scripture engaged the senses
bringing a heightened dimension to the study"
... "Attending Companions in Christ gatherings
is like opening a large, beautiful gift. As the
tissue paper separates, and you glean what you
have received, you are overwhelmed with the
thought and meaning that the giver has put into
the gift ... It quenches your thirst for
knowledge, but keeps you wanting more" ... "In
Companions in Christ I found my way back to
prayer and the friendship and support I needed
to continue to listen for God's message. I found
that I looked forward to the guided reading
during the week and the lively, thoughtful
discussions every Sunday afternoon." |
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