First United Methodist Church Coppell

• We believe in upholding children as sacred gifts from God. 
• We strive to create a greater presence and awareness of children and their needs. 
• We advocate for children raising them up in the eyes of the world.  
• We teach children that Christ calls all of us, no matter how old we are, to serve others in God’s love.
• We understand that the role of helping children to grow in their spirituality and develop into true disciples of Christ is a blessed call and a vow that the congregation makes at a child’s baptism.
• We welcome children of all ages to be a part of our worship service and partake in the Lord’s Supper.
• We believe that children have many gifts to share with the body of Christ.
• We believe in sharing the love of Christ with all of God’s children!

                                                        Nursery
Loving care is offered in the Church’s Nurseries for infants through young 3 year olds (children who turned 3 after September 1st of the current academic year).
Please check in at the nursery desk.

• Professional childcare personnel as well as parent volunteers provide a safe, welcoming Christian atmosphere for our youngest children.
• Our nursery is available for all worship service times and for Sunday School.
• To ensure that parents can fully experience fellowship, study and worship with assurance that their nursery child is safe and well cared for, we provide parents with vibrating beepers when they register their child for nursery care.

Additional nursery hours are available for Bible Study classes and other special church events. Parents may call the childcare reservation line at  972-462-0471 extension #226. Childcare can only be guaranteed if a reservation is made 48 hours in advance.                                   

 Wee Worship

A supplementary worship experience offered at 11:00 am during the school year for children ages three through first grade. Children join Wee Worship leaders and parent volunteers after "Children's Time" during the worship service except on Communion Sundays (first Sunday of the month) and in the summer. Register for Wee Worship at the table in Wesley Hall before the service each Sunday so your child will receive a nametag for security purposes. 

Worship Folders
Worship folders are available in the baskets on the tables in the narthex each Sunday.  These folders, for ages 3-6 and 7-11, contain Bible-based worksheets, crayons, and pipe cleaners for the enjoyment of the children during the service.  Please return the folders, crayons, and any un-used items to the baskets under the table after the service.  We also have a special children's bulletin to help them learn the different aspects of worship.

Sunday School
Sunday morning classes for 3 year olds-5th grade provide a scriptural foundation for children's spiritual growth. Preschool-Kindergarten have music gathering every Sunday. All classes are in the traditional format and stay in the same classrooom each week. We use Rock Solid curriculum from United Methodist publishing. Click here for a floor plan and classroom list.

Kids in Mission (1^st-4^th grade)

Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm in room 303 in Wesley Hall. This class focuses on  the "Five Rings of Service" - God, family and friends, church family, community and world.  We will participate in fun mission opportunities each week. 

Jumpin’ Jehoshaphats
A fellowship group for 2^nd and 3^rd grade children meeting once a month on Sundays in Smartt Hall from 3:30-5:00 pm.  This program includes music, recreation and a mission project.  A light snack is served.

Crazy Christians
Twice a month fellowship group for 4^th and 5^th grade children that meets Sundays in Smartt Hall from 3:30-5:00 pm.  Activities include once a month "off-site" event, annual retreat, music, recreation and mission projects.  A light snack is served.

Kids of Hope and Kids of Peace
If your child has experienced divorce or the death of a loved one, please plan on enrolling them in our 6-week sessions offered in the Spring and Fall. The sessions will be separate groups, but will both meet on Sunday evenings 5:00-6:30 pm.  We ask that the children commit to the entirety of the sessions. 

Acolytes
5^th graders at First United Methodist Church, Coppell help lead us in worship by bringing in the cross and light of Jesus, and also help with offering and communion.

Birthday Party for Jesus
A new tradition at First UMC Coppell Sunday, December 12th from 4:00-6:00 pm. You are invited to bring a gift for the angel tree and/or non-perishable food items for CCA holiday baskets.  At Birthday Party for Jesus we will make and Advent/Christmas craft for families, childrens time in the Sanctuary with Pastor Jennifer, sing Christmas hymns, go caroling around the neighborhood and have a Birthday Cake for Jesus.

Created by God/A Human Sexuality Seminar
This is a really important (and fun!) seminar for our 5th and 6th graders will focus on God's gift of human sexuality from a Christian perspective.  This seminar provides an open door for conversation about a number of sensitive subjects for children and parents. Laura Atterstrom, a licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, certified by the North Texas Conference of UMC, will present the seminar.  2011 dates coming soon!

Children's Sabbath
A national day of advocacy for children in which FUMC participates each year. The recipient of our diaper, food and clothing drive is New Hope Learning Center, a CCA-related daycare facility in Lewisville, with whom we have an ongoing missional relationship. 

Easter Egg Hunt
Children are invited for a morning of fun on Saturday, April 16th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm that includes bounce house, face painting, games, age-level hunts and more.  

Wonderful Wednesdays
Please join us each Wednesday in July with your preschoolers to celebrate and learn about the story of creation. We’ll have fun learning about God creations each day of sky, sea, fish, sun, moon and stars, etc. Kids should wear swimsuit and bring a towel and change of clothes. We’ll have time for water play, snack, crafts and learning.   Please meet us on the playground with your preschooler each Wednesday in July (July 7, 14, 21 and 28) from 9:30-11:00 am.  For more information, or to volunteer, please email Erica Bramer at ebramer@alixpartners.com .     

Vacation Bible School 2010
We had a GALACTIC BLAST all week!  Thanks to the many adult and youth volunteers who made VBS possible.  Click here to view a You Tube video of our week. 

Mark your calendars for VBS 2011, June 13th-17th.  Our theme, Shake It Up Cafe: Where Kids Carry Out God's Recipe.

Conference Camps for Kids
The North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church children’s summer camps are a much anticipated annual event. Camps are led by area pastors and experts in the field of Christian formation for children. For more information and to register on-line: www.ntcumc.org.  The camps fill quickly, so sign up early.

Please contact Rev. Jennifer Scott/Pastor of Children’s Ministries jscott@fumccoppell.org for more information.  To view photos from some of our previous events, visit our media page.