"Last Supper" Seder Meal & Procession of the Palms

it's coming.......it's coming.......Easter is coming!

In Children's Church, we've been discussing what the real reason we celebrate Easter is.  You know, the reason BESIDES the Easter Bunny coming and hiding eggs and leaving treats and toys in a basket for us. ;)

Mrs. Jessica & I (Mrs. Anna) decided that we wanted to have a "Last Supper" Seder Meal so that the kiddos could see/taste/discuss what Jesus & the Disciples may have had to eat at the Last Supper Jesus had with his disciples.  We will be having our "Last Supper" Seder Meal tasting during Sunday School on Sunday, April 17th (8:45am).  The adults of the church and parents of the children are invited to come join us.  Hope to see you there!

Sunday, April 17th is Palm Sunday.  As is the tradition of First United Methodist Church of Sweeny, the children will lead the procession of palms into the sanctuary.  We will be gathering all of the children who want to participate in the nursery until it's time to enter the Church.  If your child is nursery age, please let us know if they will be coming back to the nursery or if you want them to remain in the Sanctuary with you.  Parents(and EVERYONE else in the Sanctuary) are welcome to participate in the procession of palms.
After the children make the loop and place their palms in front of the alter, they will disburse back to your seats.

Jesus Embraces Children anytime anywhere

When Jesus Christ walked among us he sent a message to his disciples and to the world in the Gospels of Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; and Luke 18:15-17 "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." And Jesus took the children in His arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. (NIV) From Jesus' lips to your ears. Each one of us is called to love His children, to educate them, to set examples as to how we should live. We hear His call and we answer, "Yes, Lord! Yes, Lord! Yes, Lord!"

VBS

VBS is fast approaching!



The theme for VBS 2011 is Fruit of the Spirit!
VBS will be July 25th thru July 28th, 8:30am-12.

Our next planning meeting will be May 15th at 4pm in Watts Hall.

Welcome

Welcome to SLAM JAM!

Serving God
Loving Others
And
Making a Joyful Noise
     with
Jesus
And
Me!

Slam Jam is the new slogan for the children/youth departments of the First United Methodist Church of Sweeny (FUMC of Sweeny).  If you are (or have a child that is) between the ages of Birth through 12th Grade in the Sweeny area, this is where you can find information about what we are learning in Sunday School, festival information and any other events & happenings for the kiddos at FUMC of Sweeny.  Please check back often as we get this new branch of FUMC of Sweeny set up!

The Staff & Volunteers of the Kids Department at FUMC of Sweeny includes:

Pastor Sherry Q. Crenshaw: Pastor of FUMC of Sweeny

Mrs. Debbie Anderson: Jr. High/High School Sunday School Teacher & Director of Education

Mrs. Jessica Pate: PreK-5th Grade Sunday School Teacher & Director of Children's Ministries
smilegodlovesyou2010@hotmail.com

Mrs. Anna Turner: Nursery Coordinator & Children's Church Leader/Coordinator & Church Administrator
sweenyfumc@windstream.net  or  v7photos@aol.com

Mrs. Vannessa Hiers: Nursery Helper & PreK-5th Grade Sunday School Helper

Mrs. Laverne Moody: Jr. High/High School Sunday School Helper
Mr. Greg Wiggers: Children's Music




The Mission of FUMC of Sweeny:

To Invite All to Jesus Christ and Feed the Heart, Mind, Body and Soul of Those Seeking To Fill Their Emptiness.


SlamJam would like to give a HUGE thank you to Deidra Lookingbill for the AWESOME logo design!