Children’s Ministries « Abernethy Memorial United Methodist Church, Newton NC

Children’s Ministries
Ministries Abernethy Ministries Children's Ministries Women's Ministries Men's Ministries	The ARK – Children’s Church Children ages 3-5th grade are invited to join the ARK Rangers each Sunday during the 10:30 worship service. The children begin worship in the sanctuary with the adults. After the opening hymn, the children gather and proceed to the Chapel for their own worship time, and then have music, lessons, and games designed just for kids! Each lesson is centered around a Bible verse or Biblical principle, and the children practice the Books of the Bible, the Lord’s Prayer, communion, and tithing. Other Ministries Each year, Abernethy sponsors several large events designed just for the children! Fall Festival – each year at the end of October, the children and adults gather for a time of games, crafts, and learning. Dinner is provided, costumes are welcome, and treats are abundant! Polar Express - just before Christmas, the children gather in their pajamas and with their favorite pillow or stuffed animal to watch the movie “The Polar Express.” A light breakfast is served and crafts are made for children to keep or to give to others. A visit from a very special Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus ends the morning!! Butterflies and Bunnies! – each year before Easter, children and their families are invited for a celebration of our Lord’s resurrection through games, crafts, and stories. An Easter Egg hunt rounds out the afternoon with eggs and candy for all ages! Vacation Bible School – every summer, children are invited to a week of Vacation Bible School, with lessons, songs, games, and crafts. Dinner is served each night at 5:30, and the activities begin at 6. The children end the week with a program to show their parents what they have learned through out their time at Abernethy. VBS Registration File (PDF)

Children’s Ministries

Ministries

The ARK – Children’s Church

Children ages 3-5th grade are invited to join the ARK Rangers each Sunday during the 10:30 worship service. The children begin worship in the sanctuary with the adults. After the opening hymn, the children gather and proceed to the Chapel for their own worship time, and then have music, lessons, and games designed just for kids! Each lesson is centered around a Bible verse or Biblical principle, and the children practice the Books of the Bible, the Lord’s Prayer, communion, and tithing.

Other Ministries

Each year, Abernethy sponsors several large events designed just for the children!

Fall Festival – each year at the end of October, the children and adults gather for a time of games, crafts, and learning. Dinner is provided, costumes are welcome, and treats are abundant!

Polar Express - just before Christmas, the children gather in their pajamas and with their favorite pillow or stuffed animal to watch the movie “The Polar Express.” A light breakfast is served and crafts are made for children to keep or to give to others. A visit from a very special Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus ends the morning!!

Butterflies and Bunnies! – each year before Easter, children and their families are invited for a celebration of our Lord’s resurrection through games, crafts, and stories. An Easter Egg hunt rounds out the afternoon with eggs and candy for all ages!

Vacation Bible School – every summer, children are invited to a week of Vacation Bible School, with lessons, songs, games, and crafts. Dinner is served each night at 5:30, and the activities begin at 6. The children end the week with a program to show their parents what they have learned through out their time at Abernethy.

VBS Registration File (PDF)