Children's Ministry

 

252 Kids and 252 Xtreme
Sunday nights from 4:30-6:40pm in the Annex

Growing up in today's world is tough! 252 Kids and 252 Xtreme are designed to nurture the whole child by creating a safe place to learn about Christ, the importance of worshiping Him, and the joy of fellowship with believers.  These new  program builds intergenerational relationships between young people and caring, Christian adults through a four-part weekly agenda that includes:

  • Bible study - Bible study nurtures youth and children into intelligent, obedient, and biblically-informed discipleship. In grade level groups, each 252 class uses a curriculum that is designed to meet their unique needs and learning capabilities.
  • Worship skills - Worship is essential and central to the Christian community. In Worship Skills young people learn about worship and prepare to lead in the Sunday morning service of worship. This is typically done through singing, bell, or speaking choirs, drama, or movement and dance.
  • Recreation play - Recreation Play allows 252 young people to experience great fun at the expense of no one else. They participate in games and active play, do crafts, or experience the hobby or special interest of a member of the congregation. When we reveal ourselves in play, we strengthen friendships, and when conflicts occur, we practice our Child of God theology.
  • Family Time - Family Time provides a joyous, intergenerational celebration of personhood over a shared meal as 252 young people experience being part of the family of God. Young people are assigned to tables along with one or two adults who act as "table parents." The group around the table becomes a family as they share meals together throughout the year. Food is served family style. Conversation is purposeful. Life is celebrated

252 Kids | a new ministry for four-year-olds at AUMC

Sunday night schedule:

4:30-5:00pm   Worship Skills
5:00-6:15pm   Bible story, crafts, and missions
6:15-6:40pm   Dinner in Annex Social Hall
6:40pm            Parents Pick Up Kids               

 

252 Xtreme | a new ministry for K-6th graders at AUMC

Sunday night schedule:

4:30-4:45pm  Welcome Party in the Annex
4:45-6:15pm  Bible study, worship skills and recreation (30 min rotations)
6:15-6:40pm  Dinner at Annex Social Hall
6:40pm           Parents Pick Up Kids 

 

 

Register for 252 Kids

Register for 252 Xtreme

*registration is not required to come each week, but is greatly appreciated!