Author Archive: KidMin
Early Childhood Ministry April 6, 2025
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Elementary Ministry April 6, 2025
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SGL Check In Sunday March 30, 2025
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Palm Sunday 2025
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First Lights Family Check In Sunday March 30, 2025
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First Lights Family Check In Sunday March 23, 2025
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Upcoming Events:
March 19 - 6pm-7pm Kidmin on Wen
March 22 - 10am-11:30am Preschool Play Day
March 30 - Reminder - 5th Sunday. No Sunday School.
Donation Luncheon following the 10am service.
April 2 - 6pm-7pm Communion Class for Parents and Children
April 16 - 6pm-7:30pm Candyland Lane Easter Outreach Event
April 23 - 6pm-7pm - Mission Commission - Connecting leaders of ministries with children/families to inspire working together for God.
Meet Ms. Michelle! She is a SGL in the Sparks classroom with Ms. Terri and Mr. Dave and Ms. Sue!
Michelle and her daughter Savannah (3) have attended FUMC since 2022 courtesy of an invitation from Ms. Terri Stevens.
Michelle is a kindergarten teacher at Hamilton Heights Elementary. We are so grateful that she is willing to share her gift of teaching with us. But more than anything, we are blessed to have her as a regular presence and influence in the life of our children on Sundays!
I do admit to being swept away by Savannah's sweetness and charm. Watching her walk through the lobby and greet all of her admirers is something I look forward to getting to watch on a Sunday morning.
While we are fortunate to have so many engaged teachers, in our ministry, not everyone who serves needs to be a teacher.
The only qualification to serve in Children's Ministry is to care about the faith of the youngest generation and I am grateful for Michelle and all the SGLs and servants who demonstrate this care faithfully on a regular basis.


SERVE WITH US!
We are asking you to consider and pray about being part of a team which shares Jesus' love with kids during the Sunday School Hour or for an hour on Wednesday nights.
Do you feel a nudge from God, but hear doubts and criticisms from the Enemy? Don't listen to the doubts!
Let's have a conversation and discover what God can show and teach you about your purpose in the Kingdom as part of our team.



Sunday's Bible story teaches us that we are so important to God, He sent Jesus into the world so we can be with Him forever.
This week make the lesson stick: Go on a nature treasure hunt with your child. Give them a container to put all of their important treasures in. Ask your child to tell you why each item is special. Talk about how we are very, very important to God. That makes us His treasures!



- First Lights Facebook Page
- Little Lights Facebook Group
- FUMC Parents Facebook Group
- Weekly Emails from First Lights
- Monthly Google Meets.
- First Lights Website
- Sunday Children’s Bulletins available during services.
- KidMin Team Page (Learn more about your child's SGL)
- Permission Form for 2024-2025
SGL Update March 27, 2025
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Candyland Lane Easter Event
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First Lights Family Check In Sunday March 16, 2025
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Upcoming Events:
March 12 - 6pm-7pm Kidmin on Wen: Prayer Pretzels - mark your calendars to join us for making pretzels during Lent.
March 30 - Reminder - 5th Sunday. No Sunday School. Donation Luncheon following the 10am service.
April 2 - 6pm-7pm Communion Class for Parents and Children
April 16 - 6pm-7:30pm Candyland Lane Easter Outreach Event
April 23 - 6pm-7pm - Mission Commission - Connecting leaders of ministries with children/families to inspire working together for God.
Meet Ms. Tammy our 2nd and 3rd Grade SGL!
47 - That is how many years Tammy Shuster has been serving in Children's Ministry!
She is retired from Letterkenny and travels to Collegeville, PA during the week to babysit her 5 year-old grandson and 8 year-old granddaughter.
She seems to be Nathan's preferred SGL as he always goes to her Small group!
I asked Tammy if she would recommend serving in Children's Ministry. After 47 years, I was hopeful.
She replied:
“Yes I would! You will be greatly rewarded by learning more about God, Jesus, & the Holy Spirit through the eyes of the children! As Matthew 18:3 states, ‘And he said … unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.’”




Sunday's Bible story was about how we are smart, creative, and helpful like God because He made us in His image.
This week make the lesson stick by playing with puzzles. Affirm your child with words like, "You are so smart!" as they work. When you're done, ask them to put the puzzle away. As they do, affirm with words like, "You are so helpful! God made you smart and helpful, just like Him."



- First Lights Facebook Page
- Little Lights Facebook Group
- FUMC Parents Facebook Group
- Weekly Emails from First Lights
- Monthly Google Meets.
- First Lights Website
- Sunday Children’s Bulletins available during services.
- KidMin Team Page (Learn more about your child's SGL)
- Permission Form for 2024-2025