Throughout the year, families at First United Methodist come together for fun, food, and fellowship.

In early October, we visited a local farm. All enjoyed a wagon ride to a pumpkin patch, got lost in a corn maze, feed the farm animals, and bobbed for apples.  

How many hot dogs can you eat? How far can you spit a watermelon seed? How long can you sit in the icy river water?   Summer break can be long and boring for both parent and kid. At First United Methodist Church, we have created SUMMER DISCOVERY DAYS. These days provided opportunities for the children and their families to discovery the greatness of God and build stronger relationships with our church family. Summer Discovery Days have included a water day, families at the pool, and fun at the river.

Every October, the children of First United Methodist Church invite the community to TRUNKS FOR TREATS. This free event, a safer alternative to door-to-door trick or treating, offers: games, crafts, horse rides, story time, face painting, and musical performances by the church’s praise band. And of course you do not leave without a bucket full of candy. Look for this event to come the last Sunday in October. 

Every summer First United Methodist shares the word of God through a joyful week of Vacation Bible School. This free event is held in the evenings and is open to children entering 1^st – 5^th grades. Children experience God’s glory and greatness through: music, movie, drama, crafts, games, and story sharing. Every evening your children are fed a balanced meal, will bring home items they created, and fill your home with praising tunes of worship. Transportation is provided. If you need transportation or additional information, please call Wendy at 865-475-2827. 

Children at First United Methodist are welcome to be part of worship. We sing, ring handbells, and participate in the worship experience. Here children are sharing in the joyous occasion of Palm Sunday.  Palm Sunday celebrations always include EGGSTRAGANZA. The children invite the community for an afternoon of Easter praise. We experience the miracle of Easter through: story sharing, crafts, music, egg hunt, and snack. Every child goes home with a greater knowledge of the Easter story, prizes, and candy.  

Sunday Mornings for Children at First United Methodist Church

9:00

Nursery age birth – 2

Sunday School for ages 3 through 5^th grades 

10:00

Nursery age birth – 2

Childcare age 3-1^st grade

Sunday School for 1^st through 5^th grades 

11:10

Nursery age birth – 2

Childcare age 3-1^st grade 

Wednesday Night Happenings

5:00 handbells

5:45 family meal

6:15-7:30 All Stars for Jesus.  Children attend choir, learn the word, and enjoy fellowship in their age leveled All Star groups.