WELCOME TO ARAB FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH!

We are happy that you and your child(ren) have chosen to worship and learn at Arab First UMC. We have children’s activities on Sundays, Wednesday afternoons, Wednesday nights and as part of special events throughout the year. We offer interactive, age-appropriate, Bible-based fun learning opportunities for children of all ages. We look forward to getting to know you and worshiping with you.

If I can help you find your way in our children’s ministries, please contact me, April Sanford, Children’s Director, at children@arabumc.org.

In His Service,
Ms. April

CLICK HERE to fill out the Children's Registration Form for AFUMC

SUNDAY MORNINGS: SUNDAY SCHOOL, CHILDREN’S CHURCH, GREAT PLACES TO LEARN

On Sundays, we provide the opportunity for your child to attend Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. We use Cokesbury’s Deep Blue Curriculum for age two years through fifth grade. Children age three and younger meet in fellowship hall area. Children four years through fifth grade meet in the children's classrooms upstairs near the sanctuary.

During the 9:00am and 11:00am services, kids 2nd grade and under may go to Children’s Church upstairs in the children's area. During Children’s Church, youngsters do various activities including crafts, puzzles, games, listening to a Bible story, or watching a Bible-based video. During the service, we host a Children’s Moment at the front of the sanctuary for children of all ages before they leave for Children’s Church.

For more information about Sunday School and Children’s Church, contact April Sanford, Interim Children’s Director, at children@arabumc.org, or the church office at 256-586-5792.

JAAM (Jesus, Arts and Music)
3 years — FIFTH GRADE INVITED TO JAAM ON WEDNESDAYS

Our JAAM (Jesus Arts and Music) program is worship and creative arts for children K through 5th grade.  They meet on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7PM.  Their activities are choir, bells, devotion, and games. The children share in regular worship and lead a Christmas Program and Spring program each year. 

More information about JAAM can be obtained by contacting Debby Heidt, Worship and Creative Arts Co-Director, at worshiparts@arabumc.org, Jami Russell, Worship and Creative Arts Co-Director, at worshiparts@arabumc.org, or contact the church office at 256-586-5792.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS — DINNER, ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES

Wednesday nights during the school year, church members, and friends are invited to gather in the fellowship hall at 5:30 p.m. for a family-friendly dinner on the first Wednesday of each month. 

Small Groups meet at 6PM every Wednesday with age-appropriate activities for children fifth grade and younger. From 6 to 6:30 p.m. preschoolers learn songs for the Christmas and Spring programs. Care is provided for children three years old and younger in the nursery downstairs. 

For more information, contact April Sanford Interim Children’s Director, at children@arabumc.org, or the church office at 259-586-5792.

NURSERY AVAILABLE DURING SERVICE

Nursery care is provided for infants ages six weeks to three years during our Sunday School hour at 10:00 a.m and during service at 9 and 11AM. Also on during Wednesday night classes (6-7PM). We provide a cheerful, loving environment for your children, located downstairs.

To keep all our children safe, health and emergency contact information is required for each child kept in the nursery. For more information, contact Kim Taylor at 256-586-5794, graceplace@arabumc.org, or the church office at 256-586-5792.

GRACE PLACE: DAYCARE FOR SIX WEEKS — PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Grace Place is a loving, Christian daycare program for children six weeks old to four years old. The daycare is open 6:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and follows the Arab City School District calendar. 

The purpose of Grace Place, a non-profit ministry, is to assist Arab First United Methodist Church in accomplishing its vision of providing the Arab area with the highest quality Christian children’s ministry available. Our mission also includes providing basic care of children to enhance their spiritual and emotional needs.

For more information, contact Kim Taylor at 256-586-5794 or graceplace@arabumc.org, or the church office at 256-586-5792.

AFUMC CHILDREN’S MINISTRY MISSION

Our mission for the children of Arab First United Methodist Church is to provide a safe, fun learning environment for your child to grow and expand his or her faith in Christ. We reach out to children with open hearts, open minds, and open doors. All adults who interact with your child have undergone a thorough background check. Your child will be under supervision of a minimum of two adults during any event.

JOIN US FOR EASTER EGG HUNT, VBS, MORE

In addition to our weekly children’s ministry schedule, we have annual events including a lunch and Easter egg hunt, a spring worship and arts program near the end of April, Vacation Bible School one week in the summer, a fall carnival in October, and a Christmas worship and arts program the first week in December. Please consider joining us for one or all of these activities. We have something for everyone at Arab First United Methodist Church. We would love for you to be a part of it. Come grow with us!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES AT A GLANCE

Grace Place Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday 6:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Activities Wednesday 6:00 – 7 p.m.
Worship Nursery Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School Sunday  10:00 am 

Are you interested in serving with the Children's Ministry? 

If so, we would like for you to take this online Safe Sanctuary Training. Please turn in your certificate to the church office. You will also need to complete a background check. CLICK HERE to access the online training course.