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We Want to Invite You To Be a Part of the Most Amazing Team Ever!!!!! At First United Methodist Church, all of our children’s ministry programs are organized and run by TEAMS of people committed to making an impact on children’s lives for the Kingdom of God. Teams in which each member contributes to a portion of the experience. No one person is responsible for it all. But rather, each member brings the God-given ability he or she has and uses it to serve children.
How might the team approach to ministry look on a Sunday morning? As children arrive they are greeted and welcomed by someone who has the gift of Hospitality. They enjoy the games and activities that have been set out on the table by someone with the gift of Helps. The Bible lesson is presented by someone with the gift of Creative Communication or Teaching, and the children spend time in a small group led by someone with the gift of Shepherding.
Each of the volunteers plays a role. No one person carries the whole program. Volunteers are free to fully engage in their specialized passion, whether that is hospitality, administration, creativity, relationships, teaching, or helps. Placing volunteers in their areas of giftedness is vitally important to maintaining a positive, effective ministry. Through the team approach, a vivid example is provided for the children of how the body of Christ works. What's My Next Step? If you are interested in being a part of FUMC’s Children’s Ministry Team we would love to have you! We encourage you to pray about what area you could best serve, visit the programs, and talk to someone on the team! Listed below are are areas of service: | S.P.A.R.K.s Large Group Leader This role helps to bring the Truth of the Bible to life through re-enactment/skits, puppets, and creative means. Interacts with children and gets them involved in the story. Arranges for other volunteers to participate when needed.
Time Commitment: 30 min.—1 hour/ week for rehearsal time if needed; 15 minutes/week performance; quarterly meetings (2 hrs/quarter) with Children’s Ministry Team.
Spiritual Gifts: Teaching, Shepherding, Creative Communication,
Evangelism S.P.A.R.K.s Music Leader This role will lead the children in 2-3 fun and exciting songs at the beginning of the Children’s Worship at S.P.A.R.K.s Large Group time. Songs will often relate to the story of the day. This may be interactive with the children using instruments, hand/body movements & visuals.
Time Commitment: 15 min./week for presentation, plus preparation time; quarterly meetings (2 hrs/qtr.) with Children’s Ministry Team.
Spiritual Gifts: Leadership, Teaching, Creative Communication
S.P.A.R.K.s Supply Manager This role serves “behind the scenes” each week by providing the materials and supplies necessary for each small group activity. Supplies are placed in the “SPARKs” bags according to each small group, and then removed and put away before the next lesson.
Time Commitment: 1 hour/week
Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Administration S.P.A.R.K.s Small Group Leader This role will lead individual small groups (5-6 kids) through a more in-depth lesson relating to the day’s Bible story. This may be through age appropriate games, crafts, readings & interactive activities. All material needed for the 30 min. lesson will be provided in the “SPARK” bag (filled each wk. by the supplies manager). Prepared to lead the lesson each week by previewing and reading it ahead of time. Builds relationships with the children, encouraging them to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Connects with the children & families during the week (postcards, phone calls, etc.). Attends quarterly meetings with Children’s Ministry Team.
Time Commitment: 1½ hours/week or may serve with a rotating team to coordinate flexible schedule; quarterly meetings (2 hrs/qtr.) with Children’s Ministry Team
Spiritual Gifts: Shepherding, Leadership, Encouragement, Teaching S.P.A.R.K.s Tech/Set Design Support This role will assist with ideas for designing the “sets” each week for S.P.A.R.K.s on Sunday. It may or may not be necessary to seek help of other volunteers for creating the sets, depending on the level of complexity.
Time Commitment: up to 1 hour/week creating sets; monthly meetings (2 hours/month) with Team Leaders and Director of Children’s Ministry.
Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Craftsmanship, Creative Communication
| Kids' Activities Mangager This “behind the scenes” role provides service by creating a welcoming and fun atmosphere for the kids each week. This is done by making games, puzzles, coloring pages, etc. available for the kids; as well as keeping the Children’s Library straightened and eye-catching. Schedule is flexible, and may be done any time during the week prior to Sunday morning.
Time Commitment: 30 minutes-1 hour/week
Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Administration
"Diving DEEP" Leader This role will lead the kids in 5th & 6th grade during the Wednesday night kids’ worship time. Encourages kids to participate in hands-on Bible activities. Will be familiar with the lesson each week by reading and being knowledgeable of the subject. Builds Christ-centered relationships with the kids and encourages a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Time Commitment: 1½ hours/week; quarterly meetings (2 hrs/qtr.) with S.P.A.R.K.s on Weds. Team
Spiritual Gifts: Shepherding, Leadership, Encouragement, Teaching, Creative Communication Children's Ministry Prayer Team This role is essential to the spiritual well-being of our Children’s Ministry. Actively prays for all members of the Children’s Ministry Team, including children.
Time Commitment: Daily prayer
Spiritual Gifts: Faith, Intercession Nursery Coordinator This role oversees the organization and staffing of the Nursery. Develops relationships with families who use the nursery and recruits new nursery team members. Sends weekly postcards to the rotating nursery team to remind them of their scheduled day. Arranges the room environment in a “kid-inviting”, safety conscious way. Cleans up and maintains the room for the next week. Makes sure toys, tables and counters are disinfected. Makes sure snacks are available each week (provided by the Children’s Ministry). Schedule is flexible and may be done any time during the week prior to Sunday morning.
Time Commitment: 4-5 hours/week
Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Helps, Leadership
Nursery Team This role helps by spending time with our babies and toddlers during the 9:30 or 11:00 am worship service. Provides a loving, caring and safe environment for our infants. Shows the Love of Jesus through rocking, reading/telling stories, and playing with each child.
Time Commitment: 1 hour every 6-8 weeks depending on the size of the team; quarterly meetings (2 hrs/qtr.) with Nursery Coordinator and Director of Children’s Ministries
Spiritual Gifts: Shepherding, Encouragement Genesis Team The “think tank” that drives all of our Children’s activities! This developmental team is responsible for planning and implementing the programs, activities and special events for children's ministry at our church, These meetings are usually held once per month in a relaxed atmosphere. We follow an agenda, but are not concerned about time restraints. Attendees could arrive or leave as necessary for their schedules |
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