JCUMC CHRISTIAN EDUCATION2012-2013

MISSION AND VISION

The mission and vision of JCUMC Christian Education is to build a firm foundation by the study of the Word and cultivating relationships between members, the world around us and Jesus Christ.

SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 4:4-5a, 7

4 Let your heart retain my words; Keep my commands, and live. 5a Get wisdom! Get understanding!

7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

NURSERY

Ages: Infant to 4 years old.

Current Staff: Brittany Richards- CPR/First Aid Certified, Infant Care Certified, School Age Certified up to age 6

Thursday 6:45 to 8:30 Sunday 7:45-12:30

Lessons are provided through: kidssundayschool.com

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades K-Second Grade Summer Jackson K-2 Sunday Katrina McDuffie K-2 Sunday Angela Fossett* K-2 Thursday Melissa Myers K-2 Back Up Katrina Morgan K-2 Jan. 2013

Grades 3-5 Trinity & Juwan Dorsey 3-5 Sunday Linda and Jeff Chambers 3-5 Thursday Barbara Parrish* 3-5 Back Up Clara Bowens* 3-5

Back UpCurrent curriculum: kidssundayschool.com

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 6-8 Anna Rideout Sunday and Thursday Tamico Keene Back Up Shayne Boucher Back Up Mike Morrison Back Up

Grades 9-12 Lisa Lucas

Current curriculum: Now That You Are HisMoving to: teensundayschool.com

YOUNG ADULTS AND ADULTS

Young Adults-18-25 Under construction

Adults 25 +

David Fossett Sonja Jenkins Steve Burke Anthony McDuffie Shelly Garner Pastor Bowens

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

Confirmation: Occurs during Lent –Age 12 Singles Classes Marriage Classes Financial Classes Parenting

UPCOMING EVENTS

Christian Education Sunday Rock 2013, 2014, 30 Hour Famine, Alive Vacation Bible School

In House Youth Retreat/Outings/Fellowship Fund Raisers, Movies, Game Nights, Fellowship

with Other Youth Groups, Prayer Breakfast, Mission Outreach

Children’s Outings/Fellowship Movies, Game Nights, Fellowship with Other

Children’s Groups, Mission Outreach

TRAINING & RECRUITMENT- ON GOING

Crowd Control Management: Online https://frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?NID=2232

Please take by 10/31/12-turn in copy of certificate.

CPR/First Aid: Sis. Katrina McDuffie-dates to be announced.

TRAINING- BWCUMC WEBINARS Keeping Children and Youth Safe – Webinars In our continued call and commitment to serving children and youth

through equipping leaders, this series of webinars were recorded for use in annual conferences, districts, and congregations of the United Methodist Church to support the reduction of risk of abuse in the Church. It is the hope that these webinars will be used in group settings for new and revitalizing congregations.

Basics of Safe Sanctuaries - Please complete by 10/31/12 Leigh Meekins, Doctoral Candidate in Education Leigh addresses the basics of Safe Sanctuaries for those who are new to

ministry with children and youth, or who need a refresher on the basics

Identifying and Responding to Bullying in the Christian Context- Please complete by 11/30/12

Melanie Gordon, Director, Ministry with Children, GBOD Melanie addresses issues around bullying as it applies to elementary

age children, and how the church can move into being proactive and responsive

TRAINING

Addition educational training and retreats will be forthcoming.

Cyberbullying and Teen on Teen Violence- Please complete by 12/31/12

Chris Wilterdink, Young People’s Western Jurisdiction Staff, GBODChris addresses how media plays a distinctive role in safety, and the reality of violence among teens.

CURRICULUM

kidssundayschool.com

Is working well for Nursery to Grade 5

Cost: Annual Group Membership for your church or organization: $98

teensundayschool.com: New for the teens:

Cost: Annual Group Membership for your church or organization: $79

BUDGET

We do not currently have a budget. All financial requests for purchases must be made through Sis. Angela or Sis. Katrina in her absence. Some activities or items may be subject to the approval of the Church Council.

There is one item that has been put forth and approved: $1600 for VBS 2013.

We will be encouraging our children to participate in fund raisers so the activities are self supported.

CALENDAR

October- No activitiesVBS Planning Begins, Training Webinar

Christmas Play or Recitations?

November: Options- Bowling or Movie Night, Easter Play Prep?

Training Webinar

December: Christmas Social

Training Webinar

January: MLK B-day

February: Black History Month, Lent, Ash Wednesday, Chrysalis(?)

March: Holy Week, Easter/Play,

HS Impact Retreat(?)

2012 Last Quarter 2013 1st Quarter

CALENDAR

April: 30 Hour of Famine

04/26-27, 2013

May June

July: VBS, Camp(?), Mission Trip(?)

August September

2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter

CALENDAR

October: Pumpkin Patch, Christian Ed Sunday

November: Alive

December : Christmas Social, Christmas Play

Birthday Recognition 6 Special Sundays

4th Quarter Additional Information