For more information about our Children's Programs, please contact:

• Kerry Kirtley, Children's Ministry Director, 249-2565 ext. 30

• Lori Balensiefen, Children's Ministry Program Secretary,
249-2565 ext. 42

• Kim Pegram, Director of Mothers Day Out, 249-4834

• Hollie Garza, Children's Music, 249-2565 ext. 22

Vacation Bible School
June , 2012 (to be announced)
Monday - Friday
9 am to noon

Family Music — starting Friday, September 2
Newborn to 5 years-old
Bond with your child through the fun and education of the Musikgarten program in Family Music.
contact: Anna Kliesing

Children's Choirs
grades 1-5, 8:45 to 9:25 am
Memorial Hall
Contact Hollie Garza at 249-2565 x 24for more information
note: Sixth graders are encouraged to join the Youth Choir.

Joy Handbells
All Ages Welcome!
Sundays at 8:45-9:25 in Memorial Hall
Contact Jason Van Slycke at 249-2565 ext. 24 for more information.

Nursery Care available when 48-hour advance reservation is made. Email >

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FUMC MDO provides a loving Christian environment for 18mths to 4yrs.
We provide an atmosphere that encourages spiritual,emotional, social, intellectual and physical development.

The MDO curriculum offers learning through age appropriate activities including,music, art, science and nature, large and small motor skills and all necessary preparation for kindergarten.

Our entire staff of loving christian women have a heart for nurturing and educating Gods children. We look forward to meeting yours'.

Contact Kim Pegram, Director, by email, or call 830-249-4834.

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contact: Trish Weaver, Nursery Coordinator, tel 249-2565 ext. 31 | email >

Our church nursery is open every Saturday night and Sunday morning for infant and toddler care during all four Worship services for all families who come to First United Methodist Church.

Nursery care can also be provided during other church events. Please check with the nursery staff to see if nursery services have been requested for a particular event. If they have not, the church staff member in charge of the event must make the request to the Nursery Coordinator. Once nursery services have been approved, reservations can be made for the event. Reservations need to be made at least 48 hours in advance. Cancellations are required 24 hours in advance unless unavoidable. Standing reservations are available for recurring events (bible studies, etc.). The above cancellation policy applies. Reservations can be made by phone or email. We will respond to you with a confirmation.

PARENTS DAY OUT
Ages 18 months to 10 years - Parents Day Out is the third Friday of every month from 8:45am to 2:15pm. Reservations can be made by calling 249-2565 ext. 31 on the Friday before the scheduled Parent Day Out. We will call you back with a confirmation. Cost: $12 for the first child, $10 for each sibling. Each child needs to bring a nap mat or beach towel, a blanket to cover up with, and a pillow if needed. We will provide a morning and afternoon snack and a child friendly lunch with a juice box.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Ages 18 months to 10 years - Parents Night Out is the first Friday of every month from 6pm to 10pm. Reservations can be made in the same way that they are made for Parent's Day Out. Cost: $8 for the first child, $6 for each sibling. Each child needs to bring a nap mat or beach towel, a blanket to cover up with, and a pillow if needed. You are welcome to send pajamas. We provide a snack and a child friendly dinner with a juice box.

NOTE
During the Christmas season, additional Parents Day/Night Out events are planned to help parents find time to prepare for the holidays. Please call the Nursery Coordinator or check the December Children's Ministry Newsletter for more details.

POLICY
Check in: begins 15 minutes prior to the event or service. Please sign your child in on the form on the table just outside the nursery door.
Pick up: Nursery closes 15 minutes after the scheduled ending time of the event or service. Please sign your child out on the same form that they were signed in on.
Personal Belongings: Please bring the following items with you to nursery: ∗ Diapers (if not potty trained) ∗ Extra change of clothes ∗ Bottles and formula for infants ∗ Sippy cup (if needed) Please limit other personal belongings and label all items with your child's name.
Illness: Children should be at least 24 hours free of fever, diarrhea, or vomiting before attending the nursery. If illness occurs while in the nursery, you will be notified immediately. Snack: We provide child friendly snacks (goldfish, dry cereal, vanilla wafers, etc.) and apple juice or ice water. Please advise the nursery caregivers of any allergies that your child may have.

CHRISTIAN AWARENESS
On Sunday Mornings, the 2 year old children in the nursery have the opportunity to learn and talk about God. The environment is similar to Sunday School but not as structured, thus allowing for the developmental needs of children this age.

TEDDY BEAR PICNICS
Teddy Bear Picnics are a time of fellowship for preschoolers and their caregivers. Bring your lunch and your teddy bear and join us the fourth Friday of the month at noon. The location of the picnic varies so please call the church office at 249-2565 or check the Children's Ministry Bulletin Board outside Saxon Hall.

PAGERS
For the comfort of our parents, pagers are available that will allow us to contact you during church services. Please let one of the nursery workers know if you would like to use these.

FIRST AID: For the safety of the children in our care, there is always one nursery staff member on duty that is trained in CPR and first aid.