Children's Ministries

First United Methodist Church of Coppell is a busy place all during the week as well as Sunday mornings! Join us in ministries, programs, fellowship groups, Bible studies, concerts and events for all ages and interests.

At First United Methodist Church of Coppell we believe that all children are a sacred gift from God. We understand that the role of helping children to grow in their spirituality and develop into true disciples of Christ is a blessed call. Therefore, every class, fellowship group, disciple group, retreat, camp and activity we offer for children has this as the overriding goal. At First United Methodist Church Coppell, we truly believe in

“Helping God’s Children to Grow”

Nursery
Loving care is offered in the Church’s Nurseries for infants through young 3 year olds
(children who turned 3 after September 1st of the current academic year).

  • Professional childcare personnel as well as parent volunteers provide a safe, welcoming Christian atmosphere for our youngest children.
  • Our nursery is available for all worship service times and for Sunday School.
  • To ensure that parents can fully experience fellowship, study and worship with assurance that their nursery child is safe and well cared for, we provide parents with vibrating beepers when they register their child for nursery care.

Additional nursery hours are available for Bible Study classes and other special church events. Parents may call the childcare reservation line at  972-462-0471 extension #226. Childcare can only be guaranteed if a reservation is made 48 hours in advance.

Wee Worship

A supplementary worship experience offered during the school year for children ages three through first grade. Children join Wee Worship leaders and parent volunteers after "Children's Time" during the worship service except on Communion Sundays (first Sunday of the month) and in the summer. Register for Wee Worship at the desk in Wesley Hall before the service each Sunday so your child will receive a nametag for security purposes. 

Worship Folders
Worship folders are available in the baskets on the tables in the narthex each Sunday.  These folders, for ages 3-6 and 7-11, contain Bible-based worksheets, crayons, and pipe cleaners for the enjoyment of the children during the service.  Please return the folders, crayons, and any un-used items to the baskets under the table after the service.

Sunday School
Sunday morning classes for 3 year olds-5th grade provide a scriptural foundation for children's spiritual growth. Preschool-Kindergarten have music gathering every Sunday. All classes are in the traditional format and stay in the same classrooom each week. We use Hands-On Bible Curriculum from Group publishing.

Kids in Mission (1st-4th grade)

Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm. This class focuses on  the "Five Rings of Service" - God, family and friends, church family, community and world.  We will participate in fun new mission opportunities this year. 

Jumpin’ Jehoshaphats
A fellowship group for 2nd and 3rd grade children meeting once a month on Sundays from 3:30-5:00 pm.  This program includes music, recreation and a mission project.  A light snack is served.

Crazy Christians
Twice a month fellowship group for 4th and 5th grade children that meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00 pm.  Activities include once a month "off-site" event, annual retreat, music, recreation and mission projects.  A light snack is served.

Kids of Hope and Kids of Peace
Our new support groups for children who have experienced a family death or divorce began on September 16 and runs through November 11. We will have another session next fall. Please contact Rev. Jennifer Scott at jscott@fumccoppell.org if you are interested in enrolling your child or serving as a leader.

Acolytes
5th graders at First United Methodist Church, Coppell assist in worship by bringing in the cross and light of Jesus, and also help with offering and communion.

Children's Carnival
Games, cakewalk, fishing for treats, hot dogs on Sunday, October 28, 2007 from 3:30-5:00 pm.  Wear your costume!

Come to Bethlehem
A First United Methodist Church of Coppell holiday tradition on Sunday, December 9, 2007 from 3:30-5:00 pm. Children and parents visit the town of Bethlehem as it was when Christ was born. Hands-on experiences in a bakery, carpenter’s shop, spice shop, stable and more. This year we will add a mission focus. There will be a wonderful fellowship meal between Come to Bethlehem and Christmas Pops concert.

Children's Sabbath
A national day of advocacy for children in which FUMC participates eadh year in February. The recipient of our diaper, food and clothing drive is New Hope Learning Center, a CCA-related daycare facility in Lewsiville, with whom we have an ongoing missional relationship.

Easter Egg Hunt
Children are invited for a morning of fun on Saturday, March 22, 2008 that includes age-level egg hunts, face painting, bounce house and games.

Wonderful Wednesdays
A summer program for parents and their children ages three through six filled with stories, music, art, games and free play.          

Vacation Bible School (For entering Kindergarten through entering 6th Grade)                       
One of the best things about summer at First United Methodist Church Coppell is Vacation Bible School! Families from the Coppell and surrounding communities enroll their children in this fun filled week.  VBS 2008 is June 16-20, 9 am-noon, Beach Party: Surfing through the Scriptures.

Conference Camps for Kids
The North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church children’s camps are a much anticipated annual event. Camps are led by area pastors and experts in the field of Christian formation for children. For more information and to register on-line: www.ntcumc.org.