Children's Ministries
First United Methodist Church Coppell is a busy place for children 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. Scroll down the page to view all the ways to get involved.
At First United Methodist Church Coppell
- We believe in upholding children as sacred gifts from God.
- We strive to create a greater presence and awareness of children and their needs.
- We teach children that Christ calls all of us, no matter how old we are, to serve others in God’s love.
- We understand that the role of helping children to grow in their spirituality and develop into true disciples of Christ is a blessed call and a vow that the congregation makes at a child’s baptism.
- We welcome children of all ages to be a part of our worship service and partake in the Lord’s Supper.
- We believe that children have many gifts to share with the body of Christ.
- We believe in sharing the love of Christ with all of God’s children!
Created by God/A Human Sexuality Seminar Contact Kelly Williams for more information at kwilliams@fumccoppell.org. Click here to register.
This is a really important (and fun!) seminar for our 5th and 6th graders will focus on God's gift of human sexuality from a Christian perspective. This seminar provides an open door for conversation about a number of sensitive subjects for children and parents. Register now! Space is limited. February 23-25, 2012.
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). Please stop by the nursery check in window.
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Professional childcare personnel as well as parent volunteers provide a safe, welcoming Christian atmosphere for our youngest children.
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Our nursery is available for all worship service times and for Sunday School.
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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 pagers 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, ext. 226. Childcare can only be guaranteed if a reservation is made 48 hours in advance and if there are 4 or more children registered.
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 Rock Solid curriculum from United Methodist publishing. Click here for a floor plan and classroom list.
Wee Worship
A supplementary worship experience offered at 11:00 am 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 table 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. We also have a special children's bulletin to help them learn the different aspects of worship.
Acolytes
All 5th graders at First United Methodist Church Coppell are invited to help lead us in worship by bringing in the cross and light of Jesus, and also help with offering and communion.
Birthday in Bethlehem
We re-celebrate the birth of Jesus in a small version of Bethlehem in Smartt Hall at FUMC Coppell. Favorites from “Come to Bethlehem” from years past will be back, in addition to a birthday cake for baby Jesus to be shared by all who attend! Please join us in sharing with our children the excitement of this season, the birth of our Lord.
Children's Sabbath
A national day of advocacy for children in which FUMC participates each year. The recipient of our diaper, food and clothing drive is New Hope Learning Center, a CCA-related daycare facility in Lewisville, with whom we have an ongoing missional relationship.
Conference Camps for Kids
The North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church children’s summer 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. The camps fill quickly, so sign up early.
Crazy Christians
Twice a month fellowship group for 4th and 5th grade children that meets Sundays in Smartt Hall 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.
Created by God/A Human Sexuality Seminar
This is a really important (and fun!) seminar for our 5th and 6th graders will focus on God's gift of human sexuality from a Christian perspective. This seminar provides an open door for conversation about a number of sensitive subjects for children and parents. Register now! Space is limited. February 23-25, 2012.
Contact Kelly Williams for more information at kwilliams@fumccoppell.org. Click here to register.
Easter Egg Hunt
Children are invited for a morning of fun on that includes bounce house, face painting, games, age-level hunts and more to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior.
Jumpin’ Jehoshaphats
A fellowship group for 2nd and 3rd grade children meeting once a month on Sundays in Smartt Hall from 3:30-5:00 pm. This program includes music, recreation and a mission project. A light snack is served.
Kids in Mission (1st-4th grade) 
Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm in room 303 in Wesley Hall. This class focuses on the "Five Rings of Service" - God, family and friends, church family, community and world. We will participate in fun mission opportunities each week.
To view photos from some of our previous events, visit our media page.
