Children's
Ministries - Frequently Asked Questions
Do
I need to register my child for programs?
No, but
it is helpful to us to have the information so we can expect
your child. You may simply bring your child at the program
time and we will place them in the age appropriate Sunday
School class or program.
How
do I register my child for programs?
You may
register them online or by filling out a Children’s
Ministry Registration Form at church.
What
is offered for me, the parent, while my child is at church?
On Sunday
mornings we have four worship services that you may attend
and we have many adult Sunday School classes at both 9:30
and 11:00. Other adult programs are offered on Sunday and
Wednesday evenings as well. You may find out more about these
offerings by clicking on Adults or Worship.
Is
there nursery available during Bible studies?
We offer
free nursery to all participants in Bible studies, worship
services, or other programs and events sponsored by the church.
We are blessed to offer nursery care for children birth to
5th grade by a paid staff of caring individuals. It is helpful
for you to register your child for nursery ahead of time for
times other than Sunday mornings. You may do this by sending
an email to Susan Koopman, Nursery Director, susan@mceachernumc.org.
Please include your name, child’s name and age, and
the date/time you need.
Whom
can I contact for more information about Children’s
Ministries?
We are
blessed to have a wonderful Children’s Ministry staff
at McEachern Memorial UMC. We have a director for Nursery,
Early Childhood (3 year olds – Kindergarten) and Elementary
Children (1st -5th grade). Our contact information is listed
below. Please let us know how we can serve you.
Susan
Koopman, Nursery Director, 770-943-3008, ext. 5006, email:
susan@mceachernumc.org
Debby
Smith, Nursery Assistant, 770-943-3008, ext. 6040, email:
debby@mceachernumc.org
Beth
Barclay, Early Childhood Children’s Director, 770-943-3008,
ext. 6008, email: beth@mceachernumc.org
Jackie
Gibbins, Elementary Children’s Director, 770-943-3008,
ext. 5018, email: jackie@mceachernumc.org
Rebecca
Campbell, Administrative Assistant to Children’s Ministry,
770-943-3008, ext. 6039, email: rebecca@mceachernumc.org
How
can I get involved with Children’s Ministry?
We are
blessed to have a thriving Children’s Ministry at McEachern
Memorial UMC. We depend on volunteers to assist with programs
and special events. If you are interested in volunteering,
you may contact one of the Children’s Directors or click
on the Volunteer Opportunities at the side and list Children’s
Ministry as an area of interest. Someone will be glad contact
you and see how you could serve.
How
do I know which Sunday school class my child is in?
We have
several classes for each grade level. For your first visit
you may contact the Children’s Ministry department ahead
of time and we can tell you the location or you may come on
Sunday morning and proceed to the appropriate age level class.
We have Nursery (6wks – 3 years) and our Early Childhood
classes (Pre-K and K) on the bottom floor of the Christian
life center. The 1st & 2nd grade classes are located in
our Education building adjacent to the Sanctuary. The 1st
grade is located on the 1st floor and the 2nd grade is on
the 2nd floor. Our 3rd – 5th grade is located in Oaks
Hall on the 2nd floor. If you are having trouble locating
these areas, we have many greeters that are stationed throughout
the church both inside and out. They can direct you to the
right location.
Where
do I take my child on Sunday mornings?
If you
come at 9:30, the children have traditional 9:30 Sunday school
classes. They are located throughout the church. You may contact
the Children’s Ministry department ahead of time or
you may simply come and look at the different classes and
we can help you place your child. At 11:00 we have a worship
hour for the children. We have Beginning
Believers which meets in the Christian Life Center (F151)
that is for Pre K and Kindergarten. The 1st – 3rd grade
Faithbuilders meets in the Chapel and then proceeds to Lula
Dobbs Hall for our breakout groups.
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