October 24, 2020
[I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Philippians 4:13]
Sunday School
Parents, for easy reference to Sunday School links and times/days, we invite you to bookmark this page.

  • Oct. 11 (all grades)
  • Oct. 25 (all grades)

Sunday School meets on Zoom 2nd & 4th Sundays for ALL grades in October.
Note the new day (Sunday) & time (3:30 pm) for 3rd & 4th grades. 

We know that even a few minutes on Zoom is a lot, and so we ask that you give it a chance and join us for as long as you can for each gathering to keep up good spiritual habits.

Zoom Links
Zoom links for all classes can be found on the church website calendar.

2K-3K
8:30-8:50

4K, 5K, 1st, 2nd
9:00-9:30

3rd-4th
3:30-3:40

5th
5:00-6:00
Are your children experiencing stress by the pandemic?
Check out this article
Helping Our Kids Through Stressful Times by Rev. Dr. Leanne Hadley, from the UMC. In it, she offers a practical and simple ritual for helping children with their stress
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Safe Sanctuary

It's that time, volunteers:
Annual Safe Sanctuary Training.
Who needs training?
Anyone who volunteers as a coordinator, teacher or substitute or is interested in creating a safe sanctuary at BSUMC. It's required for all volunteers (even for zoom) & recommended for all members to create a community of care. Please complete now.

The Children’s Ministry Board at BSUMC is so pleased to welcome Jana Clack as Director of Children’s Ministry beginning on Monday! As those involved in our Children’s Ministry can attest, Jana is joining a beautiful community of believers. From our enthusiastic and earnest learners, to our committed and loving volunteers, our supportive and encouraging parents, and our proficient staff, the Lord has provided many gifts to us in the body of Christ. We are so excited for Jana to join us in using these gifts for the glory of God and the development of this beloved ministry.  Please join me in making Jana feel welcome with a letter, drawing from a child, or other expression which would serve to let her know just how glad we are that she is here with us.  We look forward to working with Jana and can’t wait to see what God has in store for Children’s Ministry!

In Christ,
The Children’s Ministry Board at BSUMC
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Please click on the image above to find out more about our new digital "One Form/One Time" Minor Health Release for the 2020-2021 school year.

VERY IMPORTANT:

MAKE SURE YOU ARE LOGGED INTO REALM PRIOR TO CLICKING THE REGISTRATION LINK.

Beginning this school year, the Minor Health Release waiver for Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry will be completed by "registering" your children for the 2020-2021 school year in Realm. Complete one form for all of the children and youth in your family with one registration! And this Minor Health Release is valid until next fall.
Weekend Backpack Food 2020-2021
In order to feed the children at Thomas E. Kerns Elementary on the weekends for 2020-2021, we will now be collecting grocery store gift cards in the amounts of $10-$25.
You can mail them in or drop them by the office Tuesday-Friday, 9-1. Contact ChildrensMinistry@bsumc.com with questions.
Current stores: Aldi & Walmart
We are so excited for our campus-wide, all-ages sermon series starting this weekend-- October 25th. Click here for special weekly family devotions and ways to cultivate being ThankFULL at home.
Pick up stations for materials will be on-site at the exits for all worship services.

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As part of ThankFull, Children's Ministry is hosting a new coat drive for the children of T.E.Kerns Elementary, in addition to our gift cards for weekend food. They've already started coming in!
We are ThankFull to God for how you care for your neighbors.
5th Grade Parents,

Thank you for your feedback. Be on the lookout for Realm communications that will contain our next steps. If you missed out on the survey & plan to participate, contact ChildrensMinistry@bsumc.com.
Jana Clack
Director of Children's Ministry
Elizabeth Loughran
Children's Ministry Associate