News and Events for MUMC Families - September 9, 2020
Upcoming Events



Sunday School Kick-Off
First Virtual Classroom Published on Tuesday, Sept. 8

Preschool Zoom Class,
Friday, Sept. 11 at 10:00 am

Elementary Zoom Class,
Sunday, Sept. 13 at 4:00 pm


Lifters Book Group for Tweens
Begins Monday, Sept.14


Caring Kids - Holiday Bag Assembly
Save the Date!
Sunday, October 25


Back-to-School
Blessing

Good News!
If you missed the blessing last Sunday, you can still pick up a blessed tag, button or laptop sticker (for remote learners). Find these items in a basket in the Blessing Box (which is located just outside the West main entrance.
Fall Sunday School Kick-Off

We are excited to launch our Fall 2020 Virtual Sunday School Ministry, and we so hope that your children (and grandchildren) will be able to participate!

Virtual Classroom
Your child can visit the virtual classroom anytime during the week. It will be updated by Monday morning each week with new stories and activities. Clicking on the Bible story will link to the week's lesson, while clicking on other objects in the room will open coloring sheets, songs, games, prayer techniques, etc. The family photo on the book shelf will lead you to a weekly Family Devotional that supports the week's learning. The classroom is located at www.ManchacaUMC.org/virtual-classroom. For copyright reasons, the classroom is password protected. To get on my SS email list to get the password and receive weekly email reminders and handouts, please email me at Kim@ManchacaUMC.org.

Zoom Classes
In addition to the Virtual Classroom, we will also have an opportunity each week for children to gather with their peers. We will recap the lesson, do some singing, play some games, and pray together.

Preschool - Kindergarten (ages 3-6)
Meets Friday Mornings at 10:00 am (starts Sept. 11)

Elementary (grades 1 - 5)
Meets Sundays Afternoons at 4:00 pm (starts Sept. 13)
This Week in Ministries for Children and Families
Sunday Morning Online Worship

8:30: Traditional Service (Outdoor under the Pavilion, Drive-Thru and Live-Streamed)

9:30: Children's Time
Sept. 13 - Moses and the Staff

9:45: Drive-Thru Communion

11:00: Contemporary Praise Worship
(Live-Streamed Only)
You can find our Live-Streamed Worship Services on our Facebook Page

Posted later on Facebook and on our Youtube Channel
Fall Sunday School Kick-Off
Lifters Book Group for Tweens
For Tweens and Teens
  • For children and youth in grades 4-8
  • Beginning Monday, September 14, 7-8 pm

The book, "The Lifters" by David Eggers is a fictional story about two children who work together behind the scenes to save their town from despair and destruction. The story brings adventure, mystery, and a little magic as they maneuver to discover how important empathy can be in a community. Join us on Monday evenings, from 7:00-8:00 pm, via zoom to discuss this book and how it can impact our lives today. We'll have book discussion questions as well as references to the Bible over the course of 7 weeks. Questions? Contact Leslie Piggott. 
Coming Soon!
FISH?
Will we be having our FISH group for 4th and 5th grade students this year? I hope so! Due to the unprecedented challenges and changes happening with going back to school, we are going to wait until October to begin! Our hope is to be able to meet in person with outdoor events that include fun and games as well as Bible learning. Look for more details later this month as we monitor the ongoing pandemic and make decisions.
Save the Date for Caring Kids Holiday Bag Assembly!
Our annual Holiday Bag assembly will take place on Sunday, October 25 in the afternoon. Families will sign up for time slots and we'll take all the necessary Covid precautions to be safe! More details will come soon!
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Kim Carroll
Director of Christian Education
512-282-7274