NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 7 | Mommy & Me Book Club is Back! 

Mommy & Me Book Club took a break during a recent staff change, but we are starting it up again under the direction of our Nursery/Preschool Coordinator Samantha Pedersen. We will meet in the Children’s Wing of Mandarin UMC the first Tuesday of each month, 9:00-11:00 AM. We start with free play, followed by a themed book and craft starting about 9:30, and end with more free play. Snacks for the kids and coffee for the moms provided in abundance! We cap our meetups at 20 kids, please sign up here. 

Summer Dates  

Mark your calendars! More information is coming soon. Registration will begin in March. 

• June 5-9 -Vacation Bible School, 9:00-12:00, 3 yrs (as of 9/1/22) & up 
• June 5-9 - Basketball Camp, 12:00-5:00, current 2nd grade & up  
• June 5-9 - Arts, Crafts, & Fun Camp, 12:00-5:00, current Kindergarten & up 
• June 26-July 1 - Warren Willis Summer Camp, overnight, current 3rd grade & up 
• July 17-21 – Possible Camp, 9:00-2:00 with option to extend to 5:00, current 2nd grade & up  

Elementary Bible Stories During Service | We offer Bible stories and activities during all worship services for elementary-aged children. Children will start worship with you, then will be dismissed prior to the sermon. Children will return to you before the end of service so please sit near the end of the aisle.

Babies through Preschool | Childcare and Preschool Sunday School lesson offered during all hours, in the Childcare Center. 



Elementary | Sunday School offered from 10:00-10:55 AM at Mandarin UMC. Drop Off/Pick Up in Gathering Space. No 10:00 AM Sunday School at Longleaf until further notice. 

Volunteering | We can’t do it without you! Multiple volunteers are needed each Sunday:

• Sunday School (Mandarin campus)
• Children's Message
• Bible Stories & Activities
• Childcare Room

If you are interested, click for Mandarin UMC or Longleaf. By serving one hour a month (or equivalent) you will receive a Parent's Night Out this Spring. All volunteers working in classrooms with children must be background checked every 3-5 years and go through child protection training annually.

Acolytes | Our acolytes (3rd grade and older) serve in the traditional services each week. If your child is interested contact Courtney Rankin for Mandarin or Angie for Longleaf. Click below to sign your acolyte up for a Sunday:

• Mandarin Acolytes
• Longleaf Acolytes

As a reminder, acolytes who serve on a monthly basis will be invited to our yearly Acolyte Recognition Party.

Junior Youth | Junior Youth (4th and 5th grade) meets most Sundays, 12:00-2:30 PM, on Mandarin UMC campus. Junior Youth schedule is on Sign up Genius - Click here.

Welcome to Worship - next Jan. 22nd | We invite 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to participate in a once-a-month workshop from September to April to learn about sacraments, symbols, seasons, sharing, and serving. All children who complete the course will be recognized in a service. Classes will be on the Mandarin campus from 12:00-2:30 PM and will include lunch for $6. Sign up and check dates here.

WEDNESDAY



Wednesday Night Activities | On the Mandarin campus

Dinner - 5:30-6:30 PM 

• See Realm or weekly newsletter for dinner options. We have a Children’s Corner in the dining area, for playing only, not eating. Please encourage children to clean up prior to leaving for their next activity.  

Youth Activities - 5:30-8:00 PM 

Cherub Choir - 6:00-6:20 PM 

• 3 yrs (as of 9/1) to Kindergarten - Children's wing 832

Youth Choir - 6:00-6:45 PM 

• 6th-12th grade - Choir room

Childcare Center - 6:15-8:00 PM

• Birth to 4 yrs, activities provided for preschool-aged children 

Children’s Choir - 6:30-7:00 PM 

• 1st to 5th grade - Children's wing 832 – Check in/out on the 2nd floor of the FLC, down the children’s hallway. Children will be moved to the Children’s Activities after choir if parent is in an adult class.

Children’s Activities - 6:30-8:00 PM 

• Check children (K-5th grade) in at the children’s table in the Gathering Space
• Adult Classes - 6:30-8:00 PM 

Other Events

January 29 | Warren Willis Summer Camp Info Meeting 

Join this Q&A session designed for parents of first-time campers. Children and youth currently in 3rd grade and older are welcome to attend camp. Meet in the MUMC Children’s Ministry Large Group Room from 12:00-1:00 PM. We are going to camp June 26 - July 1. Registration for camp opens January 16th please sign up here. Email Angie Engelthaler for more info. 

If you have any questions, please contact Angie Engelthaler