Children's Ministry @ Dixboro UMC
Children are important at Dixboro UMC. We want to partner with families in teaching children about God’s welcoming love. Luke 18:16-17 says, “Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, ‘Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it’” (New Living Translation). When we bring our children to Worship, Sunday School, and other programs we are encouraging them to know about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Dixboro Church family is here to provide a welcoming and loving atmosphere where a child’s faith journey can be nurtured.
Children in Worship is essential to the faith journey of our children and to all of us. Worship is children learning how to worship by worshipping with the congregation. On the flip side, if children aren’t present here with us, we miss out too! Without children, the body of Christ is incomplete. We need everyone present to complete the circle at God’s Table. By participating in worship, children:
Sunday School:
During Sunday School we offer two classes including nursery care. 1st through 5th will meet upstairs and our Preschool (ages 3) to Kindergartners will meet in the nursery. Each year we need a new Sunday School form filled out. Fill it out here.
Nursery Care:
Nursery care is available during Worship for infants through 6 years old. Look at our nursery.
Special programs:
Children are important at Dixboro UMC. We want to partner with families in teaching children about God’s welcoming love. Luke 18:16-17 says, “Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, ‘Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it’” (New Living Translation). When we bring our children to Worship, Sunday School, and other programs we are encouraging them to know about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Dixboro Church family is here to provide a welcoming and loving atmosphere where a child’s faith journey can be nurtured.
Children in Worship is essential to the faith journey of our children and to all of us. Worship is children learning how to worship by worshipping with the congregation. On the flip side, if children aren’t present here with us, we miss out too! Without children, the body of Christ is incomplete. We need everyone present to complete the circle at God’s Table. By participating in worship, children:
- Know the mystery and wonder of God
- Build strong memories that will inform their faith over time
- Feel God’s love
- Recognize they are valued as a fellow child of God
- Understand they are welcome in the body of Christ
- Experience liturgy, sacraments, prayers, and other worship traditions that shape their understanding of God
- Learn they belong to God
- Hear scripture and begin to see how God might speak to them.
Sunday School:
During Sunday School we offer two classes including nursery care. 1st through 5th will meet upstairs and our Preschool (ages 3) to Kindergartners will meet in the nursery. Each year we need a new Sunday School form filled out. Fill it out here.
Nursery Care:
Nursery care is available during Worship for infants through 6 years old. Look at our nursery.
Special programs:
- Blessing of the Backpacks service is held the first Sunday after Labor Day. This blessing is a unique way for us as a congregation to let our children and youth know we are praying for them always. Please invite your kids, grandkids, and neighbors to be a part of our blessing.
- Fall Festival with our Trunk or Treat event is held the Friday before Halloween. We partner with the Dixboro Farmer's Market to create a fun halloween activities for all. Check out the pictures from previous years.
- Each Christmas during Advent we will perform a special Christmas program for our church family and friends.
- Easter Activities on the Green, Saturday before Easter.
- Throughout the year children and youth are invited to participate in our Youth Choir during Sunday School.
- Stay tuned for great intergenerational activities throughout the year.
