“The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear!”

from the movie, Elf.

That’s just what fifteen children (including two visitors) and six adults did as they went caroling at Presbyterian Manor and The Gables on Wednesday, December 7, 2011.

See more pictures of this great ministry here:

All children in grades 1-6 (and available parents) are encouraged to attend this event on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 3:45-5:30pm as the children carol in our community, bringing joy to those who hear!

To make sure we have enough transportation and adult supervision, the DEADLINE to register is December 4, 2011!

If you have not filled out a release form in the past year, print one out HERE, and turn it in to Kim English!

Sorry, but registration has ended for this event!

For more information, contact Kim English
(children@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231, x272).

Grades 4-6 (including the 5th-6th grade Seekers of MORE) will learn the meaning of Advent as a part of MORE on Wednesday, November 16, 2011!

Our Children’s Director, Kim English, will help them answer these questions:

• What is Advent?
• How is it different than Christmas?
• How do we celebrate it?

Register NOW below!

For more information, contact Kim English
(children@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231, x272).

Name:

Child's Name:

Child's Grade:

4 5 6

Phone:

e-Mail:

Comments:

Enter this Code:

(Seekers of MORE reporting) The 5th-8th graders went to Fright Fest at Six Flags on October 10, 2011.  We rode many rides and played many games.  Below is a drawing we made inspired by the cool rollercoasters there. 

Check out this pics from our trip!

Here’s a great video of our own Trinity Denson working to try to climb a crazy ladder

Music ‘n’ More got off to a great start today with the annual registration event at THE PLEX!  See pictures below!

Did your child miss registration at THE PLEX?  NO PROBLEM!  Just bring your child to the Undercroft (below the Sanctuary) on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 3:45pm!

All children who will be 4 years of age by October 1 through seniors in high school are invited to bring  a friend and join us

• at THE PLEX
• Wednesday, September 7, 2011
• 4:00-5:00pm

Ride go-carts or the bumper boats or play miniature golf or laser tag while you register for FUMC Choir for 2010-2011.

• Cherub Choir (Age 4 to Kindergarten)
• Trinity Choir (grades 1 to 3)
• Wesley Choir & Ringers (grades 4 to 6)
• Chapel Choir & Ringers (grades 7 to 12)

For more information about this event or Music Ministries,
contact Kristen Gossett (kkgossett@aol.com or 940-766-4231, x225).

4th – 6th Graders Only!!

What is Lent?
Why give something up?

Come find out on
Ash Wednesday
March 9 4:00 – 4:45
(Wesley Choir/Ringers begins at 4:45)

2nd floor – room 216
(4th-5th grade Sunday School room)

Kim English will lead this special Bible Study just for you!!

Children in grades 4-6 should mark their calendars for the the Annual Spring Break Overnighter.

Picture from 2010 Overnighter

- LIVE LARGE – THINK BIG

DATE:  March 14-15
DESTINATION:  Dallas
COST:  $70 / child (includes ALL expenses)
DEADLINE to register:  March 7

What we will see:

• Museum of Nature and Science:  Dinosaurs Unearthed
• Imax:  Mummies:  Secrets of the Pharaohs
• Austin Street Centre: an emergency shelter for the homeless
• Thanksgiving Square & Fountain Place in downtown Dallas
• Dallas Zoo and / or ice skating at the Galleria

Parents!!

For more information, contact Rev. Lydia Pellikan at 940-766-4231, x272 or lpellikan@fumcwf.org.

REGISTER BELOW!

Children, youth, parents, grandparents, and other adults had a great time as the graded choirs (Age 4-Grade 12) celebrated the beginning of Music ‘n’ More on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Village Bowl on Kemp.

Children and youth who were not able to attend this event are still welcome to take part in the many choirs for children and youth.  Contact Kristen Gossett (kkgossett@aol.com or 940-766-4231, x225) for more information about any of these choirs:

• Cherub Choir (Age 4-Kindergarten)
• Trinity Choir (Grades 1-2)
• Wesley Choir and / or Ringers (Grades 3-6)
• Chapel Choir and / or Ringers (Grades 7-12)

See more pictures from this great event below:

A great time was had by all as the children & youth choirs registered for the 2010-2011 year at The Plex on Wednesday, September 8, 2010.  However, if you have a child who wants to be in choir but did not make it to the registration, NO PROBLEM.  Just get them to the respective rehearsal time!  For more information, contact Kristen Gossett (kkgossett@aol.com or 940-766-4231, x225).

A BIG THANK YOU to our Choir Parent Board this year and all their help. Those serving are:

• Co-Chairs: Tonja Denson and Elizabeth Clarke
• Cherub: Lori Spencer / Patti Stephans / Jamie Davis (sub)
• Trinity : Jennifer Bomer / Emily Arens / Pam Featherston (sub)
• Wesley: Wendy Presson / Mendie Brauner / Lindsey Greer (sub)

Check out pics from The Plex below!