The Wilmington United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Open hearts, open minds, open doors
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Children's Ministry
"... Jesus said, Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven" Mark 10:14At Wilmington United Methodist Church we strive to provide a loving and nurturing environment for your children.
Our goal is to light the path to Christ and a life of faith that will guide them through all that life presents.
We invite you to browse the information on this page and encourage you to call with any questions you may have.
NurseryOur nursery facilities provide a safe, clean, and caring environment for your children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. Children in nursery enjoy free play, story time with easy Bible lessons, and praise and music time.
We have a simple check-in and check-out system to guarantee the safety of your child. Most importantly, we provide loving and nurturing care-givers. Meet our Nursery Staff...
Children's MinistryAt Wilmington UMC we strive to provide many opportunities for your child to participate in the life of the church.
Children ages 4 through 5th grade can:
* Participate in Sunday School from 9:45am to 10:30am each Sunday
* Help during the worship service as acolytes, lighting the altar candles
* Join in our Children's Moments during worship
* And even have their own worship experience in Junior Church with kids their own age during both worship services.
Junior Church provides a space for kids to enjoy praise time with singing and dancing to fun, upbeat songs, bible stories, crafts, games, and more!
Our Nursery StaffLuke Mabry, 8:30am - 10:30amLuke is 20 years old and has been an active member of our church family his entire life. He has dedicated himself to several local, national, and international mission efforts, as well as achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in 2008. He is now an Assistant Scout Master. Luke attends Southern State Community College with hopes for a future in law inforcement.
Luke has volunteered in children's ministry for several years, helping with Junior Church and VBS activities, and assisting as a Sr. Youth Mentor since graduating high school in 2009.
We are fortunate to have Luke as a part of our Nursery Staff. He is experienced in caring for infants and is a conscientious, nurturing caregiver for children of all ages. He loves the outdoors and sports, and has been serving as a Nursery Attendant since 2009.
Linda Graves, 10:15am - NoonLinda Lou (Allen) Graves was born in 1940 and grew up in Fayette County, OH. She graduated from Jeffersonville schools in 1958 and has attended Wilmington College, Wittenberg University, and Miami University, earning a Masters of Education Degree. She has taught from Kindergarten through college, and continues to be a tutor trainer after 20 years.
Linda and her husband, Ronald, have been married for over 46 years and they have a daughter, Lorna, and a son, Randy. Linda attended Richland Melvin UMC for 32 years before coming to Wilmington UMC, and taught Bible school crafts and music. She is currently very active with the United Methodist Women, serving as president for both local and district levels.
She enjoys sewing, knitting, crochet, bead work, and playing Bridge, among other things. She has been a Nursery Caregiver at Wilmington UMC since 2000 and loves the children in her care. Linda strives to provide a safe, nurturing environment.
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