... but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them;
for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs."
Matthew 19:14
Children's Ministry
Children are a priority at Avondale United Methodist Church. We embrace the childen of our church family and our community and provide many special events for them throughout the year.
Jesus and His Ministry (Winter Sessions10-13)
Children aged 3 - 10 years will be dismissed from the worship immediately following the Sermon in a Box (approximately 11:20). They will go, with their Sunday School teachers, to their respective classes for their Sunday School lesson.
February 5
Session 10
Mary and Martha
Luke 10:38-42
Faithpoint: Christians spend time listening to and learning from Jesus.
Verse: People should change their hearts and lives.
Mark 6:12
Teachers: Tommie and Tina Peppers
Mary and Marths
Luke 10:38-42
Faithpoint:Jesus teaches us that learning about God is one of the most important things we should do.
Verse: Make your ways know to me, Lord.
Psalm 25:4
Teacher: Jennifer Harris
Mary and Martha
Luke 10:38-42
Faithpoint: Jesus taught us that spending time with God is the most important part of our lives.
Verse: Desire first and foremost God's kingdom and God's righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33
Teacher: Ryan Jenkins
February 12
Session 11
Jesus Blesses the Children
Mark 10:13-16
Faithpoint: Jesus loves me.
Verse: Then he hugged the children and blessed them.
Mark 10:16
Teacher: Sonya Pearson
Jesus and the Children
Mark 10:13-16
Faithpoint: Jesus loves childrn and blesses them.
Verse: Let the little children come to me.
Mark 10:14
Teacher: Alison Jenkins
The Rich Man
Mark 10:17-31
Faithpoint: Jesus taught us that loving God makes you richer than material treasures.
Verse: Where your treasure is, there you heart will be also.
Matthew 6:21
Teacher: Ryan Jenkins
February 19
Session 12
Two by Two
Mark 6:6b-13
Faithpoint: I can share the good news of Jesus with others.
Verse: People should change their hearts and lives.
Mark 6:12
Teacher: Alison Jenkins
Two by Two
Mark 6:6b-13
Faithpoint: We can share the good news of Jesus with others.
Verse: They went through the villages proclaiming the good news.
Luke 9:6
Teacher: Jolene Armstrong
Two by Two
Mark 6:6b-13, Luke 9:1-6; Luke 10:1-12
Faithpoint: Christians share the good news of Jesus.
Verse: They departed and went through the villages proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere.
Luke 9:6
Teacher: Ryan Jenkins
February 26
Session 13
Jesus and Zacchaeus
Luke 19:1-10
Faithpoint:We can welcome Jesus into our lives.
Verse: People should change their hearts and lives.
Mark 6:12
Teacher: Gabrielle Matese
Zacchaeus
Luke 19:1-8
Faithpoint: When welcome Jesus into our hearts, we live the way Jesus teaches us to live.
Verse:Zacchaeus came down at once, happy to welcome Jesus.
Luke 19:6
Teacher: Marnie Utz
Zacchaeus
Luke 19:1-10
Faithpoint: I welcome Jesus into my heart and life.
Verse:So Zacchaeus came down at once, happy to welcome Jesus.
Luke 19:6
Teacher: Ryan Jenkins
Volunteers who wish to be certified for work with children or youth at Avondale United Methodist Church are asked to complete
the NCA On-line training and send copies of
1) the completed test,
(The following is a link to the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church web site providing on-line training for Safe Sanctuaries.
