During the COVID-19 pandemic, these ministries have been suspended temporarily.
Our goal is for youth of all ages to move from a basic “understanding” of scripture and beliefs to personalizing the message, establishing a personal relationship with God, strengthening their prayer life, and developing an outward focus of attending to the greater community needs as a transforming presence in the world.
Children’s programming is offered during the 10:00 am worship service.
Children’s programming is offered during the 10:00 am worship service.
NURSERY
Ages 0-4 years old
Children ages 0-4 are cared for in a safe, loving, fun, and comfortable environment near the sanctuary for parents who might want to check in during worship. The nursery opens 15 minutes prior to worship. Volunteer caregivers (at least two non-related adults) provide child care during worship services.
Ages 0-4 years old
Children ages 0-4 are cared for in a safe, loving, fun, and comfortable environment near the sanctuary for parents who might want to check in during worship. The nursery opens 15 minutes prior to worship. Volunteer caregivers (at least two non-related adults) provide child care during worship services.
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KIDZONE
5 years old & Grades K-5
5 years old & Grades K-5
KidZone operates an Activity Center. Children are dismissed from Worship after the Children’s Message for age appropriate activities. Two non-related adults supervise the youth in a classroom, with multiple choices of activities to do (i.e. computer games, painting, puzzles, building blocks, reading, etc.).
This is structured to allow kids to play and interact with each other and with loving, caring adults with gentle messages about faith, mutual concern, empathy and respect. We have found ways to allow kids to be involved, whether they want to participate quietly or with high amounts of kinetic energy.
This is structured to allow kids to play and interact with each other and with loving, caring adults with gentle messages about faith, mutual concern, empathy and respect. We have found ways to allow kids to be involved, whether they want to participate quietly or with high amounts of kinetic energy.
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JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY
Grades 6-12
Our program for this age group has been strong throughout Genesis's history and is now in a re-development stage. We depend on volunteers for Genesis programs and are actively encouraging our congregation to take on leadership and volunteer roles for this important ministry. We welcome new attenders who have gifts in this area and feel called to step forward. A variety of youth attend our worship--including participants in previous Genesis youth programs--but have not yet committed to this kind of involvement, and we are faithfully wrestling with this chicken-and-egg problem of re-starting this ministry.
If you and your children are looking for a worship home, please try us out. While it's easier to join an existing group, perhaps you will find a calling for this ministry as a place to use your gifts and your older children will find they are moved by the warmth of our "real people" members and our authentic commitment to "real acceptance" of all God's children. We are well worth a Sunday drive in the country!
If you want to learn more about our hopes and our opportunities, please contact Pastor Tommy at tboutell@genesisumc.org
If you and your children are looking for a worship home, please try us out. While it's easier to join an existing group, perhaps you will find a calling for this ministry as a place to use your gifts and your older children will find they are moved by the warmth of our "real people" members and our authentic commitment to "real acceptance" of all God's children. We are well worth a Sunday drive in the country!
If you want to learn more about our hopes and our opportunities, please contact Pastor Tommy at tboutell@genesisumc.org
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SAFETY FIRST
Genesis UMC is committed to providing a safe environment for children, youth and vulnerable adult populations. Volunteers are screened, background checked and provided training. First aid kits are available throughout the facility and a number of volunteers and staff are First Aid & CPR certified. Child And Youth Abuse Prevention Policy |
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