Sunday School

We believe children can learn and experience God's love at all stages of their life. That's why we offer Sunday School classes for infants on up to 12th grade.  We have many dedicated Sunday School teachers who have a heart for children. It is our goal to teach your child God's Word, apply it to their lives, encourage them to look up and memorize scripture, and connect with other people of the church of all ages.

Click HERE to see descriptions of our Sunday School classes.

2's & 3's Leader Guide Spring 2023

4 Year Old Leader Guide Spring 2023

Leader Guide Kind & 1st Spring 2023

Leader Guide 2nd & 3rd Grade Spring 2023

Leader Guide 4th & 5th Spring 2023

Lessons for Parents Classes Spring 2023

First Family Dinner
First Family Dinner is our Wednesday night church-wide fellowship and discipleship event for all ages. We gather for dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room. We have a short worship time, then we split into the following groups:

Children's Bible Study

Children's Bible Study is for all children in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. It is held every Wednesday during the school year and lasts from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in Room E202. Bring your Bible. Friends are welcome to come!

Wednesday Night Bible Club

The Wednesday Night Bible Club is for children in Kindergarten - 3rd Grade. It will give the children a fun, hands-on way of experiencing Bible stories. It is held every Wednesday during the school year and lasts from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in Room E213.

Sprouts

The Sprouts are our smallest disciples that are 4 years old and under. Besides play time, they will have a Bible story and activity. It is held every Wednesday during the school year and lasts from 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. in Room E212.

Confirmation
Confirmation is the year-long process for 6th graders to become members of the church. On Confirmation Sunday, our Confirmands make their formal commitment to Christ. Confirmands learn about church history, the basics of Christianity, and the history of Methodism. They also visit other denominations and do service projects. Confirmation meets at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings in Room E212.

Click HERE for our schedule.

Click HERE for our information packet.

Family Night
Come experience a Bible story with your family in a new way! Our Family Night events are designed to help parents lead their children in spiritual development. We meet for dinner at 5:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room. Our next Family Night will focus on Holy Week and is called Journey to the Cross.  You can register here: https://fmcbryan.org/events/journey-to-the-cross-easter-2023

Children's Worship Festival
The Children’s Worship Festival is a service entirely geared towards children. This service happens once a year in September.  Dress comfortably and bring a friend! Children are invited to sit on the floor in the front of the sanctuary. 

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School 2023 is scheduled for July 31st - August 3rd.  It is for children ages 4 years old - completed 5th grade.  Our theme for VBS 2023 is Thy Kingdom Come.  The program runs Monday - Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Check out our VBS promo video HERE.

Summer Camp at Lakeview

June 26th - June 30th

YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE NOW AT http://lakeviewmcc.org

We will be attending the 2nd session of camp which is Monday, June 26th - Friday, June 30th.  Cost is $575 per child/youth.  

The church will pay $275 of that for each child that is in attendance at worship and Sunday School and/or FFD at FMC Bryan at least twice a month starting in April.  You must also register by June 4th.  

Non-members must contact Jeff Hobbs or Will Pepper before they register with our church.

Completed 3rd Grade to Completed 12th Grade may attend.  If your child has never been to a camp before, please talk to Jeff before you register your child.    You will pay the $300 to Lakeview on their     registration page.  You can pay on your $300 each month until June. 

Lakeview offers scholarships, but you will need to apply early.

We also need adults to serve as counselors at camp.  We cannot go if we do not have enough adults.

Pray & Play
Pray & Play is our monthly program for children age 1 - 4 years old.  We play in the gym or on the playground, have crafts, snacks, and a Bible story.  Parents must stay.  Pray & Play is usually the second Saturday of the month from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 

Children in Worship
We want children in worship! From infant on up, children are welcome in our worship services. Children learn to worship by watching their parents and grandparents. We understand that children may fidget and make noise from time to time. We know adults that do that too! We have a children's sermon at each service except on Communion Sunday.  Worship activity books are available at each service.

Should You Bring Your Kids to Worship? Check Out This Video

Baptism

Through baptism we are initiated into the Body of Christ. Our primary means of baptism is through sprinkling; however, we both recognize and offer any form of baptism a parent desires for their child.  If you are interested in having your child baptized, contact Pastor Rick at rick@fmcbryan.org.

Ways you can Serve in Children's Ministries

Sunday School Teacher

Wednesday Night Volunteer

Contact Jeff Hobbs at jeff@fmcbryan.org if you are interested in serving. All volunteers must go through Safe Sanctuary training.

Check out updates by joining the FMC Bryan Children's Ministries group on Facebook. 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/fmcbryancm/

If you have any questions about any of our programs, contact the Director of Children's and Family Ministries Jeff Hobbs at jeff@fmcbryan.org or 979-779-1324.

Child Care
Child care is provided for all worship services and most of the weekly evening activities. We are proud to have a very caring child care staff.