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Director of Children's MinistriesCindy Carlisle coordinates the children's ministries at Aldersgate. Her responsibilities include Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Children's Council and evening children's programs. Cindy can be reached by e-mail at cindy.carlisle@aldersgatecarrollton.orgSunday SchoolOur Sunday School classes begin when a child has celebrated his/her 3rd birthday by September 1st of the current year. The children meet in age appropriate classes with trained volunteer teachers. Aldersgate uses a United Methodist curriculum to enhance their Christian learning. For more information about specific classes please visit the Sunday School page.Christmas PageantEach year the children of Aldersgate led by our Joyful Voices display their talent to God's glory in a Christmas pageant. The program is usually on a Sunday evening in December.The KOOL ClubThe K.O.O.L. (Kids of Our Lord) Club meet on Sunday evenings at 6PM for a
time of fellowship and fun. This group is for children in 3rd through 5th
grades. Leaders for the Club are Kathy Baker and Kate Nelson. The Joyful Voices is our children’s choir made up of 3rd-5th graders. The children and their director meet each
Sunday evening, beginning at 5:30p.m. and sing their praises during worship services throughout the year. This group is led by Nicci Thrower
and Cathy Dreyer. Acolyte ProgramThis program is for children in 4th through 6th grades who wish to be trained and participate in the worship service as acolytes. Vacation Bible School
Boy ScoutsBoy Scout Troop 753, sponsored by Aldersgate UMC, is open to all boys in the community. Began in the spring of 1998, the troop offers opportunities for camping, community involvement and leadership training in a nurturing environment. The troop meets every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. The age level for the troop is 10 1/2 or 6th grade. The troop leader is John Wrinkle. For more information about Troop 753 visit their website http://www.troop753.org/. Little PraisersAldersgate’s Little Praisers is for Pre-school age children through Kindergarten. Children who attend the 11:00 worship sere are dismissed after the CHILDREN’S TIME, and gather in a classroom for age-appropriate songs, prayers, and short lessons. The Little Praisers are led by adult volunteers and youth helpers.Children's CouncilThe Children's Council meets monthly to support programs for the children of Aldersgate. This council is chaired by Cindy Carlisle.Egg HuntChildren's Council and Aldersgate United Methodist Women sponsor an annual Easter Egg Hunt and craft time for the children.NurseryOur nursery is available during both worship services and during the Sunday School hour. Nursery care is provided for children up to 4 years of age. The nursery is also available during our Wednesday activities, and during special events throughout the year.Our nursery is staffed by nurturing, caring employees. Parent and youth volunteers rotate on a weekly basis to assist our staff. The Nursery Coordinators are Tracey Howington and Melissa Yamkleeb. |
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VBS 2008 will
be June 9th-13th from 9AM until 12 noon. The exciting theme is
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