First United Methodist Church: Carroll, Iowa

Education Opportunities

Sunday School is at 9:15 a.m., starting the Sunday following Labor Day. Classes are available for persons age 3 to adult. A nursery is available with loving supervision during Sunday School for children under age 3. This includes Adult Sunday School Programs!

Confirmation
Confirmation classes for 7th graders is being held on Sunday mornings this year during the Sunday School Hour. It is being led by Reverend Ken Ferguson.

Kids and Church
Then little children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them; 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."
(Mat 19:13-14 NRSV)

It has been said that children are the future of the church - the truth is that children are the church of today. First United Methodist Church believes this and welcomes children as essential and valued members of congregation life. Ministry with and for children is a priority at First United Methodist Church. We believe that faith development, intergenerational relationships, and participation in a faith community are assets that children need as they grow and mature.

Children's Church is offered in the Summer and children gather for a worship time after the Children's Sermon.

Youth Fellowships
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Reverend Chad Jennings leads both the Junior and Senior High Groups. Parent involvement is expected. These groups will focus on fun, fellowship, service, and mission.

7th and 8th grade youth meet at 5:30 pm the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. A meal is shared at 6:30 pm. Parents are encouraged to participate in all aspects of this youth group.

9th - 12th grade meet at 7 pm the second and forth Wednesday of each month. They join in a meal with the Junior High Youth at 6:30 pm.

Mini-Methodists -A youth fellowship for first and second graders that meets the first Monday of each month, 3:15 - 5:00.

UM Kids -United Methodist kids is for 3rd-6th graders.

	3rd and 4th graders meet weekly on Tuesdays, 3:15 - 5:00.
	5th and 6th graders meet weekly on Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:00.

Camping
The Iowa Annual Conference has a strong camping program offering camps in five locations around the state. Our congregation strongly encourages the camping experience by our children and youth; Additionally, our congregation pays 1/2 of camper fee up to $100 for church members and camperships are available for any child in the community. Please contact the church office for more information or visit the camp website.

United Methodist Colleges

Iowa United Methodist Foundation

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