Our goal is to
coordinate through children’s ministry the development of our children
spiritually, physically, intellectually, and socially. We are
excited about our upcoming fall plans. Oxford-University UMC want children to
know that they matter to God-by showing them they matter to us-so that one day
others will matter to them.
We are enjoying our
summer by celebrating Terrific Tuesdays.
This is a fellowship time for Moms and kids to come together for fun and
snacks. They enjoy different activities
such as swimming, skating, there is water slide fun, carnival games, movies,
etc..
Back to school is the
time we promote our Sunday School Classes. Promotion Sunday will be August 14th.
We at
Oxford-University celebrate Children’s Sabbath by involving children in every
aspect of our Sunday Worship. October 9th
will be the date, we have a skit to be performed by our drama club, Joy choir
and Praise choir will sing in our Sunday Worship. Students and children will read scripture,
serve as ushers, serve as greeters, pass out bulletins, etc….
We celebrate the fall
with a Lavinrac Carnival. Lavinrac is
Carnival spelled backwards. O-U celebrates with costume contest, games, food, and fellowship. Typically, our carnival happens on Halloween
weekend.
Advent is a time of
preparation. We celebrate advent by
using an advent calendar and collecting money for different missions.
Christmas will be
celebrated and honored with a LIVE NATIVITY SCENE displayed in the
churchyard. Plans for a two night (Sunday night
and Monday night) display using live animals and children.
Preschool children
will celebrate Christmas with a Baby Jesus Christmas Party. This time will be announced at a later date.
Other activities our
children enjoy are playing an active role in our Angel Tree. The families of Oxford-University get the
whole family involved in giving at this time of year by providing families of
Other children’s
activities include a Valentine Skating Party, Easter Egg
Hunt, Musical Drama or Play, and various