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School Street United Methodist Church Nursery

 “Behold children are a gift of the Lord; the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one’s youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.” Psalm 127

Welcome to School Street United Methodist Church Nursery.  It is our goal to provide your child with quality care and provide a service to you as a parent. If you are visiting us for the first time, the nursery is located behind the fellowship room. Upon entering the church, take your second left and walk straight through the fellowship room. The nursery room entrance is located on your left.

 Nursery Schedule (Sunday Morning Worship Service)

Summer hours:   9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.       (Begins on the July 4th weekend)

Fall hours:          10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.     (Begins the Sunday following Labor Day weekend)

 Nursery Coordinator Contact Information

 Linda Barker  25 Crockett Rd.   Gorham , Me. 04038 , Phone: 892-4540     E-mail:  twocopfam@prodigy.net 

 General Guidelines

 Our nursery is available to all children ranging from birth to four years old.  Older children may enjoy attending our Sunday School classes or attending the service with you in the sanctuary.

 The nursery is staffed by parish volunteers and the parents of the children utilizing the facility.  These caregivers staff the nursery on a rotating basis.  The caregivers will be available to receive the infants and toddlers ten minutes prior to worship. 

 When To Keep Your Child At Home

 We ask that you keep your child out of the nursery if they have any of the following symptoms:

  • Fever
  • Runny nose
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting in the last 24 hours
  • Constant raspy cough
  • Questionable rash

 Children can become ill very quickly.  If your child should become ill while in our care, we will notify you immediately.

 It is our hope that this information will help acquaint you with the policies and procedures of the Nursery Department at School Street United Methodist Church .  We want the nursery to be a safe, healthy and welcoming place for your children to be while you gather with fellow parishioners in the sanctuary. 

 Please be sure to leave written suggestions or comments for the nursery coordinator with the caregiver.  We welcome your feedback and will work to improve your child’s nursery experience whenever possible.  

Ideas For Making Our Nursery A Great Place To Be…

  • Pray for the caregivers and nursery children.
  • Volunteer to help in the nursery.
  • Contribute new or well cleaned toys approved by the nursery coordinator.
  • Encourage volunteers by expressing your appreciation.
  • Share constructive suggestions for improving our nursery to the nursery coordinator.

Junior High Youth Group

For more information, call Shelly Wormwood at 892-8205.

Senior High Youth Group

Weekly meetings are Thursday nights at 7 p.m. Anyone is welcome, and everyone should bring friends so that Youth Group can continue to grow and reach out to others. Any questions, please contact Elisa Doucette.

Confirmation Classes

The 2003 confirmands are: Reed Barker, Lauren Hawkes, Emily Huston, Meghan McCarty, Tyler Santeros, Jennifer Vincent, Bailey Wormwood, and Ellen Wormwood. 

College Students

As nice as the weather has been, it is time to be thinking of Fall and school. Students will be heading off to college beginning usually the middle of August to the middle of September. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin another year of their studies. Please keep especially those students who will be entering college as Freshman. For some it may be the first time away from home on their own and it can be a scary experience for some.

Those who will be freshman this year are:

  • Erica Brewster

  • Todd Hawkes

  • Katie D'Alessandro

Returning college students are:

  • Alan Damon

  • Andrew Shortill

  • Ben Tapley

  • Chase Kuech

  • Erin Baker

  • Jason Lanoie

  • Kelly Damon

  • Sarah Perry

  • Theanna Hobson

If there is someone missing from the list, first we apologize. Second, please let Paul Doucette know their name and so forth. He corresponds with the college students through e-mail throughout the year. Also, through him, Alive Now, a devotion geared towards college students are sent periodically throughout the year.

Learning and Ministry

*resources for adults and children, updated regularly

 

Deaconpages.org - for those interested in the ministry of the Deacon 

General Board of Discipleship -UMC 

Leadership Resources - UMC

Resources for Christian Learning

 

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SCRIPTURE: 

  • For assurance, Romans 8
  • When bitter or critical, 1 Corinthians 13
  • For courage, Joshua 1:1-9
  • When in danger,  Psalm 91
  • When discouraged, Psalm 34
  • When you forget your blessings, Psalm 103
  • When God seems far away, Psalm 139
  • When you need to know God's will for your life, Proverbs 3:1-6
  • For guidelines for living, Mathew 5:7, Romans 12
  • Regarding investments, Mark 10:17-31
  • When looking for joy, Colossians 3
  • When lonely or fearful, Psalm 23
  • When you need peace of mind, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-8
  • When people fail you, Psalm 27
  • For rest and peace, Mathew 11:25-30
  • When you need rules of conduct, read Exodus 20:1-17
  • When in sickness, read Psalm 41
  • When you have sinned, read Psalm 51, 1 John 1
  • When feeling sorrowful, read John 14, Psalm 46
  • When you travel, read Psalm 121
  • When the world seems bigger than God, read Psalm 90
  • When you worry, read Mathew 6:19-34