Children
For an overview of our children's ministry, please download the Children Ministry Brochure here.
Wil Davenport, Children's Pastor, 983-2080 x108 wdavenport@fairview-umc.org
Jennifer Walker, Early Childhood Director, 983-2080 x115 walkerL@chartertn.net
Lisa Shewmake, Special Needs Coordinator, RandL1003@charter.net
What Should You Do If You Are a First Time Visitor?
On Sundays come to the children’s welcome window located in the main east wing entrance! Children ages 7 and under receive a name tag and a safe card each week. Parents with children under 4 also receive a pager. Parents with children above 7 years old will be guided to the appropriate classroom where their child will be.
On Wednesday nights come to the same children's welcome window. The process is similar to Sundays.
Sunday School
Sunday School 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. We use interactive, multi-sensory activities, begin building a foundation of Scripture knowledge, incorporate a variety of teaching/learning styles, and seek to help the kids apply the Bible in their daily lives. Sunday School classes also do special activities and work on special mission projects together.
Atrium
(only during 11:00 service.)
After the children’s sermon, children K-2nd grade are welcome to either remain in worship or join us in Atrium. In Atrium, kids have a snack, worship together in a service specifically designed for them, and end each week with a time of recreation! Parents pick up children at the playground, gym, or the chapel depending on the weather and space availability.
Wednesday Nights
• 5:15 p.m. Church-wide Fellowship Dinner- Sign up by contacting Roxanna Jones at rjones@fairview-umc.org or 983-2080 no later than Tuesday morning of each week.
• 6:00-7:00 p.m. 3yr. through Pre-K- Lil’K/Choir- These kids will join the characters "Lil’ K" and "Kai" on a Bible adventure, sing music, learn Bible memory verses, experience the Scriptures in creative ways, and share in a time of worship. Contact Wil Davenport for more details.
• 6:00-7:15 p.m. Kindergarten through 6th grade have two great options: 1) Choir where the kids will gear up for their Christmas musical through music, drama, and fun choreography or 2) Kidmo where the kids will explore God’s word through exciting videos, small group discussions, games, worldchanging mission projects, prayer, and more.
• 5:45-7:00 p.m.- Nursery for children birth-2 yrs.
Bible based classes are available for parents.
Fusion
Fusion is an awesome yearlong ministry designed especially for 6th graders. It is a time for them to fuse as a group with the body of Christ through Bible study, life application, mission outreach, confirmation, and social activities. Social activities/special events are announced in Sunday School and/or emailed/mailed to your home. Fusion is designed to meet the unique spiritual and social needs or 6th graders.
Confirmation
The Fusion group journeys through confirmation together beginning in late March/early April of 2009. At the heart of Fusion is parent involvement and student commitment.
