Join us as we raise money for Feed My Starving Children in the annual Free Throw Shooting Contest on Saturday, March 16th from 1:30-3:00PM. $10 gets you 10 attempts!
Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with God! is an interactive, energizing, Bible-based program that gives children a chance to go deep in their faith.
All children going into kindergarten through 6th grade are welcome to register for Vacation Bible School (VBS). The program will be Tuesday, Aug 7-Thursday, Aug 9 from 9:00 – Noon each day. Each day will include fun activities with the Bible story, crafts, sports, snack, computer and science. Cost is $10 a child and $25 for families that have 3 or more children.
Please register by July 31st! The registration form is online.
This is a summer program will begin on June 13 and is for children going into 1st grade through 6th grade! The mission of this program is to bring children together for a lot of fun and fellowship in a church community. Every child is welcome. Invite your children, grandchildren, children in your neighborhood, and children of friends---ALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME!
The program will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30PM to 8:00PM and there is NO cost! Parents are welcome to drop off their kids OR stay and enjoy the fun! Children are encouraged to bring one non-perishable food item each week to be donated to the Peoples Resource Center!
Registration forms are available using the link below. If you cannot participate, consider sponsoring someone for the contest. The mission event is planned and run by the 5th and 6th grade Sunday school class!
The First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove is offering a summer camp experience for children and youth from June 25 to 29, 2012.
Camp offers children and youth the opportunity for fellowship with other children. It offers youth and adults an experience of God’s creation while exploring nature. It offers everyone a chance to experience Christian community and develop skills for Christian living.
This year, the theme of the camp is The Secrets of the Kingdom. Jesus used stories, called parables, to teach his disciples—and us—about what it means to live in God’s kingdom. In Secrets of the Kingdom, campers look to the Master Storyteller, Jesus, to discover four different parables and their meanings for our lives.
Secret 1: We are the Soil (Mark 4:1-9, 4:13-20)
Secret 2: We Can Ask Boldly (Luke 11:5-10)
Secret 3-God is Generous (Matthew 20:1-16)
Secret 4-God Treasures Us (Luke 15:1-10)
Camp will be held at Wesley Woods Conference Center in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Wesley Woods is owned and operated by the Northern Illinois Conference.
Location:
Wesley Woods Conference Center, Williams Bay, Wisconsin
The second Super Saturday will be a Movie Night! We will be watching Horton Hears a Who! Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring a pillow and blanket. Popcorn will be provided from the Tivoli.
This is for all children in 1st-6th grade. Just like with Wacky Wednesday there is no cost and EVERYONE is welcome. All children need to be signed-in and signed-out from Super Saturday events.
Please invite friends from school, neighbors, family, friends, and anyone else you can think of!
The new year brings a new meal subscription for the Wednesday evening meals at church. You can download the form for the meals below. Please fill it out and return to the church office by or on Sunday, January 8.
This annual event allows parents to get a few hours to themselves. It is for children from birth through 6th grade. Cost is $5 per family. Dinner and professional child care will be provided.
The first SuperSaturday is on Saturday, November 5th from 6:30-8:00 in the church gym. This is for all children in 1st-6th grade. Just like with Wacky Wednesday there is no cost and EVERYONE is welcome.
The program for Nov. 5th will be Minute-To-Win-It games along with fun prizes. All children need to be signed-in and signed-out from Super Saturday events. Please invite friends from school, neighbors, family, friends, and anyone else you can think of!
Please help us to get the word out about this fun program by forwarding this email to all of your friends! Thank You!
Did you have fun at Wacky Wednesdays over the summer? If you did, then you will love Super Saturdays during the school year!
The Children and Family Work Area has planned five Super Saturdays!
The first one will be Saturday, November 5th from 6:30-8:00 in the church gym. This is for all children in 1st-6th grade. Just like with Wacky Wednesday there is no cost and EVERYONE is welcome.
The program for Nov. 5th will be Minute-To-Win-It games along with fun prizes. All children need to be signed-in and signed-out from Super Saturday events. Please invite friends from school, neighbors, family, friends, and anyone else you can think of!
Please help us to get the word out about this fun program by forwarding this email to all of your friends! Thank You!
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Wacky Wednesdays Are Back!
The First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove is offering a summer camp experience for children and youth from June 25 to 29, 2012. 
The second Super Saturday will be a Movie Night! We will be watching Horton Hears a Who! Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring a pillow and blanket. Popcorn will be provided from the Tivoli.
This annual event allows parents to get a few hours to themselves. It is for children from birth through 6th grade. Cost is $5 per family. Dinner and professional child care will be provided.
The first SuperSaturday is on Saturday, November 5th from 6:30-8:00 in the church gym. This is for all children in 1st-6th grade. Just like with Wacky Wednesday there is no cost and EVERYONE is welcome.
