Gary Kids and Gary Youth mash up
You know how
everyone loves mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving? Well, we thought what better
way to celebrate the bounty of the season than with a Gary Kids and Gary Youth
mash up! Sign up below:
- Feed
My Starving Children, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7:15–8:45 p.m., register at fmsc.org with the join
code ZWX675 or search “Gary UMC.”
Helping Hands | PJs
& Pancakes
Sunday, Dec. 1 at 9
a.m. & 11:11 a.m. Kids’ Church
All children ages
preschool 3s through grade 5 are invited to wear their pajamas to church and
enjoy a pancake breakfast. Plus, kids will get to use their “helping hands” for
a special Christmas Sharing mission project.
Heaven and Nature Sings
Sunday,
Dec. 8, 10 a.m.
When the God of the universe comes to Earth, all
creation rejoices! Children ages preschool 3s through fifth grade are invited
to learn the story of Christ's birth with out-of-this-world activities centered
on Scripture. No registration required. All are welcome to attend this
Sunday School special event designed to help "every heart prepare him
room."
“Lilacia Park Lights” Family Event
Saturday,
Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m.
Gary Kids families are invited to gather for a
festive night out where they’ll enjoy Lombard Park District’s Lilacia Park
Lights. Charming holiday displays illuminate the park with magical light
shows, tree decorations, complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, and favorite holiday
characters. Register here.
4th & 5th Grade
Fellowship | Christmas Party
Friday,
Dec. 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Fourth and fifth grade students are invited to Gary
Church for a festive (and meaningful) Christmas party!
Parent’s Night Out
Friday, Jan. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Drop off your kiddos at Gary Church and enjoy
some well-deserved time away. Each month features a movie, craft and free-play
for kids ages preschool 3s through fifth grade. Limit 20. Suggested cash
donation of $5 per child. Register here.
Parent’s Night Out
Friday, Feb. 14, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Drop off your kiddos at
Gary Church and enjoy some well-deserved time away. Each month features a
movie, craft and play for kids ages preschool 3s through fifth grade. Limit 20.
Suggested cash donation of $5 per child. Registration coming soon.
Helping Hands | Educate a Girl / Change the World
Sunday, Jan. 26, during 9 a.m. worship
All Gary
Kids are invited to the Lower Level after Children’s Time to learn about the
Educate a Girl / Change the World mission and make a gift for scholarship
recipients.
4th & 5th Grade Fellowship
Roller Skating Party at Funway
Friday, Jan. 17, 6:30–8:30 p.m.,
Fourth and fifth grade students are invited to a fun night of skating
with friends. Admission costs $7, with an additional $3 for skate rentals. Carpooling
is encouraged. RSVP to Pastor Carey Williams Bebar.
4th & 5th Grade Fellowship
Game Night
Friday, Feb. 21, 6:30–8:30 p.m.,
Come to the church and play games
with your Fellowship friends!
Gary’s Got Talent!
Sunday, March 2, 4 p.m.
Do you sing,
dance, juggle, tell jokes, do magic or have some secret talent you’re longing
to showcase? Get your acts ready for Gary’s Got Talent, a fun night featuring
Gary’s talented kids, youth and adults!
No-cut auditions: Sunday,
Feb. 9, 3–4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb.
12, 4:30–6 p.m.
Sign up for a
10-minute audition spot. Acts should be no more than three minutes.
Rehearsals: Sunday,
Feb. 23, 3 p.m. & Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m.
SuperStart!
Shaped Lock-in
Friday, March 14–Saturday, March 15
SuperStart
is the nation’s largest pre-teen Christian event. Fourth and fifth graders
won’t want to miss this year’s tour where they’ll be “shaped” for kin-dom work!
Plus, they’ll get to get experience Gary Church in a new way when they’re
locked in for the night! Cost: $100 (Includes the SuperStart event, meals,
extra activities, and a T-shirt.) Scholarships available. Registration coming soon.
