Children's Ministry

Our Mission Statement
“To honor God by nurturing children and families through spiritual growth, praise and service.”   
Our Bible Verse
Proverbs 22:6 -  “Start children off on the way they should go,
and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
 Our Strategy
Our strategy is to combine the two primary influences that impact a child’s life, the family and the church.  We use the colors Yellow to represent the light of the church and Blue to represent the love of the family.  Together they make Green, which connects parents and leaders with the same end goals. We are a parent-driven, church supported ministry.
(These colors comprise the "Compass Kids" Logo)​​
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​Fall Retreat for 3rd-5th Graders All 3rd-5th Graders are invited to go on retreat to Camp Glisson September 16-18. The cost is $150.00. Scholarships are available. If you have questions or want to register, contact Mimi Sanders at mimi_sanders@tfumc.org.

Sunday school classes | 9:45 am - 10:45 am | Room 118

Digging Into Epic Teachings of the Bible explores the enduring lessons of the Old and New Testaments. Kids build a foundation that guides them in living God's way. Dig into Scripture such as the Fruit of the Spirit, Armor of God, and Psalm 23. Kids discover that the Bible matters and is a loving letter from a God who understands them.
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Parent Pickup Children need to be picked up promptly by a parent or designated adult, so our leaders can go to worship services. 
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Nursery | 9:30 am - Conclusion of 11:00 am services

  • Infants (from six weeks old) Nursery Room
  • Toddlers & 2 year olds Room 157
  • Three year olds & Pre-K (includes Kindergarten through worship) Room 158​
  • On Wednesday nights, nurseries are also offered upon request for evening programming. Older children (up to age eleven) are allowed to stay during the Wednesday night events with prior arrangements.​
By age 5, your child will understand these 5 concepts:
  1. GOD MADE ME - (Psalm 100:3)  Know that the LORD is God – he made us; we belong to him.  We are his people, the sheep of his own pasture.
  2. I AM SPECIAL – (Matthew 10:30)  Even the hairs of your head are all counted.
  3. GOD LOVES ME – (Romans 5:8)  But God shows his love for us, because while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
  4. GOD CARES FOR ME – (Psalm 46:1)  God is our refuge and strength, a help always near in times of great trouble.
  5. JESUS IS GOD’S SON – (John 3:16)  God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but will have eternal life.
By grade 5, your child will understand these 5 concepts:
  1. I AM A SINNER – (Romans 3:23) All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory.
  2. I CAN AND WILL SEEK FORGIVENESS – (Psalm 145:8) The LORD is merciful and compassionate, very patient, and full of faithful love.
  3. I WILL TRUST IN GOD’S GRACE – (1 Peter 3:18) Instead, grow in the grace and knowledge of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ.  To him belongs glory now and forever.  Amen.
  4. I WILL MAKE WISE CHOICES – (Proverbs 19:20)
    Listen to advise and accept instruction, so you might grow wise in the future.
  5. I WILL LOVE GOD AND MY NEIGHBOR – (Matthew 22:37-39) – Jesus replied:  “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. ​
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Director of Family & Children's
Ministries: 
Mimi Sanders
(678)-325-4038
 mimi_sanders@tfumc.org