Walnut Hill has
always felt a special calling to its young. In the church’s
hallways are images of children embraced by Jesus or welcomed
and fed by loving hands. Through education, music, drama,
worship and play, our
congregation seeks to extend that same canopy to the
children who come within its care, forming them in the faith
and allowing them to blossom in spirit as the foundation of
lifelong faith is formed.
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Sunday School: An
exciting and fun  environment opens the door for children to
learn the stories of the Bible and grow in faith. Classes are
available for children three years of age by September 1st
through sixth grade. Classes meet on the
second floor of the education wing.
Infants, Room 109
Toddler & 2 yr.
olds, Room 107
Extended Child Care:
- 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. for 2 year olds through 1st grade
in Room 107
10:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for 3 and 4 year olds in Room
102
Kindergarten and 1st grade in Room 102 after
"Words with the Children" in 10:55
Worship
Nursery/Toddler Room: Quality child care
is available for Infants to 14 months of age in the Nursery,
Room 109. Room 107 is for ages 15 months to those
children who are two years of age after September
1st. These rooms are open during both Worship
Services and Sunday School and for other church functions as
needed. For additional information, please contact Jo
Biggerstaff at (214) 357-5656, ext. 226.
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Children's Choir:
Children singing praises is beautiful to behold. WHUMC offers Choir Programs for
children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Choirs meet on
Wednesday afternoons. Celebration Choir for children
in K-2nd grade, Canticle Choir for children in 3rd-6th grade.
The Celebration Choir will meet from
4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays.
The Canticle Choir will meet from 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. on
Wednesdays.
Rev. Jo Biggerstaff and Kay Porter lead the children's choirs.
Vacation Bible School:
For one week every summer, children gather to learn
about the Bible through music, drama, recreation, service, and
worship.
Confirmation:
"Claim the Name" is the theme for a power-filled,
faith-forming experience for sixth graders at WHUMC.
This year-long adventure which nurtures a relationship with
Jesus Christ, includes explorations of faith, church, worship,
and service. The class meets at 9:30 on Sundays and
engages in field trips, retreats, and mission
projects. Claim the Name will be offered in the
2006-2007 school year.
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Summer Camp for 3rd-
6th
Grades: A wonderful choir camp at
Lake Bridgeport Conference Center provides a week-long
experience of singing, praising God, and putting together a
musical. Another camp for elementary kids is at Lake
Bridgeport for sharing fun, faith, and fellowship. There
is also a camp for children with special needs, whether
physical or mental, called Summer Event for Exceptional
Kampers (SEEK). All these camps are sponsored by the
North Texas Annual Conference. For more info, call Jo
Biggerstaff.
WHUMC Creative School:
Created in 1956, the Creative School is accredited by
the National Association for the Education of Young Children
and is an extension of the Church School program. WHUMC
Creative School provides opportunities and experiences that
will supplement the efforts of home and church school
values. Programs offered for children from 18 months
through Kindergarten. In addition to sound academic
programs, the school offers music, computer programs, Motor
Development Lab, Spanish classes, field trips and a weekly
Chapel experience. Each child's emotional skills are
developed by a caring staff in a nurturing Christian
atmosphere. For more information on class schedules and
enrollment information, please call Pam Douce or Debbie Blades
214-352-0732.
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Children's Council - The Children's Council
meets monthly - the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
in the Chapel. Special meetings are held twice yearly to
plan the annual Christmas gift making workshop and VBS.
Human Sexuality Course
for 5th and 6th Graders:
Taught every other year by certified Lab-Instructors usually
during the month of January. The seminar is a Friday
night-all day Saturday event. Parents will have a
session on Thursday evening prior to the Friday night session
and a session with their young people on Saturday
afternoon. This event is sponsored by the WHUMC
Children's Council and North Texas Annual Conference of the
U.M.C. For more information contact Jo Biggerstaff at
214-357-5656, ext. 226.
Jo Biggerstaff
214-357-5656,
ext 226 Jo@whumc.comChurch
214-357-5656 www.whumc.com
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