CHILDREN
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the leadership of the volunteers who comprise the Children's Ministry
Council, Lake Travis United Methodist Church offers a full calendar
of On-Going Programs and Special Events geared for infants to elementary-age
children.
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| On-Going Programs: |
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Special Events |
| • Child Care Ministries |
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• Easter Activities |
| • Early Christian Awareness |
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• Pre-Teen Camp |
| • Sunday School |
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• Vacation Bible School |
| • God Squad |
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• Creation Camp |
| • Children's Choirs (May to Sept.) |
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• Christmas Activities |
| • Puppets (May to Sept.) |
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| • Wednesday Night Live (May to Sept.) |
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| • Mission Projects |
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| Scroll down to read more about our On-Going Programs and
Special Events listed above. |
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| Church Child Care Ministries |
| Infants to 5 year olds (or children who may
be experiencing difficulty remaining in worship) - Our child care rooms
are an active place where children can grow in mind, body and spirit; it
is a place where they can meet Jesus and be nurtured in a growing life-giving
faith. Our rooms are open during all Sunday worship services, special church
events, as well as upon request from various committees within the church. |
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| Early Christian Awareness |
Early Christian Awareness...an early abiding faith
Lake Travis United Methodist Church is especially proud to participate in
the program for infants and toddlers 6 months to 35 months of age called
"Early Christian Awareness" or ECA. |
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| Sunday School |
| Classes meet year round from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. and
incorporate crafts, theater, interactive games and other teaching techniques
to bring Bible stories to life in a nurturing environment. Children's Sunday
School classes are held for children 18 months through 5th grade. |
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| God Squad |
| This fellowship for preteens in the 4th and 5th grade
combines learning activities that direct them to be better disciples for
Jesus. The group meets once a month on Sunday evenings for fun and fellowship.
Summers bring outings such as bowling, swim parties and rock climbing. God
Squad is a great forum for pre-teens to tackle the complex issues they face
in adolescence in a nurturing environment. |
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| Children's Choirs |
| First Grade-Fifth Grade - Special musical opportunity
for children to sing favorite songs, learn new hymns, play musical
games and perform for special occasions throughout the church year.
Practices are held in conjunction with Wednesday Night Live from 6:00
to 7:00 p.m. |
| a. Angel Choir - Preschoolers (3 to 5 year olds
) are exposed to the joy of singing simple Christian songs, experience
body movement to music, play preschool musical instruments and create
crafts. |
| b. Cherub Choir - Early elementary aged
children (Grades K, 1,2) sing, make instruments, and enjoy rhythm
and movement activities |
| c. The Prophets - Older elementary aged children
(Grades 3,4,5) sing and play handchimes. Experienced ringers may have
the opportunity to play with "Rookie Bells." |
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| Puppets |
| Lake Travis United Methodist Church offers one of only
a few puppet ministries in the Austin area, and we encourage children to
"lend a hand". As youth progress in their puppet skills, they
can participate in worship performances as well as perform on the road.
Rehearsals are held in conjunction with Wednesday Night Live and monthly
Sprouts meetings. |
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| Wednesday Night Live |
| Wednesday Night Live is a fun, casual evening for all
ages. Families on the go can take advantage of dinner served just before
Children's Choir and Handbell rehearsals. Adult classes are also offered. |
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| Mission Projects |
| Lake Travis United Methodist Church children love mission
projects, as evidenced by the many hours they've contributed and thousands
of dollars they've raised for everything from Kristopher's Gift to the Heifer
Project. |
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| Special Events for Children |
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| Easter Activities |
| An interactive, hands-on Walk Through the Holy Week brings
the events of Jesus' last week on earth to life. Youth choirs perform at
services during the Easter season, and the Children's Ministry Council sponsors
an Easter egg hunt and children's breakfast. |
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| Pre-Teen Camp |
| For youth entering 4th through 6th grades, Pre-Teen Camp
at Mt. Wesley in Kerrville is a great way to make new friends, grow in Christ
and just have fun. |
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| Vacation Bible School |
| Each July, more than 100 Lake Travis area youth take part
in Lake Travis United Methodist Church's half-day Vacation Bible School
which features everything from crafts to songs to puppets - all geared around
Bible learning. Fifth graders and older can participate as youth leaders. |
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| Creation Camp |
| Creation Camp is a Christian centered "Creation"
themed summer camp for children 2 years old to kindergartners. It meets
during the summer for three, two week sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to noon. |
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| Christmas Activities |
| The Christmas season is full of children's
activities, from youth choir performances to the annual Breakfast at the
Manger and Stroll Through the Stables. |
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