Education
Education is an important part of Christian life. Sunday school teachers, the Director of Christian Education, and members of our church make up the education team. They make sure all classes are running smoothly, from preschool through adult. They oversee Sunday School, Bible Studies, Confirmation, and Vacation Bible School. At Bozeman United Methodist Church, we offer several on-going programs for adults and children. Kay Lansverk is the Director of Christian Education. For questions, information, or suggestions, phone her at 586.5413, extension 101, or send email to kay@bozemanumc.org.
Sunday School classes run from September through May with summers off.
Fall 2007 Schedule
September 9 Welcome Back and Sunday School Kickoff Celebration
September 16 Sunday School classes begin
Rotational Learning
Our kindergarten through fifth grade Sunday School children use a rotational style of learning. We are very excited about this approach because the children get to explore one Bible story in a variety of learning environments, using different learning styles and "brain strengths" (Multiple Intelligence Theory: acting, reading, music, art, listening, etc.). We hope it will help kids with long-term retention and integration of the faith story in their lives. In this model, the same Bible story or theme is explored for several weeks, with children of one age group going to a different, exploratory room each Sunday.
Many United Methodist churches, and others, are now using this rotational style of learning with great success and we're excited to be doing this for our kids here at BUMC. And a wonderful added benefit is another chance for our intergenerational church family to interact, learn, and share gifts and time with each other.
If you're an adult and haven't explored how you can be a part of rotational learning, contact Kay or Kim in the office at 586.5413. Share your love and gifts with our children! Either help for 4 or 5 Sundays with a learning station (45 minutes) or be a shepherd, that is, an adult who provides loving friendship and guidance for one group of children but who is not responsible for planning activities.
Rotation theme schedule
| Sept. 16 to Oct. 21 | How the Bible Came to Be |
| Oct. 28 to Nov. 18 | Living as Caretakers |
| November 25 | Gratitude |
| December 2 to 23 | Journey to Bethlehem |
Children and Youth Education
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The following Sunday School classes run from September through May. |
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| Sunday School | Sunday School Opening with music and puppet show is the beginning of our 9:45 worship service. After the opening, parents can take young children to the nursery (for children up to 4 years old) or the library (for children 5 to 7 years old). Or, if they are able, we welcome children to stay and be part of the service. Sunday school begins at 10:35 and ends at 11:20. We ask that parents of young children meet them at their classes to pick them up. |
| WOW Team | Wesley's Outreach Wednesdays. Wednesday afternoons from 3:45 to 5:00 in the Tower Room. For kindergarteners to fifth-graders, the WOW Team is our youngest mission team, working to make a difference in our church, community, and world. |
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United Methodist Youth Fellowship
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Weekly meetings for all youth, grades 6 through 12, on Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Food, fun, and discussion! We eat dinner together, sing together, and then divide into different age groups for games and discussion. Our goal is to provide youth an opportunity to talk about God and issues in their lives, make lasting friendships, and have a great time. |
Adult Education and Study Groups
Adult education and study groups run from September through May.
| Sunday morning adult classes |
9:45 Book Discussion, Conference Room #201. 9:45 Bible Study, Garden Room #202. This group is currently studying the New Testament. |
| Women's Bible Study | Thursday mornings, 9:00 to 10:30, September through May in the Church Parlor. Short-term Disciple Bible Study. |