Child Care is provided for all worship services, and most activities
at Faith. Our Director of Christian Education is Patti Hood.
FYG, UMYF, Confirmation and ASP are under the direction of Pastor Brad Shumaker.
Elementary
Sunday School 9:00 AM :
Nursery: Infant up to 2 years.
Two year olds, Preschoolers and Kindergarteners are in their own self contained classrooms and use a hands-on approach to learning Bible stories.
1st through 5th Grades learn through different workshops each week such as art, drama, games
and more in a rotation model. Various Bible units are studied through the year.
Sunday School 10:30 AM :
Nursery: Infant - 2 years.
One Room Sunday School 3 year olds through 5th grade meet in the North Sanctuary at the beginning of the 10:30 Celebrate worship service. After the Children's Moment they are invited to rooms 5 & 6 for Sunday School.
Middle School
Sunday School 9:00 AM :
6th through 8th graders explore topics through a variety of mediums each week.
Faith Youth Group (FYG)
Sunday evenings from 6:15 - 7:45 PM
In addition to the fun on Sunday evenings (scavenger hunts and ice cream runs) they help with a variety of service projects. FYG meets September - May.
Confirmation
A year long program of meeting with mentors and 3 retreat weekends. Pastor Shumaker leads the class discussions and students meet on Wednesday evenings.
Puppets of Praise
Starting in 6th grade, youth are invited to participate in Faith's puppet ministry. We use primarily rod arm puppets to perform skits for education and entertainment and songs of praise for our children's programs, our congregation, and occasionally for other churches. We meet for devotions and rehearsal on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 from September - May.
High School
Sunday School 10:30 AM:
9th through 12th graders meet in the Teen Room (room 2) each Sunday, except the 1st Sunday of each month (September - May)
United Methodist Youth Fellowship
Sunday evenings from 6:15 to 7:45 PM
They have an active program that includes service projects, leading worship, and hosting a band jam. Many senior high youth participate in the Appalachia Service Project (ASP). UMYF meets September - May.
Appalachia Service Project (ASP)
Youth from the Senior High Youth Fellowship have an opportunity to mission as a group in Appalachia, where they spend time repairing, rebuilding, and refurbishing homes for families in that area. It is a unique opportunity for service, fellowship, and Christian growth. Adults from the congregation are encouraged to be involved and experience this worthwhile mission. For more details, contact Jeanette Beck at jgbeck@illinoisalumni.org .
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
This popular summertime activity for Elementary students combines themed bible study along with music, games and FUN, FUN, FUN!! For more information contact Patti Hood.
