Learn
Bible stories, Christian values, prayer and discussion form the foundation of Christian education.
Growing in Faith Together
Children & Youth
Marysville First United Methodist Church helps children and young people grow in faith through Bible learning, prayer, music, service, fellowship and age-appropriate activities.
Sunday School Time & Location
Children begin worship together at 10:00 a.m.
Children begin Sunday morning in the church sanctuary with their families at 10:00 a.m. for congregational singing and Children’s Time. At about 10:15 a.m., they are dismissed for Christian education classes.
Class time includes sharing, prayer and age-appropriate activities focused on Bible stories and living a life that reflects God’s love.
Christian Education
Learning, participating and serving
Age-appropriate curriculum is used for each class or group. Children are encouraged to pray, take part in Bible readings and discussions, and participate in class projects with Christian themes and moral lessons.
Learning also includes service and fellowship. Classes occasionally host the social hour following worship, giving children and youth another way to take part in church life and learn the importance of serving others.
Participate
Music, projects, fellowship and special church activities give young people ways to take an active part.
Serve
Service projects help children and youth learn that faith also means caring for the church and for others.
Vacation Bible School
Faith, friendship and a lot of fun
Vacation Bible School has been part of children's ministry at Marysville First UMC, giving children a lively setting for Bible stories, crafts, music, games and time together.
During June, July and August, children also meet in a combined group for Summer Cinema, using SuperBook videos to learn Bible stories, along with a special Water Sunday for summer fun and fellowship.
VBS themes and schedules vary from year to year. Current dates and details will be posted with Church Events when they are announced.
Growing Together
Children & youth in church life
Christian education extends beyond the classroom through worship, music, fellowship, seasonal programs and activities shared with the church family. The annual Christmas Pageant is a highlight, and youth also participate in the Marysville Christmas parade.
November 2026
This month in Children & Youth
November is a busy month for our children and their families! We will be celebrating the birthday of our church organ in November, Thank you Taber for giving our students a hands-on experience after church on November 1. Yes, our kids will follow-up our Sunday School lesson about our organ by gathering around the organ in the sanctuary after church! On Sunday, November 8, Sunday School and Youth Group meet at 10:15 a.m., and the church will celebrate the organ’s 80th birthday with special music and a brief organ recital.
Youth Confirmation Class resumes Sunday, November 15 at 11:15 a.m. in the Pastor’s Office. Please see Pastor Glen for details
We are also preparing for our amazing “Super Hero” Christmas play. If you have grandchildren or grandfriends who would like to take part, let Charlene or Patrick know. The play will be Sunday, December 20. Practice will be December 19.
The youth are also making plans for their entry into the Marysville Christmas Parade on December 5. Our youth always do a great job! Please save Friday, December 4, and come help them decorate their float!
Charlene Bole, Shelley Fish and Patrick Smith
Confirmation Classes
November 15 & November 22
11:15 a.m. • Pastor’s Office
For youth sixth grade and above.
Planning a Visit?
Ask us about current classes and activities
Class groupings, schedules and youth activities can change during the year. For the most current information for your family, contact the church office before your visit.