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.
October 2026
This month in Children & Youth
This year, the elementary class will be learning about the Parables of Jesus. Parables help us think about the kingdom of God as well as guide us in making the best choices. The parables of the Wise and Foolish Builders, a Sower and Seeds and the Good Samaritan are three of the most well-known parables. We will be focusing on these during October.
To encourage our students to learn how to use their Bibles, we have started "Candy Store Sunday" on the first Sunday of each month. By finding and reading one of the Bible verses that mentions a type of candy, the kids "buy" the candy! Oh such a sweet way to find out how to use our Bibles.
The youth group is using sketching to learn Bible stories. Another fun way to help our young people to learn! Confirmation classes will be available in November for any of our young people who are in 8th grade. See Pastor Glen or Patrick Smith for details.
Charlene Bole, Shelley Fish and Patrick Smith
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.