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August - October 2022 with KidMin


FUMC Dyersburg

KidMin Discipleship Plan



Children and youth learn about faith first at home, second at church. The purpose of this guide is to paint a broad picture of what children and youth will experience while participating in the life and ministries of Dyersburg First United Methodist Church. This is not a checklist, but simply a road map for each child’s spiritual journey.

If you have any questions about the Discipleship Plan, please reach out to Director of Children's Ministries Tori Armstrong at tfrazier@fumcdyersburg.com .


All Children and Youth...


Are invited to receive Holy Communion, regardless of age!

Are invited to attend Sunday school, worship and small groups!

Are invited to participate in all programming relating to
their current school grade/preschool class!

Are protected by the FUMCDyersburg Safe Sanctuary Policy!


Parents can help their

children grow in their

faith by...

Being caring and responsive to their child’s needs!

Talking with their child about God, community, and love at home!

Supporting the development of their child’s abilities and
understanding of their own identity as a unique child of God!

Showing their child that God is important in their daily life
and talking about how God works in our lives!

Teaching their children to give their best to God through stewardship
by caring for their church, all people, and the earth!

Being open to ways children experience God and are not sure how to articulate!

Participating in mission opportunities with your child to
teach the importance of sharing and caring for others!

Serving as teachers, leaders and helpers with Children and Youth weekly
opportunities and special events to be able to continue the conversation at home!

Accepting their child is going to have questions you may or may not be able to answer, 
but being willing to hear their questions and have open conversations about them!

Participating in a Life Group or other small group!

Working on your own spiritual growth, 
which is one of the best gifts you can give your child!
    • I am beginning to see God’s love through my caregivers
    • I am being introduced to music and Bible stories at church and at home
    • I am loved by my personal family and my church family
    • I feel safe in my home and church

    Parents are invited to present children for infant baptism

    • I am learning that church is a friendly, loving, and caring place
    • I am learning that I am a child of God and God loves me
    • I am learning simple prayers as I observe parents, caregivers and teachers praying
    • I am learning that the Bible is a special and important book
    • I can sing and pray
    • I can participate in Sunday morning programs, preschool music and VBS

    Parents are invited to serve with Sunday morning programs and VBS

    • I am beginning to recognize Bible stories and symbols of faith
    • Guided play helps me learn about and appreciate others
    • I am learning about prayer & can pray for others
    • I can sing songs about Jesus’s love for me
    • I can participate in Sunday School, preschool music and VBS
    Parents are invited to serve with Sunday morning programs and VBS.





    • I continue to learn Bible stories and symbols of faith
    • I can offer prayers for others
    • I am beginning to learn about Worship
    • I am being introduced to the Lord’s Prayer at home and church
    • I am learning about generosity
    • I can participate in Sunday morning programs, Blankets, children’s music and VBS

    Parents are invited to attend Blankets at any time. Reinforce the lessons of Blankets by visiting www.studio252.tv with your child. Parents are also invited to serve with Sunday School, Blankets, children’s music and VBS.

    • I receive a Bible from the church as a third grader
    • I am learning to use my Bible at church and home and apply it to my life
    • I am beginning to understand the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion
    • I am learning about generosity through gifts of service and my weekly offering
    • I am learning about worship and my church
    • I can participate in Bible presentation (3rd Grade), Blankets, Children’s Choir, and Summer Programming

    Bibles are presented each August during worship. Parents are invited to attend Blankets any time. Reinforce the lessons of Blankets by visiting www.studio252.tv with your child. Parents are invited to serve with Blankets, children’s music & VBS

    • I am developing a deeper understanding of the many ways to pray and many types of prayers
    • I am becoming more familiar with and beginning to understand the acts of worship through participation in Blankets and participation in Children’s Choirs
    • I am learning how to live out Jesus’ Greatest Commandment in my home and community
    • I am learning that the Bible is a special and important book
    • I can sing and pray
    • I can participate in Sunday morning programs, Blankets, and Summer Programming
      • “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37 (NRSV)
      • “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:39 (NRSV)
    • I can participate in Sunday School, Blankets, Confirmation (6th Grade), Children’s Choir, and Summer Programming

    Parents are invited to attend Blankets any time. Reinforce the lessons of Blankets by visiting www.studio252.tv with your child. Parents are invited to serve with Sunday morning programs, Blankets, children’s music & VBS.