WELCOME to North Scottsdale U.M.C. kid's website!
We are a family friendly United Methodist church in Scottsdale, AZ.
Sunday School ClassesNSUMC offers a Sunday School opportunity at 10:00 a.m. with traditional Sunday School. We also have a nursery for babies and toddlers.
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Godly PlayOur Sunday School teachers host a Godly Play worship experience for our children as part of their Sunday School classroom experience during our 10:00 a.m. service during the school year.
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Creative ChristiansWe are fortunate to offer a weekday after-school program for children ages 5-12 years old. This creative group meets on Fridays from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
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Recent News
Compassionate Heart Milestone
Our 4th-5th grade students will participate in the Compassionate Hearts milestone that helps teach servanthood. They will be supporting a cancer ministry program in Texas. The ministry is called Craft Hope. The 4th and 5th gade Sunday School students will help Craft Hope grow and reach a wider audience! As part of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month they will be making sock monkeys for kids with cancer. Our Sunday School students will begin in September and October crafting the sock monkeys for delivery in November. They will celebrate their craft skills and their compassion hearts with our congregation during our 10:00 am worship service on Sunday, Nov. 18th, 2018.
Thanksgiving Potluck for all families.
Please join us on Sunday, November 18th, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for our Annual Thanksgiving Celebration, sponsored by our Fellowship Committee. This is a potluck meal. The committee will supply the meat. We ask that families whose last name begins with A-M bring a prepared vegetable dish and families whose last name begins with N-Z bring a dessert. There is a cost of $3 per person ($10 maximum per family) to cover plates, cups and plasticware.
You may sign-up after either worship service or call the church office at 480.948.0529. Advent Celebration
True Meaning of Christmas Tour
A UMC-branded Hot Cocoa Food Truck will make a 23 day tour across the United States and it will make a stop in Scottsdale, AZ on Monday, Dec. 10th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Scottsdale Quarter.
What’s the true meaning of Christmas? Christmas celebrates closeness. It celebrates God coming close to humans in the form of Baby Jesus. It celebrates families and friends coming close together. “The True Meaning of Christmas Tour” will be traveling through 21 cities in 16 states between Dec. 2 and 24, looking for how people are coming close to one another this season and inviting others to come close, too. Come help us unwrap the true meaning of Christmas! 2018 Winter Science Experiment Experience
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is presenting an amazing SCIENCE EXPERIENCE in our fellowship hall at the 10am service on Sunday, Dec. 16th while our adults are in the sanctuary enjoying the CANTATA. We are hosting a Mad Science Winter Experiment Experience.
We will not have children’s moments or our regular Sunday School that day instead all children ages 3-18 are asked to join us in the fellowship hall (the large room just east of the sanctuary where the coffee and snacks are located). Please send your children over (or walk them if that is more comfortable for you). Two year olds may visit the nursery. The Cantata is best suited for children ages 12 and up. You know your child and what works best for them. They are welcome at either experience. Christmas blessings to your family! Spring Family Camp
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church’s is offering a camping event for all members of the congregation at our DSW Conference Camp, Mingus Camp near Prescott, AZ. This camp adventure will be held Friday evening, March 29th through Sunday, March 31st at 1pm.
This camp will include two nights (Friday and Saturday) and five meals (three meals on Saturday and two on Sunday). The camp offers cabins with six beds per room and a bathroom down the hallway. We will share a program on Saturday morning and an outdoor worship service on Sunday. ---NSUMC---
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The Rev. David Rennick brings with him over twenty years of pastoral experience. He was most recently appointed at First United Methodist Church of Mesa where he served as Senior Pastor.
He earned Bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Grand Canyon University, Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Formation and Discipleship from Wesley Theological Seminary. |
David is an Arizona native who grew up in the Phoenix metro area and has been in full-time pastoral ministry for the last 12 years. He completed his seminary training at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Over the course of his pastoral ministry, David has served as a youth pastor, associate pastor, senior pastor and church planter. He has worked in a variety of ministry contexts from rural to urban and from suburban to inner city. Pastor David loves sports and is active in community sports leagues. He has worked in and enjoys photography and he says he is a decent cook. Check out his salsa recipe on our YouTube channel. ;-) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOgxKiIVBKxxKkEmN5IMGxQ |
TRUNK -or- TREAT
for all kids
Sunday, October 28th, 2018, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church (N.S.U.M.C.) will host its 20th Annual Trunk or Treat Festival from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, October 29th in the NSUMC church parking lot located at 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.
All are welcome! The event is free. Food can be purchased from Food Truck vendors.
All are welcome! The event is free. Food can be purchased from Food Truck vendors.
6th-8th Grade "God's Masterpiece Milestone" 2018 North Scottsdale United Methodist church is hosting a 6th-8th grade Milestone GOD’S MASTERPIECE” on Sunday, October 28th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Social media highlights beauty, perfection and popularity as the norm for this generation. NSUMC will be discussing with youth in grades 6th-8th that they are special exactly as they are. The Sunday School classes throughout the month of October will include the following topics: how perfect our bodies were naturally created, the dangers of substance abuse, how to respect yourself and others, and how to keep your body healthy.
If you have student in grades sixth through eighth, please have them join us during the month of October for these great lessons and lifelong skills.
Social media highlights beauty, perfection and popularity as the norm for this generation. NSUMC will be discussing with youth in grades 6th-8th that they are special exactly as they are. The Sunday School classes throughout the month of October will include the following topics: how perfect our bodies were naturally created, the dangers of substance abuse, how to respect yourself and others, and how to keep your body healthy.
If you have student in grades sixth through eighth, please have them join us during the month of October for these great lessons and lifelong skills.
A family Mission Opportunity to make Activity Books and Craft Kits for Phoenix Children's Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 23rd following the 10am service. These kits will be distributed to children who are patients at PCH as well as their family members. This is a great opportunity for our NSUMC families to make a difference in the lives of families who are going through a difficult time. Hope to see you there!!
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North Scottsdale UMC would like to officially welcome your two and three year old children to Sunday School and Church by having them attend the "Welcome to Sunday School Milestone." We will celebrate this milestone on Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 at 10am service. These children will receive "My First Bible" board Bibles when they attend.
Celebrate Back-to-School with us!
BLESSING of the BACKPACKS MILESTONE
Sunday, 8/12/18 @ 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church would like to send children back to school with a blessing and a backpack tag.
All children are invited to bring their backpack to church on Sunday August 12th, 2018 so both they and their backpacks can be blessed at both our 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. worship service.
These backpacks are our children’s constant companions as they go about their school days, so the pastors of NSUMC would like to bless them. After the blessing, they will give each child a tag to put on their backpack to remind them that God is with them in their daily life and that their church family will be praying for them throughout the year.
Don't have any students at home? All are invited to be a blessing to other less fortunate children by purchasing a NEW backpack and bringing it to the church that Sunday. These new backpacks will be distributed to Vista del Camino Recreational Center in south Scottsdale.
BLESSING of the BACKPACKS MILESTONE
Sunday, 8/12/18 @ 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church would like to send children back to school with a blessing and a backpack tag.
All children are invited to bring their backpack to church on Sunday August 12th, 2018 so both they and their backpacks can be blessed at both our 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. worship service.
These backpacks are our children’s constant companions as they go about their school days, so the pastors of NSUMC would like to bless them. After the blessing, they will give each child a tag to put on their backpack to remind them that God is with them in their daily life and that their church family will be praying for them throughout the year.
Don't have any students at home? All are invited to be a blessing to other less fortunate children by purchasing a NEW backpack and bringing it to the church that Sunday. These new backpacks will be distributed to Vista del Camino Recreational Center in south Scottsdale.
VBS/Day Camp
ROLLING RIVER RAMPAGE
June 25-29, 2018 --- 9a-12noon
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church’s 2018 summer day camp is entitled “Rolling River Rampage.” This camp adventure will be held Monday, June 25 through Friday, June 29, 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at NSUMC. It is open to all children ages three through twelve. The requested donation is $45 per child for the entire week’s program.
At Rolling River Rampage children will discover that life is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can count on God to be with them on the entire journey. VBS Rolling River Rampage offers energizing music, interactive bible puppetry, super science experiments, creative crafts, hands-on mission work, delicious snacks, and active games that will help kids ride the rapids of amazing grace!! The adventure includes curriculum from Steve Spangler Science http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/. There will also be a 14’ waterslide for the campers to enjoy on Friday!
Call the church office at 480-948-0529 to request a registration form or visit them on-line at http://www.nsumckids.info/vbs-day-camp--rolling-river-rampage.html and printout a registration form that will need to be returned to the church office (11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254). Or just stop by Monday morning, June 25th with a completed registration form for each child.
At Rolling River Rampage children will discover that life is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can count on God to be with them on the entire journey. VBS Rolling River Rampage offers energizing music, interactive bible puppetry, super science experiments, creative crafts, hands-on mission work, delicious snacks, and active games that will help kids ride the rapids of amazing grace!! The adventure includes curriculum from Steve Spangler Science http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/. There will also be a 14’ waterslide for the campers to enjoy on Friday!
Call the church office at 480-948-0529 to request a registration form or visit them on-line at http://www.nsumckids.info/vbs-day-camp--rolling-river-rampage.html and printout a registration form that will need to be returned to the church office (11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254). Or just stop by Monday morning, June 25th with a completed registration form for each child.
Blessing of the Animals
YOU ARE INVITED to bring your pet to a “Blessing of Animals” Sunday, April 29th at 1:00 P.M. at North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 North Scottsdale Road, 85254. All pet owners and their pets are invited to come have the pastors offer a blessing on their pets.
"Blessing of Animals" is a witness to God's and the Church's love, care, and concern for creation. When we recognize our mutual interdependence with God's creatures, our stewardship of creation is also strengthened.
The entire community is invited to come celebrate their pets.
"Blessing of Animals" is a witness to God's and the Church's love, care, and concern for creation. When we recognize our mutual interdependence with God's creatures, our stewardship of creation is also strengthened.
The entire community is invited to come celebrate their pets.
Learning the Lord's Prayer
PreK & Kindergarten Milestone
Our prekindergarten and kindergarten classes will celebrate their Lord’s Prayer Milestone during the 10:00 am worship service on Sunday, April 15th, 2018. The Sunday School teachers will work with the children throughout the school year to help them learn this very important prayer. This is a prayer that expresses God’s desire to have an ongoing relationship with them throughout their entire faith journey. Thank you to our parents for allowing them to be a part of this celebration!! All participants will receive a received a cuddly "prayer bear" as a gift for their new found success. We are grateful for our Sunday School teachers for being so supportive and dedicated throughout the entire school year!
Easter Service & Egg Hunt, April 1st
April 1st, 2018, 10:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service &
Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m.
Adults may join NSUMC as the Sanctuary bursts into the colors of spring and both of the choirs fill the Choir Loft with the music. Activities and crafts for children will be in the Fellowship Hall during the service. The Easter Egg hunt will occur during the service. You are also invited to stop by the Fellowship Hall after service for coffee, sweets and friendly fellowship!
Traditional Worship Service &
Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m.
Adults may join NSUMC as the Sanctuary bursts into the colors of spring and both of the choirs fill the Choir Loft with the music. Activities and crafts for children will be in the Fellowship Hall during the service. The Easter Egg hunt will occur during the service. You are also invited to stop by the Fellowship Hall after service for coffee, sweets and friendly fellowship!
Labyrinth Walk, Mar. 25th, 2018
10:00-11:00 am
Our Sunday School children will be invited to participate during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday School time . They will experience five Holy Week stations and learn about the labyrinth.
The children will learn that a labyrinth does not have DEAD ENDS! We can never get lost. Walking toward the middle can be like walking towards God’s presence as we think about how we can better focus on God. In the middle we can thank God for our blessings. On our journey out of the labyrinth we can pray about how we can share God’s love to bless others.
10:00-11:00 am
Our Sunday School children will be invited to participate during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday School time . They will experience five Holy Week stations and learn about the labyrinth.
The children will learn that a labyrinth does not have DEAD ENDS! We can never get lost. Walking toward the middle can be like walking towards God’s presence as we think about how we can better focus on God. In the middle we can thank God for our blessings. On our journey out of the labyrinth we can pray about how we can share God’s love to bless others.
1st-3rd Grade Communion Milestone
First through 3rd grade students are invited to celebrate the Communion Milestone at North Scottsdale United Methodist Church! We invite all first through 3rd grade students to celebrate the new information that they will learn about communion at a Milestone Celebration just for them on Sunday, February 25th, @ 10:00am in the NSUMC sanctuary located at, 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
The Sunday School teachers will teach the students about communion throughout the month of January and February to help the students to better understand this very important part of the worship service. They will learn about the last supper, communion bread, the imagery and significance of the ritual.
All students are invited if they had attended one, or all of the Sunday School classes. Children received communion pins during the worship service presentation.
The Sunday School teachers will teach the students about communion throughout the month of January and February to help the students to better understand this very important part of the worship service. They will learn about the last supper, communion bread, the imagery and significance of the ritual.
All students are invited if they had attended one, or all of the Sunday School classes. Children received communion pins during the worship service presentation.
Winter STEM Program for Children
This year's Winter Science theme is Up, Up and Away! – This spellbinding STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) special event introduces children to the principles of air and pressure. Hot air balloons, vortex generators and even a hovercraft will help children understand the power of air. The presentation will end with a take-home instant snow activity for each child.
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is offering One Room Sunday School in our fellowship hall at the 10am service on Sunday, Dec. 17th while our adults are in the sanctuary enjoying the CANTATA. We will not have children’s moments or our regular Sunday School that day instead all children ages 3-18 are asked to join us in the fellowship hall (the large room just east of the sanctuary where the coffee and snacks are located). Please send your children over (or walk them if that is more comfortable for you). Two year olds may visit the nursery. We are hosting a Up, Up, and Away! a Winter Experiment Experience. The Cantata is best suited for children ages 12 and up. You know your child and what works best for them. They are welcome at either experience. Christmas blessings to your family!
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is offering One Room Sunday School in our fellowship hall at the 10am service on Sunday, Dec. 17th while our adults are in the sanctuary enjoying the CANTATA. We will not have children’s moments or our regular Sunday School that day instead all children ages 3-18 are asked to join us in the fellowship hall (the large room just east of the sanctuary where the coffee and snacks are located). Please send your children over (or walk them if that is more comfortable for you). Two year olds may visit the nursery. We are hosting a Up, Up, and Away! a Winter Experiment Experience. The Cantata is best suited for children ages 12 and up. You know your child and what works best for them. They are welcome at either experience. Christmas blessings to your family!
Youth Winter Camp
The NSUMC youth enjoyed winter camp in February at Mingus Mountain Camp with dozens of youth throughout our conference.