North Scottsdale United Methodist Church's Children's Ministry
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Ministry Sunday

The Sunday after Labor Day
​9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m
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 NSUMC offers an annual ministry fair to showcase all the events, activities,  and classes the church offers, as well as local mission opportunities.  

You are invited to SAY YES! to new opportunities, mission work, events and activities!

2018 Ministry Fair


Some of the Ministry Fair Opportunities...

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​Trinity Opportunity Alliance’s mission is to recruit, train, and support businesses that will offer young adults opportunities to transition from foster care to thriving adulthood through meaningful employment.
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NSUMC offers two handbell choir opportunities (one for beginners and one for experienced muscians).  Each choir practices once a week and perform once a month during a worship service.  All levels and interests are invited!
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Storytellers are invited to share their skills.  Adults of all ages are encouraged to share their storytelling skills with our children.  Godly Play  allows adults to retell scripture stories with manipulatives and props in a way that makes the story come alive , all while it suggests the  "I wonder..." questions.
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Our campus offers an adult choir.  They perform and practice weekly .  They have even been on tour in  Europe. All levels and interest invited.
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​ Duet helps older adults and their families cope with challenges related to aging. From getting groceries and rides to the doctor, to health promotion activities and support groups, you can trust us to provide the compassionate help you need.  They are a non-profit, interfaith organization that has been serving older adults in greater Phoenix since 1981.
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This ministry   hosts family events throughout the year.  Some of the events include Trunk or Treat, Advent Celebration,  Mardi Gras Lenten Reflection and Luncheon,  Mingus Mountain All Chruch Retreat, Vacation Bible School and  other activities. 
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This committee teams up iwth larger organizations throughout our local community and the greater world.  A few of their projects included building homes, packaging food for Africa, and organizing handyman work for senior citizens.
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This women's ministry supports all in need.   They help serve meals at UMOM, support the Shoe Box ministry, offer Book study classes, volunteer at the annual Veteran's Stand Down, and numerous other ministries in the community.
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Founded in 2006, Justa Center is where the senior homeless can find support, relief, friends, and a start to get their life back on track. In addition to transition resources, the Justa Center Extended Care program helps with move-in, start-up and continued care for our members. Justa Center has over 3,500 visits per month through the day center and home visits.
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NSUMC invites the community to the Bible and Book studies . There are four classes .  Two are offered during the day and two at night.
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Families Do Good Together ministry brings mission projects to the NSUMC campus.  They offer opportunities for families to give back to the community. Some of their events included supporting the Ronald McDonald houses in the valley, making a Giving Plate ,  collecting pajamas and books for less fortunate children, making activity bags for the Phoenix Children's Hospital.  collecting backpacks for students in south Scottsdale and other evnets to be a blessing to others.
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NSUMC offers three children's choirs.   Each choir performs monthly. They practice weekly during Sunday School.

A trifecta of events & activities for all ages in September:

Teacher Dedication

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Thank you to our amazingly dedicated education ministry  team!  The time our teachers spend teaching, caring for,
and being with the children of this community is a special ministry. Our teachers offer a very important
gift to our next generation.  We are proud of our teachers who nurture these children with care and Christ's love!
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Ministry Fair

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Thank you to our fabulous NSUMC ministry teams for sharing information about their events, activities and classes with our members at our Ministry Fair.
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Celebrating the 2 & 3 year old Milestone

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It was so fun to welcome our 2 & 3 year olds to Sunday School & give them a Bible storybook this morning. Today was Education Sunday & we dedicated our teachers. God is so good!
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