Children’s Ministry Guidelines
Maples Memorial United Methodist Church

Eight Weeks through 5th Grade

Requests
Requests to move to another room for all classes, events and activities should be made to the Administrative Board. Changes will be at the discretion of the board. If a request for siblings to remain together is made and approved, both siblings will go to the younger child’s class.

Safe Sanctuary
Policy established to demonstrate Maples’ commitment to the physical safety and spiritual growth of all of our children and youth. Copies are available upon request.

Parent Volunteers
Parents/grandparents of children in Live B.I.G., Wacky Wednesday and Sunday school may be included in a schedule to assist the leaders.

Snacks
Sunday School:  2 year-olds through 5th graders will be offered a snack of goldfish crackers and water. Kindergarten through 5th grade students may be offered a snack other than Goldfish once each month.                                            

Wacky Wednesday:  Students will be offered a snack of Goldfish crackers and water. Wacky Wednesday teachers may offer a snack other than Goldfish once each month.

Toys
Please leave all toys at home as they are a distraction and can be disruptive.