Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6

At Marvin UMC our goal is to partner with parents to help raise their children to love God and to have mission hearts. Check the monthly Messenger for a list of topics covered each Sunday in Sunday School, as well as the lessons to continue at home. Together we can provide a foundation for the acceptance and knowledge of Jesus Christ that leads to life eternal.

In addition to lessons about God, we offer numerous hand’s on opportunities for your children to live out their faith such as raising money for children's homes, collecting canned soup for the food bank or collecting pencils for PATH. Whether it is a Sunday morning or a Wednesday night, we are dedicated to communicating God’s love for the children of Marvin.

Teaching opportunity

We need teachers for upcoming fall and spring classes. Spaces are available for ECA through fifth grade. Contact Shannon Pogue (spogue@marvinumc.com or 903.592.7396) for information.

Swim party

The back-to-school swim party is set for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Tyler Tennis and Swim, 320 Shiloh Road. Cost is $7 per swimmer and $3 for dinner with a $30 family maximum. Reservations are appreciated.

Promotion Sunday

Promotion Sunday is Aug. 22. There will be a parent orientation and open house for kids entering the 2-year-old class through fifth grade from 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Mission focus

Kid-2-Kid is the children’s mission focus for July, August and September. Children should bring school supplies for PATH during July and August (the emphasis is Crayola eight-pack markers). In Septembers, we’ll bring coats for kids. There are drop-off boxes in both Sunday School assembly rooms.

Bible study

The Wednesday night Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Sept. 8. We will study a condensed version of the Bible in 90 Days. The 3- and 4-year-olds will meet in room 129, and kindergarteners through fifth-graders meet in the first-floor assembly room. We need volunteers! Contact Shannon Pogue to help.

Special needs

We offer a class for children with special needs at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday morning. Class leader Carol Smith has 20-plus years of experience at the St. Louis School. Children can stay in the class through the late services so parents can attend worship.

Angel Room

The Angel Room is open during all Sunday morning worship services. It has comfortable furniture and a television that shows the traditional services live. This room gives parents the opportunity to enjoy worship even if their little ones are not ready for the nursery. The Angel Room is located directly under the sanctuary in room 101.

Nurseries

The goal of the nursery program in our church is to provide God’s children with a loving, secure environment in the faith community and to provide parents with the opportunity to worship, study and serve God with peace of mind.

On Sunday we offer nurseries for the 8:45 and 11 o'clock worship services and any evening services. Nursery is provided for infants - 4K. During Sunday School (9:45–10:40 a.m.) nurseries are available for infants through older toddlers.

Nursery service is provided throughout the week as requested for various church activities such as Bible studies, meetings and seminars.

Nursery volunteer program

In order to provide the best care for Marvin’s children, we require that parents assist in the nursery once a quarter. Upon regular use of the nursery, parents will be added to a rotating volunteer schedule sent in the mail. If you are not a parent of a young child but would like to volunteer, please call or e-mail Shannon Pogue (903.510.8312).

Sunday School

Children's Sunday School classes meet from 9:45 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. There are classes and programs for all ages. Click here for a list of classes.