Seeking, Serving, and Celebrating: Faith Formation Registration 2017-2018

Minnehaha UMC - Children & Youth Programs 2019-2020 Registration

We Seek. We Serve. We Celebrate!
We appreciate each family at Minnehaha taking a moment to complete this form to register your child/youth & help us prepare for the 2019-2020 Program Year.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT EACH OF YOUR CHILDREN/YOUTH TO HELP US PLAN ADEQUATELY (& more!) FOR THE YEAR
Child/Youth's Name *
Birthdate *
Grade for the 2019-2020 Program Year *
Is there anything that staff/volunteers at Minnehaha should know to help us to minister to/care for your child?
Child/Youth's Name
Birthdate
Grade for the 2019-2020 Program Year
Is there anything that staff/volunteers at Minnehaha should know to help us to minister to/care for your child?
Child/Youth's Name
Birthdate
Grade for the 2019-2020 Program Year
Is there anything that staff/volunteers at Minnehaha should know to help us to minister to/care for your child?
Child/Youth's Name
Birthdate
Grade for the 2019-2020 Program Year
Is there anything that staff/volunteers at Minnehaha should know to help us to minister to/care for your child?
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SO THAT WE ARE ABLE TO CONTACT YOU SHOULD THE NEED ARISE.
Parent(s) Name(s) *
Phone Number *
Phone Number
Email Address *
Mailing Address *
If you are on Facebook, would you like to be added to our MUMC Families Group Page?

Yes No
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE TO HELP US TO DESIGN OUR PROGRAMS for CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILIES (CYF) FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR.

The goal of our CYF program is as follows: We seek to provide people with opportunities to know God; to experience God's abounding love, and with Christ as our guide, to fellowship with others as we seek, serve, and celebrate.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOUR FAMILY? HOW DO YOUR LIFESTYLE, NEEDS, QUESTIONS, ETC. SHAPE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AT MINNEHAHA?
Parent Education Options - Are you interested in any of the following Parent Education opportunities? You can choose more than one answer.

Talking with Young Children about sexuality, safety, etc. Talking with Older Children/Youth about sexuality, safety, etc. General Parenting Topics Faith Formation - Equipping Parents to Continue Faith Formation at home
Are there other sorts of support we could provide for you as parents?
Intergenerational Experiences - What sorts of things are you looking to do as a family at Minnehaha. You can choose more than one answer.

Fellowship Opportunities (Open Gym, Game Nights, Outings) Service Opportunities - at or away from Minnehaha Retreat Options Cross-generational education (about stewardship, service, prayer, fellowship, worship, etc.)
Are there other types of experiences you'd like to have with the Minnehaha community?
Faith Formation - What do you hope your child(ren) gain(s) from being a part of our programming? You can choose more than one answer.

Religious Education - Information about the Bible, spiritual practices, tools for growing faith Integration into the Community - Finding support, guidance, acceptance - a place in the greater Minnehaha community. Building Relationships - Making connections with peers, with adults - with people of all ages. Morals and Values Education - Helping to provide children with a moral compass, with tools necessary to navigate through life
Are the other reasons you bring (or don't bring!) your children/youth to programming?
Are there any other programs you'd be interested in for your children/youth?
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS TO HELP US PROVIDE FOR OUR FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM.

IT TAKES DOZENS OF VOLUNTEERS TO STAFF OUR PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE YEAR - SOME COMMITMENTS ARE SHORT-TERM, SOME LONG, SOME REQUIRE PLANNING, SOME JUST YOUR PRESENCE - THERE ARE COUNTLESS WAYS TO SUPPORT THESE MINISTRIES - AND ALL HELP TO OUR CHILDREN TO GROW IN FAITH, AND IN COMMUNITY.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!
Please indicate if you would be willing to help in any of the following ways:

Preschool or Kindergarten Sunday School Team: Work with 1-2 others to lead Sunday School each week Elementary Sunday School Lead Team: Preparing - with many resources/curriculum provided - for Sunday School. Split responsibilities, averaging to approximately 9 weeks a year. Elementary Sunday School Shepherd: Help guide (no preparation required!) students, provide support for Lead Team. Preference for regularly attending Sunday School to establish relationships with children. Youth Sunday School Team: Work with 2-3 others to lead Sunday School each week Hallway Helper: Be available in the Education wing during the Sunday School hour to help should the need arise Speciality Week Teacher: Share a special skill/interest with children. Commitment for once or twice a year . Child Care Support: Be on a call list should we ever need help with childcare Classroom/Supply Maintenance: Help to decorate/maintain/refresh the spaces we use for our Children's Ministries. Sunday School Teacher Substitute: Be on a call list should we need back-up on a Sunday morning Youth Group Leader: Be a regular leader at Sunday afternoon youth group Youth Event Chaperone/Driver: Help provide transportation and/or supervise at youth special events Event Planning Team(s): Work with other parents/members to plan & carryout specific events for children, youth, and/or others Children or Youth Council: Help provide oversight, vision, and structure to our programs
Beyond all the above areas, there are always special projects that arise. If you have a skill/time you are available/intersted in sharing with us, please give that information here:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this form.

Please contact Jenia Strom (education@minnehaha.org) or 612.721.6231 if you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming year.
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Minnehaha UMC - Children & Youth Programs 2019-2020 Registration