This mission study for children dives deep into the wealth of ministry, history, and diversity of the Alaska United Methodist, Oklahoma Indian Missionary, and Red Bird Missionary Conferences. Children learn what it means to be people of faith from interaction with the people who care for them. Through discussions, activities, and games, children will experience the power of connection and mutuality of mission that are vital to our identity as United Methodists.
The four sessions of this study will equip and challenge children to follow the pattern set forth by the early church and participate in the connectional mission of the church with the children of the missionary conferences. They will explore the gifts individual people and groups bring and the tapestry of ministry created when those gifts are used in service together. Faith stories and scripture are presented in ways that engage the whole child, captivating their senses, and forming their faith.
Author Margaret Snider is well acquainted with the childhood education. Throughout her career, she has been a preschool owner/operator, director, teacher, mentor, consultant, director of Christian Education, and university instructor.