It's that time again!  Join Will as he storms Worlds of Fun with the MUMC Youth.  It's always a good time and you never know what fun you'll have!

WHEN:     Sat, May 19, 11am – 11pm

There are many ways you can serve during Worship Services. 

Be a liturgist, greeter, usher, technology team member,

or communion server during or after worship services. 

Contact Cindy Abels.  (Contact information located under "About Us/Contact Us/Volunteer Ministry Leaders.")

For those of you who have family members (not friends)

serving in the military,

we will be offering special recognition during worship services in May. 

Please send this information to Cindy Hedges in the Church office.

If you have a family member or friend graduating from

college, high school, tech school, or any certificate program,

please send this information to Cindy Hedges in the Church office. 

We will be recognizing our graduates during worship services in May. 

Spring Coat Drive for the Johnson County Christmas Bureau

April 15th through May 31st

Fellowship Hall-Drop-off

This year to avoid a lot of Fall and Winter congestion, 

we want to offer you this little Spring suggestion.

We're trying to go a new direction, 

by having a "Spring Coat"collection.

So perhaps while you are doing your closet cleaning,

you will run across a coat or jacket you won't be needing.

We want to give that coat or jacket a home,

for others who have none to keep them safe and warm.

So bring in your gently used coats and jackets to Fellowship Hall and

we will store them until they are needed, and

when Winter's chill again approaches,

 they will be most appreciated!

You may contact Janet Williams at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   with any questions or

the Church Office at 4411435.

     Mission Trip

      Reading, Kansas  

       May 14th-May 19th  

     June 1st and 2nd 

   Do you want to experience "God's Love in Action?"  If you do then plan to join us as we bring that "Love" by helping others in need, to the town of Reading, Kansas.  Reading was virtually destroyed by an EF-3 tornado in May 2011.

   The scheduled dates we will be working are May 14th-May 19th and the dates of June 1st and June 2nd.  You may join us to work the entire week or you may choose to work on days that fit your schedule.  Just be sure and let us know.

   We will be working on a Habitat for Humanity home, already under construction and on another house rebuild in Reading.  Lodging, breakfast and dinner will be provided by Emporia Grace United Methodist Church.  High School students 16 years of age and older may work, provided they are accompanied by a parent.

    No experience is necessary, just remember "It is THE LOVE that you bring that makes all the difference!"

    You may sign up at the Connection Point in Fellowship Hall and for more information or you may contact Janet Williams at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or the Church Office at 441-1435.  We hope you will consider joining us!

A Big THANK YOU from your Family Ministries Team

The Family Ministries Team would like to thank everyone who so graciously shared their talents with us in the Talent Revue. You all did a great job! Our thanks also go out to those who helped in any way with the Dinner Theatre/Talent Revue. We so appreciate all your efforts. Finally, Thank You to all who came out and supported the Family Ministry Team and the Talent Show participants.

Mark your calendars for our next event, The Fall Round-Up, coming September 22. It will be an evening of fun, filled with games, food and a variety of activities for the Family. Watch this website for more information.

Doing for Others Circle

MCCC Supply Lists

Recommended that every child bring a change of clothes in their bag.

Rest Time - Bring a crib sheet & blanket or a beach towel - Keep in a bag (we'll hand out color coded ones).

Snacks - 2 day week = Girls bring 2 boxes of snacks beginning of each month.  Boys bring 2 boxes of snacks middle of each month.  3 day week = Girls bring 2 boxes of snacks beginning of each month.  Boys bring 2 boxes of snacks middle of each month.  5 day week = Girls bring 3 boxes of snacks beginning of each month.  Boys bring 3 boxes of snacks middle of each month.

OPENINGS

P.M. Kindergarten from Mize and Belmont

A.M. 3 year old Preschool T/TH or M/W/F

P.M. Pre-K M/W/F

3 year old Kid's Day Out

2 year old Kid's Day Out

A.M. & P.M. Extended Care available everyday

Monticello Christian Children's Center

23860 W. 75th St.

Shawnee, KS 66227

(913) 441-1473 Ext. 204, 104, 103

ENROLLING NOW FOR SUMMER CAMP AND FULLTIME

Exciting News For Summer Camp

Tuesday/Thursday + Kid's Day Out

First day Tuesday May 29th

Children 2 years through 9 years

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or Fulltime 7:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Summer enrollment fee = $50.00 per family

Tuesdays = Maps + Countries

Thursdays = Oceans + Other lands

The fun lessons will all be new and different each day

Kid's Day Out continues throughout the summer

Fulltime care available from June 1st through August

Preschool starts August 23, 2012

Please plan your vacation for this time we will close 1 week over 4th of July

WELCOME!

We are pleased that you are considering Monticello Christian Children's Center.  We are a weekday ministry portion of Monticello United Methodist Church. We offer Younger and Older Kid's Day Out, Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds with optional extended care, and P.M. Kindergarten care.  We also offer summer care and summer Kid's Day Out 3 - 9 years old.

We offer Tours!  Tours are offered from September to May on Tuesday and Thrusday at 10:00 a.m.  Please call for a tour at: (913) 441-1473.

Teacher Excellence:  Highest quality most have EVER  seen.  45 - Average age teachers, 6 - with masters degrees, 11 - with BA degrees, 10 - are veteran teachers!  With us for over 10 years of service and 17 year Director (former teacher).  MANY PRESCHOOL TEACHERS ARE DEGREED WITH KANSAS STATE ELEMENTARY TEACHING CERTIFICATES!

Letter of the Week:  Children will experience fun in learning when using the letter of the week during snack and show n' tell.  The teachers will also introduce fun toys into the classroom that start with that week's letter.

Other Preschool teaching activities include:  Homemade academic sticker jobs - matching activities, manipulative math, counting manipulative.  Children will be awarded stickers for completing these jobs.

Center Time:  Children choose centers for work and play.  At the end of center time each child will "recall" where they were what they enjoyed in that center.

Bible Verses:  Are taught to coincide with a familiar tune.

Monticello Christian Children's Center Programs

3 year old Preschool

• Tuesday/Thursday class is 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
• Monday/Wednesday/Friday class is 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
• From August through May

4 year old Preschool

• Monday/Wednesday/Friday class is 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
• Monday/Tuesday/Thursday class is 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday 12:30 - 3:00 p.m./Thursday 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• From August through May

Pre-K

• 5 day Pre-K class is 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
• Monday/Wednesday/Friday class is 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
• From August through May

Kindergarten After Care

• Noon to 5:45 p.m.
• Our two teacher class is very academic

Fulltime

• 3 - 4 years old and potty trained
• Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. 5 days a week
• Preschool is included

Younger Kid's Day Out

• 2+ years old
• Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• School lunch is included

Older Kid's Day Out

• 3 years old and potty trained
• Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• School lunch is included

School Age - Before and After School

• De Soto bus transports to Mize or Belmont Elementary

Extended Care

• Class is 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• School lunch is included

Summer Programs

• Enrolling now

Listen to our children and youth describe why they love Sunday School!  Just navigate to our Monticello UMC channel on YouTube to hear the latest, live from Monticello UMC!  Click on "Resources" and "Monticello Videos" from the menu above.

A huge thanks to all our youth and children for recording these awesome videos!

God's word tells us in Acts 6, that even though you are not present in the church building, you are a valuable part of our church.

Caring Ministry is a connectional ministry where MUMC volunteers and staff visit with those people who are in the hospital, assisted living, nursing home, or their own home.

Our visits may include praying, listening to the person, sharing stories, reading scriptures, Holy Communion and a host of other things depending on the needes of the person.

Our Resources and gifts for our shut-ins come from many different sources.

• Handmade-"The Cross of Life"(MUMC, D.S. Wood Worker)
• Worship Service-"DVD"(MUMC-Sound and Video Technicians)
• Handmade-"Lap Robe"(Monticello UMW sewing circle)
• Handmade-"Prayer Shaw"(Annual Conference-local churches)
• Purchased-"Flowers and Cards"(Flower Market)

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Get plugged into church life and into the many ministries this church offers!  Choose a ministry from the "Get Plugged In" menu at the top for more information, events, sign-up forms, and more!!!  Also, visit our "Get Plugged In" booth in Fellowship Hall.

Join us for worship!!!  Our worship times and styles are:

Praise Worship

• Sunday, 9:00am
• Led by the Called to Worship Band
• Casual, open to all ages, expressive and exciting worship with a full band.
• Nursery is available.

Traditional Worship

• Sunday, 10:45am
• Led by the Chancel Choir
• Casual, open to all ages, experiential worship with traditional hymns and choral music.
• Nursery is available.

Other Sunday morning options

• 9:00am, Sunday School for grades K-5 and for adults
• 10:00am, Fellowship time in fellowship hall for all ages
• 10:00am, Youth Get Together for prayer and hang-out time in the chapel and youth room