Wakefield United Methodist Church – Wakefield, Virginia

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Welcome to the Wakefield United Methodist Church website! Located in Wakefield, Virginia, we are a church that lives the general United Methodist Church belief of “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.” Whether this is your very first visit to Wakefield UMC or you are a long-time member, we hope that this information about us and our ministries is helpful. We’re glad you visited today and look forward to seeing you in person for worship, study, fellowship or mission.

Welcome to Worship

Sundays: 9:30am Sunday Small Groups

10:30am Worship Service

Nursery available for infants and toddlers

Children’s Time for ages 4 and up

Special Services throughout the year

Uniting in Christian Fellowship

United Methodist Men Potluck Dinners

United Methodist Women Children’s Ministry

Choir Handbell Choir

Movie Nights Softball Team

Making Disciples

Preschool Bible Study Groups

Vacation Bible School Sunday Groups

Caring for All God’s Children

Angel Tree Pennies on a Mission

School/Health Kits Backpack Blessing

House of Hope Emergency Response

WE HAVE A SUNDAY GROUP FOR EVERYONE!!!!

We have re-imagined Sunday School and have focused on what helps us to learn and grow from our small group experience. We no longer focus on age as much as we focus on bringing people together who want to learn about similar things in a similar ways.

Sunday Small Groups for Kids

Nursery Attendant available every Sunday from 9:30am – 11:30am

Be Bold – Pre-Teen – Kids have an opportunity to explore the Bible and the lessons that are learned within followed by an activity that’s associated with the lesson that can include scavenger hunts and trivia games.

Adult Small Groups

The Sisterhood – This group does a book study/review from a book that can help women deal with life situations and talk openly in a small group setting

The Open Door – A Comprehensive Bible Study plan designed to deepen your relationship with God by following the season of the Church Year, including Advent and Lent by answering important faith questions.

A Walk Through the Bible – Each week the group is guided through the scriptures and the history of the text in an instructor-based setting.

We have many groups that meet weekly or monthly as well:

Choir Practice is every Wednesday at 7:35pm

Handbell Choir Practice is every Sunday at 8:45am

United Methodist Women meet the 3rd Sunday of the month after worship, a light lunch is provided.

United Methodist Men meet and have breakfast the 3^rd Sunday of every month at 8am

Kids Club meets the monthly. Please see our FB page or call the church office for event details.

Preschool

Vision and Focus

Matthew 18:5 ~ Children are a heritage from the Lord ~ offspring a reward from him and whoever welcomes one child… in my name- welcomes Me

Vision: As teachers and aides, God has placed a great responsibility in our hands. God has prepared us for this journey. He molded and shaped our character, equipping us for the challenge. Now God trusts us to help mold and shape the character of our students. (God’s Daily Answer for Teachers) Our vision is to mold and shape our students with God’s guidance.

Focus: “Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you” ~ Henry Ward Beecher

Theme: Mold and Shape our students as we: “Build a Team through Teamwork”

Program

Age: Minimum age of 2 years old for the three day program, 3 & 4 years old for the four day program. Ages must be attained by September 30th.

Number of Students: The ratio is based on the Virginia state guidelines of 10 students per 1 adult for our 3 & 4 year old classes and 8 students per 1 adult for our 2 year old class. The classes are filled on a first come, first served basis.

Days of Operation: All classes meet Monday through Thursday.

Hours of Operation: School hours for all classes are 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

Required Documentation: Birth certificate and registration fee are required for registration. A recent health form and shot record is required before entering school.

School Calendar: The Preschool will operate from September through May.

Registration and Tuition

Registration is open to qualified students on a first come, first served basis. All applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable and non-transferable registration fee.

Goals and Objectives

1. To encourage the exploration of the Bible, Christian values, and the significance of religious holidays; to help children gain an understanding of God and Jesus Christ.

2. To provide a nurturing, caring, and supportive environment, placing special emphasis on Christian example and principles.

3. To promote the development of fine and large motor skills.

4. To promote the development of social skills by using active exploration and interaction with adults, other children, and materials.

5. To promote the development of language, listening, and speaking skills.

6. To employ positive discipline.

7. To encourage communication between parents and teachers.

8. To provide clean, safe, and well-equipped classrooms and play areas.

Contact

Office Hours

Tuesday – Thursday 9:00am – 1:30pm

Preschool Hours

Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 12:00pm

By Mail

Wakefield United Methodist Church
205 W Church St
P.O. Box 87
Wakefield, VA 23888-0087

By Phone

Pastor Glenn Riggs: (757) 635-2249 (cell)
Church Office: (757) 899-7203
Preschool: (757)620-8623

By Fax

(757) 899-8284

By Email

Pastor Glenn Riggs

GlennRiggs@vaumc.org

Terri Rosser, Administrative Assistant

wakefieldumcva@gmail.com

Kristee Mitchell, Preschool Director

kreeter62@aol.com

You can also visit our Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/Wakefieldunitedmethodistchurch/