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Children's Sunday School

Vacation Bible School

Each June we help children age 4 through students finishing 5th grade learn about Jesus with a fun-filled week of stories, games, music & more.
Parents and older children are encouraged to volunteer. Please join us this summer!
VBS 2024 will be June 10-14.

Children in Worship

Children of all ages are encouraged to worship with us in the sanctuary.
Coloring supplies and other quiet activities are provided.
Two adult volunteers staff our nursery during Sunday school and worship if that is best for your family.
All children are invited to the "Children's Moment" during worship. (Nursery volunteers will bring children to the sanctuary at this time.)

Adult Sunday School

Sunday school meets each Sunday from 9-9:45 a.m., September through May.
Pastor John leads SEEDS OF FAITH in the 2nd floor living room as they apply faith to daily living and current events.
Steve Mastin leads the SEEKERS in an in-depth Bible study in the basement kitchen.
Carolyn Menapace leads SUNRISE Sunday school in the 2nd floor living room. This class only is from 8-8:45 a.m.
Everyone 7th grade to adult is welcome to these classes.

Faith & Fellowship

Bible Study on Zoom Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Praying in Color Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Men's Ecumenical Bible Study Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Dover Public Library.
Adult Ecumenical Bible Study Fridays at noon at the YMCA (Dover Park in warm weather.)
Breakfast Book Club 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. at Missions Cafe.
ALL ARE WELCOME! Contact the church office for more info on times/locations.

Seasonal Studies

Additional faith formation opportunites are offered during Advent and Lent.
Prayer Walks are held in the spring and fall.
Check our home page, newsletters and weekly bulletins for more details on these and other special events!

Rally & Retreat

Middle States Youth Ministry Council (MSYMC) provides opportunities for youth from OH, MI, IN, and IL to build lasting friendships, make cherished memories, and grow closer to God.
Spring Rally: Friday evening to Sunday morning in late Mar. or early Apr. at FFA Leadership Center in Trafalgar, IL.
Fall Retreat: Friday evening to Sunday morning in late Oct. or early Nov. at Camp Lutherhaven in Albion Indiana.
Grade 6 to age 21.
More information at https://msymc.weebly.com

Tar Hollow

A week-long camping experience for youth who have completed 7th grade through age 21.
Held mid-July at Tar Hollow State Park in Laurelville Ohio.
More information at https://msymc.weebly.com

Camp Bethany

A 5-day/4-night camp in early August for youth who have completed 2nd through 6th grade.
Camp Bethany is located in Lakeville Ohio. The staff is comprised of volunteers from our church and the other Moravian churches in Ohio.
Open to those finishing 2nd to 6th grade.
More information at https://msymc.weebly.com

Youth Sunday School

We have 2 classes that meet every Sunday during the school year from 9:15-10:15am. Here students will be greeted by two teachers who want to tach them about the Bible and how to apply it to their lives and dealing with issues as teenagers.
Middle School (6th-8th grade): Room 214
Senior High (9th-12th grade): Basement Youth Room
Sunday school meets each sunday from 9-9:45am September through May.
7th to 12th grade: basement youth room

M.E.L.T Youth Group

Minds Enlightened Lives Transformed

Youth Group open to all Tuscarawas County 78th to 12th graders.
Contact the church office to receive text updates on upcoming activates or to be added to our private Facebook group

Camps & Retreats

Middle States Youth Ministry Council (MSYNC) provides opportunities for youth from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois to build lasting friendships, make cherished memories, and grow closer to God.
Spring Rally: Friday evening to Sunday morning in late March or early April at the FFA Leadership Center in Trafalgar Illinois.
Tar Hollow: Week-long camp in mid-July at Tar Hollow State Park in Laurelville Ohio.
Fall Retreat: Friday evening to Sunday morning in late October or early November at Camp Lutherhaven in Albion Indiana.
More information at www.msync.weebly.com