FAITH FLIGHT Sunday School Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who can attend Faith Flight at CUMC?

A: Children preschool to Senior High School are invited to attend. You don’t have to be a member to attend our classes – every child is welcome!

Q:  My child is in 6^th Grade, should he attend Faith Flight or Faith Flight Bible Study?   

A: Faith Flight Sunday school has classes for preschool through 6^th grade.  Students in Jr. and Sr. High meet during the 10 am hour for Faith Flight Bible study.  Students in 6^th grade have the choice to attend Faith Flight Sunday school or Bible Study.    

Q: Is there a fee for my children to attend Christian Education Classes at CUMC? 

A: No. Our Christian Education programs are supported by the tithes and offerings of our church.

Q: What will my child be learning?

A:  Faith Flight is Christ centered and focuses on the stories of the Bible.  Each month, we study one Bible story; taking the time to really learn and understand it.  Since children learn in different ways, we find that reinforcing the stories using numerous techniques really help the children.  For example, one week, your child’s class might be in Cyber Space (computers) learning the story of Daniel and reinforcing that knowledge by playing a question and answer game on the computer.  The next week, they may travel to Creation Island (Art) to hear the story again in a different way and then make a craft to remind them of the story. Your child also will be learning Bible memory verses to reinforce the Bible stories. 

Q: How do I know my child will be safe? 

A: CUMC’s Christian Education Department tries to provide the safest environment we can for all our kids.  All the teachers at CUMC have been cleared by Michigan State Police. The Christian Education Director is on call throughout the Sunday School hour to check on classrooms and handle emergencies.

Q: What are Bible Bucks?

A: When the kids attend Children’s Church, Faith Flight Sunday School or Kids’ Worship, they receive Bible Bucks. They also earn Bible Bucks for answering questions, bringing their Bibles and/or friends to church. On the last Sunday of each month, the Bible Bucks store is open for the kids to spend their Bible Bucks.  Donations to the Bible Bucks store are always welcomed!    

Q: If I come to the 9 am or 11am service and take my kids to Sunday School at 10 am, I’ll be at church for two hours.

A: OK, so this isn’t a question, but it is a comment we’ve heard. We believe the most important job as parents and Christians is to help our children become followers of Christ. Investing two hours a week at church is hardly an investment at all. If you do decide to bring your kids to church for Faith Flight and you’re not sure what you should do for an hour between services, come help in the classrooms or attend an adult Sunday School class.

Q: Does my child have snack time?

A:  Some classes will do a small snack for the children. Please let us know if your child has allergies by listing them on the registration form 

Q:  Is there anything that children should not bring with them?

A: It is preferable that children do not bring food or toys into class with them. It is always best to suggest that things be left in the car or at home. That way there are no lost toys or important items.

Q: Whom do I contact if I have questions about Christian Education at CUMC?

A: Jody Darling Rauhut is our Christian Education Director and she can be reached through the church office by calling 248-363-3935 or via email at jrauhut@yahoocom.