Opportunities to Grow - for the Kids

CAST-aways - Children At St. Tims - Awesome, Willing, Able, Young Seekers.
Kindergarten through 6th grade kids are welcome to join us on Wednesday evenings, for some fun and learning more about God and each other.

Theme this school year - "No one is an island"
Focus - teamwork, helpfulness, service, Bible stories, and FUN!
Membership - free and open to all, not restricted to children from St. Tims.
Schedule - Dinner is served at 5:45. CAST-aways program runs 6:15-7:30.

Bible Mentors
When our third graders receive their Bibles in the fall, each one is paired with an adult who is willing to be their Bible Mentor. The mentors will help introduce the child to his/her Bible, and share some of their own experiences in their faith journeys with the child. Often the mentors become special friends of the children as they continue to grow up in the faith.


Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School, held Jun 5-7, 2007 was a great success. Children pondered the topic of rocks in the Bible. Our theme was "Upon this rock …" We learned why rocks are important and why everyone needs a "rock" in their lives. We learned about "layers" in Jesus' teachings, about what "Upon this rock …" might actually mean, and about making wise choices in our lives.

Be sure to put St Tims Vacation Bible School 2008 on your calendars!

  • "Water and the Word" is the theme
  • All kids age 3 to 6th grade are invited
  • There will be lots of music, crafts, treats, and indoor and outdoor water activities!
  • VBS will meet June 17-19 (Tue, Wed, and Thur) at 3:00-5:00 pm.

Church Camp in Iowa
There are over 500 camping options at 5 different locations around Iowa. They include overnights with a grown-up for the little folk, to week-long adventures for bigger kids.

The mission of the Iowa UMC's Board of Camp, Conference and Retreat Ministries:

  • Provide sacred space where Jesus Christ transforms lives
  • Enable persons' growth in Christian discipleship
  • Develop leaders to empower their local churches in the world
  • Facilitate this mission through Christian love

The theme for summer Church Camp 2008 is "Handle with Care."
Over 500 Events for...

  • Children
  • Youth
  • Adults
  • Families

At 5 Camps & Retreat Centers

  • Aldersgate
  • Golden Valley
  • Okoboji
  • Pictured Rocks
  • Wesley Woods

For more information, visit www.iaumc.org and click on CAMPING.

If you are interested in attending Church Camp this summer, contact the church office for a registration form, or register online at https://www.iaumc.org/event/eventreg.aspx