Laurie describes Ministry Moments and these videos 
Confirmation for the Youth begins September 2008
Studying the Bible through the Disciple groups The plans for Fall, 2008. 
Our Military Care Package Ministry for the soldiers and the children
Mommy and Me program plus the After School program
Our Stephen Ministry and the many aspects of this caring ministry
The Confirmation Class of 2008: their progress and those who helped them.
Scouting has been sponsored at CFUMC for decades. 
Dads and the Children at the CFUMC Preschool - a series of vignettes 
John Hutchinson and casts present Music and Arts at CFUMC 
Our One Great Day of Service each year in the Spring.
Fred Kelly and others discuss United Methodist Men
Where we have been, where we are, and where we are going
Charlie Brown, Peanuts, Summer Camps, and more! 
Upward Sports and Cheer Leading at CFUMC 
Our well known Preschool - the fun and learning 
United Methodist Women - the programs
A video on the varied programs of the church 
Carol and others on Intercessory Prayer
Janet presents Service and Missions
Eduardo and the Hispanic Ministry Programs 
Anne and Ron describe the XYZ Club
Kristy and Cherie speak on our VBSOur Preschool
Juanita and Doris talk about the Preschool 
PRESCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT:
Believing that the church can provide an environment in which the child may grow "in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man", Cumming First U. M. C. Preschool offers a program consistent with the highest standards of quality early childhood education. In an environment of love and respect, each child is given the opportunity to expand his/her concept of the world. Our well-rounded program provides for developmentally appropriate growth emotionally, cognitively, socially and physically, as well as spiritually. Children are given the opportunity to initiate choices of activites as well as having teacher-initiated instruction times. C.F.U.M.C. Preschool wants each child to know that he/she is a worthy person, acceptable and lovable just as God made him/her. Having a good self-concept and the opportunity to learn in a developmentally appropriate environment are gifts that last a lifetime.
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Upon our move in 1990 to the new facility just outside the Cumming City limits in Forsyth County, the CFUMC physical plant presented an opportunity for our program to grow to the potential of the well trained staff of instructors already present.
Our Preschool program is attended by children from many churches and denominations throughout Forsyth County.
Gee,All Those Kids Seem To Do is Play! Yes, children here at Cumming First United Methodist Preschool do play a lot- 75 to 90 minutes per session. During this time a lot is going on. They are: meeting friends; playing with toys; exploring how things work; looking at books; listening to music; singing new songs; sharing; learning to separate from Mommy; pouring and measuring in the sand box; having different experiences in a mostly 'child" group situation vs. a mostly adult situation; developing and expanding their language abilities; having creative art experiences; having cooperative play experiences - learning to share the adults' attention; learning to follow directions; learning social skills needed to play games and make friends; building with materials that may not be available at home; using 'messy' art materials in a space provided for experimentation; trying on different personalities with different clothing; becoming independent; comparing and contrasting different experiences; learning from others while broadening their horizons! So, you see, what looks like play is really hard work!!
