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The Church has always placed high value on the development of a strong,
personal character, in which religious values predominate; a vibrant, caring family life;
and a strong sense that the community is an extension of one's family life. The Church has
also placed high value on the belief in the basic integrity and worth of every human
being. To this end, the teaching and care of children in their early formative years, the
nurturing of family relationships, and the enhancement of parents' personal and
professional development all fall within the scope of the teaching and pastoral ministry
of the church.
The mission of The Children's Corner of Bridgewater United Methodist
Church (BUMC) is part of the mission of BUMC itself. In The Children's Corner, BUMC
extends its pastoral care and teaching ministry in a special way to the parents and
children of the BUMC community. The Children's Corner of BUMC seeks specifically to
provide a Christian community in which to nurture and care for children on a daily basis.
The Children's Corner of BUMC hopes to provide a fertile context in which each child (and
the community of children) and parent (and the community of parents) may develop the
foundation for a distinctively Christian way of life.
Within this mission, The Children's Corner of BUMC strives to realize the following
goals:
To create an atmosphere of love and understanding in which each child finds acceptance
as a unique person worthy of respect and love.
To provide:
- experiences that build a good self-image, and
help each child to see himself/herself as a person of worth.
- a nurturing environment in which your child feels confident and
free to experiment and grow.
- opportunities for the children to be involved with the natural
world and to become better stewards of God's creation.
- healthy conditions for personal growth such as good nutrition,
adequate rest, and a clean and safe physical environment.
- a learning environment in which teachers maintain consistent
discipline.
- teachers who are good models for your child within an environment
of love, trust, patience and understanding.
enrichment of your child's experiences by providing
group participation and stimulation.
To help your child:
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in interpreting experiences in the language of
Christian faith.
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practice a rule of love in
all relationships, to use patience and to be courteous and considerate in their interactions with other
children and adults.
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develop a sense of
creativity by expanding your child's own imagination, stimulating your child's thinking and encouraging your child to
make choices.
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develop motor skills
appropriate for your child's age.
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develop mathematical
and language skills.
To monitor your child:
- for any vision or
hearing difficulty.
for
problems in language development, motor control or self-control.
To extend the pastoral and counseling services of BUMC to
families of children
who are experiencing any difficulty. |
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