CHILDREN


WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO SERVE.

 
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Sunday School
Classes are offered for children nursery age through the 5th grade and are structured to create an environment of belonging, safety, and Christian love. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at 10:45 a.m.

McKid's Faith Explorers - A group for kids 3 years-Kindergarten!
We will explore what it means to have faith. Learn about God, Jesus and the Bible. We will have lessons, games, activities and fun!
We meet EVERY OTHER Tuesday from 5:30-6:15pm in the Family Life Center beginning October 4th.

McKid's Digging Sand Box - A group for 1st-5th graders!
We will learn about faith, dig into the Bible, uncover how great is our God and so much more through games, activities and lessons.
We meet every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm starting in the children’s wing and ending in the FLC beginning October 4th.


Children's Church
Children's church is offered during the 9:00 a.m. worship services. Children will join us for the first half of the worship service and will then be dismissed after the children's message.

Vacation Bible School
Held annually for kids age 3 to rising 6th graders. A nightly meal is served, and children spend time with others in their age groups learning the Bible, playing games, singing songs, serving in mission, and more. The week wraps up with a program where the kids share with their families what they've learned throughout the week with song and pictures. 


MCKIDS VISION: CREATING LASTING AND LOVING RELATIONSHIPS WITH:
  • GOD
  • JESUS
  • EACH OTHER
  • THE CHURCH
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6

MCKIDS Missions include:
  • Collect tabs for the Ronald McDonald House
  • Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
  • Send cards to Heritage members
  • Purse Project
MCKIDS Activities: 
  • Open Gym
  • MC Kids Night out
  • Family movie night
  • Bikes, Trikes and Scooters
  • Easter Egg Hunt
  • Vacation Bible School
  • Trunk-A-Treat
  • Water Fun
  • And so much more!

SAFE SANCTUARY CERTIFIED

 
Safe
Morris Chapel is a certified Safe Sanctuary congregation, meaning your children will grow in their faith in a safe and loving environment.


Individuals working with children attend annual training covering procedures for working with the individual child and groups of children, plus interpersonal relationship guidelines, safety, first-aid and CPR. Background checks are also performed on all workers.


For a copy of the Safe Sanctuaries policy, please contact Samantha Wesley, Director of Children's Ministries.

YOUTH

Youth

MOCHAP YOUTH

IT'S WHERE YOU BELONG

Some words to describe this group:
inviting, unique, accepting, outgoing, friendly, and fun.


We have fun. We love. We care. We learn. We serve. We grow. We go.

We seek to live by "It's where you belong."

Anyone from 6th to 12th grade is welcome to join us at any time!

OUR PURPOSE, MISSION AND VISION

 
Our PURPOSE: To provide a safe place for young people to come and learn more about God, worship together, and share that love with others.

Our MISSION: To be a community of people who have fun, and who learn what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ through missions, fellowship, and loving one another.

Our VISION: To create and sustain a CPRWG (close, personal relationship with God), which will guide our lives. To grow the family of God by being disciples who share and spread God's love and become more Christ-like.
 

OUR MEETING TIMES

We offer several different meeting times throughout the week:
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SUNDAY NIGHT - YOUTH

Youth 5-6:30 PM
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH FOCUS

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Garden

OUT OF THE GARDEN SPONSORSHIP

MoChap Youth began sponsoring the Out of the Garden Project in October 2019.
Money raised from our Snack Station and donated from the youth themselves goes towards our $30 monthly donation.

The Youth will also volunteer with Out of the Garden twice a year through one of their many programs – Operation Backpack, Fresh Mobile Markets, Urban Teaching Farm, or the Food Reclamation Initiative.

This organization was chosen by MoChap’s Youth Leadership Team because of the inspiration they have received from seeing their church family at Morris Chapel working hard to feed the Walkertown Community. 

ADULT MINISTRIES

Adult ministries
YOUNG ADULTS
Young Adults meet around work and school schedules and include those that are fresh out of school, at their first job, in college, newlyweds and new parents.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The UMW Wesley Circle meets monthly and has special programs and/or guest speakers on occasion. They also support several offsite missions throughout the year.

UNITED METHODIST MEN
The UMM meet monthly for breakfast to be nourished by the blessing of food, devotions and occasionally a special speaker. The Methodist Men at Morris Chapel help fund and resource the Church's Scouting program.
STEPHEN MINISTRIES
Stephen ministries
"To prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." ~Ephesians 4:12-13

Stephen Ministers are ordinary people trained to become one-on-one Christian caregivers. Stephen Ministers provide care to hurting people in and around our congregation, including the bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, separated, divorced, unemployed, relocated, and others facing a crisis or life challenge.

Stephen Ministry helps pastors and congregations provide quality caring ministry to those who need it most. Anyone can become a Stephen Minister through training and an open heart to helping people. Click here to learn more.

If you would like to be a Stephen Minister or would like more information please contact Samantha Wesley, Stephen Leader.

MUSIC MINISTRIES

Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts." - Psalm 105:2
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Chancel Choir - variety of traditional hymns and special songs accompanied by organ, piano and sometimes guitar or violin. See them live at the 11:00am worship service.

Praise Band - Contemporary praise and worship songs accompanied by drums, guitar, keys, mandolin and bass. They play at the 9:00am worship service.

Men of Morris Chapel - Sings traditional hymns a cappella or sometimes accompanied by piano. You sing occasionally at worship services or special events. They also travel to assisted living centers to sing to residents throughout the year.

Handbell Choir - Provides joyous sounds of ringing bells around Christmas, Easter and other special times.

For more information or to get involved, contact our Director of Music Ministries.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday School groups meet from 10-10:45am, immediately after the 8:45am and 9:00am worship services, and right before the 11:00am worship service.

Each class has its own unique flavor which can only be appreciated by visiting. We encourage you to visit several classes until you find the one which is a good match.

For more information please the church office at (336) 595-8101.

Click here for the campus map, with room numbers.
CHILDREN
Class name: Cradle Nursery
Room number: 12
Ages/Grades: Birth to walking (average age is 0 to 12 months)
Teacher/Coordinator: TBD
Class Activities: Loving care of infants

Class Name:  Toddlers
Room number: 34
Ages/Grades: Crawlers (average age is 12 to 24 months)
Teacher/Coordinator: Emily Webster
Topics/Literature: Deep Blue By Cokesbury

Class name: Twos
Room number: 37
Ages/Grades: 2 year olds
Teacher/Coordinator: Susan Smith, Dana Webster
Topics/Literature: Deep Blue By Cokesbury

Class name: 3, 4, 5 year olds - Pre-K
Room number: 32
Ages/Grades: 3 to 5 year olds (pre-kindergarten)
Teachers/Coordinator: Ginger Amos, Ann Stevens
Topics/Literature: Deep Blue By Cokesbury

Class name: Kindergarten, 1st Grade & 2nd Grade
Room number: 24
Ages/Grades: Kindergarten and 1st Graders
Teachers/Coordinator: Liz Dull, Tracy Vogler and Melissa Byrd
Topics/Literature: Deep Blue by Cokesbury

Class name: 3rd and 4th Grade
Room number:  26
Ages/Grades: 3rd and 4th Graders
Teachers/Coordinator: Michelle Fulp, Jennifer Boles
Class Activities: Discussion, songs, art, games
Topics/Literature: Deep Blue by Cokesbury

Class name: 5th Grade
Room number: 27
Ages/Grades: 5th Graders
Teachers/Coordinator: Mike and Debbie Causby
Class Activities: Discussion, sharing, games
Topics/Literature: Deep Blue by Cokesbury
YOUTH
Class name: Middle School Boys
Room number: 46
Ages/Grades: 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys
Teachers: Rob Shepherd
Topics/Literature: Active Bible Study
Social activities: UMYF (United Methodist Youth Fellowship) activities
Mission activities: UMYF activities, summer mission trip

Class name: Middle School Girls
Room number: 45
Ages/Grades: 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls
Teachers: Salem Smith-Shupp
Topics/Literature: Active Bible Study
Social activities: UMYF (United Methodist Youth Fellowship) activities
Mission activities: UMYF activities, summer mission trip

Class name: Senior High
Room number: 49
Ages/Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th graders (combined)
Teachers: Wesley Hutchins
Literature: All types of methods with emphasis on roles as Christians
Social activities: UMYF (United Methodist Youth Fellowship) activities
Mission activities: UMYF activities, CCC (Carolina Cross Connection) summer mission trip
ADULTS
Class name: Adult Disciples
Room number: 43
Ages: 40-60’s
Teachers: Class members Robert Neal, Steve Pegram, Dean Swaim, Elaine Whicker
Teaching format: Discussion of reading material authored by James W. Moore
Social activities: Christmas activities
Mission activities: Italian Night Fundraiser with dispersement of proceeds from that event; Bethesda Center; Romanian Mission; Make-a-Wish; Angel Lunch; Christmas Family; Gifts of Grace; Sponsor youth missions; Food Pantry; Jamaica Mission; Local Family Needs.
Other comments: We utilize Bible based studies as it applies to our daily lives

Class name: Adult Fellowship
Room number: 44
Ages: 60-70’s
Teachers: Class members Lee Carpenter, Harvey Dillon, Karen Dillon, Spencer Evans, Rebecca Tuttle, Mary Jo Weavil
Teaching format: Varies with the teacher and the literature used—has included video or guided discussion
Current Study: International Bible Lessons Adult Bible Series by Cokesbury (official quarterly resource of the United Methodist Church)
Social activities: Meet at a designated restaurant several times a year, sometimes meet at a member home or Fellowship Hall (covered dish or small group prepare all); may take day trip on church bus, refreshments in class on Sunday once a month and each Sunday in December.
Mission activities: Deliver a card and seasonal treat bag to approximately 20 church heritage members near significant annual holidays; deliver a fruit basket to several heritage members each December; cook out annually for residents at Creekside; Christmas party annually for residents at Creekside with party meal and gift filled bag for each resident; fill approximately 30 Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes and provide postage; provide refreshments/meal at Bethesda Center usually twice a year; distribute funds raised at annual barbecue to various ministries (both community wide and church sponsored); provide funds for various ministry requests from class operating funds; provide meals to class members in times of need; card from class to those on class prayer concern list each week.
Other comments: Initiated annual barbecue fund raiser and have sponsored for 33 years, funding many community and church ministries.

Class name: Bill Vanhoy/Ron Williams
Room number: 21
Ages: 40- Class 80’s
Teachers: Ron Williams (Lorene Nelson and Bill Vanhoy, assistants)
Topics/Literature: International Bible Lessons Adult Bible Series by Cokesbury (official quarterly resource of the United Methodist Church)
Social activities: Sunday coffee time in class 20 minutes prior to Sunday School, summer/fall cook-out, catered Christmas party, and other events as occasions arrive
Mission activities: Cards, flowers and meals for class members as appropriate, supports the summer campership fund at the Murdoch Developmental Center at Butner, NC; contributes to the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission’s Thanksgiving meal; supports local church needs such as love offerings and the Samaritan Fund.
Other comments: We have a great cohesiveness with concern for our class members, other church members, and our community as a whole. We are a cordial group and would like to invite anyone to visit and/or join with us.

Class name: Branches of the Vine
Room number: 40
Ages: 18-40
Teachers: Various classmates
Teaching format: Discussion
Topics/Literature: 102 Fascinating Bible Studies
Social activities: Planned throughout the year
Mission activities: Make-A-Wish Foundation
Other comments: This is a relatively new class made up of young singles as well as married couples. They enjoy their time in class and are building relationships amongst their families.

Class name: Faith and Friendship
Room number: 39
Ages: late 20’s to mid 40’s
Teachers: Varies
Teaching format: Various, based on class interests
Current study: If God Has a Refrigerator, Your picture is on It By James Moore
Social activities: Annual Spring BBQ Fundraiser; summer pool party/cookout; Christmas Breakfast
Mission activities: Donation of class funds to various missions (Crises Control, Church Food Pantry, Preschool scholarship fund, etc.); Backpack program for feeding hungry children at Walkertown Elementary School; adopting local needy families at Christmas.

Class name: New Beginnings
Room number: 41
Ages: College/early Career
Teachers: Tanner McPeak, Betsy Wilson
Teaching format: Bible study, occasional video series, discussion, current topics
Current Study: God Space-Where Spiritual Conversations Happen Naturally by Group
Social activities: Planned throughout the year
Mission activities: Make-A-Wish Foundation
Other comments: This class is mainly comprised of our college aged students. The topics vary, but lively discussion is encouraged.

Class name: Robert West
Room number: Chapel
Ages: 60 +
Teachers: Jack Hester and Spencer Evans
Topics/Literature: Bible Lessons Adult Bible Series by Cokesbury (official quarterly resource of the United Methodist Church)
Social activities: Annual seafood dinner outing
Mission activities: Treats for shut-ins; support other church and Sunday School projects and activities.
Other comments: We have a spirit of fellowship, care and concern for each other and others in our church and community. This class has provided leadership and service to our church for many years.

Class name: Seekers
Room number: 22
Ages: 35-60
Teachers: Lynne and Randy Hackaday
Teaching format: Discussion, literature, video series
Current Study: Book of James
Topics/Literature: General Discussion
Mission activities: various
Other comments: This is the newest class at Morris Chapel. We enjoy Bible study, emphasis on prayer and faith, and enjoy open discussion.

SCOUTING

BOY SCOUTS & CUB SCOUTS
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The Boy Scouts meet Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Stephen Joyce, Scoutmaster
Phone: 336-399-2523 or click here to email Stephen.

The Cub Scouts meet Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the Family Life Center.
Rhonda Landreth, Cub Leader
Phone: 336-391-5250 or click here to email Rhonda.

Love must be sincere.
Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

Romans 12:9