First UMC of Middlebury

Lifting the love of God and the teachings of Jesus Christ

Alice Morris, Director of Children’s Ministries


Alice began her Children’s Ministry in Middlebury in August 2004.  She and her husband, Rich live in Elkhart and have two adult sons living in Mishawaka and Herlan, IN. Alice graduated from IUSB with a degree in English Literature.  She enjoys reading, writing and gardening.

The two main areas of children’s ministries take place Sunday morning and Wednesday evening.  On Sunday, the children hear a “mini-sermon” and then are invited to go downstairs for children’s church.  We have expanded the children’s church program to include both services.  During Kids Hour, preschoolers explore their faith through Bible verses, songs, prayers, games and crafts.  Kindergarten through 5th graders study the Bible with the workshop rotation model, using art, cooking, crafts, games, science & computers.

On Wednesday evening the children come to the Promise Land Club.  This program is open to children of our church and the community.  This year, we are including preschoolers in the program, and right now that is our largest class!  Each week we begin with shared time of community where birthdays and special events are celebrated, children receive Bibles and prizes, and prayers and songs are shared.  Then the children are divided up by ages, and each group studies a Bible lesson and applies it to their own lives.  The Promise Land Club is a fun experience where faith and accountability become more real.