Methodist Day School
The Methodist Day School is a ministry of the First United Methodist Church. The education and care of children are our top priority. A Christian environment is provided for children and qualified, caring staff teach them basic skills and values.
Classes include a balance of guided play activities, creative art work, music, outdoor play, conversation, story-time, dramatic play, and other age-appropriate activities.
For more information please contact Donna Palmer at (870) 238-8500.
*We are a day care. *We are a school. *We are a ministry.
"The Methodist Day School is a ministry of the First United Methodist Church." Thus begins our philosophy stated in our MDS handbook. What an awesome responsibility we Methodists have in providing this ministry to our community. We accept this responsibility with open hearts and minds welcoming children of all faiths. It is our mission to provide a safe, quality care environment for our children. As parents entrust their children to our care each morning, they can feel secure in knowing their children will be loved, nutured, and safe at our church.
As individuals, so many church members are in ministry to our school through hours of volunteer work. We are so thankful for the many hours of bookkeeping Mary Ann Harrell gives each week--voluntarily. Gary Dye is always around for whatever problem we have. Also, Ann Dye and Judy McMurtrey pop in and out regularly to offer whatever assistance is needed. Brooks Fiscus helps with music. Emma Vannaman brings us suckers. Claudine Jones brings us pillows. Nancy Blake is always around for keeping us supplied with whatever we need and directing parents and phone calls to our school. Julia Thomas makes curtains. Dana Wilson paints our halls. Bruce Beck is our handyman and person on call when we are away. Earl Patton helps with handyman work and giving hugs and smiles ( and keeps me grounded). Bob McMurtrey checks on us and always asks says, "Let me know how we can help." And our MDS Board who provide support in making decisions best for our children and parents (and also provide food for Teacher Appreciation and Thanksgiving Feasts). AND--I'm sure I have forgotten many others who keep us afloat.
How proud we, the First United Methodist Church, are to be in ministry to our MDS children, parents, and our community. Thank you for your help and prayers for our ministry.
