Children
Summer 2011
Sunday Mornings
9:30 a.m.
Children’s Music Class (singing and children’s handbells)
Meets in the Children’s Classroom in the Early Childhood Center
10:00 a.m.
Preschool (3’s & 4’s)
Early Childhood Area—Preschool Room
Spark Activate Faith
Written especially for our youngest learners, Spark helps young children become familiar with Bible stories and understand basic meaning. Each week children will engage in a variety of activities in the pattern of Gather, Open the Bible, Activate Faith, Send. Most weeks, the children will hear the same Bible stories as their older siblings and parents. Two gifted, experienced preschool teachers lead this class.
Elementary (Five Year Olds, Kindergarten-Fifth Grade)
Second floor of the Education Building (elevator accessible)
Feasting on God’s Word
Children will explore God’s Word in ways that engage their senses and their need to learn by doing. Weekly lessons follow the Revised Common Lectionary; and during the fall, children will hear many stories from the Gospel of Matthew.
11:00 a.m.
Second Hour Class (ages 4 yrs. old—3rd grade)
Bible stories, games, crafts, and other activities
Meets following the Children’s Sermon at the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the Children’s Classroom in the Early Childhood Center
Childcare will be available throughout the morning for infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. Two and three year olds will have their own opportunities to hear Bible stories and to do related activities.
Child Protection Policy
We are committed to the protection of all children and other persons participating in the activities and programs of First Presbyterian. As part of our congregation’s baptismal vows, we covenant with each other to take responsibility for the nurture of faith. As such, the members of this church have pledged to uphold one another. In the spirit of Christ we teach, strengthen and support the individual’s relationship within the church family. As our baptismal vows imply, we also undertake to preserve the integrity of each person within our church family. First Presbyterian Church is committed to the sanctity of all children. A well-implemented child protection policy not only protects children, but also adults who minister to children. This Child Protection Policy covers any person employed by or volunteering at First Presbyterian Church in any capacity involving children and all outside organizations using First Presbyterian facilities for child programs.
Feel free to email Ann Bouchard, Director of Christian Education:
Ann's email is annb@fpccolumbia.org