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Nursery
The nursery is staffed  from 8:15-11:45 a.m., and offers is a safe and friendly place for children from infants through three year olds.

 

Preschool through 5th grade students from 9:30—10:15 a.m.
This is a time for the children to hear and learn the stories and teachings  from the Bible. Learning is combined with fun activities like games, skits, crafts and cooking.

 

Children’s Church is held during our 10:30 service. 
Children ages 4-11 are dismissed after the children’s sermon and are welcome to come downstairs  for a time of prayer, sharing, do crafts, listen to stories, participate in the Bible Memory Club and have a  snack. On communion Sunday (the first Sunday of each month), children return to the sanctuary after the sermon so they can celebrate communion with their families.
   

Youth 
Middle School students will be reading through Philippians, Colossians and 1 & 2nd Thessalonians this semester.  While reading and studying these books we will learn how to find joy in the journey, discover practical instructions of faith, and get encouragement for times of trial. We'll learn about the true joy that comes from Christ, how to live in a way which allows our faith to positively impacts others.

High School
The High School students will be diving into the theological roots of our faith.  We will... 
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Learn how creation provides evidence of God's existence.
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Look at how God has chosen to reveal himself through his Word.
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Learn to live lives that reflect God's love for us.
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Understand our need for God's direction.
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Commit to following God's will as we make life decisions.
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Discover how God's invitation to enter his kingdom affects the direction of our lives.
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Examine where we are with God on a personal level.

We hope you can join us for these exciting classes.  The Middle School class meets in the Stealth Room of the Coach House and the High School class meets in the Work Room near Andrea's office.

Adults
A new series begins this fall on our 5 core values. The class meets at 9:30 in Hope Chapel. The core values to be discussed will be:
  
September 27 - Centered in Christ
October 4 - Nourished by Scripture, Rooted in Prayer 
October 11 - Dedicated Stewards  
October 18 - Enlivened through Ministry, Flourishing through Teams

 

Faith Milestones 

Faith Milestones is a program to help build the faith foundation of our children and young people, one milestone at a time. On the first Sunday of each month, starting in October, children preschool through 12th grade, will meet during the Sunday School time to work on learning a new faith milestone.

 

2 year olds
The Routine of an Organized Group: Teach caring by being caring

3 & 4 year olds
Learn Basic Bible Stories: Learn how to talk easily with God


Kindergarteners  
John 3:16: Teach the Salvation story and its foundation to faith


1st Grade
The 10 Commandments:  Memorize & understand the commandments and their meaning for life


2nd Grade
The Lord’s Prayer: Memorize and learn the meaning of the Lord’s prayer


3rd Grade
Learning the Bible: Children receive a Bible and learn to use it as they find their  way through God’s library of stories


4th Grade
Psalm 23: Memorize Psalm 23 and learn of God’s love and support for His people

 

5th Grade
Being Presbyterian:  Learn the elements of the worship service and the doctrine of our denomination

6th through 12th Grade
FPC Core Values: Study and discuss our church core values: Centered in Christ, Dedicated Stewards, Nourished by Scripture , Flourishing through Teams, Enlivened through Ministry, Rooted in Prayer. Each class will focus on one value a year.

Vacation Bible School
Location: First Presbyterian Church   
Dates: Early Summer 2010 - dates to be announced