Our Christian education program
uses Bible-based teaching to help children
in preschool through 5th grade develop a strong foundation
of faith. We open God’s Word and learn how to apply it to our daily
lives. At First Presbyterian, our Sunday morning education for
children is called G.R.A.C.E. Place. In this workshop-based model,
children study the same Bible story or concept for 4 – 6 weeks,
attending a different workshop each week. Workshop leaders may
utilize drama, video, games, music, science, storytelling, or cooking
to teach the lesson… the sky’s the limit! Adult “shepherds”
accompany the children each week. The rooms are transformed to be
exciting, inviting and welcoming to kids. We love the interactive
learning that G.R.A.C.E Place fosters and we know that your kids will
love it too!
Praise
and Worship is a vital part of our Christian
Education program. We believe that attending worship as a family is a
wonderful way to learn about worship and its many facets. We
encourage children age 5 and older to participate regularly in worship
with their families. Children’s bulletins and age-appropriate Bibles
are available in the Sanctuary. Children of all ages are occasionally
asked to help lead in worship through music, scripture reading, or
drama.
Our
nursery is staffed by a paid nursery
assistant serving with volunteers from our church family through the
Angels & Saints ministry. We provide care for newborns through
age 5 during our 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. worship services. We have
child check-in procedures in our nursery. This takes a little
extra time, but allows for the safe check in, check out, and proper
identification of the little ones and their belongings.
Our Cry
Room provides a place for parents to be with
their infants during worship services if they feel the need to leave
the Sanctuary.
Safeguarding Our Children
First Presbyterian
Church desires to be a safe place for all children who attend. We
believe that proactive steps can be taken to promote the safety of
children and the volunteers who work with them. Therefore, we have
adopted a prevention program to reduce the possibility of child sexual
abuse occurring in this church family. Our CSAP (Child Sexual Abuse
Prevention) program is based on education and policies. All staff,
paid and volunteer, who work with children and youth, undergo
appropriate screening prior to being given a position and are asked to
follow our safety policies.
Ministry of the Mat
Mark 2:1-12
We offer a
Buddy Ministry which pairs up a willing adult or youth volunteer
to be a special friend for those children with special needs or who
may require just a little extra attention. If you would like more
information about this ministry, please contact the church office.
Additional Discipleship Opportunities for Children
·
Kids’ Klub
(for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade) meets on
the 4th Wednesday of every month during the school year
from 6 – 8 p.m. Our focus is friendship, fun, and service to others.
·
FIREPROOF
(for children in 4th and 5th grade) meets on the
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month during the
school year from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Our focus is discipleship,
fellowship and ministry.
·
FIREPROOF
Puppets meets on the 3rd
Wednesday of every month during the school year from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
to prepare puppet skits to present to other children during worship or
for other special occasions.
·
Vacation Bible School--July,
2008
·
Uncharted Waters Sports
Camp--June 23-27, 2008
See the church calendar for specific dates and
times for these and additional activities.