Christian Education
Youth Activities:
Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders!
We value our youth as the future leaders of our church, community, state and
nation. Teaching our youth Christian life skills to meet the successes, challenges
and difficulties of daily living is the focus of the programs described in
this brochure. The world of tomorrow in which our youth will live, requires
that we prepare them not only with the abilities and skills they will need
to survive, but also with Christian values and principles by which to live
victoriously.
Youth Activities:
Sunday Night Youth Fellowship (SNYF): SNYF is designed to meet the needs of youth (6 th grade and up)! We will be guiding the youth towards a closer relationship to God. We are going to be building relationships with each other that will last a lifetime! WE HAVE LOTS OF FUN, TOO! Come and share this meaningful experience! It’s never too late to join us!! SNYF meets Sunday nights from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Come and bring your friends! Please call the church if you are intrested, 693-2071.
Cell Phone Collections: SNYF has been blessed with the opportunity to partner with a company that collects used and unwanted cell phones. We know you must have a few of these around the house, right? Please place your phone in the drop box located in the Narthex. We will be collecting the phones all year! May God bless you all for your continued support and encouragement!
Young Disciples:
Young Disciples, 1st through 5th graders, meet on Wednesday afternoons during
the school year from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. We focus on developing Christian character
and learning to be more Christ-like in our lives including worship skills
and mission service. It is an intensive interaction of child and adult through
a balanced program of play and study. It is a fun-time for children and leaders
as we learn how to live as disciples of Jesus. Come and visit this group
some Wednesday.
Sunday School Classes Available
Our classes are offered from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
The following classes are offered here at FPC:
Nursery, Child Care Givers Iris Keeley (and others ) :Upon arrival at any of the two worship services and Sunday School, the children have a period of play time. After approximately forty minutes of play time we clean up and have snack time. Once snack time is finished, the older children will get a mat and sit down for a Bible lesson. These lessons are from the Beginners Bible or a “Dear God” story. They are also given a coloring book that Ms. Iris puts together for each of them to do until it is time for them to leave. The agenda changes at times during particular holidays where the children complete a craft that replaces coloring in their book. The Nursery is located off of the Upper Fellowship Hall, second classroom on the right.
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Pre K 3 and 4 yr old class, taught by Karen Bridges, Lanell Jarvis, Kim Robins, and Melissa Yard, : Each child in this class is a “one-of-a-kind” child of God. Here we celebrate the uniqueness of each child. Yet all of these “one-of-a-kind” children share common needs. All children need love, a sense of self-worth, a sense of accomplishment, a safe place to express their feelings, surrounded by adults who love them, and to experience the love of God. These children will find all of those here. Live B.I.G. helps children see, hear, and live their B elief in G od. Short video segments bring faith-filled, high-energy excitement to your children with characters who model B.I.G. behavior, travel segments featuring B.I.G. ministries by everyday B.I.G. people, cool music for your kids’ ears, and more! This class is located on the Christian Education Floor, second classroom on the left.
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Faith Village – Sunday School for K – 5 th grade
Using Group’s Living Out Loud curriculum, Faith Village incorporates music, drama, arts and crafts, and age appropriate lessons all designed around a monthly theme. All K-5 th graders meet in the “Large Group” room at 9:45. They are presented with the Bible lesson for the day through drama, puppets, music, and activities. At 10:10 they move to their “Small Group” of either K-2 or 3-5. In “Small Group” students are led through a craft or activity that reinforces the Bible lesson and then a discussion about how they can apply the Bible lesson to their own lives. Students are encouraged to live this lesson throughout the next week with take home activities.
Faith Village Children’s Sunday School
May Theme: RESCUE 911
May |
Rescue 911 |
Jesus is the only way to heaven |
God at work Point |
4 |
Lesson 1 |
Zaccheaus repents |
Jesus helps us turn away from our sin |
11 |
Lesson 2 |
Jesus saves the criminal on the cross |
Jesus is the only way to heaven |
18 |
Lesson 3 |
Saul’s conversion on the road to Damascus |
We receive forgiveness through Jesus |
25 |
Lesson 4 |
Nicodemus learns about eternal life |
God wants to give us eternal life |
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High School Class, taught by Chuck Bridges and Mike Kenyon : This class is open to 9 th – 12 th grade students. We deal mostly with real life application of God’s Word, and, as in life, you never know what to expect when you walk in. We use video, audio, drama, object lessons, and anything else we can find, as we try to illustrate what they are up against, being a Christian in the real world. The students describe this class as spontaneous, energetic and fun! The leaders describe it as somewhere between a warm kitty and a roller coaster. This class meets on the Christian Education floor, first classroom on the left.
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Middle School Class – taught by Netti Fulton and Elaine Roundtree
The middle school class for 6 th – 8 th graders, uses the Faith Weaver curriculum for middle school. This energetic, discussion based class is geared toward helping students understand what Christians believe and how they can use these beliefs in their everyday lives. The early teen years tend to be a time of seeking and questioning beliefs, lifestyles, and life in general. Our teachers strive to guide teens through this time in an age-appropriate setting.
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Ladies’ Bible Class, taught by Betty Jean Deal, Marguerite Horsley, and Audrey Warren : Our small class meets in the room off of the Upper Fellowship Hall. Our studies “The Present Word” are based on the International Lessons. Through the Christian Children’s Fund, we support a child in the Philippines. We remember the sick and bereaved in our church and in the community. This class meets in the classroom on right off of the Upper Fellowship Hall.
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Men’s Bible Class, taught by Fayette Wiatt : The primary study material this class uses is “The Present Word”, published by the Presbyterian Church (USA), which follows the Uniform International Sunday School lessons. This class meets in the Prayer Chapel.
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Mixed Adults Class, taught by Dick Beale and Tex Jones : The Mixed Adult Class is finishing up a thematic study on the Gospel of John entitled “ John's Message: Good News for the New Millennium” by Val Webb. The study centers around six questions: 1. What was John's world like? 2. What was John's Gospel about? 3. What does John teach us about the human condition? 4. What does John teach us about Jesus Christ? 5. How does John teach us to understand our times? 6. What does John teach us about living in the third millennium? This class is located in the Upper Fellowship Hall!
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Basic Bible 101, taught by LuAnn Nagel : This is an adult Sunday School designed for the beginning Bible student. Basic concepts of Christianity presented along the way from Genesis through Revelation. Even if you have never opened a Bible or just need to review the basics, come join this fun approach to learning about God and His loving plan for you. This class meets in the Lower Fellowship Hall.
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Contemporary Discussion Class, facilitated by Susan McCreary and Jack Chase : The Contemporary Discussion Group invites you to join us in studying the 100 most important events in Church history. This class meets in the Library.
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SonSeekers , taught by Lori Sindle, and Gail Kerns:
This class is currently studying “Jesus, Extreme Forgiver” by Bill Donahue and Keri Wyatt Kent. This series is designed to help you respond to Jesus as you encounter his love and grace in the stories and teachings of the Bible. Get a firsthand look at the way Jesus connects with people like you and me. In this class, you will enjoy an adventure as you draw truth from the Word of God for personal transformation. Attendance has grown in this class! Come and share God with others with whom you have the same interests! If you are 30 – 40 years old (40 is still young, right?), just show up! This class meets on the Christian Education floor, second classroom on the right.
If you would like a tour of these classes, please call! I would be happy to show you around!
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We offer the nationally renowned Bible study, Divorce Care, to help divorced people heal and move forward. The class meets on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30p.m. Please contact the church office .
The Divorce Care and DC4K(Divorce Care for Kids) groups have just finished about 2 years of meeting and ministry. Our groups are taking a break for now until about November of this year – Please stay tuned.
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Gloucester County Moms' Group
at First Presbyterian Church
We are a brand new group eager to serve all local moms of young children by providing
the opportunity to meet and spend time with other moms while the children are being cared for in a safe enviroment. Child care will be provided for infants & children up to 5 years old. If you or someone you know would like to join this group you can call the church office, 693-2071, for a contact number or just show up for a scheduled meeting! All are welcome!!!
Mission Statement: Our mission together is to encourage, support & comfort other mothers of preschool aged children through the joys and trials of the early childhood years.
Schedule for 2008
When: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Where: Lower Fellowship Hall
May 8 th Topic: Family Health, Nutrition & Wellness (Presented by Korin Hall)
May 22 nd Girl Time! End of the year fellowship and social hour
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May we love each other as God loves us!
For more information contact the church office: Kimberly Kozenski , Director of Christian Education
at
(804)693-2071 or email ced@fpcglova.hrcoxmail.com