Christian Education

Children’s Sunday School
We use a rotation model, meaning, each week the children go to a different workshop designed around a different learning style. They learn about the same Bible passage for four weeks through different types of activities, then move on to another story for the next four weeks and so on. Each workshop is designed to be hands-on so the children have something they can take with them as a reminder of what they have learned. We have used ten different workshops throughout this year alone ranging from cooking and crafts to games, sign language and dance.
Each Sunday begins with Gathering Time where the lesson is introduced or reviewed. This is done in multiple ways as well from songs to skits and more. From there they go to their designated workshops. The groups are divided as follows; 3 year olds through Kindergarten, 1st grade through 4th grade, and 5th grade through 8th grade. At the end of the hour they all close with prayer.

Interact
Interact is the name of our youth group. It is presently made up of those in grades 7 through 12. Our regular meetings are on Sunday evenings with some activities planned on Saturdays. Our activities range from Bible study, volunteers opportunities and games to things like swimming and hiking. There are also service projects and mission trips scheduled when possible. As the name suggests, the goal is for the youth to interact with each other and others in a Christian environment and in a Christ-like manner.

Children’s Church
Children’s Church follows the Children’s Sermon during worship. After the Children’s Sermon, the children (typically ages 3 - 10) meet a leader in the back of the sanctuary and go to a classroom for their own age appropriate experience. We do things like learn Bible stories, sing songs, do crafts, play games, say prayers and occasionally have a snack, all focused around the Bible passage for the day. We recruit volunteers to lead this time so the children can have contact with multiple people in the congregation. This opportunity is optional, those who wish to stay in the sanctuary are certainly welcome to remain.

Adult Sunday School
We have two adult classes that meet weekly and are led by congregation members. These classes offer opportunities for in depth Bible study and also book and video studies as well as topical studies, all based on a Biblical perspective. (A nursery is available for those parents with infants and toddlers who wish to attend.)

Nursery
We have a nursery staffed for both the Education Hour and the Worship Service. The nursery is available for those from birth to 2 years old. Please provide the staff with any specific care instructions.

Small Groups
We have numerous small groups and Bible Study groups for those who wish to have additional time to study God’s Word outside of Sunday morning activities. To find out how to get involved, call the church.

Confirmation
Our confirmation program has become a mentoring program where the youth work one-on-one or two-on-one with an adult mentor. The program is based on teaching them what it means to be a member of the body of Christ, that there are responsibilities and expectations of such a privilege. The program focuses on actively doing as well as learning the specifics of the Bible and denominational information. They get to practice being a member before they become one.