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Christmas Story in Art-Series, December 4, 11 & 18, 9-10:00 a.m.</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.arlingtonhillspresbyterian.org/documents/2011-12 ChildrensChristmas.pdf">Public Invited! "Experiencing the Mystery of Christmas, for Children and Families," Christmas Morning, 10:30 a.m.</a></li></p> <li><a href="http://www.arlingtonhillspresbyterian.org/documents/2011-06 Heirloom - Graduates.pdf">Meet Our 2011 Graduates</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.arlingtonhillspresbyterian.org/documents/2011-05 Heirloom - CE Palm-Easter.pdf">2011 Easter and Palm Sunday Celebrations</a></li> <p><strong><b><font color="black"><font size="4"> View Photos & Read More About CE Leadership and Programs </font></strong><br/><font color="grey"> <li><a href="http://www.arlingtonhillspresbyterian.org/documents/2010-07 Heirloom - CE RECOG.pdf">2010 Christian Education Recognitions</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.arlingtonhillspresbyterian.org/documents/2010-06 Heirloom-Confirmands.pdf">2010-05 READ STATEMENTS OF FAITH FROM CONFIRMANDS</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.arlingtonhillspresbyterian.org/documents/2010-05 Heirloom -- BB Room Apr 27.pdf">2010-04 Our Children Participate in Easter and Palm Sunday Celebrations</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.arlingtonhillspresbyterian.org/documents/2009-12 Heirloom - ADULT SS CLASSES.pdf">2009-12 December - Read About Our Two Adult SS Classes</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.arlingtonhillspresbyterian.org/documents/Meet our CE Leaders 2009-10.pdf">2009-09 Meet Our CE Leaders</a></li> <p><strong><b><font color="black"><font size="4">AHP Christian Education</font> </b> </strong><br /><font color="grey"> Our Christian Education goal is to create, implement, and coordinate educational and faith development opportunities for all members and friends of the church -- from infants to seniors. While we teach from a curriculum consistent with our Reformed Theology, we are a congregation that is rich with diversity with room for differing faith experiences, traditions and visions for all of its membership. We seek to create an environment that glorifies God; that teaches and inspires faith, growth and spiritual enrichment; and that manifests a supportive, welcoming, caring, nurturing setting for the "AHP family  as well as for visiting members of the community. </p> <p> <strong><font color="black"> Volunteer Teachers and Assistants, Pastor and Staff Background Check Information:</font></strong><br /> All volunteers and staff must (mandatory) undergo a background check and Child Protection Training. We feel that it is good stewardship to do all that we can to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, teens -- and vulnerable adults. Further, all volunteer teachers receive training, development, and support to teach a curriculum consistent with our Reformed Theology and faith that is appropriate for each class and its participants. <p> <strong><font color="black"> NURSERY (birth-3 years, year-round):</font></strong><br /> We have a nursery staffed during the <u>Sunday morning Worship service throughout the year</u>. At the time you drop off your child at the nursery, please sign in and provide the nursery staff with any specific care instructions, including illness, allergies, and contact information in case of an emergency; please also complete the <a href="http://www.arlingtonhillspresbyterian.org/documents/Microsoft Word - 2009-03-09 Student Enrollment Form.pdf">Student Enrollment Form</a></li> (mandatory).</p> <p> <strong><font color="black"> CHILDREN'S CHURCH (4-12 years, September through May):</font></strong><br /> The Children's Sermon happens about 15 minutes into the Sunday morning worship service, and immediately following it, the children go with teachers to a classroom <font color="black">(Blue Butterfly room for ages 4 - 5 years) (Elementary room for ages 6 - 12 years)</font> in the education wing for their own age-appropriate, faith-building experience. AHP volunteer teachers and assistants teach 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 a rotation of AHP volunteer teachers and assistants so the children have contact with multiple people in the congregation. This Christian Education learning opportunity is optional; any children who wish to stay in the sanctuary are certainly welcome to do so. <br /> <p> <strong><font color="black"> AHP YOUTH (grades 7-12):</font></strong><br /> All youth are welcome to participate in AHP Youth group activities, which include the "Christian Education" hour (9:00-10:00, September through May), and "Youth Fellowship," which typically meets the second Sunday of the month (year-round). Other events may be scheduled throughout the year (work projects, other church group events, baseball games, visits to Larson's farm, etc.) to provide youth with opportunities to interact with youth from other denominations. We also encourage our Youth to attend Summer Camp and Winter Camp at Presbyterian Clearwater Forest Camp. The Christian Education leaders are members of the congregation. <b>For more information, visit the <a href="http://www.arlingtonhillspresbyterian.org/youth.html"> AHP Youth page.</a><p> <p> </p> <p> <strong><font color="black"> CONFIRMATION:</font></strong><br /> Our confirmation program consists of attending a confirmation class lead by the pastor and/or members of the congregation, plus particiaption in a mentoring program where each youth works 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. For information about the next confirmation class, please call the church office at 651-774-6028, or send an <br><a href="mailto:ahp@usfamily.net"> email to the pastor</a> <br><p> <p> <strong><font color="black"> ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (all ages, September through May):</font></strong><br> We have two adult Sunday morning classes that meet, led by the pastor or congregation members. These classes offer opportunities for in-depth Bible study, incorporating books and videos,as well as topical studies, all based on a Biblical perspective. </p> <p> <strong><font color="black"> ADULT BIBLE STUDY GROUPS:</font></strong><br /> We have several small groups and Bible Study groups for those who wish to have additional time to study God s Word outside of Sunday mornings. These groups also participate in attending topical speakers in the area, attending Dead Sea Scrolls exhibitions, etc. For information about joining an existing group--or to start a new one--please call the church office at 651-774-6028, or send an <a href="mailto:ahp@usfamily.net">email to the pastor</a> <br><p> </p> <p><br /> </p> <blockquote>&nbsp;</blockquote> </div> </div> <!-- end content --> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div style="clear: both;">&nbsp;</div> </div> <!-- end page --> <div id="footer"> <p id="legal">Copyright &copy; 2007 Arlington Hills Presbytarian Church. All Rights Reserved.</p> </body> </html>