Youth and Children
Looking ahead.... Vacation Bible School....Theme: “Kingdom Rock – Where Kids Stand Strong for God” Date: Monday – Friday, July 15-19 Time: 9:00 – 12:00 noon Cost: $10.00 per person or $25.00 family rate (includes a t-shirt!) Ages: 3 years olds – 5th grade (grade completed) Registration forms will be available soon!
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| Preschool — 3 and 4 year olds | Room 7 |
In this class three and four year olds explore Bible stories through hands on experiences such as art, movement, stories, songs and games. The class is taught by Courtney Bryan, Meg Whaley and Dawn Zimmerman. .
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| Kindergarten through fifth grade-- Bible Explorers Rotation Workshop | Gathering Space |
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Our elementary classes begin their Sunday morning classes by meeting together as a large group in the Gathering place where they enjoy a worship experience with Sue Thomas leading.
Next they break into smaller groups by grade level as follows: Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd and 3rd grades, 4th and 5th grades. Each class is assigned a Shepherd in addition to the teacher for that unit. In this way there is always a familiar adult to provide nurturing and guidance to the children.
Bible Explorers is offered using a Workshop Rotation Model for a fast-paced, fun environment. Every five weeks a new Bible story or theme is explored using various media. Children rotate through weekly classes where they explore the Bible story using varied media such as art, drama, games, video, and worship and music. These five workshops will enable each student to understand God’s Word through fun, hands-on experiences Because the children have experienced the Bible story in so many ways, they have a better understanding of that story.
Bible Explorers Rotation Workshop: "Peter and Cornelius" April 28 through May 19, 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Kindergarten – 5th grade
This story of Peter and Cornelius is about overcoming religious and cultural barriers that divide God's people from one another.
Art Workshop – Jenny Haddock Drama Workshop –Amanda Stalnaker and Debbie Ryckman Games Workshop –Abby Sekle Video Workshop – Marietta Morhardt Science Workshop –Karen Metger
Shepherds Kindergarten--Kathy Nickel First graders--Tanya Mitzel Second and Third Graders--Sarah Grady Fourth and Fifth Graders--Lou Harrison |
| Junior High — Grades 6 through 8 | Room 11 |
Led by Jim and Kate Ritter and Dave and Jennifer Bennett, this class is an open discussion format on issues that affect their lives. Through their discussions, our youth learn to look at the world through “faith eyes”and apply scripture to everyday life.
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The curriculum being used for the Junior High class
this year is entitled "Dwell". This is a time when young teens can "...pause
to wonder...imagine... marvel...and dive into God's story... Dwell creates an environment where young teens are offered
opportunities to enter God's story, and then live into and live out of it
together."
The Parables-- 6th – 7th Grade Cornerstone Class Room 8
This year the class will explore the parables Jesus told to help us learn about Discipleship. The class will explore the meaning of the parables and how they apply to us today. Dr. Kirk Ryckman will provide the leadership for this class.
| Confirmation Class— 8th grade students | Room 14 |
Confirmation class will resume next fall. This class meets weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. as part of the Cornerstone program.
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| Senior High — 9th through 12th grade students | The Great Room |
Led by Gayle Kerr-McFadden and Becca and Danny Whitlow in the Great Room, this class will be using the new LOGOS curriculum called "Kingdon Builders". This class is an open discussion format on issues that affect
high schoolers' lives. Through their discussions, our youth learn
to apply scripture to every day living.
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