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Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 am |
Church Sunday school has always been the “hallmark” program of our ministry of Christian nurture. It is the one time of the week when the whole family can gather together and be nurtured and educated in the faith. In the same way we need an education to “make it” in this life, we also need a Christian education to make it in the Christian life! There is something for everyone during our Sunday school hour - and the Christian Education Ministry Team encourages you to take full advantage of it.
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Infants & Toddlers |
Our youngest members are cared for under the best of supervision, including a paid staff person. Our nursery is located upstairs in our education wing.
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Toddler Sunday School (2 & 3 year olds) |
Children ages 2-3 enjoy a wonderful Sunday school experience that exposes them to foundational stories of the Bible. This is accomplished through center time, games and crafts, and much more. The class meets upstairs in our educational wing next to the nursery. Following Sunday School the 2 year olds will go to the nursery.
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Elementary Ages (4 years old - 5th grade)
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Our Elementary children experience the Bible through the Rotation Workshop Model. The children will be exposed to one Bible story or Christian/Presbyterian theme every 6 weeks. During those six weeks they rotate to a different workshop each week where they experience the story from a different angle. The workshops are: art, drama & puppets, music & storytelling, movies, computers and Bible games and more.
The stories and themes we will cover in 2005—2006 will be:
Prodigal Son/Lost sheep/Lost Coin
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Youth (grade 6 - 12) |
This group strives to actively engage their faith in Bible study and discussion, asking provoking questions in a reassuring atmosphere. Teachers respond well to adolescents and their needs as they apply their faith in everyday life. Both Middle and High school meet in the Lighthouse, our youth house located next to the church playground.
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Adults |
Our adult Sunday school ministry offers a variety of classes for all ages that helps enrich the Christian journey for its participants. These classes vary in theme but always include concrete bible study, enriching discussion, and meaningful topics.
Snell Williamson Class - Women’s Parlor
Odds & Ends Class - Educational Wing, upstairs
W. F. Carter Men’s Bible Class - Scout Hut
These classes us the Presbyterian Present Word curriculum.
Nath Briley Class - Fellowship Hall
This class engages in book discussions during the year.
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Our congregation offers a number of opportunities for participants to engage in the meaningful study of God’s Word. They are open to all church members as well as any visitors.
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Bob Chilton Memorial Bible Study
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This study meets the second and fourth Wednesday morning of each month at 8:00am at the Good Life Café on Main Street. Together, participants look at selected scriptures with the pastor over coffee. Everyone is welcome!
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Seasonal Bible Studies
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During the fall and Lenten season, the church offers a Bible study series on successive Wednesday nights. This includes separate studies for children, youth and adults led by capable teachers. Check for the next Bible study at the CHURCH CALENDAR.
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Beth Moore Bible Study
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Women of all ages are invited to participate in this exciting study written by nationally-renowned Bible lecturer Beth Moore. Together participants take a look at specific books in the Bible. Studies are conducted from September through May. For more details, see Shasta Bode-Brown.
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This wonderful event is held every June and is an intergenerational event – children, youth and adults coming together to learn about God! It begins with a kick-off picnic and kickball game on Sunday night, followed by study, recreation, fun and fellowship at the church in the evenings during the week. In addition, a special offering is collected to support a specific charity. This is a wonderful time for all ages to get together during the summer months and experience God!
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Get Ready, Get Set Worship! |
Our church feels it is important to educate our children on the “hows” and “whys” of Presbyterian worship. This program is for Grades K-2 and is held in the spring of each year, led by our Program Director with the assistance of the minister. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children of our church to experience worship!
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Beacons on Sunday Night
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Youth are not only the future of the church – they are the present as well!
Our church is blessed to have an active and vibrant youth ministry, known as the “Beacons.” Led by our Director of Programs and Youth, along with trained adult advisors, our 6th-12 graders meet every Sunday night during the school year at the “Lighthouse,” a house right next door to our church. Our regular schedule is as follows:
5:30 Snack supper
6:00 Recreation/ music
6:30 Bible study/devotions
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| Youth Sunday |
Twice a year, our youth lead the congregation in meaningful worship at our 11:00 service. The youth are responsible for all planning and preparation. It is always a highlight of the church’s worship year. For more information, please see Shasta Bode-Brown.
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| Montreat & Other Retreats |
Throughout the year, the youth group embarks on numerous retreat experiences in order to grow closer to God and each other. These include: middle school retreat, senior high retreat, Montreat Summer youth conference for Senior Highs, and an all-youth retreat.
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| Summer Mission Trips |
For one week each summer, the youth of our church follow Christ’s command to “go out into the world” and extend God’s love and grace to others—always finding they are blessed in return as well. Previous destinations have included: Georgia, Tennessee, the Bahamas, and Morehead City, NC.
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| Confirmation Program |
Confirmation can be a fun experience! All 6th graders and other non-confirmed youth are invited to be part of this important program in the church. Each young person is teamed up with an adult, meeting roughly once a week to journey together as they share their thoughts and feelings on a variety of Christian beliefs and doctrine (including baptism, who God is, death and resurrection, the Bible, and many more). It’s a great way for our young people to “confirm” their faith.
This program typically begins with a kick-off program in early January and concludes in April. At that time, each confirmand prepares a Statement of Faith, examination by the session, and be welcomed into church membership in worship.
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| Want to be a member? |
We always need caring adults who enjoy sharing their faith with young people to serve as mentors and who are interested in growing themselves. Interested? Please get in touch with either Shasta or Steve.
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