Sunday School

Sunday School

10:00 a.m.

Your children are invited!

The Sunday School year begins in September, on the first Sunday after Labor Day. It ends on the second Sunday in June.
The LIFE Curriculum, "Living In Faith Everyday", is used in the Sunday School, for children aged 3 years - 6th grade.
The children learn that they should live out their faith everyday, not just on Sundays!
This curriculum is Biblical based.
By the time children finish sixth grade, they will have studied the key Biblical stories and themes from Genesis to Revelation.
LIFE is student-oriented. It gets the children involved in their lessons.
LIFE follows a two-year cycle.
On Sunday, the children attend Morning Worship with their parents until they are called forward for a Children's Sermon early in the Worship. After this sermon, they are dismissed to their classes.
In addition to classroom studies, the Sunday School offers many other activities throughout the year. For example:

- a year-long Mission project;
- several family activities, such as hiking, game nights, and picnics.

There are four holiday weekends: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Easter. On these Sundays, there are no regular Sunday School classes. However, there is usually a special program for children aged 3 years through first graders.

During Year One, the children focus on these Biblical themes:
- Fall: "I Belong to God"
- Winter: "I Learn About Jesus"
- Spring: "I Love and Obey God"
During Year Two, the children focus on these Biblical themes:
- Fall: "I Trust God"
- Winter: "I Thank and Praise Jesus"
- Spring: "I Know God Cares for Me"
During class time, the children listen to Bible stories, learn songs, and work on activities or crafts.
Parents are welcomed to observe the class in advance or stay in the class with their children until they are comfortable with the classroom environment.
In addition to the teacher, there is another adult or teenager available to help the students.
Rest rooms are nearby.
All children must be met at the classroom after class by a parent, or another person designated by the parents.
We would be happy to answer your questions and show you the classroom.
There is a brief registration form to be filled out for new students.

During Year One, the children focus on these Biblical themes:
- Fall: "I Belong to God"
- Winter: "I Learn About Jesus"
- Spring: "I Love and Obey God"
During Year Two, the children focus on these Biblical themes:
- Fall: "I Trust God"
- Winter: "I Thank and Praise Jesus"
- Spring: "I Know God Cares for Me"
Children learn Bible lessons, sing songs and do activities from the LIFE curriculum.
Children must be met at the classroom after class by a parent or another person designated by the parents.
We would be happy to meet with you and direct you to the Kindergarten classroom.
Parents are welcomed in the classroom at any time.

During Year One, the childr en focus on these Biblical themes:
- Fall: "Jesus' Birth and Early Years"
- Winter: "Jesus' Miracles and Ministry"
- Spring: "Jesus' Saving Work"
During Year Two, the children focus on these Biblical themes:
- Fall: "From Adam & Eve to Jacob"
- Winter: "From Joseph to Joshua"
- Spring: "From Rahab to David"
On the first Sunday of each month, the children go directly into the Church House for Children's Church.
On the other Sundays of the month, children attend Church with their parents in the morning and are dismissed to their classes after the Children's Sermon.
Children are given a Bible at the end of Second Grade and are asked to bring it to class starting with the Third Grade.
Children are dismissed from their classrooms at the same time as the Morning Worship ends.
They are invited into the Church House and join their parents for a Fellowship Time.
Parents are welcomed in the classroom at any time.

During Year One, the children focus on these Biblical themes:
- Fall: "The Parables of Jesus"
- Winter: "The Early Church"
- Spring: "The Apostle Paul's Journeys"

During Year Two, the children focus on these Biblical themes:
- Fall: "King David to Elijah"
- Winter: "Ahab to the Fall of Jerusalem"
- Spring: "Jonah to the Babylonian Captivity"
On the first Sunday of each month, the children go directly into the Church House for Children's Church.
On the other Sundays of the month, children attend Church with their parents in the morning and are dismissed to their classes after the Children's Sermon.
Children are dismissed from their classrooms at the same time as the Morning Worship ends.
They are invited into the Church House and join their parents for a Fellowship Time.
Parents are welcomed in the classroom at any time.

During Year One, the children focus on these Biblical themes:
- Fall: "God's Promises to Us"
- Winter: "Saved by Faith"
- Spring: "The Holy Spirit"

During Year Two, the children focus on these Biblical themes:
- Fall: "Loving God - 10 Commandments"
- Winter: "Loving Others - 10 Commandments"
- Spring: "Praying for God's Kingdom"
Early in the school year, Pastor De Young meets with the 5th and 6th graders and their parents to discuss the young people's participation in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Children attend church with their parents in the morning and are dismissed to their classes after the Children's Sermon.
Communion is served during the Worship Service on the first Sunday of each month. On this Sunday, 5th and 6th graders are invited to attend the Church Service instead of the Children's Church.

The Confirmation Class meets at 9:00 AM on Sunday mornings.
This class follows a two-year cycle:
- Year One: "A.D. - A Study of Church History"
- Year Two: "A Sure Thing - a Study of Church Doctrine"
Students are given the opportunity to confirm their faith in Jesus Christ and become confessing members of the Church after their second year of study.
Recreational events and service projects are typically planned for the members of this class.