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SEASONAL PROGRAMS AND
RELIGIOUS CREATIVE ARTS
Christian Education Sunday
All three worship services on this Sunday will have a focus on Christian Education for children, youth and adults, and Fourth grade children will receive their Bibles during worship. It is also Promotion Day for the children's Sunday School, plus registration for all Children's Sunday School classes (0 through Grade 6). In addition there is a Family Festival in the amphitheater where parents can receive info on many of the Children and Family Ministry programs, plus sign-ups for Children's Choirs and acolytes. Coffee, lemonade and goodies are also available. It's a must attend event!
All-Church Advent Event & Gifts from the Heart Workshop
This event is held on a Sunday evening just prior to Advent, or on the first Sunday of Advent. The whole church is invited to come share a time of fellowship and preparation for the coming Christmas season. It's a lively evening of decorating a huge tree in Linder Hall, a potluck meal, and singing Christmas carols. Prior to the Advent Event that day, the children's Gifts From the Heart Workshop will be held, where children can make small gifts to give to their family members at Christmas. the gifts range in price (cost to make) $1 to $5. At least one parent must accompany a preschool or kindergarten child who participates.
Vacation Bible School
Every Summer, generally in late July, First Church offers VBS for both Preschool/Kindergarten and Elementary Age Children. They are at the same time, but often both age groups have their own theme or focus. The elementary age VBS generally includes at least one element of the arts, and the preschool/kindergarten involves a set depicting some part of the theme, where children go each day to have a "hands-on" experience. No matter which age group your child falls into, all the children love coming to VBS and learning through experiential activities. It's fun!
K.I.D.S. (Kids Involved in Discipleship through Service)
Please turn to the Ministry Opportunities section and learn about this exciting program.
District Camps
Easter Camp is during Holy Week for four days, and is for children in
grades 4, 5, and 6. It is held at Camp Cedar Glen. During the summer
there is a Younger Elementary Camp for children entering grades 1, 2 and
3 that lasts for three days, and Summer Elementary Camp for children
entering grades 4, 5 and 6 that lasts for seven days. Both Summer
Camps are held at Camp Virginia. Information on these events is
available through the Children's Ministry office. Partial scholarships
are available.
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