CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
A Joyful Journey: People experiencing love, learning and growth
Our Mission
To nurture the faith of children and adults by helping people
- understand God's love for them
- grow in their relationship with God
- act on their faith in their daily life.
Sunday School
Sunday School classes for all age groups meet Sunday mornings from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (September
through May). All are welcome to participate as we explore the meaning of God's love for us, and
the wisdom in God's words and teachings.
Children & Youth
- Infants Nursery (top floor)......Teachers: Terri Wertz, Jen Lawson
- Preschool/K - Grades 1-5 Primary Room (lower level)......Teachers: Kelly Diley, Dawn Sears, Jan Scott
- Grades 6-8 Middle School Room (lower level)......Teachers: Jim & Carrie Duckett
- Grades 9-12 Senior Hi Lounge (lower level)......Teachers: Gloria Lasher & Tim Greenlund
Adult Classes
- Adult Bible Study - Calvin Corner (lower level)......Wally Blyth
Using Mark for Everyone, this class enjoys exploring what scholars agree is the earliest Gospel and relating it to everyday life. Class members raise questions that are of personal interest and share lively discussion.
- Mariners' Class - Craft Room (main floor)......Class Members
An informal discussion class that explores a variety of biblical and contemporary issues. Leadership rotates among class members.
- Daily Living - Memorial Parlor......Audrey Patton, Martha Leathers
Using materials from "The Thoughtful Chistian," this class explores Christian Perspectives on a variety of topics - war, immigration, the workplace and spirituality.
Youth Fellowship
Our hope at First Presbyterian is that young people grow in understanding, faith, and commitment. We create a place for young people to be involved, take risks in a supportive community, pursue their quest for truth and knowledge, be a part of a community which celebrates each person and responds to God's call. We believe that young people belong here and are eager to be a part of a community where they find meaningful and enjoyable experiences, and people who care about them.
The Youth Fellowship Groups explore different themes that relate our faith to our lives. We take on service projects, plan a worship service, and find ways to relax and have fun together.
Middle School and Senior High Youth have their gatherings from 6:30 - 8:00. Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (Sixth through Eighth Graders) meet in the Middle School Room. The Senior Highs (Grades Nine through Twelve) meet in Room E.
Youth are encouraged to volunteer in other programs in the life of the church such as
- The Sharing Place
- Hope Tutoring Center
- Farmers Market
- Relay for Life
- Mission Trips
- Vacation Bible School
- Special Projects
PACE
PACE (Presbyterian After-School Christian Education) is for those in Kindergarten through fifth grade. It meets Wednesday afternoon from 3:15 until 5:50 p.m. (September through April) for crafts, games, worship, story time, children's choir, and dinner. The children also sing in worship and visit nursing homes.
Staff includes: Vicki Eggleston, Dakota Gardiner, Joanna Lasher, Susie Pirillo, and Lynda Slocum.
Questions? Drop us a line.
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