K-5^th Graders (Grade School)

Children of all ages are very important persons in the life of our family of faith. We realize that as children grow, they are constantly learning, and often at a rapid pace. We are also aware that the foundations of their Christian beliefs are established from birth through childhood. This is the reason that we are committed to minister to the whole child and to his or her family, providing quality educational experiences in Bible Study, choirs, missions, Vacation Bible School, and other fellowship experiences and educational opportunities.

Fellowship experiences, such as summer activities, family events, and special activities allow children opportunities to have fun while developing a real sense of the church as family.

Age-Group Milestones:

Kindergarten -As they begin Kindergarten, children are formally introduced to corporate worship (the experience of participating with the church family in the worship of God). It is a sacred trust to be able to introduce children to this opportunity and the church family has covenanted with parents to help nurture children in this faith experience. At the beginning of the school year, as a part of this introduction to worship, they are welcomed with a special Worship Bag. This canvas bag is adorably decorated with the child's name and other art work. Inside the bag are stickers, a pad of paper, pencil, crayons, a Worship Guide, etc. The Worship Guide was written by our Associate Pastor, Dr. Patti English, as a resource for parents as they nurture their child in this faith experience.

3^rd Grade - As children begin their third-grade year, they are becoming more independent readers and are continuing to explore and discover issues of faith. They are also singing the hymns of our faith. Our church family acknowledges the importance of nurturing faith-formation in these children as they read the scriptures and ponder the words of the hymns that are sung. This is why our church family has a special presentation in worship where our third graders are presented with a Bible and a Hymnal of their very own.