1st–5th Grades
In keeping with our larger church’s mission, the Children’s Ministry at First Presbyterian Church desires to restore people and rebuild places as we nurture our covenant children, equip our parents, and reach unchurched children and parents with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Volunteer to serve
Bible Study for Couples:
Getting to the Heart of Parenting
Sundays | 5 p.m. | Beginning January 20
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The Children’s Ministry will be hosting a study on Sundays at 5 p.m. titled “Getting to the Heart of Parenting” with video by Paul Tripp beginning January 20 This is a small group discussion study led by two couples on grace-based parenting. Click “Register Now” for more information or to register for child care and the study.
Children’s Check-in
If you are going to be visiting with us for the first time, we encourage you to arrive about 10 minutes early to stop by the Children’s Check-in Lobby. A member of our Children’s Ministry Team will be available to assist you in checking in your children so that we can provide the highest level of protection possible for the children placed in our care. Learn more.
Sundays in the Elementary Ministry
8:30 a.m.
After checking in, 1st–5th graders attend worship with their families.
9 a.m.
Children in 1st–4th grades exit worship for Catechism Training. In Catechism Class, children review and recite the Westminster Shorter Catechism with the goal of memorizing a set of the questions each year. The doctrines of the reformed faith are beautifully scattered throughout the entirety of the Bible. The Westminster Shorter Catechism accurately summarizes those doctrines so that our children can know how to express what they believe.
9:45 a.m.
Sunday School—After checking in, all children go to their Sunday School classes
10:45 a.m.
Children in 1st and 2nd grades are picked up by their parents; 3rd–5th graders are dismissed.
11 a.m.
After checking in, 1st–5th graders attend worship with their families.
11:30 a.m.
Children in 1st–4th grades exit worship for Catechism training. In Catechism Class, children review and recite the Westminster Shorter Catechism with the goal of memorizing a set of the questions each year. The doctrines of the reformed faith are beautifully scattered throughout the entirety of the Bible. The Westminster Shorter Catechism accurately summarizes those doctrines so that our children can know how to express what they believe.
6:30 p.m.
After checking in, children in 1st–5th grades worship with their families.
7 p.m.
Children in 1st and 2nd grades exit the sanctuary for worship story time.
Children’s Ministry Staff
John Franks, Associate Pastor of Family Nurture
Louise Coleman, Children’s Ministry Director
Leslee Bogdanow, Elementary Coordinator
Children’s Ministry Office, 706.262.8832
