Summer Bible Club for Parents and Their Children,
July 12, 19, 26
Families with children who have completed kindergarten through fourth grade are invited to explore different biblical themes on Wednesdays from 10–11:30 a.m. in the Eve Room. Nursery will be provided for younger children (0-4 years) so parents can fully participate with their school-aged children. Club time includes worship, Bible memory, Bible lessons, a craft/activity, snack and games. Contact Elizabeth Barone for more information.
Fifth Grade Fridays
Children who have completed fifth grade are invited to attend Fifth Grade Fridays this summer for fun times of fellowship and service together at various locations. The next event is Friday, July 14. Students should meet at Faith Food Factory to help sort, inspect and repackage non-perishable food items. Bring a disposable picnic lunch (drinks will be provided) to enjoy at Savannah Rapids Pavilion. After lunch, students will kayak the Augusta Canal together! Parents, we need help driving and chaperoning. Please contact Elizabeth Barone to help. Reservations are required to request a kayak; please email cmsummerintern@firstpresaugusta.org.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the grand finale Fifth Grade Friday of the summer on August 4 in Statesboro for Splash in the Boro! Click here to register and pay online.
1st – 5th Grades Volunteer to serve
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.
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
