Roberta Schlechter, Director-Children & Family Ministry
roberta@eastwoodspres.org
Christian Education Mission Statement for Children and Youth
East Woods Presbyterian Church's Children's Ministry is committed to helping children build a joyous and loving relationship with God through knowing Jesus Christ and discovering God's Word in the Holy Bible.
It is our goal to excite, engage and instruct young disciples about the Word of God through age-appropriate activities, song, drama, crafts and games. Our teachers strive to connect with each child with compassion, gentleness and humility.
As children learn about God's teachings, they will discover their place in the church, how to apply these teachings to their lives and become true disciples of Jesus Christ.
SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS SEPTEMBER 12
Many special experiences await our preschool and elementary students as we begin the Sunday school year. New, and well-loved, teachers will welcome children to classrooms that are spruced/livened up.
On Sept 12, Pastor Laurel will invite parents to leave worship during the final hymn, and join their children for some creative classroom time, to include refreshments and a chat with the classroom teachers.
In the pre-school class youngsters age 3-5 enjoy roll playing Bible characters. Using the “Wee Believe” curriculum of the Presbyterian Church (USA) with its colorful, age-appropriate and user- friendly activities, the children learn that each is A Child of God, loved by God, who is Creator of all the World and You and Me, too.
Pre-School teachers include:
Mary Pierce
For elementary classes, the yearly Sunday school theme of God's Messengers will introduce the students to the stories of "ordinary" faithful women and men who heard God's call to lead the Israelites according to God's Word and will.
Elementary children meet in classrooms for Kindergarten - Grade 2, and Grades 3-5.
Elementary teachers include:
Judy Hooper, K-2
On Communion Sundays children in Grades K-5 experience a special group fellowship time during the sermon. Following the sermon we escort the children back to the Sanctuary to share The Lord's Supper with their family. Pre-school children have Sunday school class as usual.
Stephen Scoville & Chuck Dunn lead the kids in Communion Sunday singing and fellowship. Chuck, Kyle Smith and Carson Dunn rehearse for worship.
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
Congregational life at East Woods is about family and fellowship. When a child is baptized the entire congregation commits to help raise that child to know, and experience, God's love. We walk the talk.
If you would like to learn more about about what East Woods offers to children and families, I'd love to visit with you. Come and experience the deep joy that surrounds this worshipping community.
For more information and pictures,
click on the MINISTRIES tab and link to Children and Youth