Christian Education
 

The Christian Education (CE) Commission's main responsibility is the Sunday School program. They ensure we have the staff, curriculum and supplies needed to further our knowledge of God's work. The Commission is also responsible for Vacation Bible School and Youth Fellowship.

Meetings

We meet every Sunday morning from 9:30 -10:45 September through June *

Program

With a current enrollment of 116 children and an amazingly dedicated staff, we offer classes ranging in age from 3 years through Adults. We offer a "Godly Play" class for our preschoolers filled with hands on Bible stories, activities, and love. Our primary Sunday School Curriculum is a Bible based program published especially for use by the Presbyterian Church USA known as "We Believe".

With three main aspects, our children learn about God through biblical texts and theological themes. We listen and speak to God through prayers, psalms and songs. We are learning to love God and others through our worship and service as Presbyterians. We work to support the various mission projects of our church hoping to instill the importance of sharing our talents and blessings with everyone around us.

We offer a communicants class for our junior high students with a year long study into our faith as Presbyterians. Our goal is to help our young people as they explore their own personal faith, accept Christ into their lives, and become active members of our congregation.

We begin our journey each year with a "Rally Day" on the first Sunday after Labor day. We are particularly proud of some of the extra activities that we include throughout the year. This year some of the highlights included:

• A talk and visit from the families of our service men stationed in Iraq and the surrounding area.
• A Christmas Pageant
•  The 2nd through 7th graders journeyed to a local nursing home to sing Christmas carols.
• A visit from the director of Camp Johnsonburg
• An original video on Martin Luther written, acted, and produced by our very own 6th & 7th grade class.
• "One Great Hour of Sharing", a parade of palms, a hunt for eggs, and decorating the cross on the front lawn as part of our Lenten services.
• A visit from the "Creatures of Creation".

We get ready for the summer with a "Children's Day". This is usually held on the 2nd Sunday of June. All children are welcome to participate in this very special service. Come join the fun...we are waiting for you

Church Library

Many books, videos, and CDs are available to provide an enjoyable Christian alternative to traditional media. All are encouraged to use the library.

Nursery Care

Nursery care is currently available from 8:15 - noon for children kindergarten age or younger.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Vacation Bible School is usually held the last week of July. Children enjoy time for learning about God’s work, crafts, music and singing, and of course snack and recreation time. Refer to this flyer for details about this year’s program.

Johnsonburg Presbyterian Camp & Conference Center

In 1959, Johnsonburg Presbyterian Center was established to provide experiential Christian education in support of the Presbyterian Church in New Jersey. Johnsonburg today is a place where city kids meet country kids, where black and white discover common ground, where the rich and poor of means and spirit are valued equally, and where each is encouraged to take another vital step toward realizing oneness in Christ.

 

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