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Westminster is growing in faith through... Nursery and Childcare Outings for families CrossRoads: Education for the Journey Youth Fellowship Adult Education
Young Children Sunday Mornings Nursery Care is provided for children, birth to age 2, throughout the morning (8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.). Church
School Classes for children, ages 2 through pre-K, begin at 10:00 a.m.
and conclude at 11:00 a.m. Pre-school classes use Bible Quest, a
curriculum published cooperatively by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
and other mainline denominations. Childcare with a story is offered each Sunday morning from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in Room 102 for children ages 2-5 and from 11:00-12:15 in Room 104 for children ages 2 and 3. Outings and Activities Outings and activities for young children and their families take place many times throughout the year. Please watch for further information on these events in the bulletin and The Chimes.
Children and Youth Sunday Mornings
Accompanied by their class shepherd, children in kindergarten through grade 8 rotate through the different workshops over six successive weeks, experiencing the same lesson each week but from a different perspective, resulting in a higher degree of biblical literacy and an increased enthusiasm for learning about God. Teachers focus on areas of instruction in which they are especially gifted. Come and See (10:20 to 11:55 a.m.) is a worship experience to help children in kindergarten through grade 3 make the transition to Whole Community Worship. Come and See meets in the Chapel and includes scripture reading, preaching, responding, praying and singing.
Calvin Fellowship (grades 4-6) A variety of opportunities are scheduled throughout the year for students in grades 4 through 6. Parents take turns planning and hosting events. Families are welcome to participate with their children. Please watch the bulletin and The Chimes for further information.
Confirmation Class Offered
annually, this class is open to all senior high youth (grades 9-12) who wish to
explore their faith and what it means to become a member of Westminster
Presbyterian Church. Confirmation Class will begin on September 11. This
class meets each Sunday morning during the education hour (9:00 - 9:45
a.m.).
Youth Fellowship Students in grades 7-12 eat dinner together on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Westminster has two youth fellowship groups: a Junior High group (grades 7 & 8) and a Senior High group (grades 9 - 12). The two groups have regular meetings on Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Each group enjoys a well-balanced program of activities that focus on fellowship, worship, study and service.
Adults and Families Sunday Mornings Westminster offers several adult education options each Sunday morning, 9:00-9:45 a.m. and 11:20 a.m.-12:15 p.m., including classes led by the pastoral staff, local seminary professors, community leaders, and Westminster members. Topics include the Bible, Church History, Theology, Spirituality and Prayer, Mission, Family Issues, and Arts and Literature.
Church Library The Library is located in Room 212, on the east side of the Sanctuary. It houses Westminster’s collection of books, periodicals, reference works, cassettes, etc. A video library has many titles available for circulation.
Children’s Library The Children’s Library is located outside and a few steps above the West Parlor. Resources include picture books, Bible stories, Bible study materials, current fiction, displays, etc. Children’s videos are available for check-out in the main Library.
2006-2007 Calendar
If you would like more information about the Christian Education Program at Westminster, contact the Reverend Nancy S. Hodgkins (937-223-7285 or nancy@westminsterdayton.org). |
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CrossRoads-Education
for the Journey is an exciting Christian education program for
children on Sunday mornings, from 10:55 to 11:30. At the
beginning of the last hymn children will be met by their shepherds in
the Narthex and escorted directly to their workshops. Transformed into
colorful, stimulating learning environments, each CrossRoads room
provides focused learning activities such as computers, drama,
puppets, storytelling, cooking, movement and music, arts and crafts,
audio-visuals, Bible games, and worship education which appeal to the
natural and preferred learning styles of children, enabling them to
discover the truths of God’s Word as well as develop the love for a
life of praise and service in the name of Jesus Christ.