Childhood is the beginning opportunity for a lifelong pilgrimage in Jesus Christ. Childhood is a time of rapid growth in many areas. We desire to weave the thread of spiritual growth into the expanding fabric of a child's unfolding world. Our task is to supplement the family and it's primary role as chief cultivator in a child's development.

Christ understood the dispositions of children. When Jesus called children, they gave Him their trust (Matthew 18); when children were brought to Jesus, they gave Him their love (Matthew 19); when children were aware of His presence, they gave Him their worship (Matthew 21). Jesus wisely decided to reveal Himself in such a manner that children could respond to Him as children, free from undue pressure or persuasion!

We desire to demonstrate to children of all ages that a relationship with Jesus Christ is not a remote option which can be added into one's life at a later point in time, but that it is an essential part of even a very young person's life. We want children to have the opportunity to begin a spiritually abundant life at an early age, to live daily in grateful dependence upon the Lord God, and to learn what it means to glorify God and enjoy His presence forever.

Nursery/Extended Session | Mother's Morning Out

Share the Love of Jesus
You are invited to share the love of Jesus with our children. The Children’s Ministry is now recruiting for the 2008-2009 year, to fill volunteer openings
for adults and youth on Sunday mornings (Nursery, Sunday School, and Extended Session) and on Wednesday evenings. Most commitments are for
one hour per month or on a rotating basis. The Children’s Ministry provides its volunteers with training, support, and appreciation all year long. Contact Evelyn Penkert, Karen King, or Austin Clay at 235-0496 to sign up or for more information.

Fifth Grade Communicant-Confirmation Class

It is our desire that all of our Fifth graders be taught the basics of our faith and be given an opportunity to make a profession of faith confirming their baptism as infants. For this reason, a Communicant-Confirmation class will be meeting during the Sunday School hour in the second semester of the academic year. This will be part of the normal curriculum for all Fifth graders. A letter with more details about the class will be mailed to all the parents of Fifth graders. If you would like more information, please contact Rev. Tim Leslie at 672-0336.

GOING and… “Growing in the knowledge of God” Fifth graders! Come join us this fall on Route 56, the road from 5th to 6th Grade. We will be going and growing in the knowledge of God as we fellowship, study, and go out in our community to share the love of Christ. Look for the special Route 56 logo in your mailbox this fall so that you will not miss out on any of our exciting “road trips.”

Our plans include service projects with Triune Mercy Center, Upstate Circle of Friends, and Miracle Hill. These projects will be an opportunity for our 5th graders and their families to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community.
Our annual Christmas progressive dinner will be in December, and we will have many other fellowship opportunities in the fall and spring. You will not want to miss out as we travel down Route 56!

Wednesday Advantage
First Presbyterian has opportunities for Christian education available for all ages on Wednesday nights. Wednesday Advantage offers classes that explore a particular topic over several class meetings. Classes are open to both visitors and members. Classes resume in September.