Sunday School for Children
Sunday School via Zoom is offered to elementary-aged children from 9:45 – 10:15am each Sunday morning. We are studying people in the Bible who were changed by Jesus. An email is sent out to parents each week with the link and a list of things to bring to the meeting. If you are not on our list but would like to join us, please contact Jacqui@firstpresvb.org.
During the summer, from June 6 to September 5, Sunday school takes a summer vacation, but we offer many other children’s activities to keep our children engaged during the summer months. Watch our church newsletter for details!
On Rally Day, September 12, we will resume in-person Sunday school classes for all ages.
Vacation Bible School will be held at the church August 2 – 6 from 9:00am – noon each day. Ages 3 years – rising 6th graders are invited to join us in person. See Event:Vacation Bible School for information and registration.
Summer Wonders of Worship 2021
Wonders of Worship for children ages 4 yrs. – 2nd grade is offered during the 8:30 and 11:00am services. Children are invited to attend the worship service and stay through the Spirit box, a children’s time with Pastor DeeDee. Afterwards, children are escorted to the Fellowship Hall and sometimes outside for activities. Ms. Belinda leads music (instrumental until we’re able to sing together again) and Ms. Jacqui engages children in Biblical storytelling, fun learning activities and times of wondering and worship. Wearing masks and social distancing are required for participation. Make sure your family signs up for worship and we will do the rest in welcoming our children.
*Nursery is provided for the youngest of children and infants. Please sign up your children when your family registers for worship so we can keep our numbers to 10 or less with three professional caregivers.
Summer on the Grow for Children
Each month of the summer we offer simple gatherings at our church for kids to stretch their bodies and minds. Kids need time to fellowship and grow their relationships with one another.
Here are your opportunities to join in the fun throughout the summer:
Sat. June 26th, 9:00 – 10:30 – Playground, Popsicles and Parking lot chalk art! Choose your play, enjoy your friends. Parents, bring your kids, a chair and relax and talk while the kids have a great time on the church grounds.
Sun. July 11th, 4:00 – 5:30 It’s a Yoga kind of day. Yoga and frozen yogurt will make our time sweet and “zen.” Ms. Deanne Zimmerman, our Holy Yoga instructor, will lead the children in happy and Holy yoga for kids. It’s something they can learn and do at home, too. Parents can chill while the children grow in body, mind and spirit. Bring a mat!
Sat. August 21, 9:00 – 10:30 – Sand castles on the Beach. Bring your bucket, sand shovels, sunscreen and towel.
Parents can park in our lot and then escort children safely across the street to the beach just north of the gym equipment at 36th street.. Let’s see who can make a memorable castle! Mom and Dad can watch their kids, take pictures and post for all members to enjoy. It’s a family thing…..a church family thing….If you plan to stay longer, please bring a snack and water.
Sign-up for all the fun HERE! Call Jacqui at 428-6332 with your questions!
Don’t forget to sign up for Vacation Bible School offered August 2 – 6 from 9amn. Ages 3yrs. – rising 6th graders. (kids need to be 3 by Jan. 2021) Register for VBS here!
And don’t forget our Drive-In movies at 7:30pm scheduled for May 21, July 16, and August 13. Park in our lot, set up your spot and enjoy the playground until the movie starts!
Children’s Ministry
Children’s Music
Sunday School
Events and Forms
Parents and Guardians
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W.O.W. & Sunday School
Deep Blue Curriculum
Deep Blue curriculum incorporates age appropriate Bible stories, activities, crafts and games into a full faith experience for children preschool, K-1st, 2nd-3rd and 4th-5th grades. Classes are currently studying the “Loving God, Loving Neighbor” unit of Deep Blue Curriculum. A variety of activities are offered to meet the variety of children’s learning styles. Jesus Leads the Community (N.T.) and Leaders of the Community (O.T.) are the current units of study.
Fall 2020: We look forward to Sunday School returning. Beginning on October 4th kids, 4 years old – 5th graders, may sign up for W.O.W. (Wonders of Worship) on the same link parents sign up for worship services. Read more on the W.O.W. tab.
Sunday School – We incorporate food, Legos, crafts, art, science experiments, drama, storytelling, music, mission projects, videos, games and discussion to enrich the Bible story lessons each week. Follow up activity sheets and on-line options as well as direct email Sunday School recaps from teachers to parents help busy families stay current with the weekly Bible lessons and encourages them to explore them together at home.
Age two: Room 144, Ages three and four: Room 145, Kindergarten – 3rd Grade: Rooms 219, 228 and 4th – 5th Grades: Room 213
Hey kids, let’s hoop it up beginning on October 4. Hula hoop that is…..
During the 11 a.m. service you’re invited to enter the Pacific Avenue doors, wash your hands, and pick a safe distanced hula hoop to sit in during W.O.W. (Wonders Of Worship). What will we do? Ms. Belinda will lead us in music (instruments not singing). Ms. Jacqui will lead us in a Godly Play Story and Time of Wondering. Other helpers will join us to keep us safe and engaged. A learning activity will be given out that you can make and take home. We’re getting creative. Children 4 through – 5th grades are welcome to experience a variety of worship and Bible stories. Can’t wait to see you and hoop it up in our ‘rings of trust’!
You will register using the link on the homepage of our website that you use to register for worship. Registration opens the Monday before and closes Thursday at midnight just like worship does.
For more information please contact Jacqui Horton at Jacqui@firstpresvb.org.
Fall 2020: Rehearsals are temporarily virtual. Cherub Choir starts Wednesday, Sept 23, 4:45-5:15 PM. Carol Choir starts Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 6:30-7:15 PM. Contact Belinda Valet for Zoom link and rehearsal packet.
The children’s choirs primary goal is to learn to be worship participants. Therefore, in weekly worship services, our choirs take their turn presenting carefully selected and rehearsed anthems. They also present a Christmas musical and a program in the spring. Just as sports develop children in teamwork, the musical art form develops discipline, teaches responsibility, professionalism commitment and working together toward a common goal of enhancing the worship service while growing in their faith. What is taught? Music reading, rhythm, ear training, vocal development, pitch, Christian faith through understanding of the text they are singing, hymn history, composers and parts of the worship service. All this is taught through fun techniques and games, making the process interesting, not dull. The choral and bell choirs enhance the private lessons some children are in. The choirs also offer the opportunity for children not in private lessons to learn music and participate in a musical group. All are welcome to find their place in the music program. Contact Belinda Valet, Director of Handbell & Children’s Choirs, for more information.
Early Childcare Ministries
Children are valued at First Presbyterian Church.
Childcare is available on Sunday mornings for infants in our professionally staffed nursery located on the first floor of the education building and for toddlers (through age three) in room 144.
We provide pagers to parents so they can be contacted while they worship.
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Nursery Times & information
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Infant Nursery – Room 131 – for babies up to 24 months. Open 8:30 a.m. – noon.Rock-a-Bye Babies and Waddler’s Ministry provides opportunities for children to be loved and nurtured by trained childcare givers and volunteers.We offer a warm and safe atmosphere in our nursery for children to learn, live and grow in our Christian faith from the moment of birth. Parents may watch their child’s interaction through a one way window in the hall outside room 131.Toddler Nursery – Room 144For children ages two and three available during the 8:30a.m. and 11:00a.m.Worship services. Both are served by professional staff.
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Parents & Family
Church is a welcoming place for families to learn and grow together through faith enrichment ministries. Whether families worship on Sunday mornings or fellowship and learn through events like Advent Workshop or a talent show, a variety of ages coming together create that warm feeling called Church family.
Sunday School classes offer individuals Christian educational opportunities that appeal to children and youth in age-appropriate classes. Adults can choose traditional or discussion-oriented Bible studies or topical classes like Sacred Parenting for adults.
More than ever we also need your help. If you are interested in volunteering to help us with Sunday school for our children, please contact Jacqui Horton at Jacqui@firstpresvb.org.