Ministering to the Children and Youth

Children Learn Through Worship and Class Time

Our Sunday School meets each Sunday morning to give children the opportunity to learn about Jesus, Bible stories, and Christian values.  Through age appropriate games, activities, discussion, and music, children have the chance to understand how Christianity can guide them in their daily lives.

 

 

Sunday School teacher "Miss Meg" leads some of the children in playing the hand chimes -- one of the many special activities the children do here at First Church

 

Children ages 4-11 read Bible stories and prayers, learn music, and do crafts to enhance their lessons.  An atmosphere of fun, safety, and acceptance prevails.  The Nursery program - for infants through 3 years old - is a nurturing environment for very young children.  Most importantly, the teachers are committed to sharing God's love.

 

 

 

 

Children begin the Sunday School time at 9:30 am in the church sanctuary to worship with their families.  They are then dismissed with their teachers about 20 minutes later after a special children’s message.  Parents pick up their children from the classroom when the worship service has ended, around 10:30 am.  Everyone is then welcome to enjoy refreshments at our time of fellowship.

On the last Sunday of each month, the children in grades 3-8 worship with their families for the entire service.  Those children Nursery-2nd grade leave for class after the children’s message.

Each class is led each week by at least two volunteers who have undergone CORI screening and have attended our church’s safety training.

 

Youth Fellowship Meets Every
Sunday

We offer a well-supervised and active Youth Fellowship, as well as a unique Summer Camp facility at Camp Ossipee in New Hampshire.