Children's Ministry
The Children’s Ministry at Arden Presbyterian Church exists to come alongside parents and assist them in the discipleship of their covenant children. We seek to educate children in the truths of Scripture, train them to worship the Covenant God, and integrate them into the life of the church.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Our Sunday School program utilizes the “Show Me Jesus” curriculum from Great Commission Publications. This curriculum intentionally exposes our covenant children to the “whole counsel of God” in an age-appropriate way. Our children’s Sunday School classes meet from 9:15-10:15 am. The following reflects curriculum for the Fall 2010 Quarter.
Two-Year-Old Class
Teachers: Brian and Stephanie Marshall, Mandi Fletcher
Room: Two-Year-Old Nursery
Description: “God’s Family” - Beginning the line of promise - Adam through Joseph.
Three-Year-Old Class
Teachers: Mark and Jaime Arnett, Josh and Lindsay Godfrey
Room: Three-Year-Old Nursery
Description: “God’s Family” - Beginning the line of promise - Adam through Joseph.
Four-Year-Old Class
Teachers: Brad and Laura Clark, Emily Cain and Kristen Clark, Daniel and Anne Jensen
Room: Room 101, Multipurpose Bldg. Lower Level
Description: “God Leads His People” - God’s thrilling rescue of Israel from Egypt and how the Old Testament points to the Savior.
Kindergarten Class
Teachers: Andy and Gretchen Brown, George and Kim Waites
Room: Room 102, Multipurpose Bldg. Lower Level
Description: “God Leads His People” - God’s thrilling rescue of Israel from Egypt and how the Old Testament points to the Savior.
First Grade Class
Teachers: Drew and Jenny Sigmon, Kenneth and Carolyn Dupee
Room: Room 104, Multipurpose Bldg. Lower Level
Description: “Obeying God” - Stories about the prophets and kings.
Second Grade Class
Teachers: Roger James and Kimberly Welch, Sheila Yetter and Beverly Spillers
Room: Room 107, Multipurpose Bldg. Lower Level
Description: “Obeying God” - Stories about the prophets and kings.
Third and Fourth Grade Class
Teachers: John and Jeanie Paschall, Scott and Tonja Schroder, Brad and Wendi Goodson
Room: Room 205, Multipurpose Bldg. Upper Level
Description: “God’s Grace in the Law” - Applying the Ten Commandments - a study in Exodus.
Fifth Grade Class
Teachers: Duncan and Marry Dorris, Annajean Chapman and Matt Hull
Room: Room 208, Multipurpose Bldg. Upper Level
Description: “Matthew to John” - The life, work, and teachings of Christ in the Gospels.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
During our worship service, we provide a children’s worship service during the sermon for children four years old thru first grade. We typically dismiss children for this service during the offertory, and the children gather in the Fellowship Room (Sanctuary Lower Level). This is a time where we intentionally train our children to worship. We have a brief snack and then spend time learning about hymns, the Lord’s Prayer, the Apostle’s Creed, and a Bible story. It is a fun time of worship and learning for the kids. If you would rather keep your children with you during the worship service, we encourage you to do so.
CATECHISM
We believe it is important not only to teach our children directly from the Bible but also to teach our children biblical doctrine, summaries of what we believe the Bible teaches. We offer a Catechism program for children four years old thru fifth grade on Wednesday evenings, concurrent with our Mid-Week at Arden program for adults. Our program runs from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Four-Year-Old and Kindergarten Class
Teachers: Anne Jensen
Room: Room 107, Multipurpose Bldg. Lower Level
First and Second Grade Class
Teachers: Elaine Goosmann
Room: Room 205, Multipurpose Bldg. Upper Level
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Class
Teachers: Jill Martin
Room: Room 208, Multipurpose Bldg. Upper Level
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
We are excited to offer a Vacation Bible School program each year. It is a fun time of singing, playing, crafting, and learning about God’s grace to us in Jesus Christ. Information will be forthcoming about Summer 2011 VBS in the near future.
If you have questions or would like more information about our Children’s Ministries, please contact Rev. Todd Gwennap at 684-7221, ext. 309.
