Christian Education
Children’s
Sunday Ministry: 9:45 – 10:45, September
through May: Active
Education Church
School classes for grades: Pre-School, K, 1st
& 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 5th &
6th. Students learn Biblical
truths through activities that illustrate the teachings in the Bible stories
that are covered each week. Emphasis is placed on putting the lessons learned
into practice in real life situations. Crafts and singing are a part of the
program. Laughter and fun are expected and valued.
Workshop
Rotation: Each January, the children in grades 1-6
participate in a workshop rotation model church school. The subject in 2005 is
The Great Commission.
Children’s
Hour: After the children’s message, during the 11:00 service,
children aged four through those in first grade go out for a time of crafts,
games and Bible stories.
Youth Ministry: Sunday morning
classes meet from 9:30-10:30. The Arkitects AM,
grades 7& 8, use reformed curriculum from the David C. Cook publishing
company. The Faithbuilders AM, grades 19-12, use
Student Ministry Bible Study materials as well as studies that are topic
driven. Arkitects PM and Faithbuilders
PM (youth groups) have a very active, innovative and exciting program. The
youth groups meet on Sunday evenings.
Nursery:
Nursery childcare for children from birth through age three is
provided on Sunday mornings from 8:15 – 12:15 as well as for special evening
services and mid-week classes when offered. The members of the professional
nursery staff are members of the church staff and are in the nursery each week.
This consistency in staff ensures that the children are comfortable being left
in the care of people they know. The nursery staff, like all who work with
children and youth, has criminal and child abuse record clearances on file.
Mission Projects: In January, the youth receive
the “Souper Bowl” offering which is donated to
Phoenixville Area Community Services. Throughout the year they help our People
to People mission prepare food that is distributed to the homeless in Phila. In March the
entire church school collects canned goods for PACS. Every Lent the children
participate in One Great Hour of Sharing. In the fall, a different mission is
chosen. Past projects have included The Heifer Project and the Chulamul School in Guatemala.
Vacation Bible School: Since 1991 VBS has been a
collaborative ministry of FPC and the Grimes AME Church. Workings together to reach the
children of the Phoenixville area for Christ, the members of both congregations
learn from and about each other as well. A mission project is a part of the
program every year.
Intergenerational
Events: Twice a year the
Christian Education Committee holds an intergenerational event during the
church school hour. Past themes have included Thanksgiving, environmental
issues, mission work, Advent themes, the Bible, and Bread for the World.
Adult Education:
Classes for adults will take place on Sunday mornings (between services) and
occasionally on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00. The Topics In
Life Today class focuses on Christian responses and leadership around current issues.
The seminar class offers various Bible studies, guest seminars on parenting and
other topics. A weekly women’s Bible study meets on Wed. mornings. The Men’s
Breakfast meets monthly. For more information you may call the church office at
610-933-8816 or contact Jeff
at jeffmcl@mac.com .
