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For
Children
KIDS' CLUB:
Children K-5th are invited to Kids' Club during
the 10:30 service for Bible stories, music, songs, crafts, games, and
more! Volunteers will lead the children to Kids' Club immediately following
the Children's Moment in worship.
Children's
Bulletins for ages
3-6 and 7-12 are offered to all children at the beginning of the 10:30
service.
During
the 10:30 Sunday service, children and youth of all ages are invited
to come forward for Children's Time, a faith-learning moment led by a
trained volunteer.
Children
6th grade and older are invited to participate in the life of the
church as a Junior Deacon. Adult mentor deacons are matched to each Junior
Deacon to help them serve.
Future Junior Deacon Training dates will be announced.
Children
kindergarten age and younger are welcome to be in the worship service
with their families. A Cry Room is available at the back of the sanctuary
if your children become restless or fussy.
For
Adults
Developing
Deeper Discipleship: 3-D
are small groups that meet in a home setting regularly for book and Bible
study and fellowship. Currently both of our 3-D groups are full, but a
third one is being formed now, and slated to begin in the fall. Keep an
eye out for future details, or call the church office at 772-8030. Newcomers
are warmly welcome and invited to participate!
OFFERED
PERIODICALLY:
The Purpose Driven Life: a 40 day study based on the book by Rick
Warren;
Bethel
Bible Series:
a long-term study taught in seven-week segments, studying the Old and
New Testaments. To learn more about the Bethel series, you can also check
out the BETHEL
SERIES WEBSITE by clicking here!
Resources
for Christian Education
The
Upper Room
daily devotional reading
Disciples of Christ - our denomination's
website features education resources from the Division of Higher Education,
and the Christian Board of Publication which sells books and materials
for youth and adults.
The New Testament Gateway - an
all-inclusive site for studying the New Testament. Maintained by Dr. Mark
Goodacre of the University of Birmingham, the site also includes information
about Jesus in film.
Bible Versions &
Translations - examine the whole Bible, and compare translations.
The Virtual Religion Index
- maintained by Rutgers University, it features a well-organized index
of historical, philosophical, theological, and sociological aspects of
a variety of international religious traditions.
For
Children & Families
Faith
at Home
- an award-winning site for parents to explore and share their faith with
their children.
Godly Play - explores ways that
children can experience the mystery of God through movement and worship.
The Kitchen Table
Gospel - designed as a teaching resource for the Catholic Church,
it is a wonderful program to get the whole family involved in fun activities
centered around celebrating the life of Jesus and universal Christian
values such as service and outreach. You can choose to do as many or few
activities as your schedule allows; activities are divided according to
seasons of the Church year. About 10% of the activities relate directly
to Catholic life such as attending mass or saying the rosary; please simply
adapt those activities to attending church service and your individual
prayer traditions.
Kids' Sunday School Place
- features free resources like coloring pages, activities, crafts and
games for preschool through elementary aged children. A nondenominational
site that focuses on helping children learn the Bible and the life of
Christ through fun activities.
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