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Christian Education
Suggestions? Have an idea or topic for an adult class? Would you like to lead an adult class? Call the church office at (609-587-3683) or email Pastor Doug with your suggestions.
Who? All Children ages 3 - High School For more information please contact the Church Office. (609-587-3683)
Well it’s hard to believe, but it’s time to start thinking about School again! Sunday School, I mean. This edition of the Flock contains a registration form (it’s also at www.fpchsnj.org). Please complete this form whether your child is an infant or a 12th grader. Our Rolls need to be updated and this information is vital for planning. We particularly need information about children who have not previously attended our Sunday School classes, as soon as possible. Our first day of Sunday School will be September 12, 2010. This will be “Kick-Off Sunday” with fun activities, food and songs planned for the children and youth during Sunday School Hour 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. If you haven’t turned in a registration form by that day we will have forms for you to fill out in the classrooms. Reg form click here Help Needed Teachers and assistants are still needed for Sunday School 2010-2011. If this is something you’ve done in the past and would like to do again, give us a call. If this is something you’ve never done but feel a calling to try, give us a call and we’ll team you up with an experienced teacher. If you just have questions about what is involved and how things work in our program ….GIVE US A CALL! Pat Loreti or Doug Cornelius 587-3683.
Yours in Christ, The Christian Education Committee
Christian Education News for Children and Youth
Summer Programming
This Summer on Sundays during the CE hour (10:15 – 11:15) there will be two programs available to the Children and Youth:
The Christian Education committee is looking for individuals interested in helping to lead these programs. The sessions will be structured so that there is very little planning needed, and you need only sign–up to do one week (no long term commitment). If you are interested in learning more about helping the children and youth of our church family stay connected during the Summer, talk to Pastor Doug, Debbie Krall or Pat Loreti. Sign-ups will begin soon
Adult Christian Education for August
ALL SUMMER: ONE-WEEK COURSES!!! This summer, the Adult Task Force of the CE Committee is offering a series of one-week courses, perfect for those jumping in and out of town on vacations or family commitments. Each week will feature a different teacher and subject, with a wide variety of offerings. Please come and plug into our summer CE offerings, you won’t be disappointed! Meet in Rooms 5-6 every week during the CE Hour.
August 1st – Jean Woodman will offer a tour (or virtual tour if it is too hot or raining) and history of the cemetery across the street from the church. This rich history is full of interesting stories that help tell the story of our own church and its community hundreds of years ago.
August 8th – Pastor Doug will lead a class entitled “Tea with Jesus: Christianity, Libertarianism, and the Tea Party. The class will take a look at the current political phenomenon of the Tea Party Movement, and discuss how the underlying principles of this movement do and don’t work with Christianity.
August 15th & 22nd – Pastor Jan will offer our only 2-week course of the summer, a discussion-oriented class on Christians & Alcoholism. This class is for those who have dealt with alcoholism, but even more for those who have known, lived alongside, loved, or ministered to alcoholics. This will be a meaningful class for anyone touched by this disease in some way.
August 29th – Pastor Andrew will conduct a class on The Healing Rite. Once a month we conduct the Healing Rite in worship with prayers and anointing with oil. This class will consider the nature of the healing ministry in the Church—what it is and what it is not—as well as the nature of the so-called Healing Rite. Camp Johnsonburg Scholarships
The
Christian Education Committee believes that Camp Johnsonburg offers a valuable
and unique opportunity for faith development in our children.
§ $75 for each child attending a ½ week program § $125 for each child attending a full week § $225 for those attending for more than one week To request financial aid, place the amount requested in the “scholarship” box on the application and leave a copy for our records with Carol the church secretary. Applications can be found in Sweazey Hall or requested one online at campjburg.org. If you have general questions about the camp or wish to speak to someone who has attended or worked at the camp, contact Pat Loreti at 581-1452. Programs run from July 4, 2010 – August 21, 2010!
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First Presbyterian Church of Hamilton Square, NJ
