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First
Presbyterian recognizes children as an important part of our community of
faith, and welcomes them to take an active part in worship, in learning, and
in loving one another, as Christ first loved us. Whether you have children
or grandchildren, now or in the years to come, we hope that you will choose
to help them grow in faith and knowledge here at First.
Children’s Ministry at FPC
Our ministry to children at First
Presbyterian welcomes children as a vital part of our faith community.
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February Activities and Calendar of Events
News
We are Partners in
Ministry! Please join in……
Our Faith Development
Ministry at FPC is coordinated by the Christian Education (C.E.) Committee
which is sub divided into three planning councils. Representing the
session the 2009-10 Chair of C.E. is Elder Joanne Bartsch.
Children’s Ministry is
planned and coordinated by The Children’s Council, one of the three
sub-councils of the Christian Education Committee.
Children’s Council Chair
is Cindy Clarke and council members are: Rebecca Huntley, Ami Greene,
Paula Vasey, Andrea Samuels, Lisa Bridges and Nancy McNeill— staff liason.
Many additional volunteers partner with the Children’s Council in offering
education, worship, fellowship, and outreach ministry with children and
families.
Your help is needed in a
variety of areas of ministry: Sunday morning nursery or teaching Bible
Journeys classes; helping with special activities such as our upcoming
Fall Festival; assisting in planning family and children outreach
projects; helping with children’s involvement in worship. If you would be
willing to partner with us in any of these areas of ministry or have
suggestions to offer, please contact Chair Cindy Clarke ( 628-2487) or
Director of Faith Development Nancy McNeill (253-1431 ext.126)
A Note from
the Children’s Council...
February 17, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent. At the Ash
Wednesday Service ashes are placed on our foreheads to remind us of our
mortality; the sign of the cross a reminder as children of God we share in
eternal hope through Jesus Christ. Lent is a forty day period of
preparation for Easter. Purple is the color associated with Lent. Purple
represents royalty and penitence. Purple reminds us to take inventory of
ourselves in preparation for Easter.
As
families we can be intentional to spend time in Lent remembering stories
of Jesus, praying & reading the Bible and discovering new ways to serve
God. Rather than giving up something for Lent, we can be challenged to
engage with God at a new level. The Children’s Council is encouraging
parents to participate in training for Saturday Sanctuary in February as
one way to serve God and our community. Make a pledge to participate in
Saturday Sanctuary on February 6th
. Childcare will be provided for children of all ages.
During the
next
forty days as we journey through Lent, I invite you to make time to use
any one or more of the free resources we have available for you as a
family or individually as parents to deepen your relationship with God.
See pictures from the trip to Hickory Nut
Gap Farm
Market Place A.D. :
Multi- congregational Vacation Bible
School. Experience the excitement of a Judean marketplace where Jesus
might be found teaching and healing. Children experience the marketplace
in tribal families through storytelling, drama, visiting the Synagogue and
making crafts that the shopkeepers display. Dates for 2010 - June
28-July 1.
Family Fellowship:
Opportunities throughout the year to
share in family related activities; Apple picking, Fall Festival,
Christmas Caroling, Bowling, Easter party, Service projects, picnics and
other events as announced.
For additional information regarding
Children’s Ministries contact Director of Faith Development Nancy McNeill
253-1531ext.126;
nmcneill@fpcasheville.org
Child
and Youth Protection Policy
Child and
Youth Protection - Parent Acknowledgement Letter
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Nursery
A nursery is provided for infants
through age 5 during Sunday services and Faith Development hour, Wednesday
Night supper programs and Time Out for parents on Thursday mornings. Care
is also provided for special events as needed.
Nursery
is available 8:30a.m. - 12:30 p.m. every Sunday
Children in the Worshiping
Community:
Children are encouraged to take an
active part in worship. If younger children would like to attend part of
worship they are given the opportunity to leave for the nursery after the
children’s prayer with the minister and passing the peace(only
during 10:55 worship service). Elementary age
children are encouraged to remain in the service.
Opportunities for participation in
worship:
Worship Bags in the narthex
containing books and activites.
Children Lectionary Leaflets
Prayer with Pastor and Passing Peace
5 Cents A Meal Collection (Children
and Youth collect the offering)
Baptism (Children are invited to
come forward for the baptism and make their own promises.)
Carrying Communion Elements to the
Communion Table
Choirs: K-1 grades - Sunday morning
2nd –5th Grade -
Wednesday evenings
Acolytes: Grade 4 –8
Special Services
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