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Christian
Education Sections:
Sunday School
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Sunday
School Overview
PURPOSE
STATEMENT:
Coming Soon!
Visitors and new members wanting to learn more about the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and our church, in particular may find the Inquirers Class helpful.
MISSION FOCUS:
All of the monies collected during the Sunday School hour will go to an outreach mission that has been approved by our Session. The calendar year is divided up into trimesters, with each trimester being a new recipient. The recipient for our third trimester is Marion Medical Mission's Shallow Well Program. The program helps to build shallow wells in Malawi, and the cost of each well is only $350.
SUNDAY
SCHOOL DIVISIONS:
Sunday
School Superintendents: -Ann Canary, Pat Canary, Lollie Eykyn, Pam Gill, Laura
Griese, Mary Mann, Preston Meynardie, Jane Staines, and Susan Balthazor
Preschool
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Ferris Lasater, Coordinator
One and Two
Year Olds—Room 203
This class has a short lesson every Sunday that utilizes songs, puppets, and hand motions. There is also a lot of repetition which this age group really appreciates. They hear stories about the life of Jesus, God's unending love for them, and how the church is a place where they can experience that love.
3, 4 & 5 Year Olds---Room 209
This class also uses Augsburg Fortress' Akaloo. Akaloo uses music, games, stories, and craft projects to teach children about God and the various stories in the Bible.
Teachers: Ferris Lasater, Dawn Eargle, Sara Peacock, Ed Rutledge, Belinda Rutledge, Matt Sherman, Wendy Sherman, Jon Carpenter, and Teresa Carpenter
Elementary
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ROTATION
WORKSHOP—Coordinator - Peggy Ley
For grades 1st - 5th, Rotation Workshop utilizes Multiple Intelligence Theory to allow kids to explore different Biblical stories and themes. All of the curriculum is part of the Agusburg Fortress' Akaloo.
Art Teachers: Todd & Marilyn Gaither, Dianne Meadow, Kristen Groseclose
Games Teachers: Tonja Caviness, Lance & Marje Roper, Kaye Hooks
Drama Teachers: Beth Fletcher, Suzie Moore, Loni Beverly
Science Teachers: Julia Leonnelli, Cathy Epps, Suzie Moore
Shepherds: Ruth Adams, Susan Dootson
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Ted Rausch, Coordinator
6th & 7th Grades---Room 103
The Sixth and Seventh grade class will use BibleQuest curriculum. They will participate in a variety of different activities as they study each Bible story. There will be a strong focus on what the Bible story personally means to them and how they can continue to grow in their faith.
Teachers: Stan Guy, Rocky Morris, Laura Shah, Ted Rausch
8th
Grade Confirmation Class---Room 213
TConfirmation class is available to eighth graders. Participants study the Bible, Reformed theology, and the history of the Presbyterian Church. They are given the opportunity to decide to take on their baptismal vows for themselves, thereby becoming church members. The Confirmation class uses the curriculum We Believe! Processing Our Faith. Additionally, Confirmands are expected to attend our Fall Retreat as well as engage in memorization, weekly homework, and service projects. Each Confirmand is accompanied on their journey with a Covenant Partner. This person serves as a mentor and guide to the Confirmand throughout the year.
Teachers: Bob Ley, Anna Lucas, Bryce Smith, Sarah St. Onge
Senior Highs (Grades 9-12)---Room 303
The Senior highs will be using a curriculum written by members of Spring Valley. During the year, they will learn exactly what it means to be a member of this particular church. These lessons will be a part of a three year rotation, emphasing what it means to be a Presbyterian both at this church and in the world.
Teachers: Susan Kirby, Robin Brackett, Laura Griese
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Adult Sunday School
Our goal is to provide an Adult Sunday School class for everyone. Whether you prefer intensive Bible Study or a lively discussion, there is a class here for you. If you have any questions about Adult Sunday School or what class might be for you, please contact Millason Dailey, Pastor of Christian Education.
Rally Day
This is usually held on the last Sunday in August
to kick off the fall programming of the church. It is
the Sunday when children move up to the next age level
for Sunday School classes. It is a day of celebration
with appreciation for those who have taught Sunday School
the previous year, commissioning of returning and new
teachers, fellowship for the church family by enjoying
a meal together. It is also considered a "casual dress" day for church activities and signifies a close to the
summer schedule.
Children in Worship
Children in Worship enables
children in second grade to learn the basics of the
worship service. Each spring a course is offered that
introduces the hymnal, the Bible, the bulletin, the
sacraments and other terminology associated with worship.
Children bake communion bread as a part of this class
and are invited to participate in this sacrament after
baptism and the completion of this course. Bibles are
given to all second graders at the end of the course.
Vacation Bible School
VBS is for children is held each summer for a week
of in depth learning about people and stories of the
Bible. Registration is open to church members for children
ages 3 - rising 5th grade. Registration is open to non-members
for children in rising 1st - 5 th grades. VBS includes
chapel, Bible stories, music, art, recreation and snack.
Library
A lending library for SVPC
members is full of resources in print, video and CD's.
Items may be loaned for 3 weeks or the length of a short
term course. Curriculum which can be used again is also
stored in the library.
Camp
Fellowship
Owned and operated by Trinity
Presbytery, Camp Fellowship provides summer programs
for elementary through high school students. A complete
schedule for summer programs is available in March of
each year. Camp Fellowship is also used for small groups
and study retreats year-round.
Contact: Trinity Presbytery, 794-1225
http://www.trinity-presbytery.org
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