Stow Presbyterian Church

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Connecting Kids to God's Love

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God’s love is amazing! Each and every day we can discover new ways He works in our lives. Our goal in Children’s Ministry is to help kids connect to God and His Word in a fun, engaging, age-relevant environment. Our volunteers love Christ, love kids, and are dedicated to helping your child grow in faith. On this page you will find general program information.

Visit our Children's Ministry website for lots of Bible fun and games, as well as information on coming events and our children's monthly newsletter, The Kids' Vision.

 

Children's Sunday School

sundayschoolforyouSpring Sunday School

9:30-10:30 am

Noah's Nursery: Infants and toddlers will have fun in Noah’s Nursery (Rm. 3) with Miss Stephanie and Miss Linda. There they will get their first and most important introduction to our loving God. Stimulating visual, tactile and auditory experiences will engage little ones and connect them with God.

The Rainbow Room: Our youngest preschool age learners (ages 3-4) will meet in the Rainbow Room (Rm. 4) with Miss Shanda and Miss Katie. This quarter, children will learn that Jesus cares, Jesus is Alive and The Bible is God's book.

The Desert Room: Older pre-K and kindergarteners will walk with Jesus through his life on earth along with the crowds who follow him, the friends who saw him glowing on a mountain, and the friends who saw him alive again! Best of all, they’ll learn to walk with Jesus each day of their lives.

The Ocean Room: Early elementary students will be guided in the Ocean Room (Rm. 15) by Mr. Josh and Miss Anne on an adventure through the Bible! They will build a relationship with God and believe the Bible is His Word. As they practice finding and studying Bible verses, they will learn to celebrate, trust and obey God more fully.

The Rainforest Room: Older elementary students will gather in the Rainforest Room (Rm. 17) with Miss Linda and Miss Chris. They will encounter these astonishing accounts of powerful weather in the Bible: a bronze snake stopping deadly earthquakes, Elijah calling fire from heaven, and the weird weather of the last days. The forecast? These spectacular Bible stories will get kids more excited than ever about the Bible!.

The Sky Room: Pre-teens (5th-7th grade) will tackle challenging issues of faith, friendship, temptation, choices and more each week in the Sky Room (Rm. 16) with Mr. Tom and Miss Shannon. Students will encounter a question from the historic Christian faith through creative, provocative humor, illustrations and animation. Each question is presented in simple terms to encourage exploration and discovery. They will use an Anti-Workbook that offers multiple types of engaging activities such as drawing, interviews, photo reports, scrapbooking, Web searches, and an occasional thumb war.

 

Children's Music

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Happy Hearts is part of the Sunday school curriculum for children ages 4 yrs.–2nd grade. They rehearse Sundays 9:30-9:45 am in the Desert Room. Directors: Jennifer Morris (330-342-5510, JAMsing@ gmail.com) and Elizabeth Petersen (330-945-5885, eliz2372 @gmail.com).

Resonators Our 3rd-6th graders resonate God’s glory with modern praise songs. No experience is needed. Rehearsal is Sundays 9:15- 9:30 am (before Sunday school) in the Children's Ministry office. Director: Kristin Spicer

Chimers is for ringers in K-2nd grade (depending on progress). Focus is on developing fundamental music/ringing skills through activities, games and hands-on ringing. Director: Stephanie Gardiner (234-788-9455, sjrgardiner@ yahoo.com) Asst. Director Karen Mascolo. Rehearsals TBA.

Joyful Ringers is for older youth (3rd gr. and up) or for ringers who have mastered the basics and are ready to move into more advanced techniques in a more focused rehearsal atmosphere. This group may participate in outside ringing events. Director: Elizabeth Petersen (info above). Rehearsals TBA.

 

Vacation Bible School

vbs_generic_logo Summer Vacation Bible School is an awesome June week of exciting Bible stories, creative crafts, wild games, tasty snacks and more that teaches kids about God's love and goodness. All activities are free! All children in K-6th grade are welcome to attend! Note: We're working on a theme for 2013 that will be out of this world!

You may register your child by clicking here.

nativity3Chirstmas VBS is a one-day opportunity for children to experience the birth of our Savior in a new way. Held on a Saturday in December, kids will learn why we celebrate Christmas through stories, crafts, games and other activities. Program also includes a continental breakfast and lunch for a small registration fee. All children in K-6th grade are welcome to attend. Parents can stay for the fun or take this time to get some Christmas shopping done.  

 

VBS 2013

 
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Galactic Blast

JUNE 10-14       6:00-8:00 Pm

Blast off on a cosmic adventure of faith and fun this summer!

We are currently recruiting volunteers for this exciting summer program Contact Starship Director Monica Albright for details.

You may register your child by clicking here.




Worship Childcare

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For the dignity of worship, and as a courtesy to others, we ask that children unable to sit quietly through the service be allowed to spend time in our nurseries instead.

Infants and Toddlers are welcome in the nurseries all Sunday morning.

Ages 3 and up have Sunday school classes from 9:30-10:30 am.

Ages 4-7 have J.A.M. (Jesus and Me) children's church following the children's message during the 10:45 am service.

Children in Worship

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We offer these worship activities for children:

Children's Bulletins – Children's bulletins for ages 5-12 are available from the ushers.  

Children's Sermon Bulletins - Children in 3rd-6th grade can follow the sermon with a special puzzle page, available from the ushers. Completed puzzles are eligible for a prize drawing.

Children's Message – During the 10:45 worship service, toddlers-2nd graders gather on stage for a fun message based on the day's scripture.

Jesus and Me (J.A.M.) – Following the children’s message at the 10:45 service, a children's church program for ages 4 years-2nd grade is held in a classroom downstairs.

Pastor's Puppets

Pastor's Friends

I like to deliver the children's sermon from time-to-time with the help of my friends. You can see some of my ventriloquist messages below.

God bless and thanks for letting me “vent.” -- David


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