First Presbyterian Church

The First Christmas Children's Christmas Program 2009 Caesar Augustus made a decree that the world would be taxed and a census would be taken.
	Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem.
They finally found a place to stay, but it was in a stable.
	Angels came to joyfully announce the birth of the Christ Child in Bethlehem. At least most of them were joyful.
The shepherds heard the good news and traveled to Bethlehem.
	The wise men followed the star to the baby. They also found the sheep the shepherds lost on the way to see the Christ Child.
Everyone gathered around to worship the Christ Child and sing praises.
	Whoa! The people just keep coming in! Nobody told me about this part!
Vacation Bible School 2009 At right Dylan and "Sparks the fox" take a break by the fire. They were a part of the opening assembly each night.
	Kids sing and dance with excitement during the opening assemblies.
The preschool class hard at work marble painting their bandanas.
	The Kindergarten class pays close attention to the science discovery teacher.
First and Second graders gather at their campsite.
	The camp councilor reinforces lesson taught during Bible School.
The Fifth and Sixth graders gather around the campfire for reflection time.
	Each evening a Bible story was taught using drama. Here they learned about the Upper Room.
Members came faithfully each night of Bible School to have craft time with the children.
	On the last evening of Bible School parents joined the children and staff for an ice cream social.
Good Attendance Party May, 2009 Fishing and potluck/ wiener roast at the home of Bryan and Marilyn Telander
	I caught one!
This is a nice one!
	There were paddle boat rides.
There were rowboat rides.
A few year ago we changed our Sunday School to a Workshop Rotation style. For five Sundays the children are taught the same lesson in five different ways. This creates interest for the children and helps them remember the Bible stories.
	God's Tree House This is the story telling room. It is designed to look like Grandma's back yard. It has a tree house in it, a yard swing, a fountain and a picnic table. Each Sunday someone comes in and tells a Bible story to the children.
Show of Faith These girls are enjoying the theatre and drama classroom. It is equipped with real theatre seats, a stage, costumes, a large TV and a DVD/video player. During videos the children are treated to popcorn.
	Soul Food & Discovery Cooking and science are taught in the kitchen and fellowship hall.
Thou Art This is the art room. Each week children are taught their lesson and then it is enriched by using different artistic mediums.
	Church Mouse This is the computer room. CDs are used to teach the lesson to the children. The stories are presented in an interesting manner, then reinforced with computer games, music, or even computer artwork.
Nursery & Preschool This is the nursery and preschool classroom. While not officially a part of the Workshop Rotation, the little children do join the older ones for the opening Sunday School service each Sunday. Our nursery has recently been renovated. It was painted, carpeted, and has all new equipment in it.
	Sunday School has a Seder Meal Seder meal table is set
Jesus prepares to wash the feet of his disciples
	Sunday School children learn about a Seder Meal
Tasting the symbolic Passover meal