First Presbyterian Church


VBS 2010 SADDLE RIDGE RANCH
	Ranch hand, Tony, is reduced to giggles by his group of first and second graders during recreation time.
The preschool class poses in the cattle ridge ranch background.
	Third and fourth graders are coached during Camp Fire Creek music time. The children who attended Vacation Bible School enthusiastically embraced the music.
The Bible Study Bunkhouse leader teaches the kindergarten class the story of Joseph.
	The fifth and sixth grade class are quick to make a point to cowboy Brock, even though they are blindfolded.
Rusty Spurs and Dusty Twales presented a comical skit each night to introduce the question of the day. Some of the questions were: Who Am I? What Is God's Plan for Me? Does God Care about Me?
	Two of the children are painting a stepping stone in Blazing Star Stables craft center.
The last day parents were invited to the closing program, followed by an ice cream and cake social.
	The offering challenge for VBS was boy vs. girls. If girls gave the most offering, Rusty Spurs would get a cowpie in the face. If the boys gave the most offering, Pastor Marisa would get a cowpie in the face. The boys won, but before it was over cowpies were flying, and Rusty Spurs and Dusty Twales both ended up with cowpies in the face. The children and their parents both roared with laughter. A total of $331.80 was raised for the Fulton County Humane Society.
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!
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