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Our Vision for Children

We believe Jesus Christ calls us to teach children that worship is an important part of their life even at a very early age (worship); equip families to study, pray and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ (grow); and give children and families the opportunity to serve and give generously (serve).

Sundays


CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
Teaching children that worship is a vital part of their lives, even at an early age, takes priority and intention. For that reason, the Children’s Ministry team encourages families to take the time to worship together at a service before or after Sunday school. Worship kits are available for young children when they enter a worship space. A yearly workshop is held for parents and children to talk about why we worship and how to worship as a family.

PRESCHOOL CHILDREN’S SUNDAY  CLASSES
9:30-10:30 AM
Contact: Kathy Timberlake, director of Children's Ministry (210.271.2721 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Children’s Sunday school is for ages two-kindergarten. Bible story time, music, crafts and most importantly, play time, are offered. The classes offer Godly Play as a Sunday school option for ages 4 years through kindergarten.

Frogs 2 years old (as of Sept. 1)                      Room 116
Turtles 3 years old (as of Sept. 1) Room 115
Big Fish 4 years old (as of Sept. 1) thru Kindergarten Room 122
Godly Play I 4 years old to Kindergarten Room 125
Godly Play II 4 years old to Kindergarten Room 128

WEe Worship
11:10-11:30 AM
Contact: Carrie Jowers, assistant director of Children’s Ministry
(210.226.2720 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )

WEe worship is our preschool worship time on Sundays. Children who are in childcare during the 11 a.m. worship services participate in the class, held in the Guthrie-Bryant Chapel located on the second floor near the Sanctuary. Children are introduced to worship using age appropriate music, prayers and Bible stories for a short 20-minute service. Afterwards, they return to their preschool classrooms for crafts, playtime and snacks.

CHRISTOPOLIS SUNDAY SCHOOL
Grades 1-4
9:30-10:30 AM
Contact: April Kuper, assistant director of Children’s Ministry (210.271.2732 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Because children learn in a variety of ways, FPCSA offers an exciting workshop rotation model of learning the Bible. Christopolis is a city where each classroom is a different venue such as drama, art, computer, multimedia, etc. Each room is an exciting place where a child learns major Bible stories and a faith lesson through the different child-friendly workshops. Students gather in town square for a short worship assembly with music, prayer and announcements before moving to the different classes. Parents are reminded to pick up their students promptly by 10:35 a.m. so teachers can attend worship on time. Learn more here.

highfive.5@fpc
Grade 5
Room 132
9:30-10:30 AM
Contact: April Kuper, assistant director of Children’s Ministry (210.226.0215 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Our tween program is designed for the unique age group of 5th graders. The class begins with “hang out” time to talk with friends, old and new, while having snacks and playing games in the newly designed tween classroom. A gifted team of teachers interactively present the Bible lessons to engage students in seeing God’s work in a new light and equip them with a biblical world view. Special events and mission outreach opportunities are offered throughout the year.

JOY MINISTRY
Room 114
Contact: Carrie Jowers, assistant director of Children's Ministry (210.226.2720 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )

We are delighted and blessed to be one to the few churches ministering to children with special needs and their families. We believe that every child is created in God’s image and has a place in church. This ministry embraces children with special needs and provides a welcoming place for them to attend Sunday morning activities, where they hear God’s Word and enjoy fellowship. Each JOY student has a special “shepherd” who works one-on-one with them.


Wednesdays (Sept. 2011-April 2012)


NURSERY
Call the FPCSA Childcare Hotline (210-226-0216, ext. 312)
Available from 5-8 PM

Nursery 1 0-18 months Room 101
Nursery 2 18 months-2 years Room 120


TADPOLES (Preschoolers)
6:15-7:30 PM
Room 123
Contact: Kathy Timberlake, director of Children's Ministry (210.271.2721 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Tadpoles is our midweek program for preschoolers ages 3-5 years. We meet after dinner for music, Bible stories, games, crafts and fun activities. Some evenings are spent on the playground, and we encourage comfortable clothes as some children might get messy.

THE MASTER’S HANDS (Grades 1-5)
6:30-7:30 PM
Room 124
Contact: April Kuper, assistant director of Children’s Ministry (210.226.0215 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Jan Ayers (210.824.9244)

We will teach hands-on projects with proper tool handling and safety concerns, all while encouraging leadership and team/group working skills. Ceramics, weaving, carpentry, tile and glass work, painting, furniture reworking, drums, stone working and watercolor painting are a few of the projects the class has completed. We weave together biblical lessons from the Sunday sermon series while working on art projects. Master’s Hands is a special place where faith and life intersect.

ORFF ENSEMBLE (Grades 1-5)
6:30-7:30 PM (Oct. 26-Nov. 16, 2011)
Director: Kathy Jamison ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )
An opportunity for children in grades 1-5 to play xylophones, metallophones and the glockenspiel. Children will learn mallet technique, simple rhythms and extend musical skills. No experience is necessary.

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS
5-5:45 PM
Director: Kathy Jamison, director of Children’s Choir Activities ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Tom Dooling, minister of music (210-271-2717 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )
The Children’s choir program at FPCSA is for kids three to 11 years and strives to enrich children’s lives in three core areas: spiritual formation and growth, musical skills and personal growth. The choirs are led by trained Christian musicians and sing for the Christmas pageant, Christmas Eve, Palm Sunday, Wednesday evening fellowship dinner and other worship services during the year.

THE ANGEL CHOIR (3 years old by Sept. 1)
5-5:45 PM
Room 125
Director: TBD; please contact Kathy Jamison ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )

THE CHERUB CHOIR (Pre-K and Kinder)
5-5:45 PM
Room 127
Director: Rebekah Bulen

THE MUSIC MAKERS CHOIR (Grades 1 and 2)
5-5:45 PM
Room 128
Director: Beth Ann Carrigan

THE JUBILATE CHOIR (Grades 3, 4, and 5)
5-5:45 PM
Room 126
Director: Kathy Jamison ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )

JOY MINISTRY
Contact: Carrie Jowers, assistant director of Children's Ministry (210.271.2720 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )
This ministry embraces children with special needs and provides a welcoming place for them to attend Wednesday night activities, where they hear God’s Word and enjoy fellowship. JOY students have special “shepherds” who work one-on-one with each child.

Thursdays


CHILDREN’S DAY OUT
9:15 AM-2:15 PM

Contact: Kitty Lange, director of Children’s Day Out (210.271.2733 / 210.822.6401)
This program is part of First Presbyterian’s ministry to young children and their families. Four classes are available: toddlers, young 2s, older 2s and 3s. The teacher/child ratio is 1:4 for all the younger children and 1:5 for the 3s. Children hear a Bible story, sing songs, pray, do a creative art project, play outdoors and enjoy learning centers with dramatic play, blocks, manipulative toys and large motor activities. Loving, nurturing teachers strive to create a safe and positive environment for the preschoolers to learn about the Lord Jesus.