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We are a faith community striving to reflect the love of Christ in our lives. We are a learning community charged to be the presence of Christ. We are shaped by Scripture, by the examples we find in each other, and by the Holy Spirit who moves among us. As such, we are called to learn the stories of our faith told in scripture; to learn who we are as God's children, to find God's purpose for our lives, and to know the great story of God's loving and redeeming presence, no only in history, but in our world today. We students and teachers embark together on a journey of discipleship. We covenant with each other to be faithful, honest, loving, and open to hearing and obeying God's word to each of us. We will find in each other God's truth, God's love and God's power. We will share with each other God's truth, God's love, and God's power. Introduction This handbook contains a wealth of information that will help you and your child become familiar with Limestone Presbyterian Church School and our many programs and activities. You will want to keep the weekly calendar handy and refer to it often! Table of Contents 8:45 Blended Worship (Contemporary music with some Traditional) 10:00 Christian Education for All Ages 11:00 Traditional Worship Church School will begin each week at 10:00 a.m. in Klair Hall. We ask parents to be sensitive to the fact that a 45 minute church school program is planned, which will begin when the children arrive in their classroom. The last 10 - 15 minutes will be an closing worship where we will sing a few songs and take up the offering. Birthdays are celebrated during this time on the third Sunday of the month. Each child with a birthday that month is asked to contribute a penny for each year of his or her life to our mission box, and will receive a small gift. Parents are invited to join us, or take advantage of this time to join in fellowship with our church community, or attend one of the life long learning classes offered during this time. Please keep this in mind, and if possible, do not plan to pick up your child earlier than 10:50 a.m. Remember all children newborn to 3rd grade must be signed out by their parent or person who brought them to church in keeping with our Child Protection Policy. Youth Church School for Middle School (6th, 7th and 8th graders) will meet in the Ken Read Room and Senior Highs (9th and 10th graders) the Youth Room, (11th and 12th graders in the Calvin Room (back room by the Gym)
Christian Education Elders
Other Contacts Gary Bell - Boy Scout Contact
Attendance awards will be given to students who miss no more than five Sundays between September 11th and May 28th. Attendance at another Church School counts if a note is brought the following Sunday from the church visited or the parent.
Curriculum Materials
All ages use curriculum resources carefully chosen to suit the needs and abilities of our children. We will be using the curriculum Great Bible Reef published by the PCUSA. Great Bible Reef will have kids swimming with delight as the explore all of God's creation under the sea. Dive deep into God's Word and take the plunge into a fun, faith-filled week that will have kids flipping their fins about God's love. 3 year old through 5th Grade: Fall: “Our Faith, God’s Faithfulness”; a look at our own relationship with God in light of Israel’s relationship with God. God remains faithful. Winter: “Good News”; presents the pivotal stories that will help children understand the good news as experienced in the birth and message of Jesus Christ. Children will learn that the good news is what God has done for us in and through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Spring: “Covenant Life” to help children explore belonging to God by introducing them to stories about God’s love and faithfulness. The year concludes with stories about our response to God’s grace. Middle School Cokesbury’s Tweens in Transition: teens learn the Bible in sequential order. At this age level tweens will learn how the Bible stories they have learned fit together. They can work with a detailed timeline of the Bible. They can also begin to work with genealogies and understand the complicated family relationships of the Bible. Tweens are beginning the process of making their faith their own. They can be led into deeper understandings of Bible stories. They will work with the language of faith so that they can enter confirmation classes better able to deal with age-appropriate theological concepts. The combination of Bible overview, relating biblical truths to specific concerns in the tweens’ everyday lives, and developing spiritual disciplines starts preteens on their journeys toward meaningful youth experiences in the household of God. Senior High “The Prophet and the Prophetic Word” is the theme for the Senior High curriculum. The year begins by looking at one of the earliest prophets who played an integral role in the formation of Israel’s faith – Elijah. Other prophets highlighted are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Amos, and Jonah. The students will learn how the title prophet fits Jesus Christ, and they will hear the prophetic voice of John from Revelation
Volunteers Needed We always welcome volunteers in our Church School Program. If you would like to assist in a classroom, teach, work in our nursery/toddler room, become a youth advisor, or assist in any other capacity, please see one of our staff. We cannot offer our programs without the time and talent of our members. I personally would like to thank all of the volunteers who make our Church School run so smoothly. - Cinda McCombie, Church School Coordinator. The Limestone Presbyterian Children's Library is located on the stage in Klair Hall. It is filled with children's books for infants to teens. There are also read-along tapes and books, and some adult resources. Children are encouraged to use the library at any time. Donations of new books are always appreciated. Additional information about the Children's Library can be obtained from Cinda McCombie, our Church School Coordinator.
In addition to learning about God and the Bible, the children are asked to learn an age-appropriate Church School skill. They will be provided a copy of this skill in September. They may demonstrate their knowledge of the skill at any time during the Church School Year to one of their teachers, during our gathering time or to me. 3 Year Old Class Song: “Jesus Loves Me” 4 Year Old Class Thank You Prayer “Thank you for the world so sweet . . .”
Kindergarten The Great Commandment – Matthew
22:37 First Grade The Lord’s Prayer Second Grade The Ten Commandments – Exodus 20:1-17 1. Worship no God but me. 2. Do not make for yourselves images of anything in heaven, or on earth, or in the water under the earth. 3. Do not use my name for evil purposes. 4. Observe the Sabbath and keep it holy. 5. Respect your father and mother. 6. Do not commit murder. 7. Do not commit adultery. 8. Do not steal. 9. Do not accuse anyone falsely. 10. Do not desire another man’s house or anything he owns. Third Grade Explore the Bible with four Bible Classes in October/November Fourth Grade The 23rd Psalm and John 3:16 Fifth Grade The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:3-11 and the Apostles’ Creed Each child that learns their class skill will receive a small gift. Additional Programs for Children Summer Church School Summer Church School is a time of relaxation and fun while learning God’s Word. It is offered after the Children’s Sermon each week for ages three years to first grade. Teachers are asked to teach in teams of two for a two-week period.
Vacation Bible School is offered for children ages 3 years to 5th grade. All are invited! We begin the day in the Sanctuary, the children then rotate through arts and crafts, drama, games, music, and snack time, each teaching us about the story in a different way. We will then bring the story together in the Sanctuary before the children are picked up for the day. Our goal is to teach the children about the love of God and Jesus Christ our Savior. We end the week with a picnic lunch followed by make your own ice cream sundae. Watch for dates to be announced and join us! All children are encouraged to bring a friend to share the word of God.
Youth
Groups – Sunday evenings *Please contact the church office for dates and locations for the meetings.*
Middle School Youth Group: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Confirmation class will be for all 9th and 10th grade students in preparation for membership to our church. The Parent/Youth meeting will be during Church School on September 18, 2005 in the Youth Room. The Youth will join Limestone Church on Pentecost Sunday. Life is full of questions for which answers are not readily available. Sometimes it is up to each one of us to seek out opportunities to explore, discover, and grow in our understanding about the many and varied aspects of life. We invite all adults and college age students to Life-Long Learning! We are certain that you will find our classes of interest, and will help each of you grow in understanding faith and life. A list of the current Life-Long Learning classes is on our website at http://www.limestonepresbyterian.org/LLL1.htm Limestone Presbyterian Church School Teacher Listing
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