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The purpose of the Children’s Ministry program is to nurture
the children and to educate them about the "Good News" of Jesus Christ. Through
the Children's Ministry, the church provides opportunities for our children to
learn about Christian community through experience, fulfilling the pledge made by Presbyterian congregations whenever a
child is baptized. The Children's Ministry at St. Giles consists of a nursery for infants, and Christian Education for toddlers and older children. Rev. Hodge and Jake Torrez
Three Christian Education classes are provided for children in the St. Giles Children's Center. These classes are scheduled between the Contemporary Worship service and the Traditional Worship service. Christian Education begins with music at 9:40am and concludes at 10:45am. The following 3 Children's Education classes are held in the Children's Center from 9:45 - 10:30 each Sunday:
– For children 2-3 years old This class is sure to keep young children will engaged in a warm, loving, Christ centered activity while learning about the world God made. Hands-on activities including music, storytelling, and creative movement are all part of Faith N.E.T. Joy Journeys
– For children ages 4 & 5 & those in Kindergarten Joy Journeys are explorations of the Bible through centers: dress-up, blocks, books, puzzles, puppets, arts & crafts, homeliving and music. These explorations prepare children to enter FAITH T.R.E.K. in 1st grade. Play, praise, and prayer are always a part of this Sunday mornings adventure!
FAITH T.R.E.K. (Teach, Remember, Experience & Know God’s Love) - For children in grades 1 – 5 FAITH T.R.E.K. uses a workshop approach to teach Bible stories in ways that encourage children to experience the story through multiple intelligences: linguistic (words), logical (math), spatial (pictures), kinesthetic (movement/touch), musical, inter- & intrapersonal.
Music Our music program helps children understand and appreciate traditional and modern Christian music. Each week the children participate in music during the Sunday School hour. The children share their talents with the congregation during worship several times a year.
Nursery Two nurseries are provided in the Children’s Center on Sunday morning for the children. For the well being of all, children must be fever and infection-free in order to be placed in the nursery. Parents will be contacted to pick up their children who become ill during the time they are in the nursery. The infant nursery is for children from birth through 24 months: available 8:45am – 12:00pm in the Children’s Center. It is staffed by regular trained sitters who work with member volunteers. The Toddler nursery is for children 2 - 3 years: available during both worship times in the Children’s Center. It is staffed by member volunteers.
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Faith N.E.T. (Nurturing, Experiencing, Teaching
About God’s Love)
