First Presbyterian Church Concord

Children's Ministries

 

 

Marlene Ssebulime

Director of Children's Ministries

Welcome to Children’s Ministries at First Presbyterian Church!  At FPCC, our Children's Ministry exists to let children know God's love. We want to prepare them to discover and develop a personal relationship with Jesus. We want to nurture their spirit, equip them to exalt God, and experience the joy of service.

 

Each curriculum is designed to clearly present to every child our need for Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Our ultimate goal is to come alongside parents in their God-given task of “training their children in the way they should go,” according to the principles of Scripture, as they walk together as a family through the joys and challenges of everyday life. Children’s Ministries takes a variety of forms throughout the week, as our teaching staff and program

leaders encourage children to follow Jesus and grow in their faith through Bible-based teaching and application.   Your child’s age, as of September 1, is the guideline for determining their age-appropriateness in any ministry.

Family Time Training Activities for home-based spiritual training. Resources to equip families and support churches.

FPCC Nursery

Nursery Care Available: Sunday morning 9am-12pm, Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm upon registration for WATCH

Ages:   birth-3
Location:  Nursery Room 101 on the left

Children of all ages are welcome in worship!  Our nursery is a cheerful option and is equipped with closed-circuit TV, so you can continue to follow the worship service, or you can receive a pager from the nursery attendants, allowing you to return to the Sanctuary with peace of mind.

 

Child Safety:  The staff provides a safe and loving environment for your children. Our qualified care givers are trained in child safety. We make accommodations for potty training and food allergies. Your children's needs and safety are always our number one priority.

Our Caregivers are professional, dependable and love to play with the kids.  They are also CPR trained and have background clearance.

Additional Nursery Care:  Nursery care is sometimes available for other events (i.e.: concerts, new member classes and Alpha) as set up with the Children’s Director.

FPCC Children’s Church

Available: Sunday mornings during worship service 9:30am-10:30am

Ages: age 3 through K / 1st grade through 3rd grade

Location: Yellow Room downstairs / Green Room downstairs

 

Children of all ages are welcome in worship!  Your children have the opportunity of gathering in a setting that will prepare them for the “Big Church.”  In Children’s Church we learn to worship and praise God with age appropriate activities such as singing, puppetry, drama, games, crafts and story telling, so that the essential elements of Christian worship become more meaningful. Children will start the worship hour at 9:30am with their parents in the Sanctuary, and then those who wish will be escorted by a Children's Ministry team member downstairs to our classrooms after the children’s message in the service.

 

FPCC Children’s Sunday School

Available: Sunday mornings 11am-12pm

Ages: age 3 through 5th grade

Location: Orange Room downstairs / Blue Room downstairs

 

In Sunday School we learn Biblical Truths with age appropriate activities such as singing, drama, prayer, games, crafts and story telling, so that the essential elements of Christian worship become more meaningful.

 

WATCH (Wednesdays At The CHurch)

FREE After-school program enjoyed by all ages!  All are welcome!

 

Welcome to WATCH. We are excited to offer WATCH as an amazing opportunity for anyone to connect with church family through Bible study, fellowship, music, dinner, and much more!  From 4:30 to 8:30pm there is something for everyone.  We hope that you will come check us out any Wednesday.  Contact Marlene (ext 14) for WATCH and Jim (ext 20) for music programs.

 

WATCH Schedule
4:30-6:30 Nursery Care available (birth-3.5, need advance registration)
4:30-4:45 Snack
4:45-5:30 Choir Rehearsal

(Sonseekers: 2nd grade-8th grade; King’s Kids: Preschool age-1st grade)

5:30-5:45 Games

5:30-6:30 Parent’s Group
5:45-6:30 Drama/Lesson and Craft
5:45-6:30 First Praise Company (6th grade-12th grade)
6:30-7:00 Potluck Dinner with everyone
7:00-8:30 Jr. High & High School Group
7:00-8:30 Adult Bible Study Group

7:00-8:30 Nursery Care available (need advance registration)

Every Wednesday we start with snacks at 4:30pm in the Fireside Room and at 4:45 move on to the Choir room (2nd-8th grades) and the Yellow Room (pre-k ­1st).  Please help us maximize our time with your children by being here on time and ready to sing.  At 5:30 we have a variety of games for lesson reinforcement that will be held downstairs in the Orange Room.  At 5:45 we move to the Blue Room for a lesson/drama and craft, and at 6:30 we go upstairs to the Fellowship Hall for dinner where parents join us for Potluck Dinner.  Dinner- time is a great time for us to re-energize and talk freely in fellowship as we enjoy your shared dishes.  The WATCH schedule is flexible for those families on the go.  You are welcome to stay for the whole time or for just the first or second portions.

 

FPCC Children’s Ministry Events

We love getting together for great family events all year-round!  Here are our usual happenings and remember to stay tuned for dates and additions.

February: Pajama Party

March: St. Patty’s Share

April: Easter Eggstravaganza

May: Children’s Choir Concert

June: Pool Party

July: Vacation Bible School

August: Family Nights

September: Children’s Program Kick Off

October: Fall Carnival

November: Operation Christmas Child

December: Birthday Party for Jesus, Children’s Choir Concert