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Children & Youth
We are a nurturing community.
We are committed to the Christian education and loving development of children and youth.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
We are now offering three exciting programs, focused by age.
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The preschool/Kindergarten class will focus on seasonal, basic stories of the Christian faith - including movement, a Bible story, activity and play time.
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The Grade School classes will again use "A Joyful Path" - a spiritual curriculum that celebrates a joy-filled life, compassion for all, and the wisdom within. Each week will include movement, art activities, an original story, and discussion questions - music and nature are also woven into the lessons.
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The Middle School class will be using the “Shine – Living as God’s People” curriculum. This fall, youth will learn about Old Testament stories about creation and faith leaders.
If your child will be participating in our Sunday School program, please fill out the Sunday School info sheet for each child.
CHILDCARE ON SUNDAY MORNINGS
Sundays, 9:00-11:00 am
The Childcare Room (room #7) is staffed by a paid high school childcare worker (Eliyah & Aedyn Boehmer, Liv Pothast or Norah Barrett) every Sunday morning starting at 9 am so that parents can attend choir practice and adult education programming. For 10 am worship, childcare is available for infants and children through age two. We ask that all parents that take advantage of childcare fill out a childcare registration form for their child. The form is also available at time of drop-off.
MISSION PROJECT
The Literacy Council will continue to host English Language classes at FCC on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in this coming year. They provide childcare and transportation. We would like to support these families through an ongoing “consumables” donation drive. The Food Share cards used by most of these families do not cover certain important household items so we are now collecting toilet paper, sanitary pads, garbage bags, laundry soap, dish soap, bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste toothbrushes (all sizes, soft), infant/size 1 diapers, and paper towels. A donation bin is located in the FCC coat room.
YOUTH FAMILY BONFIRE
September 29, 2024 at 6:30-8 pm
Bonfire Gathering for Middle and High School Families - Sun. Sept. 29 from 6:30-8 pm near Deland Park Beach (more details to follow). Find out what Middle and High School youth group events are happening in 2024/2025. Bring a blanket or folding chair. We will have fun, games, singing with guitar players. The whole family is invited!
MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUP
Middle School youth (6-8th grade) will gather once a month. Activities will include fellowship and service. Nancy Engberg, leader.
OUR WHOLE LIVES (OWL)
Our Whole Lives (OWL) Lifespan Sexuality Program
Weds. Program for 7th/8th/9th graders
Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5-6:30 pm in the Youth Room. We are excited to offer this program for our young people.
Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their relationships, health and behavior in the context of their faith.
It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture.
We will have four facilitators (Nancy Engberg, Heidi & Eric Boehmer, and Julie Mavity Maddalena) who will share in leadership.
Parents are invited to attend an info meeting on Weds. Sept. 18th at 7 pm in Lucas Hall to ask questions about the specifics of this program. Program starts on Oct. 2nd.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FELLOWSHIP
Each Sunday, children and youth are encouraged to attend the first portion of 10 am worship service with their families. Following the "Time with Children," children head off to their individual classes (until 11 am). Teachers are available to answer your questions about Sunday School class locations and groupings - look for a person with a colorful blue name tag!
If your child will be participating in our Sunday School program, please fill out the Sunday School info sheet for each child. It will help us as we prepare for your child's involvement at church.
YOUTH DINNERS
On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month (starting in Oct), 7th/8th graders and High school youth are invited to gather for dinner from 6:30-7:00 pm in Lucas Hall. Parents can sign-up to provide the meals.
HIGH SCHOOL GROUP
High School youth will gather in the Youth Room from 7-8 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month (starting in Oct) for games, bonding and deeper discussion on the challenges of life.
Nancy Engberg, leader.
We are a Safe Sanctuaries Church. One of our goals is to provide a safe environment for the children and youth who are entrusted to our care as they participate in our programs and use our facilities. We have adopted a policy and procedure to provide a safe environment - copies of which are available in the church office, or can be emailed at your request by contacting office@fccsheboygan.org.