Summer Centering
May 28- September 3 from 10-10:45am
Trying different spiritual practices, mixing and mingling with various generations, preparing for worship...it is all being woven together in the formation hour this summer. This will be an opportunity to get to know some members you haven't met yet and to learn about practices that will deepen your faith.
It all starts with meeting in the fellowship hall for a hymn, litany, and prayer followed by a brief introduction to the day's scripture/topic. Then you get to choose a station to spend the next 20 minutes or so: Conversation, Hands & Feet, or Prayer. The stations will continue through the summer while their particular activities will vary. For instance, there will always be a prayer station but on week #1 it will be creating a prayer wall and on week #2 participants will try breath prayers.
This is designed for K-Adults. Nursery with 2s-TK formation activities will continue through the summer. We hope you will join us!
Worship Bags
Every Sunday there are Children's Worship Bulletins available for ages 3-6 and 7-12 from the ushers. There are also worship bags located in the narthex (near the driveway entrance).
The contents of our children's worship bags changes a few times throughout the year, but consistently includes: colored pencils, a clipboard, pipe cleaners, and a Bible story book. Other items rotate with the seasons.
Please review the bulletin with your child and explain any puzzles or instructions before worship starts. Then encourage your child to sit/stand with the congregation and to recite/sing along as they are able. Most children can participate in the first part of worship. Hold off on completing the children's bulletin until the sermon, which is a little longer than most of their attention spans.
Register for VBS!
June 26-29 from 9am-Noon
VBS Registration opened on March 1 for our K-5th grade children to sign up for a fun and faith-filled week!
- K-3rd graders rotate through Art, Science, Story, and Recreation Stations.
- 4th-5th graders are a part of our Service Squad learning about the Urban Ministries Center.
Come learn about amazing people in scripture who became heroes to people of their day and continue to teach us who God is calling us to be. Click here to register.
Camper Mail
Campers love mail! If your son or daughter is going to camp this Summer we'd like to send them a note. All we need from you is:
- Child's name
- Name of Camp
- Address of camp
- Dates they will attend the camp
Please send us the details by June 9.
Montreat Music & Worship Conference
June 18-23, 2017
Registration is open for our 4th gr-12th gr children/youth to attend this year's Music & Worship Conference in Montreat, NC. It is a wonderful opportunity to attend workshops, try new things, and have fun together! Details and registration information attached.
*This event is sponsored by our music dept. If you have specific questions please contact our music administrative assistant, Caryn Overbey.
Be A Part of Children's Ministry in 2017-18
Formation Class Teachers
We are confirming our 2017-18 Class Teachers and would love to have additional members of our K-1st gr, 2nd-3rd gr, and 4th-5th gr Teaching Teams. This allows adults to teach and assist 2/month. Click here to email Tammy with questions or to set up a time to chat about details.
First Church Assistants Needed on Sundays:
Help our K-2nd graders learn about and practice worshipping during our 9 or 11am worship service . Volunteers serve once/month at the service they prefer. For more information, please email us by clicking here.
