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Sunday School
Elementary Program
Secondary Program
Elementary Program
The Elementary Sunday School Program is designed for children ages four through 10. The goals of this program are to:
Introduce Bible stories, simple prayers, the commandements, and songs,
Convey an understanding of God's love,
Reveal theological ideas in artistic form, such as creation, baptism, and Jesus as God and teacher,
Encourage the use of play to express an understanding of Bible stories,
Prepare the students to receive Communion, and
Illustrate the church as a place where they are comfortable, welcome, and affirmed.
Secondary Program
The Seconday Sunday School Program is designed for children ages 11 through 18. The goals of this program are to:
Reinforce basic Biblical concepts, referencing ideas from the elementary program,
Present basic theological ideas, such as salvation, the Cross, discipleship, ministry, the Trinity, the Church, and the commandments,
Prepare students for Confirmation,
Engage the students in service projects as an expression of discipleship,
Assist students in leading worship,
Prepare students to articulate their faith,
Help students understand their gift for ministry and their purpose in God's plan,
Provide a format where students feel valued and affirmed in the Church,
Equip students with a solid knowledge of the Bible, its organization, and overall structure, and
Help students apply their faith in their everyday life.
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