Children
“Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:14
The vision of F.I.S.H. (First I Seek Him) Children’s Ministries at SACPC is to partner with parents, that EACH child from birth through fifth grade will know that God loves them and invites them into the Body of Christ. In order to accomplish this mission together, we need to reflect God’s love in all we do and to teach our little ones both the how’s and why’s of seeking God first in their lives. This will help build strong faith foundations for life.
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things will be give to you as well.” Matthew 6:33
We believe that each and every child is a gift from God, and we welcome friends, visitors, grandchildren, and the community to come experience His unconditional love. Some programs/events may require prior registration.
Weekly and Monthly Ministries
Children’s Sunday School, Sundays, 9:45-10:45 am:
Two, Three, and Four-year-olds: Classes follow PCUSA’s “Wee Believe” curriculum and are located in the nursery area.
Kindergarten-3rd Grade: Children begin with a lively large-group presentation and break into small groups for a deeper discussion. Classes begin in the Temple Room in the basement.
Club 45 (4th and 5th Graders): Pre-teens have a place of their own in the Fish Bowl, located on the lower level. Their Sunday School curriculum helps these upper elementary children apply God’s Word to their lives.
K-5th Grade Wednesday Program - POPS Kidz Alive! Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30 pm (Fall and Winter Sessions):
This sign up only comprehensive program includes Music (choir and bells/chimes), Bible time, and a Family-Style Meal. Children who register for this program MUST participate in all parts of it. We’ll have a (sometimes silly) theme each week and table decorations will correspond to that theme.
POPS Kidz Alive! Schedule:
4:30 pm: 3rd-5th grade Celtic Choir
K-2nd grade Chimes
5:00 pm: 3rd-5th grade Hand Bells
K-2nd grade Bible Time
5:30 pm: K-2nd grade Praise Choir
3rd-5th grade Bible Time
6:00 pm: Family Style Meal
POPS Kidz, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm: Vacation Bible School - June 24-28
Children grades Kindergarten through 5th grade will enjoy supervised and organized games/activities downstairs while their parents enjoy POPS adult classes.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - KINGDOM ROCK – JUNE 24-28!
Ready for an adventure of a lifetime? At Kingdom Rock, kids discover how to stand strong for God! Kingdom Rock is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences that kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos, team building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the royally rockin’ activities that help faith flow into real life.
Children who are 3 by June 1, 2013 (and potty trained) to children who have just completed 5th grade are encouraged to sign up for this amazing week. Space is limited, especially in the preschool age group, so register as soon as possible. Registration will open on April 15th for SACPC members and on May 1st for non-members. Register online at https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/sacpc or fill out a registration card located in the Gathering Area and outside the Sanctuary with drop boxes nearby.
- Registration will continue until June 15th or until all slots are filled. The cost for this awesome week is $15 per child. However, we never want cost to prevent a child from participating, so if you have need of a (confidential) scholarship, please contact Ginger at ginger@sacpc.org. Download Registration Form Here!
- Click here to become a member of our VBS team serving in this summer’s VBS https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/sacpc
Special Events
- Fall Ball Festival (October)
- Advent Crafst and Missions, Happy Birthday, Jesus Party (December)
- Princess and Her Papa Valentine’s Dance (February)
- 5th Grade Graduation, sunday school Teacher Appreciation, End-of- Sunday School Year Celebration (May)
- Vacation Bible School -June 24th-28th from 9 am until noon for children who are 3 years-old by June 1st, 2013 through children who have just completed 5th grade
Nursery
The purpose of the nursery at SACPC is to provide a safe, loving, fun, and comfortable environment for young children under the age of 4. To accomplish this, our workers will walk, rock, read, feed, and play with the children to insure that they are content. We want to provide the best love and care possible. To create a safe and secure childcare experience, the nursery uses a pager system and a thorough check-in process. Church families and nursery workers both dedicate their time to loving the nursery children.
