Christian Education

 Children and Adult Sunday School will resume in September

June 2011 CHRISTIAN ED NEWS

Summer is here!  Thanks again to everyone who helped out this year with youth activities – Sunday School, Praise Party, dinners, work projects….The youth programs would not survive without the wonderful adult volunteers at Prince of Peace.  Your time and energy to help the young people of POP grow in their faith is priceless.

Summer Youth Programs –

Praise Party (elementary and middle school youth group) will start back up on Thursday June 9^th at 5:30 until 7:00.  Praise party is for youth ages 6 to 12 (older siblings are welcome to join us to help out).  Each week we will play games, eat a snack, learn about God, and do some sort of craft.  On June 9^th, we will kick off the summer with a campfire and S’mores!  Please spread the word, bring friends, and plan to have a good time.

High School and Beyond – Bible Study –

If you are in high school, recently graduated, or in your undergraduate studies, join us Thursday nights at 8:00 pm for Bible study and discussions about current topics in today’s world.  Snacks, music, occasional campfires and trips to local coffee shops will also be included in this summer’s Bible study gatherings.  We will meet for our first gathering on June 9^th around a campfire ring at the Johnson’s residence.  See you at 8 pm.  Spread the word, bring friends!!!    Any questions – contact Rachel at 614-531-3050 or rachelnluke@gmail.com.

Christian Education Committee

Youth and adults share in the experience of exploring their faith and growing in their spiritual relationships through fellowship and study at POP.  The Christian Education (CE) Committee is dedicated to developing programs that encourage a better understanding of each individual's own commitment to their faith and challenges them to find ways to carry that faith with them into the world.    

                    

 Christian Education at Prince of Peace (POP)

We are committed to growing Christians - in faith, spirit and understanding.  Education is central to our mission.  Beyond Sunday School, our program offers:

• Vacation Bible School
• Summer Camp
• Confirmation and Commitment Classes for Youth
• KFC (Kids For Christ) for grades K-5
• Youth Fellowship for grades 6 - 12
• Scholarships for regional learning events and camps
• Morning Adult Bible Study Classes
• New member workshops and officer training

Adult Christian Education

Adults meet at 9:30, before Worship for the Adult Issues Class or Pastor's Bible Study, September - May. 

ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

 LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY – Every Thursday morning form 10:00-11:00 you can join Pastor Jeff and study the scriptures that will be at the center of worship the following Sunday.

 ADULT ISSUES CLASS – Every Sunday morning from 9:30-10:15 (Sunday school hour) in the White House.  Join teachers Julia Dillon or Yfke Njume to discuss issues of the day from a faith perspective.  They will begin with issues of parenting and family.

 PASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY – Every Sunday morning from 9:30-10:15 Pastor Jeff will be teaching in the Fellowship room beside the sanctuary.  This fall we will ask the question: “Why is that in the Bible?” and look at some of those stories that make us uncomfortable – stories of bloody vengeance, of adultery and betrayal, or strange, ancient customs – what can these ancient tales say to us today? 

    Youth Christian Education

Youth grades 6-12 participate in the morning Sunday School at 9:30 am in the CE/Arts Center.   For youth the focus is on increasing their own understanding of the Presbyterian Religion, building their commitment and faith, and finding a way to bring that faith with them into all of their decision making. 

Christian Education K - 5

Elementary grades K - 5 participate in hands-on Sunday School.  Our CE Committee develops a  study plan with Pastor Jeff which prepares youth to enter into Confirmation Class in grade 6.  September - May, the CE school year, is broken into 4-5 week periods and a story / topic is chosen for each period.  During that 4-5 week period, youth explore the story through music, games, crafts, computer programs, storytelling and other activities.  This is very hands-on and rotates the teachers as well giving youth the opportunity to build upon the previous weeks lessons through various methods and approaches.

Again, as with the older youth, CE doesn't stop on Sunday morning.  K-5 youth are invited to participate in Kids For Christ youth fellowship, mission work and other fellowship activities through their life in the church.

Pre-School Christian Education

We love children at POP! And no child is too small to be included in the life of the church.  Sunday School teachers introduce our youngest members to Bible stories and lessons through fun activities, games and play.