KidZone - Sunday Mornings / 9:30 to 10:45 / Beginning Sept 12

Hey Kids… wanna learn how to be a hero? 
Then come to “Hero Training Camp!”
This fall for Re3 we will use the life of David to teach children how to be motivated in four areas: Do what’s right, deal with wrongs, be honest, and care about others. This action-packed, activity-based program for K-5th grade children teaches kids that God has provided them with the standard equipment to be heroes in training now.  Hero training begins Sept. 22nd from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in room 217, and is for kids whose parents are attending Re3 classes.

Dear FPC KidZone Families,
Happy summer! We trust that you are enjoying your summer and some special time with the kids at home.  Summer is quickly flying by and we are busy with plans for new and fun adventures this fall in KidZone.  We are excited to announce some changes that are currently in development for the families of FPC and this letter will inform you of our plans and the impact to your family.

It has long been a priority of this church to partner with parents to intentionally nurture an everyday faith in their kid’s lives.  In that ongoing effort we look forward to providing more family oriented programming, as well as integrating children into a portion of the 9:30 worship service each Sunday.  We believe that the family benefits greatly when kids witness their parents singing, praying, and worshipping God together.  By exposing kids to worship in the larger “family” context it quickly becomes a regular part of their lives. By providing more opportunities for fellowship and worship together as a family, parents will then find it easier to incorporate these ideals into everyday conversations with their kids.  We can’t think of anything better to do together as a family then to worship God and celebrate together the wonderful blessings He has provided.

How does this affect you as a parent of a KidZone child?  Only in positive ways.  First of all, you won’t bring your K-5th Grade child to their KidZone class at 9:30 like you have in the past.  When you arrive for 9:30 worship, deliver any Sonbeam or Cubbies children to their class, and then go directly to worship with your K – 5th grade children and sit together as a family.  You will enjoy music together and a short children’s message, at which time the kids will be dismissed to their KidZone classes.  Kids will be assisted to their classes by their leaders at that time.  You may then pick them up in their classroom at the conclusion of the worship service. 

Second, look for more information about the many new family events that will be offered throughout the church and community.  We can’t wait to see what God has planned for the families of FPC!  Please feel free to call the Children’s Ministries Department with any questions you may have.  We are here to serve your family!

We look forward to seeing you Sept. 12 for Fall Kickoff at First Presbyterian Church.  Below is a quick reference for the new procedures beginning on September 12, 2010:

• When families arrive for 9:30 worship, children who attend Sonbeams and Cubbies classes will go straight to their class.
• Families then proceed to the sanctuary and sit with their K-5th Grade KidZone children.
• Enjoy music and worship together as a family, and then kids will be invited to the front steps for the children’s message.
• After the children’s message, kids will be dismissed to attend their KidZone class.  KidZone leaders from each class will be stationed outside the sanctuary door to gather their kids and usher them up to their class.
• At the conclusion of the worship service, parents will go to their child’s KidZone class to retrieve their child.  Please be certain to fill out a new registration form and meet your child’s KidZone leader at this time.

Partnering together to make a greater impact;
Kathy Eaton and Susie Woodin