Church School

Sunday Church School

From September to May, children from age 4-18 W.O.R.M. their way through most of the Bible. W.O.R.M. (Workshop Rotation Method) is the most fun and exciting thing to have wiggled its way into our Church School. During each rotation of 4-6 weeks, the children will experience a bible story presented in a variety of ways and have the opportunity to rotate through the different activity centres.

Church School News: We are currently doing the rotation Caring for Creation prior to breaking for the summer (May 4th to June 15th). In this rotation, we will be exploring ways in which we can care for our world, our gift from God. Karen Martinoski is shepherding the youth Grade 4 and up and Elan Buan will be shepherding the Pre-K to Grade 3 youth with help from Morgan Dumville. The Senior High program will wrap up following Mother’s Day, but they are welcome to join one of the other two groups as we begin to study and get ready to do a theatrical presentation of Dr. Suess’s story, “The Lorax”.

June 15th, Father’s Day, the church school will be presenting “The Lorax” to the congregation at our outdoor service. The outdoor service will be held at Rotary Park, and will be followed by a picnic and games. Please bring a salad, cold main course, or dessert to share as well as your own dishes, cutlery, cups, beverages, and lawn chairs. Ice cream and cones will be provided.

We will also be recognizing all the volunteers who have helped with the church school ministry over the 2007/2008 year.

Through songs, stories and various activities children and youth will engage in our current Rotation “The World’s a Gift …Let’s Take Care of It” - May 4th – June 15th
Then beginning June 22nd S.P.L.A.S.H., our children’s summer program returns for another year. Come join in Sacred Play, Laughter, Adventures, and Sharing aHas! June 22nd – August 3rd we will engage “The Stories of Jesus”. And then August 10th – September 7th we’ll venture with Joseph “Way Down in Egypt”.

If you can volunteer for any of the following roles throughout the church school year, please contact Fran or Brenda at the church (347-2244), or Elan (email); or Sasha Lernowich (through the office) regarding the Nursery. Feel free to contact us if you would like to help in some way, but don’t know how, don’t know what is involved, or can only make a small commitment as we would love to hear from you.

Shepherd – Is an adult that will stay with a class during the rotation (usually 4-6 weeks). He/she will gather the children for story telling and discussion as well as attendance and collection. Shepherds may also lead a craft or activity. If you would like to shepherd, but can’t commit to a full rotation, you may team up with another person.

Workshop Leader – Moves to each classroom during a rotation. They will plan and implement activities that correspond with the story the Shepherd has told the children. You can bring an idea, story, talent that you would like to share or we can provide one for you. In the past workshop leaders have done crafts, puppets, cooking, theatre, discussion and story telling, and even knot tying! Workshop Leaders are not necessarily committed to each Sunday of the rotation.

Lead Shepherd – Supports and oversees the shepherds and workshop leaders of the rotation. They work in conjunction with the ministry staff to provide information materials and set up an orientation for the group. The Lead Shepherd also collects the offering baskets, records attendance, and is the main contact person for shepherds and workshop leaders during a rotation.

Nursery

Nursery nurture and care is provided for newborns to 3 year olds during the weekly service of worship. The Nursery is a bright, friendly place, well stocked with toys and activities. Adult volunteers along with several teen helpers provide care and activities each week. Any news can be found by clicking here.