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| Children are very special to us at The Presbyterian Church, Sewickley!
We welcome them to Sunday school and vacation Bible school, choirs
and activities, holiday celebrations, and church-wide special events!
There are many ways to learn about God, God’s wondrous world,
and how God wants us to love one another. |
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Sundays from 9:50 -10:45 AM
Children age two years through fifth grade study
the same Bible story each week with lesson plans especially suited
for their age group! We believe our curriculum helps teach our children
to weave their faith into their lives. Not just knowing about Him,
but also using what we know to make decisions that come our way, to
live each day as God intends. |
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| Children 2 years old through Kindergarten meet
in the upstairs rooms and learn about Bible stories and important
people in the Bible. Their lessons make lasting impressions because
the children are actively involved! Each Sunday, they learn Bible
truths as they see, hear, touch, taste, and smell all the exciting
things that are happening in our classrooms! |
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| First through Fifth graders begin
together with Gathering Time in the Dining Room. We eat, sing, make
announcements, and pray. Then it's off to our grade level classrooms.
As children experience the Scripture and do the activities, they
are building that relationship - a friendship with Him - in a real
and relevant way. |
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Sundays, during 9 AM and 11 AM worship
All children are invited to attend worship with
their families during both the 9 AM and 11 AM worship services.
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9 AM, we have worship "In the Corner." This service is casual with contemporary music as well as favorites from the hymnal. Children enjoy singing the music, sharing the fellowship of Christ, and listening to a full but shorter sermon. Children and youth assist in worship by reading Scripture, offering prayers, and serving as acolytes. This service has become a family favorite.
At 11 a.m. we have a traditional service with a children's conversation during our worship time. Because children think concretely, this time provides a way for them to understand Scripture, a Bible story or Biblical concept by relating it to everyday objects and life-events. Immediately following the children's conversation, the children are dismissed to activities. |
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| Children are vital to our church community! We want
our children to have meaningful participation as part of their worship
experience, so we include a children’s conversation during our
worship time. Because children think concretely, this time provides
a way for them to understand scripture or Bible story by relating it
to everyday objects and life-events. Immediately following the children’s
conversation, the children are dismissed to activities. |
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| Activities are designed to engage children kindergarten
through 3rd grade while their parents worship in the sanctuary. From
mission projects to cooking, art activities to videos, drama to tableaux,
we learn more about Bible stories, the worship service, and our faith. |
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Our Children's Choirs meet on Wednesday afternoons.
Hosanna Choir (K- grade 2)
3:45 PM - Gathering Time at the Ansby Hall entrance
4:00 PM - Rehearsal in Anderson Music Center
4:45 PM - Dismissal at Ansby Hall entrance
Alleluia Choir (Grades 3 -5)
4:45 PM - Gathering Time at the Ansby Hall entrance
5:00 PM - Rehearsal in Anderson Music Center
5:45 PM - Dismissal at Ansby Hall entrance |
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| For very young children during the worship services and Sunday School
hour. Caring individuals with extensive experience love to help our
youngest church-goers have a rewarding experience each week. |
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| Wednesdays from 4 - 5:30 PM
in the White House. Calling
all 4th and 5th graders! Club 45 is for you! Club 45 is an after school
club for fourth and fifth graders that meets on Wednesdays from 4 – 5:30
PM in the upstairs room of the White House beginning September 20th.
Not only do we have fun, but we will be involved in service to other
people, too! There will be games and field trips. (Last year we went
to the movies and the Clay Café!) We’ll
build and make things and lots of eating, too! We will help with the
Deacon’s Food Baskets, help at a local food bank, visit
another after school program, and provide service to people at our
own church! Come and join us! We can’t wait to see you! |
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| Kim Coyle |
| Director of Children's Ministries |
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