Children & Families
Treasure Chest
First Presbyterian Church Fresno
“…storing up treasures in heaven.”
Matthew 6:20
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY, BIRTH TO 6TH GRADE
Click here to download the Tresure Chest Children’s Ministry brochure.
The Treasure Chest is Children’s Ministry, its rooms, its people and its message. It holds little treasures-in-the-rough while the gospel message is spoken into their lives. In partnership with parents and the greater church family Children’s Ministry commits to “storing up treasures in heaven”, equipping God’s little children to be salt and light to the world which they will inherit.
The mission of Children’s Ministry is to assist families to…
| * | Help children choose to receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord |
| * | Train children to think biblically and respond biblically to their world. |
| * | Train children to worship in Spirit and Truth |
| * | Train children to understand their heritage in the Body of Christ and choose to take their place in it. |
Children’s Ministry is committed to developing a carefully integrated program of spiritual formation that is driven by our passion to see this generation of children fulfill God’s purpose in the 21st century. We do not consider ourselves a childcare service on Sunday mornings! We believe we have a strong mandate from God to do all we can so that a child’s growing knowledge, discernment and wisdom lead to salvation through Jesus Christ and a life of obedience to God’s purpose.
The Children’s Ministries cover ages from birth through sixth grades.
Nursery - “When God wants a great work done…he has a baby born.”
–E.T. Sullivan
The nursery department believes babies are God’s most important business. The infant mind is absorbing knowledge and impressions of God and this world at an amazingly fast pace! We strive to nurture these tiny minds and hearts in our nursery environment.
Our loving volunteers are the first touch a baby receives of “church.” Prompt attention to physical needs, gentle times of play and snuggles convey to our babies that they are secure and loved by God and our church family. In order to minimize exposure to illness, toys are carefully cleaned after each service. We also request that babies with signs of illness remain with their parents.
The birth of each baby is celebrated with flowers, a home visit and meals for the family. We know that each new baby is the beginning of one of God’s great works and that we have been entrusted with a beautiful new treasure.
The Nursery is located downstairs in the Treasure Chest and is open on Sundays for both worship services and the education hour.
Preschool - “Plant the seeds of great ideas, and you will get great individuals.”
–Denis Waitley
The preschool department is dedicated to creating age-appropriate environments for children between the ages of 2 and 5 to absorb truths from the Word. Children begin with basic truths in the Discovery Class. When a child is determined to be ready by the director, after their third birthday, they are invited to join Godly Play. This is a unique space where children have a personal sanctuary experience that is designed to teach them about God through wonder and reverence, with opportunity to respond through art and storytelling in their own ways.
Preschool Schedule on Easter Sunday Only, April 4, 2010:
8:30: Ages 2-5, meet in Room B9, at the bottom of the stairs.
11:00: Ages 2-5, meet in Room B9, at the bottom of the stairs.
Regular Schedule Below Resumes Sunday, April 11, 2010:
9:30 - 9:45: Ages 2-5 meet in Room B9, at bottom of the stairs for singing and offering.
9:45 - 10:50: Ages 2-3 meet in the back of Room B9. Ages 4-5 meet in the front of Room B9.
10:50 - Noon: The 2’s Class meets in room B5. The 3’s Class meets in the back of Room B9. The 4-5’s Class meets in the front of Room B9.
Elementary - “Every child is a theologian…seeing the world through biblical eyes.”
–Terry W. Glaspey
The elementary ministry is committed to a carefully integrated program of spiritual formation that is driven by a strong mandate from God to teach and nurture so that a child’s growing knowledge, discernment and wisdom lead to salvation through Jesus Christ and a life of obedience to God’s purpose.
Sunday mornings
8:30 and 11:00 worship services
Children K-6th grade worship with their families. We feel this is a crucial commitment to help parents train their children to establish a life time habit of worship with a local church body.
All children will receive a children’s bulletin to help them follow along in the service. Grades K-2nd are excused to a special class down in the Treasure Chest [Art Room] at the beginning of the sermon.
9:40 Sunday School Hour
K-4th grades begin the morning with worship in Room 206 and are dismissed to rotation rooms by grade.
5th-6th grades meet in Room 201 for interactive and in depth study of the Old and New Testaments.
At 10:40
3rd-6th grades are dismissed to meet their parents. K-2nd grades must be picked up by parents in Room 206.
Wednesday evenings (September through May)
AWANA Clubs!! 6:30-8:15 PM
Children 3 years old [2 years from Kindergarten] through sixth grade are invited to join this exciting Wednesday night club! Enjoy games, Bible learning and memorization! This is a great time to be with friends! Have questions? Contact Craig and Ruth Hill…227-4920.
Vacation Bible Blast
5 days of summer fun and learning
[3 years old-entering 6th grade]Seasonal Preschool events
Christmas, Easter and more!Mommy and Me play group
Weekly play for toddlers and
preschoolersSummer Camps at Hume Lake
for children entering 3rd-6th grades
go to www.humelake.org
Winter camp at Sugar Pine for children 4th-6th grades
go to www.sugarpine.org
Summer “Breakfast with God” July 7-August 4
Weekly breakfast Bible Studies for first through sixth graders.Summer Safaris to plays, museums, parks for elementary children.
Family picnics
Celebrate Kids Luncheon
Children share recital pieces, Peach Blossom poems and more!
TV/DVD’s/CD’s/Movie reviews: go to www.plugginonline.com
Kid’s; check out these websites, too:
www.clubhousemagazine.com
www.whitsend.org
www.ribbits.com
www.kidzap.com
www.biblebeatmusic.com