SUNDAY SCHOOL, FAITH BUILDING: Winter  Semester, starting January 8th, 10:10am to 10:50am.  Bring a Friend.

"Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear". This is a series bases on Max Lucado's book which explores our fears and letting faith rule our lives.

PRESENT WORK class:  Workroom, for details contact Gary Darden (346-9093)

The study this quarter focuses on God's Covenant through Abraham. The theological emphasis is on faith. God promised Abraham that through him all the nations of the earth would be blessed, and that promise was passed on from generation to generation until it was fulfilled in Christ. The lessons for this quarter are taken from Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Galations. God's promise to Abraham is passed on from generation to generation and carried with Anraham's descendants into Egypt. The final lesson of the unit considers the songs of Moses and Miriam in Ex. 15. God delivesr Israel and leads them to safety in the desert. God's covenant faithfulness is proved again.

Inquirer's Class: If you are a visitor who'd like to learn more about our church or Prebyterianism, please join us for Inquireres classes. Contact Bruce Osborne for more information at mightyoz1957@verizon.net or 270-0374.

TCPC Children's Ministries Christian Compass

9:15 am - Noon ..... Nursery for birth - 3 years old

9:15 - 110:50am ..... following the Children's Moment during worship in the sanctuary, Worship Quest: 3 year olds - Kindergarten

10:10 - 10:50 am ..... Bible Trek for 3 year olds - 5th

11:00 am - 11:45 ..... following the Children's Moment during worship in the sanctuary, Worship Quest: 3 year olds - Kindergarten

NURSERY

A loving, nurturing nursery is provided for children birth to three years every Sunday for both worship services and Sunday school, plus Wednesday Church Family Suppers and holiday celebrations at Christmas, Easter, Pentecost and other family fellowship events.  Parents are always welcome to observe.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Our Preschoolers (3 and 4 year olds) will meet in the Red Room where they will learn bible stories in a traditional Sunday School setting.  Our elementary school children will follow a rotational model. They will study a bible story and memory verse as they rotate among classes over the course of a month. Each Sunday will offer a new and exciting class for your child! There will be “Creation Station”, “Moved by the Spirit”, “Good News”, and “Holywood”. Our theme this year is, “The Messiah.”

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS EXCITING VENTURE IN SHARING GOD’S WORD WITH OUR CHILDREN!  Contact Susan Hickey with any questions or to volunteer.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP

Worship Quest is available every Sunday during the 11:00am worship service following the Children’s Message.  Children 3 years old - Kindergarten will experience the wonder of being with God and learning special stories from God’s word.

WEDNESDAY EVENING PROGRAM

TCPC’s Wednesday evening program offers wonderful opportunities for the entire congregation to bask in the light of God’s love and then carry that light into the world.  From 5:45pm to 6:00pm each Wednesday, October through April, children (Kindergarten - 5th grade) may experience the Joyful Noisemakers, then they will enjoy a delicious meal with their family and friends, followed by Hometown Nazareth.  Dinner reservations are encouraged -- Registration Forms

PROMISES PRESCHOOL

Promises Preschool is a ministry of TCPC that provides quality early education to children two to five years of age.  The preschool has a balanced curriculum of daily activities that promote social, physical and academic development.   Children develop to their fullest potential by spending time in an environment where love and respect are shown for each child and where all children learn to love and respect themselves and others.  The preschool is in session Monday through Friday 9am-12:00 noon beginning in September and ending in late May.  Fees do apply.  For more information please contact www.tcpcpromisespreschool.org.

THIRD GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION

Each fall the congregation of TCPC presents personally engraved Bibles to all third grade students to further their reading of the gospel. 

Winter / Spring Opportunities

Feb 12, 2012 - Love Your Neighbor Event / Valentine Lunch at Church Hill (we'll leave TCPC at 11am to serve lunch at Church Hill House)

March 7, 2012 - Love Your Neighbor Event (Wednesday) - CARITAS focus

March 23, 2012 - Fun & Faith on Friday (includes middle schoolers)

April 8, 2012 - Easter services and Easter Egg Celebration

April 27, 2012 - Fun & Faith on Friday (Screen free / Turn on to Life - with youth)

Summer Opportunities

Vacation Bible School is offered to all children from four years through fifth grade.  Vacation Bible School is open to the community.  During this fun filled, God-centered week children participate in Bible study, music, crafts, snack and a mission project.  Vacation Bible School is usually held during July.

For 3rd - 5th graders

Holiday Related Opportunities

Easter services and Easter Egg Celebration

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

December 11 at the 11:00 am Worship Service

The Children & Their Families Ministry Team

The Children and Their Families Ministry Team oversees and coordinates the educational activities and care for infants through fifth graders. Our mission is to teach children to love God, love each other and love the world.  We strive to develop a strong faith in our children that will continue to grow during their middle and high school years.  All are invited to attend the regular Children and their Families Ministry Team meetings - just contact one of the following:

Director of Children's Ministries & Promises Preschool:  Kerri Palmer & Lois Watkins

Elders:  Carol Givens & Sherri Belotti 

Jesus saw something in childhood besides the future.  He recognized worth and value in the state of “being a child”. 

We will be using our Sunday School offering to purchase animals through Heifer International, to help support families and communities in need.