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Christian Education * * * 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages! The Christian Education Ministry of First Presbyterian Church recognizes the importance to all ages of the congregation – adults, youth, children – through opportunities for * worship in the community of faith * Bible study and spiritual growth * service and discipleship * * * Presbyterian Women 2010-2011 Horizon's Bible Study on Revelation begins Tuesday, September 7. 10:30 a.m. in the first floor Conference Room of First Presbyterian Free illustrated study guide available.
“In the 2010–2011 Horizons Bible study, Journeys through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for Today, Barbara Rossing [professor at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago] guides us on a journey to meet the crucified Lamb, Jesus. In a journey reminiscent of the ancient Israelites’ exodus from slavery, we are led from an unjust empire and its system of domination, through mythic battles and plagues, until, ultimately, we find ourselves in a renewed creation where God comes to live with us on earth. This brilliantly hope-filled vision speaks to us in the midst of the urgent crises of our day. In a time when all of creation stands at a turning point, a kairos moment, Revelation can help guide the choices we make each day as we seek to live into the renewal that God has for the whole world.”* * *
Thanks to all who participated in Vacation Bible School 2010! "Let the Lord lead you and trust him to help." Psalm 37:5
Mission Project in East Uganda
* * * Graduate Recognition Dylan Boor, David Nash, Connor Wiseman (Ball High); Megan O'Malley (O'Connell Prep.); Jennifer Poole Stone (assoc. degree, Alvin Community College); Luke Boor (assoc. degree in music, Music Institute, Hollywood, September '09); Stephanie Banuelos (M.S. in Forensics-Toxicology, Sam Houston State University), daughter of staffer Terry Verduzco; Charlie Kimbrough & Katie Kimbrough (UTMB Medical School at Galveston); Leslie Gilbert (M.S. in Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M, August 2010.) * * * Adult Sunday School Classes: Ida Austin-Bereans Class meeting in the First Floor Conference Room - "The Life of Christ" * * Seekers Class, meeting in the First Floor Adult Classroom, starting a new study: "Spirit Gifts: One Spirit, Many Gifts; Discovering God's Direction for Your Life" * * * Children & Youth Classes: for preschoolers, elementary children & youth * * * "Young Children and Worship"
MEETS during the latter part of
the 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship service, in Room 114, for children in Age 4 through grade 3. Background on "Children & Worship" Are you interested in being a Children & Worship leader or greeter? Speak to Elizabeth Godbehere or Leigh Green. * * * Click here for some ideas....for those who worship with children Worship Bulletins for Children are available on Sunday mornings (preschool & elementary editions.) * * * Within the community of faith, we grow…we grow in relationship with each other in our church family; we become stronger through shared experiences - as we support one another, grieve with one another, rejoice with one another. We
want to grow.... We wonder about the big questions: What does it mean to be children of God? How do we live a life of faith, in right relationship with God and humankind? How do we share the Good News? How do we go about being Christians together? What does the Kingdom of God look like? How do we pray? Does everyone ask the same questions in different ways? Where is it safe to talk about these questions? Where do we find other people asking these questions? Christian education is woven into the fabric of the life of the church – it reveals itself in what we say and do, in what we don’t say and don’t do, in what we hope for or never hope for, and in how - and where - we put our hearts and hands to work. If we do not grow, we become smaller, inside.
Presbyterian VBS 2009 Science Lab (left)
You can become part of the Christian education ministry in this community of seekers....
by praying for the Christian Education ministry of your church; by serving in a program with youth, children, or adults…on a regular basis or part-time….teaching or assisting in the Sunday School, guiding a short-term adult Bible study, helping with a special event for children or youth, being a leader or greeter once a month for Children & Worship; by planning with the Christian Education Ministry team which meets once a month….or perhaps you’ve thought of a talent, interest or experience, unique to you, that you have to share. The Christian Education Ministry of First Presbyterian Church recognizes the importance of all ages of the congregation – adults, youth, and children – being included in - the corporate worship of the community, - in study and spiritual growth, - in fellowship, - and in service and discipleship
FPC Easter Egg Hunt 2009 (right)
The Christian Education (CEM) needs enthusiastic people interested in improving the congregational life and spiritual growth of God’s children of all ages. Would you like to serve on a planning team of this ministry this year? Work on a special event? Participate in Vacation Bible School? Help host or provide food or transportation for the Youth Group? Share a talent, hobby, life experience with a class? Substitute when a Sunday School teacher is out? Participate in a Bible study? Please see Elizabeth Godbehere, Director of Christian Education, for more information! VBS Registration Desk (below)
* * * Child Protection & FPC Since 2005, Child Protection Policy orientations have been held periodically for all volunteers & staff who work with children & youth in the church, VBS staff, East End Preschool staff, and for those who might be interested in doing so in the future -- or anyone who wants to know more about the current issues & our policies. A children's protection policy was drawn up by the Christian Education Ministry team of First Presbyterian, using resources from the Presbytery & General Assembly, and in consultation with the Synod, the Presbytery, our Presbytery's/church's insurance representatives, the Personnel & Building & Grounds ministries, and church attorneys. The Child Protection Policy was approved by the Session in 2005: What follows is the Child Protection Policy Copies are also available in the church office. Please contact Elizabeth Godbehere, D.C.E., for more information. * * * The Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is accessible online at www.pcusa.org/pcusa/cmd/mip/mybtoday.html
* * * "First Presbyterian Church has obtained from Christian Video Licensing International the right under the copyright law of the United States of America to publicly perform certain lawfully manufactured pre-recorded home videocassettes and DVDs in the manner and at the location(s) specified in the [level two] license agreement between these parties." CVLI License No. 502361900 * * * Link to the Presbytery of New Covenant (Houston) searchable Resource Database: Resource Center * * * East End Preschool & Kindergarten is a parent board-run early childhood program located at First Presbyterian. For information on enrollment in East End Preschool, call (409) 762-8638 or email the Director at eep@galvpres.net For more information, check out this page on the website: East End Preschool * * *
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Easter Egg Hunt 2009