Other Ministries: Elementary - High School Ministries

Sunday School..........................(See Pastor Donovan's article - click here)

Who: 3 years through 5th grade
When: Sunday at 10:50 am (September through May)
Where: Church and School classrooms

Children ages three, four and kindergartners will meet in the Fireside Room at approximately 10:50 a.m. for singing before they disperse to classrooms for a Bible lesson. Children will remain with their teachers until a parent picks them up. Please be there at 11:50 to pick up your child!

Children grades 1-5 meet in the Social Hall at 10:50 for singing before they go to their classrooms for a Bible lesson. At 11:50 they will be dismissed on their own.

Catechism...............................(See Pastor Donovan's article - click here.)

Who: Students in grades 6 through 12
When: Every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. (September through May)
Where: Room assignments published each year

Parents are encouraged to take an interest in what their children are learning in catechism. The teaching of our covenant youth is a joint effort of the parent, church and school. As parents we need to be aware of what our youth are learning and to encourage them to be diligent in their homework and to show respect for their teachers and one another in the classroom.

We pray that catechism in what we believe concerning our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be meaningful for our youth. We pray also it will give them the desire to show their gratitude to Christ in service to Him each day of their lives

The 6th graders will be be introduced to Biblical doctrine by way of A Beginning Course in the Compendium of Reformed Doctrine.

7th through 10th graders will study the Heidelberg Catechism with the help of the workbook I Belong.

11th graders will study through the Canons of Dort and the Belgic Confession.

12th graders will begin defending the faith, studying and applying Christian apologetics, by working through R.C. Sproul's Lifeviews.

Friendship Ministry

Who: High School Students with Developmental Delays
When: Sunday at 10:50 - 11:50 (September through May)
Where: Classrooms off of church foyer
Mentor: Gary and Grace Brouwer

The curriculum used for these students is an amalgam that includes materials from Faith Alive Christian Resources (1982 and 2003), Friendship Bible Studies (www.Friendship.org), For Little Persons: A Catechism written by James T. Dennison, Jr., the Heidelberg Catechism and The Holy Bible, NIrV.

Little Lambs

Who: 3-5 year olds
When: Sunday during the morning worship service
Where: Classrooms off of church foyer
Director: Heidi Van Ee

Halfway through the morning worship service, children ages 3-5 years are excused to meet in the Story Hour rooms for devotions, coloring, snack and playtime. Little Lambs is aimed at helping young children transition from their nursery experience into attending Sunday worship with their parents. This program does not take the place of Sunday School. We hope all 3-5 year olds will attend our fine Sunday School program at 10:50 am (September through May).

GEMS

Who: Girls in grades 3 through 8
When: Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 pm twice a month (September through May)
Where: Church Social Hall/Classrooms
Head Counselors: Doreen Broek

Click here for pictures from the 2006 Father Daugher Night!

The name GEMS stands for Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior. Our club's motto is found in Micah 6:8: "He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." This year's GEMS theme will be "Walk the Micah Road".

In our meetings we will do a variety of activities. Each grade level will explore, discover, and learn more about God's world, and how God has gifted each one. When we meet together to study the Bible, praise God, work on our lessons, badges, and crafts, our GEMS Club is in training to put their faith in action serving and sharing the love of Jesus Christ.

Suggested Donations: $25.

Our Counselors:

Schedule for 2008-2009 year:

Cadet Corp

Who: Boys in grades 3 through 8
When: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm (September through May)
Where: Church Classrooms & Cadet Room
Head Counselor: Rob Balt

We are a Christian "Boy Scout" type club. The Cadet Corps is a nationwide organization which began in the mid-1950's. For many of our activities, boys are separated into grades (cadres). Our meetings consist of a general assembly, individual cadre Bible lessons, craft/merit badge work, game time, and snack.

Some of the special events we have planned include a full-club campout and our Annual Southern California Cadet Field Day in the Fall, as well as other outings in the Winter and Spring.

We are confident the Lord will again bless both counselors and cadets as we spend time together serving Him.

Suggested donation: $25

Click here for pictures of the 2005 Field Day in Escondido!

Check out pictures of Cadet activities!

Click here to visit the Southern California Cadet Council

Junior High Youth Group

Who: Students in grades 6 through 8
When: 1st Friday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: Social Hall or various homes
In-charge Couples:
Rev. Phil & Brenda Vos, Rob & Kim Parker, Conley & Anita Katje
Speaker: Mr. William Godfrey

All junior high students are encouarged to attend and are welcome to bring their friends! We meet to have a fun activity in the form of interactive games, followed by singing, devotions, prayer and a snack. The parents of the JHYG are asked to take at least one or two turns chaperoning a metting.