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Here is some helpful information your family needs for church activities that resume as summer ends.  For more information, please call the church office at 972-462-0471.

 

Sunday School
Sunday school for all school ages continues at 9:45 on Sunday mornings.  Kids move up to the next grade on promotion Sunday, August 24.

Confirmation Class
A journey by which 6th grade students begin to understand and affirm their Christian beliefs and claim their place in the life of the church.  Begins August 24 during Sunday School hour (9:45 am.)

Children's Choirs 
Choirs for children from age 4 (as of September 1) through 5th grade, beginning Wednesday, September 3, 5:30 pm.

Children's Handbells
Handbells for 4th and 5th graders, beginning Wednesday, September 10. Our beginner group, Alpha Ringers, meets from 4:30-5:15 pm and our intermediate group, Celebration Ringers, meets from 6:30-7:15 pm.

Youth Choir
Choir for students 6th-12th grade rehearse on Sunday afternoons from 4:30-6:00 pm starting September 7.  All youth are invited.

Youth Handbells
The Chapel Ringers is made up of intermediate-level students (grades 6-12) and rehearse on Wednesday afternoons from 5:15-6:00 pm in the choir loft. Our first rehearsal will be September 10.

The Exaltation Ringers is made up of advanced-level youth (grades 9-12) and rehearse on Sunday afternoons from 3:30-4:30 pm in the choir loft. Our first rehearsal wil be September 7.

Kids in Mission (1st-4th grade)
In this study, we will learn about the "Five Rings of Service" - God, family and friends, church family, community and world.  We will participate in fun new mission opportunities this year. Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm, beginning September 10.

Jumpin’ Jehoshaphats
A fellowship group for 2nd and 3rd grade children meeting in Smartt Hall once per month on Sundays from 3:30-5:00 pm.  This program includes recreation and a mission project.  A light snack is served.  First meeting is September 21.

Crazy Christians
A bi-monthly fellowship group for 4th and 5th grade children that meets Sundays from 3:30-5:00 pm.  Onsite activities includes snacks, recreation, and a mission project.  Alternating Sundays include offsite fellowship events at local places of entertainment such as bowling, laser tag, rock climbing, and mini golf.  An annual retreat is held in the spring.  First meeting is September 21.

Loving HANDS
Special Needs ministry offers Saturday Evenings of Rest, 5:30-8:30 pm. Visit our Loving HANDS page for more information and dates.
 
Kids of Hope and Kids of Peace
Our support groups for children who have experienced a family death or divorce wil beon Sundays from September 21 through November 9 from 5:00-6:30 pm.

 

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