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Childrens' Ministries
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At APC, we love the "joyful noise" and energy that children bring to our church. The childrens' ministry committee, friends, and APC staff are enthusiastically working hard to provide the most engaging and fulfilling Christian education possible. Here are some details explaining the variety of programs available for children---preschool through 5th grade (youth group begins in 6th grade).
Heather Wagner, Director of Childrens' Ministry
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Sunday School: Disciples’ Village
Sundays (following the school year), 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Our rotational Sunday School called Disciples' Village groups children by age and grade.
- Children age 3 (by Sept. 1st and potty trained) will be in room 105 "Little Lambs Garden."
- Children age 4 will be in room 106 "Fishing Boat Landing."
- Children age 5/Kindergartners through 5th graders will meet in the Solid Rock Theater every Sunday for the opening program from 9:45 to 9:55pm. From there, they are grouped by grade and will be led by their adult shepherds to one of five activity rooms:
Bread of Life Cafe (cooking)
Good News Tent (Bible story)
Artists Workshop (art)
Solid Rock Theater (drama)
Noah's Arkade (games)
Click here for a map of the class locations. |
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Kinderkirk and Worship Class
Kinderkirk is offered during both worship services on Sunday mornings to provide worship education for children age 3 through Kindergarten (and First Graders until March).
After the Children's Moment in Worship the children are escorted by the Kinderkirk teachers and volunteer parents to their designated classrooms.
8:30 am service: Solid Rock Theater, 1st floor across from the elevator
11:00 am service: preschoolers in rooms 105 and 106; Kindergartners (and First Graders until January) are in room 108.
First Grade Worship and Sacraments Class
All First Graders at APC are invited to an 8-week class that is usually held during January and February during the 11am service. The class starts right after the children's message (around 11:15 am) until 12 noon each Sunday. The students will study the order of worship, learn special prayers, explore Bible stories and learn the importance of the sacraments. At the end of class, the graduates will be recognized in worship and present their own homemade communion bread for the congregation's communion. After this, the First Graders will begin attending worship for the entire service.
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Fun Wednesday Kids' Activities
Join us on Wednesday evenings during the school year beginning at 5:15 p.m. for a wonderful Chef Doug-cooked meal to enjoy with your family. Please make reservations on the table in the lobby. After dinner, the adults enjoy programming of their own while the kids go to choir practice and drama rehearsal (if applicable) and participate in special programs of their own.
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Children's Choir
The APC Children's Choirs, led by Director of Music Joel Lillethun, practice on Wednesday nights after the family dinner.
Angels: Preschoolers, ages 3-5, in Room 109 from 6:00 to 6:20pm
Cherubs: Kindergarten and First Grade in Room 107 from 6:00 to 6:20pm
Seraphs: Second through Fifth Grade in Solid Rock Theater from 6:00 to 6:30 pm
Activities follow choir for children in Room 105 and 106 until 7:15pm.
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Children's Theater Group
The Matthew 5:16 Players, led by Director Jenny Englund, rehearse on Wednesday nights after choir practice (6:30 to 7:15) and usually perform two plays or musicals per school year. Children in 1st grade through 5th grade can participate. The kids have a great time acting, singing, painting sets and working behind the scenes. For more information, contact Jenny Thornett, 404-451-6180.
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Fun Outings
The APC Children's Ministry sponsors outings at various times throughout the year to encourage fun and fellowship. Some outings are open to all kids while other events target specific ages, such as the 4th and 5th graders.
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Vacation Bible School
Welcome to Hero Headquarters, where kids join forces with God! Each day at Hero Headquarters, kids will participate in the large-group excitement of Hero HQ, experience God's Word at Amazing Bible Heroes, create service or craft projects at Power Projects, enjoy super snacks and read about real-life kid heroes at Super Snacks, and play great games at Action Games! And through it all, they'll learn that with God's power they can make a difference in the lives of people around them.
Ages for VBS: 3-year-olds (potty trained) through rising 5th graders.
Donation/Fee: $25.00 per child, with a $60.00 family maximum. Includes VBS t-shirt.
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Annual Children's Christmas Pageant
Calling all Marys, Josephs, wise men, sheep and angels!! The Children's Christmas Pageant is a beloved APC tradition. No need to sign up or rehearse---just bring your child to church dressed as his or her favorite nativity story character. Please...no staffs or glitter---thanks! Our pageant director and a team of volunteers will herd your little ones in the right direction (more or less---the chaos is part of the fun!) while you enjoy the Christmas story told by our dear little ones. Don't forget your camera!
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Kaleidoscope Faith n' Art Camp
For APC kids in rising grades 4th through 6th
Join us from 1pm to 5pm on June 14-18, 2010 for a week of fellowship and creativity with APC kids in rising grades 4th through 6th. Worshops in culinary arts, woodworking, painting, drama, photography and more will be offered! Sign-ups are now through April 30th with a $60 supply fee due when you register. Forms are available in the church office or the Cornerstone Lounge.
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Children in Mission
APC children will be involved in serving others throughout the year.
A NEW Biblical Garden at the Cottage
Children and parents will nurture our vegetable and herb garden at the APC Art Cottage. Scripture verses will be posted on the vegetation for you to look up the verse and see what is growing. The Food Grown = Learning + Mission to Feed Those in Need.
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Child Safety
APC has adopted processes and policies intended to keep children, guests, volunteers, and staff safe and informed.
All volunteers working with children and youth are subject to background investigation and must complete the Volunteer Agreement Form. |
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