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About Our Programs |
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All children and youth are welcome to remain upstairs with
their families for the entire service, or they can join us downstairs for
some lively worship and learning.
The motto for our Sunday School is "Belief in Action."
Kids are creative, curious and full of enthusiasm. It has also been our
experience that they have a special faith and understanding of God. Our
programs are designed to nurture their spirituality, celebrate their
unique gifts and create a sense of community and belonging at St. Paul's. |
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Registration Forms: We ask that you register your child(ren) to help us
get to know your family and important information such as allergies.
Collection Envelopes: Special envelopes are available for the children's
offering. Not only do they keep coins from rolling around and getting
lost, if you write your name or offering envelope number on the back, you
will receive credit for income tax purposes.
Mailboxes: Each family is given a "mailbox" in the multipurpose room. Be
sure and check it regularly for family resources, news of upcoming events,
or a special treat. |
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What We Offer: |
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Infant care is available in our downstairs nursery throughout the entire
service. Caring and experienced volunteers staff the nursery, which is
equipped with a change table, playpen and age appropriate toys. A quiet
room is also available at the back of the sanctuary should you wish to
have your baby with you upstairs, but need a little extra space or
privacy. |
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Approximately 10 minutes into the service, the children are invited to
come forward for a story. Following this sharing time, they go downstairs
to for some fun and learning.
Toddlers have a room of their own, filled with toys and fun. This is a
great place to beginning learning about God and the church.
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Where to find the Activity
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Nursery: For infants ages newborn to 2 years
Toddler Class (T): For 2 year-olds
Preschool (P): For 3 & 4 year-olds
Rotation Workshop (R): For children SK to gr. 5
Senior Class (Youth Lounge): For youth in gr. 6+ |
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We know that most pre-schoolers like routine and predictability. After
joining with the others for some songs and collection, the three and four
year olds (JK) gather in their "Bible Adventure Gang" room. Using the
Bible Quest curriculum, our volunteers tell a bible story and bring it to
life with songs, games, crafts and imagination.
Our Workshop Rotation activities are for children in SK to grade 5.
Throughout the year bible stories and themes are presented over a
three-week period, using three different activities. The children are
divided into three groups by age and explore the topic in a new way each
week by rotating through the workshops. Our current workshops include
crafts/food, drama/ video, and games/exploration.
The senior class is a combination of youth in grades 6 and older who
prefer to meet together to study and discuss the scriptures and what it
means to be a Christian. Using the Bible Quest Curriculum as a guide they
are encouraged to examine their faith and its impact on their lives and
decisions. |
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“Belief in Action” |
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St. Paul’s Christian Development Committee works with a
dedicated group of volunteers to provide an exciting and educational
Sunday morning program for kids of all ages. We use a variety of resources
to introduce Bible stories and wisdom, and help them learn what it means
to be a Christian in today’s world.
Nursery care is provided for infants up to two years of age.
Our toddler playroom provides space for two-year olds to play and get
acquainted.
Children aged 3-4 follow the Bible Quest program designed especially for
them. For a list of the stories for 2004/05 see below.
Students in grades SK to 5 participate in our Rotation Program. In groups
they explore Bible stories and themes in a three-week cycle that includes
crafts, drama, games etc. An outline of the stories for 2004/05 is
included below.
Our senior class is open to students in grades 6 and older. This group
meets in the Youth Lounge and generally follows a Bible Quest program. The
topics included for 2004/05 are listed below.
You can encourage your children by reading and discussing these stories at
home. All parents are welcome to accompany their children and learn about
our programs. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. |
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Bible Quest Program
(For Children Ages 3 & 4)
Theme: God with Us: Incarnation |
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Fall 2004 |
| 1 |
God Made the
Earth |
Genesis 1:9-19 |
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God Made Animals |
Genesis 1:20-25 |
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God Made Us |
Genesis 1:26-31 |
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When God Says, "Go" |
Genesis 12:1-9 |
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Abraham's Family
Sharing the Land |
Genesis 13:1-12 |
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6 |
God Gave Abraham and Sarah a Baby |
Genesis 21:1-7 |
| 7 |
A Baby in the
Water |
Exodus 2:1-10 |
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8 |
Moses and the Burning Bush |
Exodus 3:1-12 |
| 9 |
God Gives Us
Food |
Exodus 16:1-8 |
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10 |
God Gives Us Water |
Exodus 17:1-7 |
| 11 |
David Chosen
King |
1 Samuel 16:1-13 |
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12 |
God Helps Us Make Music |
1 Samuel 16:14-23 |
| 13 |
The Peaceable
Kingdom |
Isaiah 11:6-9 |
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Winter 2004-05 |
| 1 |
God Plans a
Surprise |
Isaiah 7:1-14 |
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Waiting for the Surprise |
Luke 1:26-38 |
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Joseph Hears
about the Surprise |
Matthew 1:18-24 |
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Joy to the World! The Birth of Jesus |
Luke 2:7-20 |
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Gifts for Baby
Jesus |
Matthew 2:1-12 |
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6 |
Mary and Joseph Bring Jesus to the Temple |
Luke 2:25-35 |
| 7 |
The Day Jesus
Got Lost |
Luke 2:41-52 |
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Jesus' Baptism |
Mark 1:1-15 |
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Jesus' Special
Friends |
Luke 6:12-16 |
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10 |
Jesus Heals a Little Girl |
Luke 8:40-42, 49-56 |
| 11 |
Jesus Feeds
Hungry People |
Mark 6:30-44 |
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12 |
Jesus and the Children |
Mark 10:13-16 |
| 13 |
The Lost Sheep |
Luke 15:1-7 |
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Spring 2005 |
| 1 |
The Lost Coin
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Luke 15:8-10 |
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2 |
Helpers Get a Donkey |
Mark 11:1-11 |
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The Last Supper
Mark |
14:12-25 |
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4 |
Women Came to the Tomb |
John 20:1-18 |
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Jesus Is with Us
Always |
Matthew 28:16-20 |
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We Can Help Our Friends |
Luke 5:18-25 |
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Jesus Helps in a
Storm |
Mark 4:35-41 |
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We Can Share Our Money |
Mark 12:41-44 |
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Peter and Dorcas
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Acts 9:36-42 |
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10 |
Peter's Vision |
Acts 10:1-16 |
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Peter and
Cornelius |
Acts 10:17-35,
44-48 |
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Peter's Escape from Prison |
Acts 12:5-17 |
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God Always with
Us |
Revelation 21:1-7 |
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Rotation Workshops 2004/2005
(For Grades SK to 5) Theme “God is Always with Us” |
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10
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Joseph’s Dream & Slavery
(Genesis 37)
Joseph, Prison to Prince (Genesis 39-45)
Exodus – 40 years in the wilderness (Exodus 16-18)
Advent – “Immanuel” God with Us (Matt 1:23, John 1:1-18)
John the Baptist’s ministry (Matt 3, Mark 1, John 3)
The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes (John 6:1-14)
Jesus Walks on Water (Matt 14: 12-33)
Forty Days after the Resurrection (John 20-21, Acts 1)
The story of the Rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)
The Widow’s mite (Luke 21: 1-40)
Revelations – An Overview (Rev 21)
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September |
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October |
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5
12
19
26 |
(Labour Day)
Sunday School Kick-off – Get to Know You Sunday
Joseph’s Dream
Joseph’s Dream |
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10
17
14
31 |
Joseph’s Dream
(Thanksgiving) Open Session
Joseph, Prison to Prince
Joseph, Prison to Prince
Joseph, Prison to Prince |
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November |
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December |
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14
21
28 |
Exodus - 40 years in the wilderness
Exodus - 40 years in the wilderness
Exodus - 40 years in the wilderness
(Advent) Immanuel – God with us |
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5
12
19
26 |
Immanuel – God with us
Immanuel – God with us
Christmas - Open Session
Birthday Party |
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January |
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February |
2
9
16
23
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Video Sunday
John the Baptist’s ministry
John the Baptist’s ministry
John the Baptist’s ministry
Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes |
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13
20
27 |
Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes
Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes
Jesus Walks on Water
(possible intergenerational service) |
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March |
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April |
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6
13
20
27 |
Jesus Walks on Water
Jesus Walks on Water
(Palm Sunday) Special Sunday
(Easter) Open Session |
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3
10
17
24 |
40 days after resurrection
40 days after resurrection
40 days after resurrection
Rich man and Lazarus |
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May |
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June |
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15
22
29 |
Rich man and Lazarus
Rich man and Lazarus
Widow’s mite
Widow’s mite
Widow’s mite |
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12
19
26 |
Revelations - overview
Revelations - overview
Revelations - overview
Fun Day |
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Bible Quest Program
(For Grades 6+)
Theme: God with Us: Incarnation |
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Fall 2004 |
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It Is Good! |
Genesis 1:1-2:4a |
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In God's Image |
Genesis 1:1-2:4a |
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Have Some Lunch |
Genesis 18:1-15 |
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I Didn't Laugh |
Genesis 18:1-15 |
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Beyond the Wilderness |
Exodus 3:1-12 |
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Check It Out! |
Exodus 3:1-12 |
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I'm Going to Do What? |
Exodus 3:1-12 |
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Anointing the Shepherd King |
1 Samuel 16:1-13 |
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The Heart of the Shepherd King |
1 Samuel 16:1-13 |
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Searching for God |
1 Kings 18:20 - 19:18 |
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Finding God |
1 Kings 18:20 - 19:18 |
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The Peaceable Kingdom |
Isaiah 11:1-9 |
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A Vision for Peace |
Isaiah 11:1-9 |
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Winter 2004-05 |
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Name Him Jesus |
Matthew 1:18-25 |
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Appearance
to the Shepherds |
Luke
2:1-20 |
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Good News for Real People
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Luke 2:1-20 |
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Wait,
Wait, Wait! |
Luke
2:22-38 |
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She Was of Great Age |
Luke 2:22-38 |
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The
Beginning of the Good News |
Mark
1:1-11 |
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Beloved, with You I Am Well
Pleased |
Mark 1:1-11 |
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He Fell at
Jesus' Feet |
Luke
8:40-56 |
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They Were All Waiting for
Him |
Luke 8:40-56 |
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And He Had
Compassion |
Mark
6:30-37a |
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All Ate and Were
Filled |
Mark 6:30-44 |
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Healing a
Blind Man |
John 9 |
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Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind |
John 9 |
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Spring 2005 |
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When You Get Hungry
Enough... |
Luke 4:1-13 |
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Lazarus,
Come Out! |
John
11:1-44 |
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Why Me, God? |
Matthew 27:45-55 |
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What Does
It Take |
John 20:
1-18 |
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Face to Face |
John 20: 1-18 |
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Jesus is
Here, What a Miracle! |
John
21:1-8 |
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Breakfast with Jesus |
John 21:9-14 |
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Feed My
Sheep |
John 21:
15-19 |
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Be Like Jesus |
Matthew 28:16-20 |
| 10 |
Peter
Breaks the Rules |
Acts
10:1-23a |
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The Pete and Corny Show |
Acts 10:23b-48 |
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The Holy
City |
Revelation
21:1-7 |
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Alpha and Omega |
Revelation 21:1-7 |
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