Elementary
Children's Ministry
But Jesus called the children to him and said
“Let the little children come
to me, and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of God
belongs to such as these.”
(Luke 18:16)
Sunday Church School
Church School classes are provided for children during Sunday worship services from 9:00-9:45 a.m. and from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Age appropriate curriculum is provided for 3 year old's - 7th graders in their classroom. The Seasons of the Spirit curriculum explores the Bible through art, music, nurturing your child’s faith development, and engaging in ministries of love, justice and missions in today’s world.
Choir Opportunities
Children in K-2nd grades participate in the First-Plymouth Singers Church School choir during the 9:00 am and 10:30 am services and sing during worship once a month.
Children in 3rd – 5th grades are invited to join the First-Plymouth Choristers. Rehearsals are held Wednesday nights from 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm. The Choristers will sing at various times throughout the year at the 9:00 am worship service.
Room Locations August 30, 2009 through May 30, 2010 for 9 a.m. classes
(K's-7th Grade begin in Worship with families and are dismissed to their classes following the Lord's Prayer).
| Age/Grade | Room | Location |
| Infants thru 3 year olds (after 10-15-09) Childcare |
Toddler Classroom A | West Entrance, lower level |
| 3’s (before 10/15/09) 4-5’s (not enrolled in Kdg.) |
Toddler Classroom B | West Entrance, lower level |
| Kdg., 1st and 2nd Grades (2009-10 School year) |
Classroom B | West Entrance, 2nd floor, South side |
| 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades (2009-10 School year) |
Classroom H | West Entrance, 2nd floor, South side |
| 6th and 7th Grades (2009-10 School year) |
Classroom G | West Entrance, 2nd floor, South side |
Room Locations mid-August through May for 10:30 a.m. classes
| Age/Grade | Room | Location |
| Infants thru 3 year olds (after 10-15-09) Childcare | Classroom A | West Entrance, lower level |
| 3’s (before 10/15/09) | Classroom B | West Entrance, lower level . |
| 4-5’s (not enrolled in Kdg.) | North Classroom | East Entrance, off 21st St. |
| Kindergarten (2009-2010 School year) | South Classroom | East Entrance, off 21st St. |
| First Grade | Classroom B | West Entrance 2nd floor, south side |
| Second Grade | Classroom E | West Entrance 2nd floor, south side |
| Third Grade | Classroom D | West Entrance 2nd floor, south side |
| Fourth Grade | Classroom H | West Entrance 2nd floor, south side |
| Fifth Grade | Classroom C | West Entrance 2nd floor, south side |
| 6th and 7th Grade | Classroom G | West Entrance 2nd floor, south side |
SUMMER SUNDAYS- June through mid-August
CHURCH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
3’s – 3rd Graders classes—June 7 through Aug 23
4th – 6th Graders classes—June 7 through July 26
Summer Sundays will have a variety of fun, hands-on activities with music, food, games, outdoor activities, creative arts, projects related to our Bible story each week and other faith building activities.
| Age/Grade | Room | Location |
| Infants thru 3 year olds Childcare | Classroom A | West Entrance, lower level |
| 3’s (before 10/15/09) 4-5’s (not enrolled in Kdg.) |
North Class Room | East Entrance off 21st Street |
| 1st 2nd and 3rd Grades (2009-2010 School year) |
South Class Room | East Entrance off 21st Street |
| 4th, 5th and 6th Grades (2009-2010 School year) |
Youth Room | Top of steps off gym |
Wednesday Nights at First-Plymouth September-May
Wednesday nights at First-Plymouth include a range of activities for everyone.
Schedule:
| Time | Activity |
| 5:00 - 6:15 pm | Dinner |
| 6:00 pm | Childcare (during your class time) |
| 6:00 - 6:45 pm | Music for all Children and Youth Music Experiences (3’s and 4-5’s) Toddler B Music Experiences (K’s – 2nd Grade) Mayflower Hall Choristers Choir (3rd – 5th Grade) Choir Room |
| 6:45 - 7:30 pm | Club Plymouth (3rd-5th) Jr. Club Plymouth (K's - 2nd grade) North classroom, east entrance |
Club Plymouth activities include games, crafts, percussion, & fellowship time
Holy Communion The age of participation by children in Holy Communion is a family decision with encouragement for the inclusion of children in the sacrament.
Fifth graders and their families are invited to an Ash Wednesday dinner. A minister will present a program on the sacrament of Holy Communion.
email: Kathie Johnson, Director of Children & Family Ministries
(note: click on Kathie and go directly to her e-mail)
