Children & Youth Ministries
Together as a church community, through service, worship, prayer, education, and fellowship, we are teaching our children how to be Christ-like and how to live in the confidence of God’s love for them.
Our Programs
NURSERY
Sundays
Sunday School Hour & 10:30 Service
Nursery is available for children ages 6 weeks- 5 years starting at 9:15 am (10:15 am when there is no Sunday School), through the end of the 10:30 service.
Well-experienced staff and volunteers, books, games, and toys are just some of our nursery features. Parent pagers are also available for check-out.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays
September 11, 2022 – May 14, 2023
9:15-10:15 am
Children/Youth age 3* – Grade 12
*We ask that children be potty trained before they attend
Procedure:
Children/youth will proceed directly to their rooms (see below) upon arrival. We ask that parents/guardians of children in 2nd Grade and younger accompany their child to his/her room and return to the classroom for pickup. All other children/youth will be dismissed without parents present at 10:15 am unless special arrangements are made.
Where:
Education Wing 2nd Floor:
- Age 3-Kindergarten: Room 212/213
- K/1st Grade: Room 210/211
- 2nd/3rd Grade: Room 208/209
- 4th/5th Grade: Room 206/207
- 8th Grade: Room 204/205
- 6th-7th Grade: Youth Room in Basement
- 9th-12th Grade: Youth Room at the PEACE Center
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE
Wednesdays
September 7, 2022 – May 10, 2023
PreK-5th Grade: 5:00-6:45 pm
Family Time Meal: 6:00-6:45 pm
Wednesday Night Live is a four-part, midweek program designed for children and youth to come together and share in the many blessings of the Spirit and grow in their faith through Recreation Play, Bible Study, Worship Skills, and a shared Family Time meal.
*All parents, family members, and members of the congregation are welcome and invited to join us for the Family Time meal from 6:00 pm-6:45 pm each Wednesday.
Procedure:
Grownups, we ask that you please walk your elementary-aged children inside and help them sign in at the table in the Fellowship Hall.
Youth Group
Sundays
September 11, 2022 – May 14, 2023
6th-12th Grade: 5:00-7:00 pm
Youth Group is our Jr./Sr. High time for fellowship, music, and Biblical education. Students participate in Choir, Bells, Bible Study, and dinner.
Procedure:
Students will gather in the Fellowship Hall and be directed to their activities.
Schedule:
5:00-5:20 Bells
5:20-6:00 Choir
6:00-6:15 Dinner
6:15-6:45 Bible Study
Please note: The night is structured so that students who do not attend Sunday services, and therefore do not participate in Bells/Choir, do not have to attend those rehearsals. They can show up at 6 for meal/ Bible Study.
Questions? Contact Rose at 402-462-5147 or rose@fpchastings.org.