Church School Offering
An offering is taken each week during the worship time in each classroom. Children are given offering envelopes at the beginning of the Church School year and are encouraged to participate in the stewardship efforts of the Church School. Children are instructed about what stewardship means to Christians and how it is an important part of our spiritual journey.
The Church School offering is devoted to a particular mission project each month. This helps students to learn that stewardship involves helping not only our own church but the world around us too. The projects for 2001-2002 are:
| September | OLIVER SCHOOL in Lawrence |
| October | UNICEF |
| November | Neighbors In Need Thanksgiving Baskets |
| December | Christmas Kids - D.S.S. |
| January | M.A.P.A. (Dominican Republic Mission) |
| February | Bread & Roses Soup Kitchen |
| March | Heifer Project |
| April | Heifer Project |
| May | Maine Housing Ministry |
| June | Lazarus House |
Bibles
The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible is used in our Church School. A Bible is given to each child entering Grade 2, and we encourage children to bring their Bible each week. We are also happy to provide a Bible for older children, youth and adults who do not own one.
Bibles in the classrooms are an important part of the learning experience. All children, youth and adults are encouraged to bring a Bible to class with them. Younger children are invited to bring a family Bible or Children's Bible to class.
Intergenerational Events
A variety of events for all ages are planned throughout the year. We encourage families (individuals, couples, parents and kids) to attend.
The calendar for 2001-2002 includes:
September
29
Heifer Project International Harvest Festival
We will be leaving the church at 9:30 a.m. and traveling to Overlook Farm in Rutland, MA for HPI’s Harvest Festival. Many activities are planned for children and adults. Please contact the Church office to register to attend.
December
9
Christmas
Caroling
Join us after the 10:30 worship service on this day to share a light lunch together and then travel to three area nursing homes to entertain the residents with the songs of the season. After our singing, we will return to the church hall for hot chocolate and dessert.
February
13
Ash Wednesday Pancake Supper at 6:00 p.m.
Followed by worship service at 7:00 p.m.
March
31
Family Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt