First Presbyterian Church is pleased to acquaint you with the many opportunities for learning, nurture, and enrichment offered throughout the year. No matter what your age or stage in faith, we hope you will participate in a least one of these program
Regular Schedule
Church School 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Worship 10:45
a.m.
Child Care
Infants and Toddlers—Childcare for children up to age three is provided during church school and worship. The nursery is staffed by paid sitters and church volunteers. Room 205.
Church School Classes
&Preschool-Aged Children—remain in ex-tended session through the worship hour. Room 101.
Grades K-12 use a curriculum resource entitled Seasons of the Spirit. This resource is collaboratively produced by several denominations of the Reformed tradition. Seasons of the Spirit is a lectionary based curriculum integrating lesson content with worship content.
&Kindergarten/First Grade—Room 305.
&Second/Third Grade—Room 303.
&Fourth/Fifth Grade—Room 306.
&Middle School (Grades 6-8)—Room 206.
&High School (Grades 9-12)—High schoolers are encouraged to come to this class or to choose an adult class to attend. Room 301.
We encourage adults to visit the different adult classes offered and then attend one regularly.
&Bible Study Class—Studies many different books of the Bible deciding as a class what sequence to follow. Class members participate by sharing and rotating responsibilities for leading the class. John Calvin Room (202).
&Faith and Families Class—For parents, grandparents and caregivers who want information, resources and discussions on faith issues in their families. Church Library (204).
&Hearing and Sharing the Word Together Class—Uses “The Present Word” Bible curriculum. Class members spend time sharing the phases of their lives and learning from one another. Drop-ins welcome! Located near the coffee pot. Conference Room (203).
&Inquirers’ Class—Looks at current issues in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the holy catholic and apostolic church, and in the world, bringing to bear a perspective of faith. A coordinating team plans the programs and facilitates the discussions. Westminster Room (208).
Sunday Evenings
¯ Choristers—For children from fourth grade and up, including high-school youths with treble voices. 5:00-6:00 p.m.; Choir Room/Sanctuary. Betsy Calhoun, Director.
PHigh School Youth Group—For youths in ninth through the twelfth grade. 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.; John Calvin Room (202).
PMiddle School Youth Group—For youths in sixth through eighth grade. 6:00-7:30 p.m.; Room 206.
Youth Groups are for youths desiring a faith-centered fellowship, offering a balance of study, service, worship, and, of course, recreation! Teams of adult Advisors work with the youths to plan and implement Youth Group activities.
Wednesday
Evenings
$Midweek Adult Enrichment— Wednesday evenings as announced. We begin with dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by a study led by the pastor, members, or invited guests. Please see the calendar for details.
Adult Choir—7:30-9:00 p.m.; Choir Room/ Sanctuary. Michael Corzine, Choirmaster
Special
Events
Children and Worship Workshop—For those young children who are just beginning to worship in our congregation regularly. There will be a workshop in the Kindergarten/First-Grade Church School Class on August 22 and 26, 2004, conducted by Brant Copeland and Christy Williams, exploring what we do in worship. (Contact: Christy)
Preparation for Confirmation/Baptism—For anyone who has never been confirmed or baptized, beginning with ninth graders up through adults. Confirmation is the occasion whereby having reached an “age of discretion” an individual “proclaims” for oneself the promises of God’s grace received in baptism. Preparation for confirmation involves learning about one’s baptism and church, examining one’s Christian identity and loyalty, exploring what it means to participate in the gospel as a faith community, developing and presenting one’s statement of faith, and formalizing one’s active membership status in the church. For unbaptized people, the Preparation for Confirmation program can double as preparation for baptism. Confirmands are paired with adult Spiritual Mentors and together they work through the program of preparation for confirmation or baptism. The Preparation for Confirmation/ Baptism program begins in October, and concludes with Confirmation as part of the Great Vigil of Easter, Saturday night on the eve of Easter. (Contact: Korey)
Christ the King Sunday Celebration/ Advent Workshop: Preparing for the Season of Christ’s Birth—Sunday, November 21, 2004, 9:15-10:15 a.m. All ages are welcome and encouraged to participate. Young, old, and everyone in between will make Advent wreaths, and explore other ways to prepare for Christ’s birth. The Ten Thousand Villages store, a “Fair Trade” corporation will be set up and have items for sale. (Contact: Christy)
Family Advent Dinner/Service of Lessons and Carols—A congregational dinner followed by a Service of Lessons and Carols led by the choirs, Sunday, December 2, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. Westminster Room (208) and Sanctuary. (Contact: Christy)
Special Ministries and Resources
Book Table Ministry—Books significant to personal faith and life in the Christian community are displayed in the main hallway of the Education Building and are available for purchase. There are books for all ages. Mission Year Books are available also. Checks or cash may be left in the church office. (Contact: Christy)
Ten Thousand Villages Store—Craft products from developing nations around the world will be for sale in the Room 206 in November and December.
Cornerstones: A Home Study Guide—A resource to help families nurture faith at home. Comes in three-ring binder handy for adding pages, complete with cassette tape for learning hymns. $5.00, available in church office.
At First by Barbara Rhodes—A history of First Presbyterian Church of Tallahassee, from 1828 to 1938. Includes illustrations, biographical sketches, chronology of ministers, bibliography, and index. $15.00, available in the Church Office. (Contact: Church Office)
The Education Council is always open to your ideas, or having you help with its programs. If you have any questions, need more information, or would like to discuss ways you can serve Christ through the education ministry of this church, please contact us.
The Education Council is always open to your ideas, or having you help with its programs. If you have any questions, need more information, or would like to discuss ways you can serve Christ through the education ministry of this church, please contact us.
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