Children and Youth at Park

A Fellowship Group for grades 3 through 5

Children Matter at Park!

Park Rangers

A Fellowship Group for ages 3 through 2nd grade

The Park Rangers have monthly activities to nourish relationships, build a love for the church, and prepare children for the Christian life. There are movie nights and special trips throughout the year. Some events do require extra money, but scholarships are available so that no child is ever excluded.

Movie Night

Junior Youth Fellowship

The JYF have monthly activities to nourish relationships, build understandings of friendships, and explore the Christian faith. As this is a time when baptism is often explored, greater attention is given to the development of faith in JYF. Summer camps are available for this age, too. Some events do require extra money, but scholarships are available so that no child is ever excluded.

Vacation Bible School

Park Christian Puppet Ministry

A Learning and Sharing Ministry for Children, Youth, and Adults

Sundays at 9:30 am

Sundays During Worship Services

Available During Sunday School and Worship

Once a month our worship services are graced by a performance by our little friends, the puppets. Often, they are familiar songs with a faithful twist. Always, they are captivating to watch--especially for children.

The Puppets perform at Christmas

Behind the scenes are children, youth, and adults from Park who have worked hard to prepare the gift of message with us. Anyone is welcome to be a part of the ministry. All it takes is commitment. The rest is learned along the way.

The puppets also perform throughout the

Sunday school classes are available for all ages of children a

Children are always welcome to be in worship services with the entire congregation. There is also the option of attending Children's Church which begins following the children's sermon in worship. (Children do not leave worship until that point.) Children's church is for children ages 3 through 5th grade.

A rotation of volunteers hosts this time of worship as young people make their way through the Bible, one story at a time. The time also mirrors worship as it is a time of preparation for a life lived in community and worship of God.

At special times in the year, children learn how to sing in a choir.

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Infants and toddlers have a safe and loving environment here at Park. Debbie Hale has served as our nursery supervisor for many years and always has age-appropriate activities that nurture and introduce fundamentals of the Christian faith. Rachel Stephans, a gifted student at Silver Creek High School, also provides a loving, guiding presence for our littlest.

community, sharing the love of God through Jesus Christ in nursing homes and community events.

CAMPS AND CONFERENCES FOR 2012

Ages and Grades

New Beginnings ………………………………………………………...Completed grades 2-3

Grandparent & Me ………………………………….....Completed grades K-3 and grandparent

Young Disciples ………………………………………....……………...Completed grades 4-5

Chi Rho …………………………………………………...…………….Completed grades 6-7

Created to Be Me ……………...………………………………………..Completed grade 8

CYF ……………………………..……………………………………….Completed grades 9-12

Music, Art & Drama (MAD) …….……………………………………..Completed grades 6-12

Christian Recreation and Outdoor Sports Skills (CROSS) ……..…...Completed 6-12 grades

Camp Barbee

June 11-13 ………………………………………………………….…...Grandparents & Me

June 18-23 ……………………….. Christian Recreation and Outdoor Sports Skills (CROSS)

June 25-30 ………………………………………………………………………………...CYF

July 2-4 …………..………………………………………………………Grandparents & Me

July 5-7 ……………………………………………………………………….New Beginnings

July 9-14 …………………………………………………………....Music, Art & Drama (MAD)

July 16-21 ………………………………………………………………………………...Chi Rho

July 23-28 ……………………………………………………………………....Young Disciples

Aug 31-Sept 3 ……………………………………………………………………..G.o.D. Retreat

Camp Bedford

June 18-20 ……………………………………………………………………....New Beginnings

June 21-23 ………………………………………………………………….Grandparent & Me

June 25-30 ……………………………………………………………………....Young Disciples

July 2-7 ……………………………………………………………………………………….CYF

July 9-14 …………………………………………………………………………..……..Chi Rho

Camp Camby

June 17-23 ……………………………………………………………………...Created to Be Me