Southminster Presbyterian Church offers a children's church program designed to give children, ages kindergarten through 5th grade, basic Christian teachings in an atmosphere less formal than our regular worship service. We now celebrate the completion of one year of children's church. During the past year we have studied, the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes and the many parables and miracles of the Bible. We also studied and created the various Christian crosses and their symbolism, presenting these to our congregation during worship service.

Annual Report
Christian Education Committee
December, 2010

We revised the vision statement of the Christian Education Committee this year.
Christian Education Committee Mission Statement
The purpose of the Christian Education ministry is make disciples of Jesus Christ. We do this by providing multigenerational opportunities--through study, fellowship and service--for individuals to explore their faith, to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Scriptures, and to demonstrate the fullness of Christian love.

Our Children's church is open to children from Kindergarten through 5th grade and meets during the worship hour (10:00 am). Children involved in Children's church will exit the sanctuary at the appropriate time during the service (after the Children's Sermon, approximately 10:30 am) and will participate in a special, half-hour children's program including prayer, Bible story, music, game and snack. All Children are welcome.

Christian Education Committee Meeting

August 30, 2010

Members present: Kathy Walter, Janet Ingle, Ron Rockey, Sean Kelley

Two possible mission statements for the Christian Education Ministry were presented and discussed. After revision, the following statement was proposed.

The Christian Education Committee is responsible for presenting and maintaining spiritually meaningful programs for Sunday school, Kid’s Hour, Youth Group, Adult Bible Studies, and general class offerings to our congregation. In 2009 the CE committee presented for adults: “The Financial Peace University Class” and the adult Small Group Bible Study “One Month to Live”. The committee also is offering a yoga class which is scheduled to begin in January of 2010.

The purpose of the Christian Education ministry is make disciples of Jesus Christ. We do this by providing multigenerational opportunities--through study, fellowship and service--for individuals to explore their faith, to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Scriptures, and to demonstrate the fullness of Christian love.

Southminster offers a variety of programs for nurturing the life of discipleship: