Christian Education Committee

This Committee plans and monitors the educational programs and ministries of our congregation.  The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

In association with the Pastor and Congregation Council, this Committee shall oversee the conduct and promotion of the educational activities within the congregation.  It shall develop, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate a total, comprehensive plan for a variety of educational opportunities for all members of the parish.  It shall also bring the call of the ministry and all church vocations to the attention of the youth of the parish.

This Committee shall consist of eight (8) members with terms of two (2) years, half of the members' terms expiring each year.  There is no limitation on the number of terms that may be served.

Rally Day Preparation:  Theme changes annually.

Sunday School Opening: Help lead singing, celebrate birthdays, gather offering and introduce guests that may be present.  We also talk about the seasons of the church and/or rotational theme.

Sunday School Rotation Guide: Sunday School Rotation Guides are responsible for guiding a Sunday School class for one of the three terms: September through November; December through February; and March through May in one of the four rotations listed below. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up in the fall for the term of their choice.

• Music (Joyful Noise): Lead each group of youth in music and songs that retell the Bible story of the current rotation.

• Art Fun (Creators): Lead each group of youth in an art project that has been planned by you with the aid of several resources. You will be responsible for gathering supplies for the four week rotation.

• Video (Messiahs’ Matinee): Play a video that tells the Bible story of the current rotation and discuss details with the kids.  We also pop popcorn during the movie.

• Storytelling (Bible Adventures): Tell the Bible story of the current rotation through many ways. Ideas will be provided.

Sunday School Substitute Rotation Guide: It is the teacher’s responsibility to find a substitute in the case of an absence.  If a last minute emergency arises, please make arrangements to get your materials to church so we can find a substitute.

Adult Sunday School
• Leader: In the absence of the Pastor, you may be asked to lead the Sunday School class through the current lesson. Materials will be provided to you.

• Participant: Be a participant in adult Sunday School class that meets at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday for the months of September through May.

Sunday School Officer: Sunday School officers consists of the Sunday School superintendent and assistant. The superintendent has primary responsibility for teacher recruitment, curriculum evaluation, and acquisition of supplies for our Sunday School program. The assistant counts and records attendance and offerings each Sunday during the Sunday School hour.

Vacation Bible School Director: The director, alone or in a team with a second person, plans, obtains teachers and helpers, and directs the church’s one week VBS.

Vacation Bible School Helper: A VBS helper is a person, youth or adult, who assists a VBS teacher in a class.

VBS Arts and Crafts: Plans and/or assists with the arts and crafts for the church’s one week VBS.

VBS Music: The VBS music helper assists with leading the music for all ages during the week of VBS.

Christmas Program Director: The Christmas program director organizes and directs the church’s annual Sunday School Christmas program held in mid-December. The Christian Education is responsible for organizing and serving refreshments after the program.

Christmas Program Assistant: A Christmas Program Assistant helps the director(s) in any way he or she can.

Faith Formation

Confirmation Teacher: A Confirmation teacher may be asked to teach the Seventh, Eighth, or Ninth Grade Confirmation classes or substitute when the regular teacher is absent. All classes of Confirmation are at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.

Junior/Senior High Bible Study Leader
• Leader: If you would like to lead a Bible Study for either the Middle School or High School youth, or be willing to be a substitute for Colleen Teeuwe, please check this item.

• Participant: By checking this on your Time and Talent form you would like to participate in a Bible Study. This is for the youth only.