Christian Education Special Events
Throughout the year, Christian Education (CE) offers special programs and events for all ages. We hope you can join us at one or more of the following events! Details are listed in the Reaching Out newsletter and the weekly News Flash. Other programs are listed on this month’s Youth Calendar. We encourage everyone to participate. If you’re not sure where to begin,
, Associate Pastor of Educational Ministries.
Vacation Church School
This year’s theme is “Take Me To The Water--God’s Love Flows.” We will explore Bible stories where we learn about God’s love, God’s healing, and God’s power through stories that involve water. Once again, our days will be filled with worship, music, crafts, recreation, study, special daily activities, and a field trip to the park. Registration is required. Registration deadline is June 15 or until filled. For more information contact Gloria Knopp, (412) 441-3800 x22. View or download the children’s registration form
VCS is open for children age 3-1/2 (must have turned 3 by January 1, 2012) through children who have completed grade 5 and is offered free, no charge, to the community at large.
Youth in grades 6 and up and adult volunteers are needed to help make our week a success! Can you help? For more information contact Gloria Knopp, (412) 441-3800 x22. View or download the volunteer registration form
Church picnic
A pot-luck picnic held in September for the entire congregation. Details on the September church picnic are listed in the Reaching Out newsletter, the weekly News Flash and on our web calendar.
Fall Rally Day
Our Christian Education classes run from September to Christmas, and then from January through June. Fall Rally Day is held the Sunday in September when classes begin; Winter Rally Day is held in early January. It’s a great opportunity to re-connect as we usually share a light breakfast together. Details on the Rally Day dates are listed in the Reaching Out newsletter, the weekly News Flash and on our web calendar.
Advent Devotionals for all families
The Christian Education Committee offers Advent Devotional materials for families of all ages, shapes, and sizes! Devotional materials are usually available the first Sunday of Advent on the CE Table in the Second Floor Hallway.
Santa’s Workshop and Advent Crafts
Santa comes for a visit at the beginning of December, and children can have their photo taken. We also host Advent Crafts for families, and a Santa’s shop, where children may shop for gifts. Parents and older children are not permitted in the Santa Shop. Shoppers must be old enough to shop without a parent. Santa’s Helpers will help choose and wrap gifts. It’s a fun-filled activity. Details on this December event are listed in the Reaching Out newsletter, the weekly News Flash and on our web calendar.
Christmas pageant
 Join us as the children of ELPC tell us the important news of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, usually the third Sunday in December in the Social Hall. The 2011 pageant was written by Ashley Birt (with the help of Gospel writers Luke and Matthew). Church School classes are cancelled that day so that everyone can attend the pageant. Children who are performing should arrive at ELPC by 9:30 am. Participants are required to attend the rehearsal on the Saturday.
 Join us January 8, 2012 for our Winter Rally Day! This inter-generational event is held in lieu of our usual Christian Education hour and and offers everyone a chance to gather together again after the holidays. In this season of new beginnings, it is fitting that we will explore new beginnings in our Lectionary Texts for the January 8, 2012 Sunday: God's creation of the universe, and Jesus' baptism in Mark's Gospel (Genesis 1:1-5 and Mark 1:4-11). Join us for an exploration of these texts through discussion, movement, prayer, drama, worship, crafts, music, and more! Learners of all ages are invited to learn investigate God's Word by attending any of the various activity stations as an opportunity to deepen our understanding our scripture as a community of faith. Several activity stations will be a part of our 11 AM Worship Service. There will be a light breakfast served as well. The Christian Education Committee will provide juice and fruit for the morning, and the congregation is asked to bring breakfast breads to share.
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