Why did the Wise Men seek baby Jesus?
Why did we present a pageant?
Simply, to worship the Christ Child, who came to save us from our sins.
To Him be the Glory!
I would like to thank all of the parents, grandparents, teachers, CE Committee, staff, friends (congregation), and my family for supporting our Sunday school children and attending the pageant. The children were so excited to present their praise of Baby Jesus. They read superbly (the script was King James Version) – some even memorized their lines! All of the children looked so beautiful and were dedicated to their characters. Thank you again everyone for all of your love!
Board of Christian Education…
Is responsible for the organization, administration and supervision of the entire educational program of the church.
Activities of the Board of Christian Education:
Sunday School:
Classes Pre-K to Adult from 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Sunday mornings
Christmas Pageant – annual program on the Sunday before Christmas where the children present the Christmas message in new and different ways
Children’s Day – annual end of Sunday school year program and celebration with the children presenting the Worship Service on Sunday morning
Missions Giving
Ø Mairton – our sponsored child through Compassion
Ø Mitten Tree – children collect mittens, hats, and scarves to decorate a Christmas tree in the sanctuary for distribution to Thomaston Social Services for needy children
Ø March “Manna” – team effort by the Sunday school children to collect non-perishable food items for Thomaston’s Food Pantry
Junior Church
Children participate in the Worship Service and are dismissed right after the Children’s Sermon to go and play games, watch a video, do crafts or other activities planned. Snacks are provided.
Junior Choir
All children are welcome to join the Junior Choir. They usually sing the third Sunday each month and on special occasions. They also sing as part of the ecumenical Thanksgiving eve service at Plymouth Congregational Church. Jr. Choir rehearses on Sunday mornings from 9:40 – 9:55. Each choir member is escorted from Sunday school classes to the Junior Choir room. Carol Pytel and Rob Ross are the Adult leaders.
Adult Bible Studies
Adult Bible study opportunities exist each week. Currently offered are:
Tuesday morning 6:30 a.m. – Men’s Group
Thursday afternoon 1:00 p.m. – Women’s Group
Wednesday evenings 6:45 p.m. – Open to everyone
Other studies are occasionally offered.
Youth Group
The Senior High Youth Group meets on Friday nights with Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. and fun and games at 7:30 until ?
Junior High/Pre-teen Group - Tuesday’s after school until 5:30 p.m.
Additional fun activities are planned:
Ø 1st Monday every month – Gospel Skate
Ø Corn Maze in October
Ø Participation in Christmas Bazaar
Ø Movie Nights
Ø Weekend Retreats – details being worked on
Ø Winter/Summer Missions Projects
Ø Social Gatherings for Church Family
Ø Multi Youth Group Activities
Ø Comedy Coffee House
Future Hopes for:
Ø Drama Ministry
Ø Dance Ministry
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible school is coordinated each year as a cooperative effort with the Covenant Church. We consider this an outreach and open it to all in the community. Someone from each church acts as Director to coordinate all activities and to solicit volunteers to do various activities: Teachers, Classroom helpers, Craft helpers, Games coordinators, Music, and Kitchen Staff. Each year the average attendance is around 100 children with 40+ staff volunteers. It’s a wonderful opportunity to work together with the Covenant Church and spread the good news of Jesus to Thomaston!
