Children's Ministry

About Our Children's Ministry


Our Children's Ministry Director:

Lisa Gallagher lgallagher@oapc.us



Sunday School


(Infants to 5th graders)


9:45 a.m.



We are currently following the Spark: Activate Faith Curriculum. This curriculum explores key stories from Genesis to the letters of Paul in a two-year cycle. These lessons provide an age-appropriate study of the Bible while prioritizing hands-on learning and encouraging children to experience the salvation arc  each year by exploring the Old Testament in the Fall and the New Testament in the Spring.


Our program supports families in the faith formation of children at home. All ages study the same Bible story simultaneously, our lessons are centered around the Spark Story Bible (gifted to each family by the church) and additional faith formation ideas provided in our weekly Family Page.



Kids’ Kirk


(4 year olds to 1st graders)

 

11:00 a.m.



Children attend worship and are escorted to Kids’ Kirk after Children’s Time. Our teachers present the same lesson from Sunday School, reinforcing learning through repetition while also taking time to “wonder” and ask questions to engage with God’s word. We introduce and practice specific worship components (Call to Worship, Offering, Scripture/Story, Response, etc.) in a safe environment.  This time fosters fellowship through snack time, playtime, and creative expression (art), while also encouraging each child’s sense of belonging and participation in the worship life of our church.








Nursery


 (Infants to 3 year olds)


11:00 a.m.



We are currently following the Frolic Nursery Curriculum that was developed by early childhood experts and introduces little ones to faith concepts in age-appropriate ways. It starts Faith formation at birth, nurturing faith through storytelling, prayers, and music.


Even in the younger age groups, our program supports families in the faith formation of children at home. Our lessons are centered around Frolic First Bible (gifted to teach child by the church). We provide access to Frolic Board Books, extending curriculum into key themes to share at home. Additional faith formation ideas are provided in take-home nursery cards.


Sunday School Classes


Birth - 3 : Room 2108 (Parlor)

4 - 1st Grade : Room 2110C (Chapel)

2nd Grade - 5th Grade : Room 2211




Children's Music Program




Children's Choir : Joyful Praise Choir, 6 pm Wednesdays, in the Music Suite


This choir introduces children (4K - 1st grade) to singing and musical skills while preparing them to be lifelong

participants in worship. Singing, music, hymn learning, Bible stories, and worship skills are

taught through a variety of games and activities.


Children's Choir : Covenant Choir, 6 pm Wednesdays, in the Music Suite


In this choir, children (2nd - 5th grade) grow in their understanding of vocal and musical skills through singing and playing

instruments, while continuing to study hymns, Bible stories, and worship skills during weekly rehearsals.




*The Music Program follows the school calendar and runs from August through May.





Bible Club

All 2nd - 5th Graders are invited to join

Bible Club

Bible Club runs for 5 Sundays twice during the year.

Come learn how to navigate God's Word by studying the Old and New Testament books and their contents.


Children's Ministry Family Events

Vacation Bible School

Annual Children's Events


Trunk or Treat

Christmas Pageant

Easter Celebration

Easter Egg Hunt

Butterfly Release

Vacation Bible School

Bible Club

Open Studio Paint, Build, Music, and Sculpt Events

Basketball

Monthly Family Events

Our goal is to foster Christian formation and fellowship with a community of loving teachers


and helpers that create a safe environment to learn and explore.

 


***Children’s Ministry Team members must complete Safe Place Training and submit to a


background check every three years.


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