Children’s Ministry Committee Welcomes You

Winnetka Congregational Church School strives to create a community where

children learn to know God, follow Jesus Christ, and serve God and neighbor.

Registration will be on site on Sunday, September 14 at 4-5:30 pm 

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church school at a glance

SUNDAY MORNINGS

~Child Care (9:30 – 11:30a.m.)
Infants and toddlers in the Nursery and Toddler Room

~Jr-K - Sixth Grade Church School (10:15-11)
Bible stories utilizing drama, art, science, cooking, movement and multimedia.

The first Sunday of each month is Children’s Communion Service in the Little Chapel for K and older children.

SEASONAL PROGRAMS

- Children’s Gift-making Fair
- Christmas Pageant

- Lent Passion Play

- Summer One-room Sunday School – June-July

sunday mornings

10:15-11:00a.m.

During the 10a.m. worship service in the Sanctuary, children initially worship with their parents. After the Early Word segment, children and their teachers leave for Church School in the Education Wing classrooms.  Classes are offered for Jr. and Sr. Kindergarten; 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade.  Parents and their children are encouraged to join in common fellowship after the worship service.

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the curriculum

The WCC church school works as a cooperative and follows philosophy of formational Christian Education which aims to form young Christians not only through instruction, but also by living God’s word.  Each month, children learn a general bible/Christian theme presented in a variety of learning experiences.  Our curriculum is based on a 6-year rotational model, and children learn prayers and worship through art, drama, science, movement and music.  It incorporates all senses and multi-intelligences in its approach to learning.  

2008/9 CHURCH SCHOOL CALENDAR
 

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bible sunday

One of our best-loved traditions in our Christian heritage is celebrating the gift of Scripture.  On Bible Sunday, the church presents age-appropriate and personalized Bibles to Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, and 5^th Grade students which they may take home or leave in their classrooms.  Bible Sunday is celebrated in October.  Our Pastors and Children’s Ministry leaders present the 5th graders with their new bibles during worship service, while the K and 3^rd graders receive their bibles in their classrooms.

Bible Sunday will be in October 26th of 2008. 

school offering  and outreach

Service to our greater community is an important aspect of Christian Education. Each week, the children’s monetary offerings are collected to benefit a mission or outreach project that the children have chosen, and are not used for church operations.  In the last few years, the children donated to Heifer International. We hope to encourage the children’s natural generosity by discussing how they can contribute to a healthy society through their church school.

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family involvement

We believe that parents are their best teachers and role-models.  Our cooperative church school system is comprised of volunteer parents and other members of the congregation. We encourage all parents to teach at least three times during the current session, or volunteer in other children‘s ministry events e.g. Annual Gift Fair and Christmas Pageant.  We provide the curriculum, materials and training, and work with our volunteers to prepare and present each of the lessons.  We aim to provide opportunities for our children to learn about their Christian faith through biblical teachings as well as in fellowship with one another and through inter-generational connections. 

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