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FALL 2018

A Newsletter for Worthington
Presbyterian Church Children and Families

Kick-off Sunday! Cookout,
Front Lawn Activities, Games,
Live Music and FUN!

(starts at the end of 10am worship)

Sunday, August 19th!

Classroom locations: (Sunday School begins on Aug 19)

NURSERY: Infants, Toddlers and young 3’s (not yet potty-trained) (this age group gets dropped off before worship)

Start in the Sanctuary, pick-up in classrooms: all NEW locations this year!

Preschool + Kindergarten: Room 113

1st/2nd grade: Room 112 Teaching Teams: (please pray for wisdom, love and patience)
3rd/4th grade: Room 222 Pre + K: Ally Minister, Marcia Frederick, Annie Lovegrove,
5/6th grade: Room 111 Lou Ann Shearer, Jennie Lynch, Katie Roddy, Emma Lynch,
Marissa Maxwell, Jill Roddy, Elise Frederick
Preschool and K class: “Young Children & 1st/2nd: Lory and Andy Guthrie, Robyn and Shane Caples,
Worship” is a spiritual formation approach Ann and Ryan Mehl, Kevin and Megan Claybon
that presents a joyful way for children to 3rd/4th: Jen and Ashley Feucht, Becca and Hunter Kory,
worship God. It invites children and adults to Julie and Brett Payne
experience the wonder and mystery of God 5th/6th: Deb and Tom Timcho, Lisa and Dominic Maxwell,
Jenni Whitford

through a unique storytelling format and

multi-sensory materials. The children are greeted by name as they enter the room, hear and

experience the story using wooden figurines and respond to the story using a Montessori-type

learning style (creating art, reading a book, reenacting the story or praying).

1st-6th grade: We use “Spark” curriculum. Lessons are grounded in Scripture, are easy to
understand, engaging and fun. Families are sent via email each Sunday a “Family Page” with
tips to weave faith at home. If you would like to receive these emails, contact Jenni to be
added to the email list.

FALL 2018

----- Veteran and New Teachers -----
Sunday School and Choir Plus Teacher

Training and Responsive Classroom
Management Tips:

Sunday, Sept 23rd 1130am.
Pizza and child care provided.

(Chapel and Room 222)

Sunday, August 26th, at the 10am service, 3rd graders will receive their Bible.
3rd graders and their families are invited to attend “Bible 101” at 830am.
Breakfast will be provided and we will discover how to use, learn and love our
new Bibles.

In the baptism of infants and children we bear witness to the truth that
God’s love claims people even before they are able to respond in faith. At
Worthington Presbyterian Church we take seriously our promise to nurture
baptized children in the Christian life. One way we make visible our
commitment to children as they grow is to provide them with their own
personal copy of God’s word.
Please contact Jenni Whitford if you have a 3rd grader or an older child who has
not received a Bible.

FALL 2018

Friday Night
Fun Night for

5th and 6th
graders (and

friends)

Sept 7th – Kick-off FUN: Get-to-Know You Games, Capture the Flag and more!
Oct 20 (SATURDAY) – Fall Fest/Tail Gate/Halloween Party (time TBD)
Nov 16 – Mission and Outreach: NNEMAP, Blanket-tying, pack lunches and Nursery re-design
No meeting in December
Jan 11 – Game Night (Card and Board Games)
Feb 8 – Valentine Project for Senior Care
Center
March 22 – Progressive Dinner
April 26 – Picnic and Kick-ball (rain date May 3)

Sacraments Class

(Baptism and Communion)

During the month of September, the
4th grade class will begin a special
study of the Sacraments in the
Presbyterian Church.
Over the course of the month we will
explore what a sacrament is and the
meanings of both Baptism and
Communion. We will explore how they
are celebrated in our church, and what they mean to us as we grow in
our faith.
The class will meet during the
9:00am Church School hour, Sunday’s: September 9-16-23-30

FALL 2018

Choir Plus

(starts Oct 11)

Choir Plus is WPC’s “mid-week” program for children.
Thursday nights from 5-7pm (dinner included)
Kindergarten – 6th grade: 5-7pm
3-4-5 year olds: Little Trebles (5-530pm)

Families are welcome to stay for dinner
Parents of Young and Elementary discussion group.
Led by Dr. Yvonne Gustafson (615-7pm)

Cost: $60 per child (scholarships available)
Music and “Workshops” (45 minutes of Music, 30 minutes for dinner and

45 minutes of Christian Education)

2018-19 lessons: Esther, Moses and Paul (Musical: March 3rd)

Music Leaders: Christian Education:
Little Trebles: Debbie Towarnicky K-1st: Christy Worny and Diane White
Cherubs (K-1): Emma English, Kate 2-3rd: Laura Schlader and TBA
Lane and Sandy Bell 4-5-6th: Jenn Wilkinson and Jenni
2-6th grade: David Rives and Sharon
Whitford

Stohrer

Dates kids sing at 10am Worship:
Nov 18
Dec 9 (Little Trebles sing)
Dec 24 – 3pm Family Worship

(Christmas Eve)
Jan 27
Feb 10 (Little Trebles sing)
March 3 – Musical

FALL 2018

Worthington Presbyterian Church Child/Youth Parental Consent Form 2018-19

_____ Sunday School _____ Nursery

_____ Choir Plus _____ Club 56

Tshirt Size: 3T YS YM YL YXL other ______ Date of Birth Grade (Fall) MF
Child’s Name Gender

Father’s/Guardian’s Name Mother’s/Guardian’s Name

([ ]) ([ ]) ([ ]) ([ ])
Home Phone Cell Phone Home Phone Cell Phone

Address Address

City, ST ZIP Code City, ST ZIP Code

Email Email

Medical Information

Physician’s Name Phone Number

Insurance Company Policy Number

Allergies/Special Health Considerations (this information will be shared with Christian Education & Youth Ministry
Staff/Volunteers)

I authorize all medical and surgical treatment, X-ray, laboratory, anesthesia, and other medical and/or hospital procedures as
may be performed or prescribed by the attending physician and/or paramedics for my child and waive my right to informed
consent of treatment. This waiver applies only in the event that neither parent/guardian can be reached in the case of an
emergency.

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date

I give permission for my child to participate in activities at the church and go on field trips sponsored by the church. I release
Worthington Presbyterian Church and individuals from liability in case off accident during activities related to Worthington
Presbyterian Church, as long as normal safety procedures have been taken. I understand that my child may participate in
activities that will require them NOT to be supervised by an adult but will be in a small group and will be required to check in
at regular times.

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date

Permission to Use Photos
I give permission for the church, whether that being ministers, staff, leadership and/or volunteers to use photos of my child in
church publications such as church newsletters, church website, or other church related needs.

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date