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ChildrenAt APC, we love the "joyful noise" and energy that children bring. The Children's Ministry Committee, APC staff and enthusiastic friends are working hard to provide the most engaging and fulfilling Christian education possible. Below are some of the programs available for preschool through 5th grade (Youth Group begins in 6th grade).
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Children's Ministry Program Registration - Please click here to register your child, infant - 5th grader, online for each of the many programs that our church provides as described below.
Sunday School: Disciples’ Village
Spring 2012 Disciples’ Village: APC Children’s Sunday School Theme: “Hello God, Are You Calling Me?”
We will be studying “call stories” from the Bible and discover that we are being called as Children of God. Unit Five: Jesus Calls His Disciples and Me...to wash feet?! New Elementary Children’s Choir Rehearsal Time: Sundays from 9:30am – 10:00am Choir Location Room 109 Choir children will be escorted to their designated Sunday school room or workshop at 10:00 a.m. From 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Infants – Preschoolers will be in the Disciples’ Village (designated rooms) each week. At 9:45 a.m. kindergarten – 3rd will meet their adult Shepherds in the Solid Rock Theatre for announcements, songs, offering, and opening prayer. The 4th / 5th graders will meet their adult Shepherds in the Cornerstone Lounge for fellowship and faith discussions. At 10:00 a.m., Kindergarten – 5th graders will be escorted by Shepherds in class groups to one of the workshops listed below for their Bible story activity. Please pick up your child from the designated workshop at 10:45 a.m. Location for Child Pick Up at 10:45am
Promise Class for Special Needs StudentsAvailable Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and meets in Rainbow and Noah's Ark rooms.
NurseryWe have a fully-staffed nursery for newborns to 3-year-olds during worship services, Sunday school, Bible studies and certain meetings. We provide pagers for parents while their children play in our nursery.
Kinderkirk and Worship ClassKinderkirk, offered during both Sunday worship services, provides worship education for children age 3 through 1st graders.
After the Children's Moment in 8:30 and 11:00 worship services, the Kinderkirk teachers and parents escort the children to their designated classrooms.
Fun Wednesday Kids' ActivitiesJoin us on Wednesday evenings during the school year for a wonderful Chef Doug meal followed by special programs for children and adults. . Dinner begins at 5:15pm and beginning at 6:00pm children preschool - 5th grade will have various activities, including music, drama, and art. Children's ChoirThe APC children's choirs, led by Joel Lillethun and Holly DiClaudio, practice on Sunday mornings and are for children preschool through 5th grade.
Children's Theater GroupThe Matthew 5:16 Players, led by Director Jenny Thornett, rehearse on Wednesday nights during the first semester and performs a play or musical at the completion of the semester. Children in 1st grade through 5th grade can participate. The kids have a great time acting, singing, painting sets and working behind the scenes. For more information, contact Jenny Thornett, (404) 451-6180.
Guitar Lessons with Pastor OllieA small group of kids join Pastor Ollie Wagner each Wednesday during the school year from 4:30pm to 5:30pm for basic guitar lessons. Students are occasionally given the opportunity to perform as a group.
Vacation Bible SchoolMark your calendars for this year's VBS - July 10 - 13, 2012, from 8:45 am until 12:15 pm. Teachers and helpers workshop will be held the morning of July 9, 2012.
Kaleidoscope Faith 'N Art Camp This year's Faith 'N Art Camp will be June 18 - 22, 2012, 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. This camp is for rising 4-6th graders.
Faith 'N Sports CampWe're looking forward to this year's Faith 'N Sport Camp, June 6 - 8, 2012, 9:00 am until noon. This camp is for rising K-3rd graders.
Fun OutingsTo build friendships through recreation, APC offers kids several fun outings during the year. Some are open to all children, and others target a specific age group.
Annual Children's Christmas PageantThe Children's Christmas Pageant is a beloved APC tradition. Children come dressed as his or her favorite nativity character or animal. Your little ones will be guided by our pageant director and volunteers. This yearly tradition is held in December.
Children in MissionWe love our neighbors through Christian service. We offer children several mission opportunities a year. Our hands-on projects may include stocking a local food pantry, visiting assisted-living residents, or planting flowers to beautify the APC campus.
Cottage Garden ExperienceStarting in the spring, some Fun Wednesdays will incorporate gardening experiences at the APC Cottage Garden. Our resident gardener, Miss Maggie Mulch, will be available for special projects in the summer and fall. Children and parents are welcome to come and help.
Child SafetyAPC has adopted processes and policies intended to keep children, guests, volunteers, and staff safe and informed. All volunteers working with children and youth are subject to background checks and training and must complete the Child and Youth Volunteer Forms in the APC Document Library.
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