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Sunday School and Weekly Classes for All Ages
2008 Vacation Bible School
July 20-24th at Fairview
Come join the Beach party!
Dinner 6-6:45pm (must make reservations. Donations appreciated).
Program 6:45-8:15pm
Kids 3 and up will be having a Beach Party while Surfin' through the Scriptures!
Crafts, science, stories, games, and more!
Adults can attend one of two classes for adults. We'd like adults to
pre-register too.
1. Everyday Spiritual Practices led by Rev.
Dr. John Koppitch
Child care is available for 2 and under. Reservations requested.
To register or get more information,
please contact Jennifer Loeb
Director of Christian Growth
317-251-2245
Infants and Toddlers
A professionally staffed nursery, with
devoted volunteers, provides a loving environment for children birth through
three years during all worship services, church school, and special events.
Children
 | Preschool Class for 3-5 year olds
focuses on major biblical themes such as God and Jesus love us, taking care of
the earth, and being kind to one another.
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| Kindergarten 5th
Grade Workshop Rotation Model
Sunday School
We teach Sunday School to elementary age
kids in an exciting and different way. The Workshop Rotation Model was first
developed in the Chicago suburbs in the early 90s by a number of
Presbyterian Churches. Instead of using a published curriculum with a
different story each week, we select one story to learn for 4-5 weeks. Each
week, the kids rotate to a different workshop, such as drama, art, bible
skills and games, puppets, storytelling, cooking, science, and more. This
allows them to fully experience a story enhanced by multiple-intelligence
learning. We have converted our traditional classrooms to theme rooms, which
everybody enjoys.
Kids and teachers love it! We can
implement the variety of gifts of the congregation into specialized workshops.
Come visit our unique, creative, and
growing way to learn about the Christian faith.
For more information about the Workshop
Rotation Model, please visit
www.rotation.org
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Middle School class for Grades
5-8
The Mid-Hi class has a very cool room of their own. They combine bible study
with practical life application.
Join our "Naptown Disciples"!
Youth Group for 5th - 8th graders.
3rd Sunday of the month.
5:00-6:30pm. Dinner included. Friends are welcome!
Rebekah Lawson and Jennifer Loeb, leaders.
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| Senior High Class
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All high school students are invited
to join in our unique youth program. On Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm, we
gather with the high school class from First Meridian Heights Presbyterian
Church for fun, fellowship, food, and study.
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Childrens Chapel is held during the
11:00 worship service. Children ages 3 1st grade begin the service
with their family and go to class after A Time with Children. Kids hear a
bible story, make crafts, play games, and have terrific snacks. |
Sunday morning 9:45
adult classes
| Bible Study Class meets in
the Chapel,
studying various books of the Bible.
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| The Seekers, with a rotating lead, meets in Room 1 and is learning about how Christians
seek God's will. They alternate biblical text with outside
material.
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| Odyssey Class meets in Room 12. This
class uses the Presbyterian curriculum The Present Word which follows the
lectionary lessons for each Sunday.
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| The Hot Cod Cafe is an informal
gathering of people who prefer the opportunity to drop in when they are able
and take part in meaningful conversation and a cup of coffee. This group
meets in Fellowship Hall from 9:45-10:45 am, but you are welcome to come and
go anytime during that hour. During December, the topic of discussion will be
how to keep Christmas simple yet sacred. |
Study groups during the
week
| Thursday Morning Bible Study meets at
10:30 in room 1. Rev. Koppitch offers comments to open a discussion on what a
particular text meant in Biblical times and what it means today.
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| Men's Devotional Bible Study and
breakfast meets each Wednesday morning at 7 in Fellowship Hall. This is
an interdenominational group led by Rev. Koppitch.
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| Conversations in Discipleship
are seminars for people who are interested in learning more about Fairview and
the Reformed faith. Topics include: an individuals own spiritual journey,
Presbyterianism, and what church membership entails. Classes are led by
Harriet Wilkins, John Koppitch, and Jennifer Loeb, along with two or three
elders. These classes, which meet one time for 2-3 hours, are offered several
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Summer Programs
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Summer Sunday School
- During summertime
at Fairview, we oftentimes spend the summer working on play which we perform
in late July or August. All stories, crafts, games, and activities are
centered around the theme of the biblical drama program we will be
presenting. During the years when we don't offer a drama production, we
select a fun theme and incorporate Bible stories, art, crafts, games, and
outdoor activities. |
Special programs held throughout the
year include:
| Music and movement activities for all
ages during church school
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| Advent and
Lenten programs celebrate special seasons with pageants and plays
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| Stewardship projects develop meaningful
outlets through special offerings
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| Service projects provide opportunities
for children and youth to express God's goodwill by helping others
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| Intergenerational activities promote
understanding and Christian ideals at Advent and evening vacation church
school
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| Drama expands the knowledge of
scriptures through plays |
For more information on CE programs, contact Jennifer
Loeb, Director of Christian Growth at
jloeb@fairviewpresbyterian.org or 251-2245.
An
archive of Jennifer's monthly "Reflections"
June 2008 - pressing
on
May 2008 - being
Presbyterian
April 2008 - children
March 2008 -
living and dying
February 2008 - the
hope on the prefix "re..."
January 2008 -
loneliness
December 2007 - mental
Illness
November 2007 -
navigating through the fog...
October 2007 - loving
oneself, according to the Great Commandment
Alleluia Choir Program
The Alleluia Choir is open to children in grades K-5th grade. We rehearse on
Sundays, 12:15 1 PM in the Choir Room.
Objectives:
| Developing and expanding the children's
love of music by improving their singing and listening abilities and the use
of ORFF Instruments.
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| Developing the children's awareness
that they are offering their time and talents to the service of God and that
music is an important element of worship. |
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