Christian Education fosters an environment that:

• Identifies and evaluates Christian Education needs for the current and future congregation.
• Implements and maintains Christian Education programs for all age groups within the life of the congregation.

2008 Vaction Bible School dates ~ the evenings of July 13 ~ 16.

Our Sunday Activities at Valparaiso Presbyterian Church

You will have the opportunity to be a part of the following activities:

Workshop Rotation Sunday School:

J.A.M. (Jesus and Me)Sunday mornings at 9:30 ~ 10:30

Current rotation is Noah and the Flood ~ The Promise of the Rainbow

Genesis 6-9

Ages 3 5^th gr.

Nov. 4^th through Dec. 9^th , please join us!

Childrens Choir / Tone Chimes:

Come and sing or ring a chime as a part of your worship to God. Rhonda Clark makes this a very fun time for everyone!

Sunday mornings beginning on September 9th

Childrens Choir for ages 4 through 5^th grade at 10:30 to 11:00

Childrens choir begins immediately after Sunday School in the Music Room (141)

PARENTS: Please pick up your child at 10:45 if they are in Pre-K or Kindergarten.  All others get picked up at 11:00

Tone Chimes are for 5^th grade through 8^th grade at 9:15 to 9:30

Everyone immediately goes to their next class at 9:30.

6^th & 7^th Graders:

Our Pre-Confirmation classes begin on September 9^th at 9:30 a.m. until 10:30. Come and meet your friends and begin YOUR journey on your faith walk with teachers Leila Buford, Beth Germann, & Tom Lazar.  You will learn about church history, Presbyterian beliefs and more.

8^th Graders:

Confirmation Class is for you and begins on September 9^th at 9:30 a.m. until 10.30.  Step into the room with Craig Johnson and Bob Marrs and you won't be disappointed.  These men know how to help you continue your faith journey deep into your heart. Be sure to let them know what YOUR favorite doughnut is!

HIGH SCHOOLERS

Sunday just isnt Sunday without coming to Gary & Jims Sunday School Class. Your challenge is to see if YOU can be the one to stump them!!

Sunday evenings beginning at 5:30 until 6:30.

PRESBYS..PRESBYS..

6^th grade through High School.  We will meet each month on the 2^nd and 4^th Sundays right after the 11:00 service until 2:00. The 2^nd Sunday will be a team building exercise and the 4th Sunday will be activity based.  Do you like corn mazes, haunted houses or progressive dinners or going to Chicago?  Well, this is the place for you.  Join your friends in the fun and spend some time with Mark Robison, Kelli Ellis, Marlo and Brian Harding, Deana Stolpe, Rob and Kellie Dolliver and Pastor Gretchen.  They know how to have a good time, and learn about God at the same time!

YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY

We meet Sunday mornings in Room # 101 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. with master teachers Gary Germann and Kelly Kern.  This is an opportunity for all College age adults to get together and ask those questions you have always wanted to ask, but have been afraid to.

Join in and be a part of the fun!!!!

AT GENEVA CENTER CAMP, Rochester, Indiana, you will find lots of fun. Such as swimming, hiking, canoeing, crafts, drama productions, singing, camp fires, Bible studies, good food, Christian friendships and much, much, more. Check out their website: www.genevacenter.org 

Any questions feel free to call Kim Cobban at 464-4985.