Christian Education

The Christian Education Programs of NPC are overseen by the Equipping Ministry. The goal of the Equipping Ministry is to “equip the saints” of the congregation. In Paul’s second letter to Timothy 3:16-17, he tells them, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the people of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” In the case of the Church, that translates to providing Christian Education to the congregation at large.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FALL START-UP SEPTEMBER 25

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SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m. For ages 2 – 12 th grade

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We have an exciting program planned for the 2010/ 2011 school year. Sunday school has a special event happening each month in addition to time together as a class. They also performed a re-enactment of the Christmas story in Fellowship hall.  Click here for photos of the 2010 pageant. We did another fun and meaningful re-enactment for the Easter season in April.  Click here for photos of the 2011 pageant.  In March we will have an intergenerational mission project involving art and serving some of our mission partners. For 6th and 7th grade, we’ll incorporate special games and activities into their classroom experience. The 9th through 12th grades will use a curriculum specially designed for youth. The ARC activities, games, and the classroom curriculum are designed to teach God’s Word and develop faith in fun and experiential ways. We light the Christ candle each week and pray together. Throughout the year the children support outreach activities such as the  Heifer Project and One Great Hour of Sharing. They also have the opportunity for local mission by providing Christmas gifts for the East End Cooperative Ministry. Each year both the third and eight grade classes are presented Bibles as a gift from NPC. We will have a Sunday School fair on May 22nd to celebrate the year and have fun with our classmates playing games, meeting challenges, and eating goodies.

ADULT EDUCATION

Sunday Morning Sunday morning ( 9:45 a.m.) Adult Education programs cover a broad range of interesting topics. These involve in-depth Bible study as well as theological classes and special awareness programs.

• The Adult Bible Study is studying Revelation, a book that has generated many interpretations, many of which misrepresent the intention of its author, John.  We are using a DVD series led by Dr. Brian Blount, President of Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA and a Commentary written by Earl Palmer. The study group hasthe use of the new RSV and NIV Bibles donated to the Church in memory of Gini Miller. Bring your own Bible, if you prefer. The class is held in Common Ground and is led by Keith Paulson.
• Contemporary Issues and Our Faith discussion presents an opportunity to examine modern issues for Christians. Dennis Skeers continues this discussion format class where an issue of the day is presented as a round table starting point from which comments from Scripture, theology and life make for a lively discussion and consideration together.  This class meets in the adult Meeting Room.
• A “lectio divina” class takes a passage of Scripture and considers it in quite reflection after the ancient practice.  Each class stands on its own and requires no preparation except a willing and open mind and heart.  This class meets in the Ed Wing Room 207.  For more details click here.
• Are you 20 something, 30 something, or somewhere close? Grab a cup of coffee and come to the front of Fellowship Hall at 9:45. We will have a topic of the day. We will make a quick read of a one page set up sheet and then take on the topic and see what our collective thoughts and questions are as we stretch our minds and grow in faith. We are excited about what we can become!   more click here

Men’s Tuesday Morning

The Men’s Study Group meets at Dick’s Diner every Tuesday morning at 8:30. After breakfast the group focuses on books by renown theologians which deal with the understanding and practice of the Christian faith. The contacts are Carl Vernon and Ty Radcliff. For more details click here.

Women God Can Lead

The NPC Equipping ministry is excited to announce the formation of a new women’s study group, “Women God Can Lead.” This group, which is geared to working women but is open to all women interested in enhancing their personal faith journey, will meet monthly on the first Saturday mornings from 9 – 11:00 AM. The contacts are Susan Keaney, Karen Tantalo or Marnie.  Click here for more information

FYI, for April 2012, we will meet March 31 due to Holy week falling the first week of April.

Kids in Christ (KIC) The KIC ministry is a weekday time for elementary age children. There is time for worship, rotation-style learning around a Bible theme, and dinner. Kindergarten – 5th Grade

• Wednesday (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)
• Six week sessions twice throughout the year

The 2010/2011 Newlonsburg Kids In Christ (KIC) program Fall term begins October 13. 2010 and Spring term begins January 26, 2011. Each term runs for six consecutive weeks , giving both kids and grown-ups another reason to love Wednesdays. We will play some games,  eat supper together, and learn through different centers. (more) Click here to download the  2010 Fall KIC Registration Form (later)

Click here to see pictures from KIC winter/spring 2009

MINTEC (Ministry for Exceptional Citizens)

MINTEC is a ministry at NPC to adults with disabilities in the community. During the school year, the group meets every other Thursday for fellowship, a bible lesson, singing, and supper. There is also a MINTEC Sunday School class that meets weekly.  The group also enjoys hayrides, attending local plays, ceramics, and eating out at local restaurants. Pine Springs Camp offers a MINTEC week each summer.

NPC LIBRARY

The NPC library is located in the Adult meeting room next to the church office. The library contains a great collection of books, picture books, magazines and videos that are available for study. Kathy Miller serves as our librarian.

LABYRINTH

(Located in the ARC on Sundays from 7:30 am till 11:30 am – September through May)

• Walking the labyrinth is an ancient Christian spiritual tool. It is a metaphor for our spiritual journey. There are a number of ways to use the labyrinth in a spiritual way –

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Newlonsburg and First Presbyterian Churches join together to offer “SKY Everything is Possible with God” this summer the mornings of July 23 – 27, 2012.   At “SKY” VBS kids will discover God’s Word in a fun and unforgettable way! Each day, kids learn a single Bible Point that is reinforced with a Bible verse and Bible story–which makes it super easy to teach and simple enough that our kids will remember what they learned.  This year Vacation Bible School will be held at Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church.  Vacation Bible School is open to rising Kindergarten through 7th graders. Grades K-5  learn through a series of rotations to centers and share a common worship time and offering.  The rising 6th and 7th graders go out on a “trek” each day based on the theme of the Bible story.

EIGHTH GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS Rev. Marnie Silbert and Elder Karen Ingersoll prepares the eighth grade students for their Confirmation. Marnie and Karen work with these young Christians to guide them and prepare them to become active, educated members of NPC. Confirmation class is offered as the 8th grade Sunday school class on Sunday mornings as well as responsibilities to be completed during one of the worship services.

Newlonsburg and First Presbyterian Churches joined together to offer “Camp E.D.G.E. ” this summer,  2009 . Vacation Bible School is open to rising