Exploring our faith and helping families to raise children who love God and love others.
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Teach Sunday School
Sunday Morning Faith Building
For children ages 3 years through 4th grade
September 10 through May 19
Children start the morning in worship with their families and leave for Faith Building in the upstairs classrooms following the Blessing of the Children for a time of Bible lessons and exploration. On Communion Sundays (the first Sunday of the month) we will be meeting in the Chapel. We will join our families in worship for Communion.
We ask that parents and caregivers pick up their children in their classrooms following worship.
Communion Sundays
Held on the first Sunday each month, beginning Sunday, October 1 through May 5.
The children will start in worship in the Sanctuary and go to Sunday School in the upstairs classrooms after the Word for Children. From Communion to Confession to Passing the Peace to Baptism and Hymns, each month we will learn about the different parts of worship.
- Children will return to the Sanctuary during the "Gathering Song" and join their families and participate in Communion.
Nursery
Professional, loving childcare is available every Sunday morning. The nursery, located on the 2nd floor, is open 15 minutes before worship begins and is for infants and toddlers up to 36 months old.
The nursery is a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate space for children to begin experiencing God’s love through the care of our church family.
Parents are invited to leave a mobile phone number with our caregivers so they can be notified if their children need them. Please note that we do not provide snacks.
Teach Sunday School
Sunday, April 28 1:00 – 4:00 PM Bring your whole family […]
Wednesday Night Live!
Spend your Wednesday evenings at First Pres during the school year!
Children's Choirs
Carol Choir (children in 2nd through 8th grade)
- 4:15 - 5:00PM
Cherub Choir (ages 4 years to 1st grade)
- 5:00 - 5:30PM
Children's Choirs sing once a month in worship and on Christmas Eve at the 5:00 service.
The children presented the annual musical on February 25, 2024.
Wednesday Night Suppers
5:30 - 6:45 PM
Come and go as you please, and bring your friends and family for a catered supper and fellowship.
Each summer, First Pres hosts a Vacation Bible School for church and community families to come together and explore Bible stories through a variety of activities. If you are interested in getting involved to help plan our next VBS, please contact Rachel Magnusson at rmagnusson@firstchurchlf.org.
June 12-14 and 16, 2024
Summer PlayGround Church
9:30 AM Memorial Day through Labor Day
Children, families and the young at heart are all invited to join us at the playground where we will play for a while before gathering together to explore a bible verse or story and respond with additional outdoor games and crafts.
Children's Special Events
Save the dates for these Children & Family Church Events!
September
10 - Festival Sunday
24 - Kindergarten Bible Sunday
October
15 - Movie Night
November
26 - Advent Wreath Making & Dinner
December
16 - Christmas Pageant Rehearsal (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
17 - Christmas Pageant (9:30 AM worship)
February
14 - Ash Wednesday
24 - Children's Musical Rehearsal, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
28 - Children's Musical, 5:00 PM
March
28 - Maundy Thursday
31 - Easter Egg Hunt
April
6 - Parents Paddle Night, 7:00 - 10:00 PM
19 - Movie Night
28 - Family Rummage Volunteer Day, 1:00 - 6:00 PM
May
19 - Senior Sunday & Fly-Up Sunday for 4th graders
26 - Playground Church begins
June
12-14, 16 - Vacation Bible School
23 - Family Cornhole Tournament, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
July
28 - Summer Olympics Party, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Faith-Building Fun
Our First Pres children and families enjoying learning about God and growing their faith together.