Sunday Morning
Nursery Care 8:15 – 12:15
Professional, loving childcare is available in The Ark every
Sunday morning for infants and toddlers up to 36 months old.
The Ark is a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate
space for children to begin experiencing God’s love through
the care of our church family. We have a crib room and a
toddler room where age groups may be separated for their
safety and enjoyment. Pagers are available so parents can be
notified if their children need them. Please note that we
are peanut-free. Please register your children in advance
or complete a form when you arrive so that we may be aware
of your child’s needs.
Contact:
apagliarella@firstchurchlf.org
Worship 9:00 and 11:00
We welcome children of all ages into our worshipping
community every Sunday in the sanctuary. The beginning
portion of the service is planned especially to encourage
families to worship together. Children may stay for the
entire service or may leave with their teachers for Sunday
school after the Word for Children at 9:15. Bible storybooks
and children’s bulletins or worship activity sheets are
available to help guide the children through their morning
of worship.
Contact:
apagliarella@firstchurchlf.org
Sunday School 9:15 – 10:15 September - first
Sunday of June
Sunday school
is offered for children ages 3 – 7th grade. Children may
attend the Sunday school class that corresponds with
their current school grade. Sunday school incorporates
bible-based curriculum, seasonal lessons and activities,
mission and outreach opportunities, singing programs,
fellowship events, and worship opportunities. Grades
1-4 rotate through 4-week units that allow them to learn
the same Bible story through drama, science, art,
mission, storytelling and music. Grades 5-7 begin to
tackle more difficult subjects as they discuss the
issues in their lives and learn how following God can
help them make good choices.
What enables our Sunday school to carry out its vision
are the many dedicated volunteer teachers in our church
family. There are at least two teachers in each
classroom. Parents are welcome to visit the classrooms
and all parents are asked to volunteer during the year,
either by teaching on a regular basis or by assisting
the teachers with a one-time event.
Contact:
apagliarella@firstchurchlf.org
Acolytes 8:45 – 9:00 (September through May)
Fifth through seventh graders may serve as Acolytes who
light the chancel candles at the beginning of worship and
extinguish them at the end of the service. Acolytes can
attend worship and Sunday school.
Contact: moderator@firstchurchlf.org
Summer Sunday School 10:15 - 11:00
We welcome
children ages 3 through 4th grade for age appropriate Sunday
School. We will combine 3, 4, 5 and kindergartners and 1st
through 4th grades in June and July. In August, all age
groups come together for VeggieTales and other Bible-based
movies and activities. Children grade 5 and older are
always invited to help the teachers.
Contact:
apagliarella@firstchurchlf.org
Confirmation
9th Grade
Students – Sunday mornings from 9:15 pm to 10:15 pm
Faith Exploration, Service and Discussion in Small Groups
Contact: Kristie Finley Youth Director kfinley@firstchurchlf.org
For further information about Confirmation, click here
Opening Doors Ministry 9:30 – 10:15
September through first Sunday of June
Opening Doors Ministry is devoted to providing an inclusive
and meaningful Sunday school experience for children
who
may need extra assistance in their classrooms. Special
Friends provide one-on-one attention, encouragement and
friendship
to children with special needs.
Contact:
apagliarella@firstchurchlf.org
Worship 11:00 – 12:00 September through
first Sunday of June
We welcome children of all ages into our worship service
in the sanctuary.
Confirmation
What is Confirmation?
“Confirmation at First Presbyterian Church of Lake
Forest is a nine month program encompassing a study of
God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Sacraments and the church;
participation in a mentoring relationship; ecumenical exploration;
mission; writing of a faith statement; and discussion of
larger faith issues.”
PRIMARY GOALS OF STUDY
A. God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. (The Triune God,
which we generally refer to as “God”)
Through the Bible, Book of Confessions and other materials
we explore the language our ancestors of faith have used
to identify, name and claim the presence of God, Jesus
Christ
and the Holy Spirit in their lives. We will also listen
to the voices of some contemporary theologians.
Through discussion and mentoring we seek to help the students
consider the presence of God in their own lives and the
lives of those around them. We encourage them to explore
the possibilities and find their own words to express their
understanding of God, at this point of their lives.
B. The Church.
What is the catholic vs. Catholic church? This touches
on the Reformation, denominations, sacraments (baptism
and
communion), mission of the church and discipleship.
We will discuss the importance of ecumenical efforts and
briefly touch on other faith traditions, Jewish, Muslim
etc.
C. Personal Mission Statement
This is a personal expression of his/her understanding
of God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the church and sacraments.
Contact: kfinley@firstchurchlf.org
The goals and purpose of
Senior High Youth Group are:
To proclaim Christ's message through
worship, faith formation and service
To provide a
community of spiritual nurture by responding to the
needs and interests of young people as they connect with
each other, the church, community and world
To
promote God's justice in the world while building
relationships between youth and adults
Senior High Youth Group
9th through 12th Grades – Sundays 7:00 pm to 8:15
pm
Small Group
Discussion, Fellowship, Service and Worship
Click
here for 2007-2008 Schedule
Contact: Kristie Finley, Youth Director
kfinley@firstchurchlf.org
Confirmation
9th Grade students – Sundays from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Faith Exploration, Service and
Discussion in Small Groups
Contact: Kristie Finley, Youth Director
kfinley@firstchurchlf.org
For further information about Confirmation,
click
here
College Connection
All college age young people – Periodic events
Mission trips and fellowship activities during Christmas
season and summer
Contact: Kristie Finley, Youth Director
kfinley@firstchurchlf.org
Youth Music Ministry
Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 46
Meeting on Tuesdays from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, this troop
has produced over 150 Eagle Scouts since chartering in
1927
Contact: moderator@firstchurchlf.org
Cub Scout Pack 46
Feeder pack for Troop 46 usually meets in den mother’s
homes
Pinewood Derby and Blue and Gold Dinner are annual big
events
Contact: moderator@firstchurchlf.org
