Church
School
Children ages
two through grade five are taught in a traditional classroom
setting according to their age and grade level. Teachers “team
teach” from a curriculum that contains a variety of learning
activities. The goal for this age group is to meet their needs and learning styles.
The curriculum attempts to apply the lessons of the Bible to the
life experiences of the students in order to guide them on their
faith journey. Each year we present a Christmas pageant, have a
month of rotational Sunday School, where the children learn
about Lent or Bible times, and finish the year with vacation
Bible School in June.
Grades six
through eight study both the Old and New Testaments with a focus
on current events and faith as applied to life skills.
The Senior High
Academy Class covers current events and questions of faith as it
strives to involve students in discussing and sharing their
ideas and thinking. Confirmation is offered in ninth grade
Children’s Stewardship Program
Each year the
children collect money to support four children at the Carmel
Matriculation School in Carmel, India. The money is collected in the
children’s pledge envelopes and usually totals about $1,500 !
Adult Education
First
Presbyterian Church has numerous Adult Education offerings on
Sunday mornings. The Niles Bible Class uses “The Present Word,”
a Presbyterian curriculum designed to study both the Old and New
Testaments. Two other classes are offered as well. Some are
small group experiences while others tackle current events, a
book of the Bible, Christian lifestyles, and other topics. FPC
has special Advent and Lenten classes. Classes are taught by church
members and guest speakers from outside the church.
Mothers’ Bible Study
The Mothers’ Bible Study meets Tuesday
mornings and provides an opportunity to women to learn the
Bible, grow in faith, and to meet other young Christian women in
the community. Childcare is provided. The group
studies a variety of topics relevant to their life experiences.
Mothers’ Bible Study provides small group discussion with
volunteer facilitators and a time for shared prayer. The
Mothers’ Bible Study does not meet during the summer.
Men’s Bible Study
This group
meets most Saturday mornings from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. This small group
of men studies the Bible and prays together. More members are
welcome!
Roundtable Pulpit with Dr. Morgan
All are invited to be a part of this collaborative preaching
process. Groups meet to work with Dr. Morgan to study the Bible
text for the next Sunday’s sermon.
WFPC – Wednesdays at First Presbyterian Church
WFPC is
an intergenerational midweek program that runs for 12-13 weeks
in the fall and again in the spring. Choir and the “Circle of
Friends” class are provided for children K-2, with the class
featuring a Bible story or topic and a variety of activities.
The children in grades 3-5 play the bells (Joyful Ringers) and
also sing in the choir. Each fall the children participate in
worship and each spring they have a children’s musical. The evening begins with dinner at
6:00 p.m. Participants then break off into their respective
activities.
