Children and their families at nassau
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Child Care during the church school year for infants and toddlers
Summer Child Care and Education
Church School for age 2 through grade 6
Worship Explorers for age 4/pre-K through grade 3 during 11:00AM worship
Club 345 for grades 3, 4 and 5
For Parents of children from infants through grade 6
Events occurring during the year
How to become involved
Child Care during the church school year
Nassau Presbyterian Church welcomes family members of all ages to our care and worship. We are pleased to provide specialized loving childcare for our youngest ones, utilizing well-trained professional childcare providers and church volunteers. Our primary goal is to make all children feel welcome and at home at Nassau. We want parents to feel confident and secure knowing that their children are in a safe and happy place. All of our paid childcare staff has been carefully screened.
Schedule:Children are always welcome in our services of worship. Seats are reserved in the narthex for parents with infants and toddlers, if needed. From Sept. 11, 2011 through May 20, 2012, childcare for infants through age 2 is provided from 9:00AM - 10:30AM in Room 105. Childcare continues from 10:30 AM - 12:15PM for infants through Age 3 in Room 07.
A Church School class is offered for two-year-olds during the 9:15AM service in Room 08.
Contact: Corrie Berg (609-924-0103 x109;corrie@nassauchurch.org) or Lauren Yeh in the Church Office (609-924-0103 x106; Lauren.yeh@nassauchurch.org)
Summer Child Care and Education
On Sunday mornings in the Summer (usually from Memorial Day through Labor Day--see the main church calendar for exact dates each year) when there is one service at 10:00AM.
• Childcare for Infants to Age 2 at 10:00AM in Room 07/08
• Summer Church School for Ages 3-4 at 10:00AM in Room 04
• Summer Activity Time for rising K—Grade 2 who leave worship after the Children’s Time and meet in Room 02.
Contact: Corrie Berg (609-924-0103 x109;corrie@nassauchurch.org) or Lauren Yeh in the Church Office (609-924-0103 x106; Lauren.yeh@nassauchurch.org)
Church School
is for all ages during the 9:15AM worship hour.
Click here for a calendar for Church School for the current year.
Registration information:To register (at any time during the year) for all church
programs for children and youth, use  the single church
program registration form by clicking here or obtain one from the church office.
Sunday Morning Church School Schedule:
- Infants and Ones to Child Care in Room 105 before 9:15 Worship.
- Age 2 to Church School class (Room 08) before 9:15 Worship.
- Age 3 - Grade 5 participate in the first part of the 9:15 Worship Service and are then dismissed and escorted by their parents and Church School teachers to their respective classes. These classes conclude at 10:30am.
- Grades 6 – 12 attend Church School at 9:15AM. These classes conclude at 10:15AM.
Church School Classroom Locations
(Rooms beginning with 0 are in the basement; 1 = first floor, 2= second floor, 3=third floor):
Infant Nursery 105
Age 2 08
Ages 3 & 4 07
Kindergarten in 06
Grades 1& 2 in 04
Grades 3 & 4 in 02
Grade 5 in 202
Grade 6 in 204
Worship Explorers during the 11:00AM Worship Service 204
Curriculum:
Age 2 & Pre-School-HeartShaper by Standard Publishing (www.heartshaper.com). Heartshaper curriculum introduces children to God, Jesus, the Bible, and the Church through active participation in Bible stories and multi-sensory learning.
Kindergarten to Grade 4-Walk with Me by Faith Alive Christian Resources (www.walkwithmeonline.org).
Walk with Me curriculum is based on seven major values:
- Biblical and Reformed – Faithful to Scripture as children and leaders are encouraged to grow as children of God.
- Grows Faith – Designed to encourage leaders and children to live out their faith in daily practice.
- Easy-to-use – Flexible, easy to prepare, and with lots of tips for leaders.
- Child-friendly – Many options provided for teachers to “fit” the lessons to their class
- Celebrates diversity – Children are challenged to grow in love of and appreciation for all parts of God’s family.
- Builds community - Children learn to care for others, encourage each other, and learn together.
- Fun - The gospel is Good News!
Grade 5- The Bible – The Story of God’s Faithfulness: A Survey of the Hebrew Scriptures
Originally written for Nassau Church by Carol Wehrheim, this course is part of the church school resources of the PC(USA). This study helps the participants make connections among the stories they may know already through a sequential, systematic approach to the chronology of the Old Testament.
Grade 6 - With All Boldness and Freedom: A Survey of the New Testament
Carol A. Wehrheim wrote this overview of the New Testament for Nassau Presbyterian Church. It is now part of the church school resources of the PC(USA). This study of the New Testament provides the setting of an early house church for the participants to follow the life and ministry of Jesus and the activities of the early church.
For a list of the current year's teachers, click here
Worship Explorers
is held during the 11:00 Worship Service and is for children age 4 to Grade 3 in Room 204.
The Worship Explorers’ program is based on the Young Children and Worship curriculum by Sonja Stewart & Jerome Berryman and is an engaging, age-appropriate way for children to encounter God within the context of a worship service. Through this unique program, children are nurtured and invited to participate in the mystery, wonder, traditions, and practices of their faith.
Children attend 11:00AM worship with their families and, after the Time with Children, Worship Explorer leaders escort the children to the Worship Center - Room 204. Parents may collect their children from the Worship Center following the service.
Contact: Corrie Berg (609-924-0103 x109 or corrie@nassauchurch.org)
Club 3-4-5
Club 3-4-5 is a fellowship group for all children in Grades 3, 4, and 5. It is designed to support our older elementary students with fun, relevant, and engaging programming and opportunities to build relationships with friends at church. Club 3-4-5 usually meets Friday evenings.
Contact: Helen Wise (helenwisedce@yahoo.com) or Corrie Berg (609-924-0109 x109, corrie@nassauchurch.org).
Watch for a schedule for the current year.
For Parents of children from infants through grade 6
Partnering with Parents
This is a series of Sunday morning classes, held at 9:30am, designed to support, educate and minister to parents. Topics and dates vary and are listed under Adult Education with the “Partnering with Parents” heading.
Walk Talk Pray
Fitness, Fellowship & Faith in one weekly session! This group of moms meets weekly at 8:45AM, on the front steps of the church, for 45 minutes of walking and talking. Participants return to the Assembly Room for a brief time of prayer. We conclude at 10:00am. Childcare will be provided if requested ahead of time. We’d love to have you join us!
2011/2012 Schedule to be determined.
Contact: Corrie Berg (609-924-0103 x109; corrie@nassauchurch.org)
Annual Events & Trips
All-Ages Mission Opportunities
- Service and learning at the Stony Point Presbyterian Center in mid-summer.
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Loaves and Fishes - 3rd Saturday in August
- Martin Luther King Day of Mission – January 16, 2011
- Day and half-day events – as scheduled
- Memorial Day Church-Family Retreat
- Join us at Camp Johnsonburg - Lodge or cabin living, fellowship and adventure activities, campfires and cookouts! Come for the weekend or just one day.
- Vacation Bible School (VBS) & PresbyCamp
- June 25 – 29, 2012
- Age 3 through rising 7th graders
- VBS (age 3 – rising 7th graders) is a fun and educational week-long morning program with music, recreation, arts/crafts focused on the day's Bible story. VBS is held from 9:00AM – noon.
- PresbyCamp (rising 4th-7th graders) features off-site mission projects and recreation. PresbyCamp runs noon – 3:30PM.
How to become involved
We are blessed with countless volunteers who enable us to minister to the children and families of our congregation and the wider community. Below is a list of the service opportunities available.
- Baby Huggers – This group of special volunteers is available to be called upon when there is an outstanding childcare need in our church nursery. Contact Lauren Yeh, in the church office (609-924-0103).
- Church School Teachers – Teachers serve on n teaching teams and work together, with the assistance of supplied curriculum resources to educate and minister to the children of this congregation each Sunday morning. Contact Corrie Berg (609-924-0103 x109, corrie@nassuachurch.org).
- Worship Explorers - Parents, friends, and family members are always welcome to the Worship Center to experience this unique program for children held during the 11:00 worship service. Training and resources are readily available for those interested in becoming a Worship Leader or Storyteller. Contact Corrie Berg at 924-0103 x109 (corrie@nassauchurch.org).
- Club 3-4-5 – Club 3-4-5 leaders work as a team to plan and facilitate events for this third, fourth, and fifth grade fellowship group. Events are usually held on Friday nights. Contact Helen Wise (helenwisedce@yahoo.com).
- Nursery Task Force - Members thoughtfully examine our church’s nursery with the intent of making it a positive and warm experience for children and parents alike. Contact Laura Carter (ljcarter@mrscarter.org).
- Children’s & Family Ministry Committee – This committee plans for and administers Sunday morning Church School for age 2 through Grade 6. It trains and supports the team of about sixty teachers, helpers, and substitutes. The C&FM Committee also oversees Worship Explorers, parent and family events, seasonal programs, summer church school, Vacation Bible School, and PresbyCamp. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Contact Corrie Berg (924-0103 x109, corrie@nassauchurch.org).
- Vacation Bible School & PresbyCamp – These summer programs are held annually during the last week of June. Volunteers are needed in varied capacities to make this high-energy and fun week a success. Contact Corrie Berg (609-924-0103 x109, corrie@nassauchurch.org).
- Special Events – Many events are held seasonally for children and families in our congregation. Food preparation, set-up & take-down, event registration, and event supervision are a few of the ways our many volunteers empower ministry. Contact Corrie Berg (609-924-0103 x109, corrieberg@nassauchurch.org).
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