Children and Youth Classes
Sunday school classes are offered for all ages
from September 9, 2007 through June 1, 2008.


Sunday School
On Sunday, June 1, we will honor our students and teachers and give thanks to our LORD for allowing us to come to know Him and experience His love. Our students have addressed truths that will nourish their faith throughout their lives. 9 a.m. in the sanctuary, reception to follow.

Our preschool and early elementary grades have explored God’s wonderful world and came to know Jesus as God’s special Son. Elementary/upper elementary students have explored the character of Jesus—his compassion, love for us and his sacrifice. They also examined how we should celebrate and remember Jesus’ sacrifice in worship and in our lives. Middle school students have been encouraged to face their doubts with truths found in God’s Word and to apply these truths to their lives.

Our high school students have tackled many topics including God’s will in their lives, such as:
What are some good reasons to seek to follow God’s will in your life?
What keeps you from doing God’s will in your life right now?
What things do you need to adjust in your life in order to do God’s will?
What are your greatest fears about following God’s will?
What excites you most about following God’s will?
They have been challenged to prayerfully examine these tough issues in ways that many of us adults would benefit.

Our adult classes have addressed specific books of the Bible, biblical and church history, missions, and Christian living. We are truly blessed and have much to celebrate! So please mark your calendar and come rejoice with us June 1.

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All Sunday School classes are held from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. (Please refer to our Sunday School Calendar for a complete schedule.)
All children in kindergarten through grade 3 meet on the second floor of the Education Building at 9:15 a.m. for an opening program before going to their classes.
Children in preschool and grades 4 through 12 go directly to their classes. Parents are requested to promptly pick up children in preschool through grade 3 when Sunday school is dismissed at 10:15 a.m.

Children and Junior High Curriculum
Our 2007-2008 Sunday school curriculum for preschool through grade 8 is David C. Cook’s Bible-In-Life series, published by Reformation Press, described by the publishers as “a curriculum firmly rooted in the Reformed faith, emphasizing the essential tenets of the great Reformed traditions.” Here are the themes and Biblical references:

Preschool and early elementary (K through Grade 1)
September—God Gives Us Families, Friends and the Church (Genesis, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Kings, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts)

December— Jesus Is God’s Son, God Helped Jesus Grow and Learn, Jesus Did Good Things (Deuteronomy, Matthew, Mark, Luke, Acts)

March—God Gives Us His Special Son, God Gives Us a Wonderful World, God Gives Us What We Need to Live (Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, 1 Samuel, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Hebrews)

Elementary (grades 2-3)
September—Locked in Combat, Delivered in Crisis, Conquering with Courage (Exodus, Numbers, Joshua)
December—How Jesus Came, Who Jesus Was, What Jesus Said (Judges, Isaiah, Micah, Matthew, Luke, John)
March—The Seeming Defeat, The Captain Conquers, The Team Cooperates (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans)

Upper Elementary (grades 4-6) Now located in their renovated room in the education building
September—Locked in Combat, Delivered in Crisis, Conquering with Courage (Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Joshua)
December—How Jesus Came, Who Jesus Was, What Jesus Said (Judges, Matthew, Luke, John, Galatians)
March—The Seeming Defeat, The Captain Conquers, The Team Cooperates (Psalms, Matthew, Luke, John, Acts, 2 Peter)

Middle School (grades 7-8) September—Locked in Combat, Delivered in Crisis, Conquering with Courage (Exodus, Numbers, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Acts, John, Hebrews)
December—How Jesus Came, Who Jesus Was, What Jesus Said (2 Samuel, Isaiah, Micah, Malachi, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
March—The Seeming Defeat, The Captain Conquers, The Team Cooperates (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, 1 Corinthians, Hebrews)

High School (grades 9-12) Now located in the renovated Youth Ministry Center in the Education Building
The curriculum for our senior high school students is from the Vital Truth series published by LifeWay. This is part of a comprehensive discipleship series in which our youth explore 24 basic truths of Christianity. This year we will discuss five questions that Christians of all ages struggle with. They are presented in an open and safe environment that encourages in-depth reflection and discussion. Parents who have questions or would like to review a sample lesson are welcome to contact the Christian Education Coordinator at 847-1749 or christianed@fpcnewport.com.

Vital Truth: Trinity—What Is God Really Like?
• How can God be three Persons and still one God?
• How do the Persons of the Trinity work together?
• How do I know that God in all three Persons is interested in me?
• If God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is so powerful, why is my world so confused?

Vital Truth: God’s Will—What Does God Want Me to Do?
• Why should I seek God’s will?
• Does God have a plan for my life?
• How do I know what God wants me to do with my life?
• Where is God when life doesn’t make sense?

Vital Truth: End Times—How Can I Be Ready for the Future?
• Is Jesus coming back?
• What will Jesus’ return be like?
• How about the judgment?
• What can I do to get ready?

Vital Truth: Spiritual Warfare—How Can I Overcome Temptation?:
• Why am I tempted to do things I know are wrong?
• What role do Satan and his demons play in my sin?
• How can I stand against what is evil in the world?
• How do I prepare for spiritual warfare?

Vital Truth: Worship—How Can I Express Love to God?
• What is worship all about?
• How can I use my gifts, talents, and abilities to worship God?
• What if I don’t feel like worshiping?
• Why is it important to worship as a church?