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PKC Tinsel Trail
Dec
7

PKC Tinsel Trail

Presbyterian Kids Connection (PKC) is our youth group for 3rd - 5th graders! We usually gather one Sunday a month from Noon – 2:00 for lunch and an activity where a member of the congregation shares a skill or interest with the kids. We build relationships across the generations of our church and the kids work on building relationships with each other as a youth group. We all enjoy the fun, faith, and fellowship with these great events!

December 7 – Tinsel Trail

PKC gathers in Fellowship Hall at Noon for sign-in and we walk over to Sam & Greg's for a pizza lunch. Then we'll walk the Tinsel Trail at Big Spring Park, warm up with some hot cocoa from The Cozy Cow, and walk back to church. There is a $10 charge for lunch cost. Join us for this Christmasy fun event!

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PKC Cathedral Caverns trip
Jan
4

PKC Cathedral Caverns trip

Our PKC (Presbyterian Kids Connection) 3rd – 5th grade crew is heading out for an afternoon of exploration, learning, and fun at Cathedral Caverns State Park.
 
~Noon - We’ll begin our adventure by meeting in the Fellowship Hall for sign-in. After a morning at church, we’ll take a few minutes to change into our “adventure clothes” and enjoy a light snack.
~12:30 - Travel on the church bus (about 35 min drive).
~1:05 - Upon arrival we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch under the pavilion by the parking lot – lunch is provided! Before our cave tour, we’ll have a special opportunity to learn from our very own FPC member and Park Ranger, David Young, who will share the wonders of this incredible state park.
~2:00 - Our cave tour lasts about 90 minutes and it’s about a mile and a half walk round trip. You’ll be amazed by the towering cathedral-like entrance, the Big Room, and all the amazing formations deep underground! It’s always 58 degrees in the cave, so dress in layers to be ready for our rain or shine outdoor lunch and underground fun.
~3:30 - Travel back to church for parent pick-up just after 4:00.

We can’t wait to explore God’s amazing creation with you!

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Wednesday Night Live - Spring Semester
Jan
14
to Mar 25

Wednesday Night Live - Spring Semester

Wednesday Night Live

5:00 - 7:00pm, January 14 – March 25 (not on March 18)

For preschoolers: 2, 3, and 4 years old:

  • Early music skills – singing and colored handbells

  • Bible Stories and playtime

  • 6:15 Dinner and closing circle

For children: Kindergarten - 5th grade:

  • Children's Choir - sings the anthem in worship on Feb 22 and Mar 29

  • Bible Study with Rev. Dr. John Syster, Parables Jesus Told, and also prepare to lead worship on Children's Sunday, Mar 29

  • 6:15, Dinner and closing circle

For youth: 6th - 12th grade:

  • 6:30 Dinner

  • Small Groups, 7:00-8:00

For adults:

  • Adult Study " Jesus’ Teachings for Today," with Rev. Dr. Richard Brooks, 5:30-6:30

  • 6:30 Dinner

  • Volunteer as a Table Parent, 6:00-7:00

  • Volunteer with clean-up crew, 6:45-7:15

Adult Class – Jesus’ Teachings for Today with Rev. Dr. Richard Brooks - The teaching of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke.  What are the important messages for us today?  The class will begin with an exploration of the text, followed by a discussion on how Jesus' teachings apply to our lives.

These registration fees help to defray the cost of meals for 10 weeks:

 - Preschool age 2, 3, or 4 years old - no charge

 - Grades K - 5th - $80 per semester

 - Youth Dinner - $110 per semester

 - Adult attending class only - no charge

 - Adult Dinner - $110 per semester

 - Volunteer – no charge

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"Pray with Me" Milestone
Jan
25

"Pray with Me" Milestone

Children in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades (and older) and their parents are invited to join Pastor Karl and Kathy Gillmore to participate in this milestone:

Prayer Education Workshop, January 25, 9:30 – 10:30, in Fellowship Hall.

-            Learn about the spiritual practice of prayer

-            Discuss the importance of prayer in your life of faith

-            Discover different ways to pray

The congregation will celebrate this milestone with a “Pray with Me” blessing and gifts of a finger labyrinth, hand-held wooden cross, and a book, January 25, at the 11:00 service.

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"Walk with Me" Milestone
Feb
8

"Walk with Me" Milestone

Children in 5th grade (and older) and their parents are invited to join Pastor Karl and Kathy Gillmore to participate in this milestone:

Baptism Education Workshop, February 8, 9:30 – 10:30, in Fellowship Hall.

  • Learn about the sacrament of Baptism and the promises that were made on their behalf by their parents and the congregation.

  • Discuss the significance of confirming their own faith when they are in 8th grade, and what that process of Confirmation will involve.

  • Discover who walks with children on their journey of faith!

The congregation will celebrate this milestone with a “Walk with Me” blessing and gift of a walking stick, February 8, at the 11:00 service.

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Save the Date for VBS
Jun
8
to Jun 11

Save the Date for VBS

Save the Date for VBS

Plan for your children (age 4 yrs old by 9/1/26 to rising 5th graders) to attend and invite your friends and family! This will be a special week for:

-            Exploring Bible stories

-            Doing science experiments

-            Making crafts

-            Singing and dancing to fun songs

-            Playing games

-            Enjoying great snacks to fuel all the fun!

June 8 – 11, 2026  ~ 9:00 - Noon

Volunteers are appreciated! If you are interested in helping out with planning, shepherding, snacks, teaching, or decorating, please let Kathy Gillmore know at dce@fpchsv.org. Thank you!

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Wednesday Night Live
Nov
19

Wednesday Night Live

Children of God of all ages, set aside Wednesday evenings, 5:00 – 7:00, this Fall for Wednesday Night Live!

Preschool children aged 2 – Pre-K enjoy faith stories and music.

Children in grades K – 5th  rotate to Worship Skills and Bible Study.

Youth grades 6th – 12th can choose different options – before dinner Homework & Hangout, dinner, and after dinner Youth Small Groups. Choose one or choose them all as your schedule allows!

Adults will enjoy a class from 5:30 – 6:30, and can stay for dinner, too!

We’ll all eat dinner together and have some fun activities after dinner, too. Come learn, sing, eat, and play with us!

Set aside Wednesdays from September 10 to November 19, and register now!

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Wednesday Night Live
Nov
12

Wednesday Night Live

Children of God of all ages, set aside Wednesday evenings, 5:00 – 7:00, this Fall for Wednesday Night Live!

Preschool children aged 2 – Pre-K enjoy faith stories and music.

Children in grades K – 5th  rotate to Worship Skills and Bible Study.

Youth grades 6th – 12th can choose different options – before dinner Homework & Hangout, dinner, and after dinner Youth Small Groups. Choose one or choose them all as your schedule allows!

Adults will enjoy a class from 5:30 – 6:30, and can stay for dinner, too!

We’ll all eat dinner together and have some fun activities after dinner, too. Come learn, sing, eat, and play with us!

Set aside Wednesdays from September 10 to November 19, and register now!

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PKC Loop, Hook, and Knot
Nov
9

PKC Loop, Hook, and Knot

Presbyterian Kids Connection (PKC) is our youth group for 3rd - 5th graders! We usually gather one Sunday a month from Noon – 2:00 for lunch and an activity where a member of the congregation shares a skill or interest with the kids. We build relationships across the generations of our church and the kids work on building relationships with each other as a youth group. We all enjoy the fun, faith, and fellowship with these great events!

November 9 – Loop, Hook, and Knot

PKC gathers in Fellowship Hall at Noon on November 9 for lunch and a chance to learn a new skill. Marie Brackbill and Janis Williams will show them how to turn yarn or string into Christmas presents! We'll leave at 2:00 with the materials to complete their project at home and ideas to make many more!

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Wednesday Night Live
Nov
5

Wednesday Night Live

Children of God of all ages, set aside Wednesday evenings, 5:00 – 7:00, this Fall for Wednesday Night Live!

Preschool children aged 2 – Pre-K enjoy faith stories and music.

Children in grades K – 5th  rotate to Worship Skills and Bible Study.

Youth grades 6th – 12th can choose different options – before dinner Homework & Hangout, dinner, and after dinner Youth Small Groups. Choose one or choose them all as your schedule allows!

Adults will enjoy a class from 5:30 – 6:30, and can stay for dinner, too!

We’ll all eat dinner together and have some fun activities after dinner, too. Come learn, sing, eat, and play with us!

Set aside Wednesdays from September 10 to November 19, and register now!

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Trunk or Treat
Oct
26

Trunk or Treat

We’re planning a festive event full of laughter, treats, and community—and we hope you can join us!

Bring the whole family and enjoy grilled hot dogs, freshly popped popcorn, a bouncy slide, decorated trunks with games and treats, and the Youth Group's spooky Boo Bus — climb aboard if you dare! Bring a friend! Whether it's a neighbor, classmate, or coworker, this is the perfect event to invite someone to experience the warmth and joy of our church family.

We especially invite our First Friends Preschool families and the families of Second Mile Preschool to come enjoy the fun. This is a wonderful way for our church community to connect with each other and welcome new friends.

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PKC Meet a Snake
Oct
19

PKC Meet a Snake

Presbyterian Kids Connection (PKC) is our youth group for 3rd - 5th graders! We usually gather one Sunday a month from Noon – 2:00 for lunch and an activity where a member of the congregation shares a skill or interest with the kids. We build relationships across the generations of our church and the kids work on building relationships with each other as a youth group. We all enjoy the fun, faith, and fellowship with these great events!

October 19 – Meet a Snake

PKC gathers in Fellowship Hall at Noon on October 19 for lunch and a chance to meet and greet a snake. Park Ranger David Young will bring a snake friend for us to meet. He will also share all kinds of cool things to know about snakes and answer your questions! We will make a snake buddy to take home, too!

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Intergenerational Mission Night
Oct
15

Intergenerational Mission Night

We’re excited to invite our entire congregation—of all ages—to a very special edition of Wednesday Night Live (WNL)! Whether you’re a regular or have never attended WNL before, this is the perfect night to come together for a meaningful time of fellowship, service, and inspiration.

This Intergenerational Mission Night is a unique opportunity for us to step into mission work as a whole church family. We'll share a meal, serve others through hands-on projects, and learn about the powerful ministry of Kairos Prison Ministry.

Schedule for the Evening:

• 5:00–5:30pm – WNL Children’s Choir Practice ~ Children should arrive at their usual time to rehearse in the Sanctuary. (They’ll be singing in worship on Sunday, October 19!)

• 5:30–6:15pm – Dinner for Everyone ~ Enjoy a warm meal with church friends of all ages. (Please register to help us plan food and seating.)

• 6:15–7:00pm – Mission Project & Kairos Ministry Presentation ~ We’ll work together on several projects to support the Kairos Prison Ministry Weekend, including:

o Baking cookies

o Creating placemats & posters

o Building prayer chains

o We’ll also hear an inspiring testimony about how God is working through this powerful ministry.

Note: Regular WNL classes (Art & Faith adult class and children’s Bible study) will not meet this week. Instead, we’ll all join together in serving and learning—living out our faith as one community!

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PKC Camp Day
Sep
28

PKC Camp Day

Come to Camp Day for a “taste” of Camp Maranatha! Presbyterian Kids Connection (PKC), our youth group for 3rd - 5th graders, is teaming up with Covenant Presbyterian's Covenant Kids group! We'll gather in Fellowship Hall at Noon and head out on the church bus for an adventure! We'll leave at 12:15 and arrive at Maranatha at 1:00 - just in time for lunch. Then we will enjoy an afternoon of canoeing, fun camp games and energizers. We'll have a closing discussion about faith in the midst of God's beautiful creation before heading back on the bus to arrive back at church at 5:00. Join us for this "taste of camp" event! Cost is $15 per participant. Children should bring a backpack with a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, swim suit, towel, and water shoes. Also, you may want a change of clothes with closed-toe shoes to change out of church clothes.

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PKC Pet Rabbits
Sep
14

PKC Pet Rabbits

Presbyterian Kids Connection (PKC) is our youth group for 3rd - 5th graders! We usually gather one Sunday a month from Noon – 2:00 for lunch and an activity where a member of the congregation shares a skill or interest with the kids. We build relationships across the generations of our church and the kids work on building relationships with each other as a youth group. We all enjoy the fun, faith, and fellowship with these great events!

September 14 – Pet Rabbits

PKC gathers in Fellowship Hall at Noon on September 14 to meet Stephanie Hyatt's pet rabbits! We'll meet and pet them and learn what's involved in caring for these exotic pets. We will also have lunch and make a watercolor painting of rabbits as a memento of this event!

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Wednesday Night Live - Fall Semester
Sep
10
to Oct 29

Wednesday Night Live - Fall Semester

Children of God of all ages, set aside Wednesday evenings, 5:00 – 7:00, this Fall for Wednesday Night Live!

Preschool children aged 2 – Pre-K enjoy faith stories and music.

Children in grades K – 5th  rotate to Worship Skills and Bible Study.

Youth grades 6th – 12th can choose different options – before dinner Homework & Hangout, dinner, and after dinner Youth Small Groups. Choose one or choose them all as your schedule allows!

Adults will enjoy a class from 5:30 – 6:30, and can stay for dinner, too!

We’ll all eat dinner together and have some fun activities after dinner, too. Come learn, sing, eat, and play with us!

Set aside Wednesdays from September 10 to November 19, and register now!

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PKC Lights! Camera! Action!
Aug
17

PKC Lights! Camera! Action!

Presbyterian Kids Connection (PKC) is our youth group for 3rd - 5th graders! We usually gather one Sunday a month from Noon – 2:00 for lunch and an activity where a member of the congregation shares a skill or interest with the kids. We build relationships across the generations of our church and the kids work on building relationships with each other as a youth group. We all enjoy the fun, faith, and fellowship with these great events!

August 17 – Lights! Camera! Action!

PKC gathers in Fellowship Hall at Noon on August 17 for lunch and a video making session with DJ Amerson! He will guide us in video production - design, lighting, recording, sound, acting - and we will make a short video.  It will be so fun to see and experience the action in front of and behind the camera!

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Rally Day
Aug
10

Rally Day

Join us for Rally Day - the beginning of the new Christian Education year! We will celebrate youth and children grade promotions and receive a backpack tag and gift bibles at certain grades (2 yr olds - The Beginner’s Bible, Kindergartners - Spark Story Bible, 2nd & 3rd graders - Deep Blue Bible, 4th graders - Connect Bible, 6th graders - The Student Bible) before heading off to Sunday School. Both the 8:30 and 11:00 services will have a Blessing of the Backpacks, and we will enjoy lunch together at Noon. To provide current information please register your child or youth.

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Usher and Acolyte Training
Jul
27

Usher and Acolyte Training

Adults, youth and children are invited to learn how to serve in this special way. Children are welcome to participate when they are in 2nd grade or older. Come to the sanctary at 9:30, if you are interested in learning how to be an usher and at 10:00 to learn to be an acolyte. Acolytes carry the cross into the sanctuary and light the candles as the service begins. Ushers welcome the congregation as they arrive, provide guidance, and collect the offering.

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