::KIDS @ FPC:: "We seek to share the story of God's redeeming love in Jesus Christ, to nurture a life-transforming faith, and to enable each family to develop a personal relationship with God and a consistent devotion to others" -Children's Ministries Mission Statement   SUNDAY WORSHIP: Activity bags are available for children ages 3-12 at the entrance to the sanctuary. Nursery Care (available from 8:30 to noon each Sunday):     We provide quality nursery care for infants and toddlers birth to 3 yr. old in our Little Lambs program.  Our caring, paid staff is trained in infant and child CPR, plus First Aid.  Nursery and preschool childcare are also provided for various church events.  We utilize pagers so parents are alerted, if needed. Story Hour:     Children 4 yrs. old through Kindergarten begin with worship in the Sanctuary with parents, and are dismissed to Room 201 after A Time for Children during the worship service.  They experience growing in love with Jesus through Bible stories, crafts, snacks, and caring adult leadership. Cornerstone:     Grades 1-4 sit with parents to begin worship, and are dismessed to Room 205 after A Time for Children during the worship service.  Based on Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences, we seek to engage kids gr. 1-4 in the learning process! We offer the same Bible story for 4-6 wks., approaching it through art, storytelling, computer, science, games, video, and sometimes cooking and music. Kids memorize the theme verses and are building a firm foundation of faith. They are becoming healthy disciples of Christ.  Shepherds & Zone leaders are caring adult volunteers who minister to our kids. Club 5/6:     Grades 5 and 6 adjourn to Room 202 after A Time for Children during the worhship service.  Preteens are ready for more challenging Bible and theology, plus marvelous crafts. After Christmas the curriculum involves topics which will prepare them for junior high school such as peer pressure, making friends, heroes, and making choices, to name a few. Family Sunday:     Whenever a month has a 5th Sunday, all children 1st gr. and older remain in the sanctuary for the entire worship service, which is geared to children and teens. This is a unique time, and we have been told that families enjoy it!   MID-WEEK PROGRAMS: WEDNESDAY is for Kindergarten and grades 1, 2 and 3 from 4 - 5:30 pm.  "J-Club" (Jesus Club) is a new adventure just for you!  Come to room 205 for check-in, snack, sing in choir wiht Miss Lynnette - followed by Bible Theatre, small groups and crafts.  Parents - please sign-in your child, and bring your completed Medical Relase Form (or your personal insurance information to complete a form).  A small fee of $25 per child covers materials Sep-Dec 2009.  Please return to room 205 at 5:30 pm to pick up your child. FRIDAY is a new day for Children's Ministry!  "Agape" is for kids in grades 4, 5 and 6 from 4 - 5:30 pm.  We gather in the Youth Room (room 105) for check-in, snacks, play exciting games in our combination gym/Fellowship Hall, followed by worship "Time in God's Word".  This includes small group study with our Youth Interns.  Parents - please sign-in your child, and bring your completed Medical Relase Form (or your personal insurance information to complete a form).  A small fee of $25 per child covers materials Sep-Dec 2009.  Please return to the Youth Room at 5:30 pm to pick up your child. 2009-2010 Medical Release Form ANNUAL EVENTS: Junior Winter Camp - Jan 29-31.  Every winter kids in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 are eligible for a weekend at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Blue Jay (near Lake Arrowhead).  If you child is eligible to attend, PLEASE PUT THESE DATES ON YOUR FAMILY CALENDAR NOW!  Registration begins November 1, 2009 and closes December 13, 2009.  The cost is $130 per childe, with scholarships available. 3rd Grade Bible Rediness - Feb 21.  Parents and 3rd graders come to Room 205 after the Children's Message during the 9:00 am service, and we get to know the Bible through games, instructions and working together as families.  Parents provide the legal name of their child to be inscribed in the faceplate of the Bible; we go over all the details for the distribution of the Bibles during the 1st service on Feb 28, and parents indicate how many family members will be present for the brunch at 10:15 am on Feb 28. 3rd Grade Bible Presentation - Feb 28.  FPC will present each 3rd grade child a bible from the congregation.  A brunch for 3rd graders and their families will be provided at 10:15 am (after the completion of the 1st service) Easter Egg Hunt - April 4.  Children's Ministries will host this annual FPC event.  The easter egg hunt will take place between 1st and 2nd services, at Golden Hill Elementary School accross from the FPC campus.  All children are welcome - invite a friend! Volunteer Appreciation Day - May 16.  We will recognize indivuauls who have volunteered their time and efforts to support Children's Ministries programs here at FPC. Indian Village Summer Camp - July 11-17.  Each summer kids entering grades 4, 5, and 6 attend Indian Village at Alpine Conference Center in Blue Jay (near Lake Arrowhead). It's a week-long event held in durring the summer. Kids and counselors sleep in teepees, and learn about God in the outdoors. Ropes course, archery, swimming every day, great food, Bible study, drama and music are some of the great activities. Registration opens in April and closes early in June. Scholarship are available too. Vacation Bible School - July 26-31.  VBS is an all-church event at FPC!  Many adults of all ages staff this Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. event, ending with a pancake breakfast and closing celebration on the following Sunday, August 1!  Kids from 4 yrs. old through 6th grade participate and enjoy marvelous music, great Bible stories, recreation, mission stories and projects, fabulous food, creative crafts, and fun being together! Registration usually begins in May. MISSION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS Kid's Connection Kids' Place Tutoring: Kid's Place Tutoring is a ministry outreach program of FPC that provides homework help and tutoring free of charge to teacher recommended third through sixth grade students from Golden Hill Elementary. We are in our 6th year and currently have 12 students and a waiting list to get in. Our wonderful tutors volunteer their time either Tuesday or Thursday from October through May. Many of the children do not received help at home and truly need the tutoring and mentoring we provide. We teach math concepts, reading and writing in addition to homework help. Our motto is "Kid's Place - a place to be, the place for me" Mom's Covenant Group Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. This is a time of fellowship, prayer, bible study and systematic spiritual growth as we study "Discipleship Essentials" by Greg Ogden. Childcare provided. For more info regarding Children's Ministries email Children@FPC-Fullerton.org or call the church office at (714) 526-7701.

::KIDS @ FPC:: "We seek to share the story of God's redeeming love in Jesus Christ, to nurture a life-transforming faith, and to enable each family to develop a personal relationship with God and a consistent devotion to others" -Children's Ministries Mission Statement   SUNDAY WORSHIP: Activity bags are available for children ages 3-12 at the entrance to the sanctuary. Nursery Care (available from 8:30 to noon each Sunday):     We provide quality nursery care for infants and toddlers birth to 3 yr. old in our Little Lambs program.  Our caring, paid staff is trained in infant and child CPR, plus First Aid.  Nursery and preschool childcare are also provided for various church events.  We utilize pagers so parents are alerted, if needed. Story Hour:     Children 4 yrs. old through Kindergarten begin with worship in the Sanctuary with parents, and are dismissed to Room 201 after A Time for Children during the worship service.  They experience growing in love with Jesus through Bible stories, crafts, snacks, and caring adult leadership. Cornerstone:     Grades 1-4 sit with parents to begin worship, and are dismessed to Room 205 after A Time for Children during the worship service.  Based on Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences, we seek to engage kids gr. 1-4 in the learning process! We offer the same Bible story for 4-6 wks., approaching it through art, storytelling, computer, science, games, video, and sometimes cooking and music. Kids memorize the theme verses and are building a firm foundation of faith. They are becoming healthy disciples of Christ.  Shepherds & Zone leaders are caring adult volunteers who minister to our kids. Club 5/6:     Grades 5 and 6 adjourn to Room 202 after A Time for Children during the worhship service.  Preteens are ready for more challenging Bible and theology, plus marvelous crafts. After Christmas the curriculum involves topics which will prepare them for junior high school such as peer pressure, making friends, heroes, and making choices, to name a few. Family Sunday:     Whenever a month has a 5th Sunday, all children 1st gr. and older remain in the sanctuary for the entire worship service, which is geared to children and teens. This is a unique time, and we have been told that families enjoy it!   MID-WEEK PROGRAMS: WEDNESDAY is for Kindergarten and grades 1, 2 and 3 from 4 - 5:30 pm.  "J-Club" (Jesus Club) is a new adventure just for you!  Come to room 205 for check-in, snack, sing in choir wiht Miss Lynnette - followed by Bible Theatre, small groups and crafts.  Parents - please sign-in your child, and bring your completed Medical Relase Form (or your personal insurance information to complete a form).  A small fee of $25 per child covers materials Sep-Dec 2009.  Please return to room 205 at 5:30 pm to pick up your child. FRIDAY is a new day for Children's Ministry!  "Agape" is for kids in grades 4, 5 and 6 from 4 - 5:30 pm.  We gather in the Youth Room (room 105) for check-in, snacks, play exciting games in our combination gym/Fellowship Hall, followed by worship "Time in God's Word".  This includes small group study with our Youth Interns.  Parents - please sign-in your child, and bring your completed Medical Relase Form (or your personal insurance information to complete a form).  A small fee of $25 per child covers materials Sep-Dec 2009.  Please return to the Youth Room at 5:30 pm to pick up your child. 2009-2010 Medical Release Form ANNUAL EVENTS: Junior Winter Camp - Jan 29-31.  Every winter kids in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 are eligible for a weekend at Alpine Camp and Conference Center in Blue Jay (near Lake Arrowhead).  If you child is eligible to attend, PLEASE PUT THESE DATES ON YOUR FAMILY CALENDAR NOW!  Registration begins November 1, 2009 and closes December 13, 2009.  The cost is $130 per childe, with scholarships available. 3rd Grade Bible Rediness - Feb 21.  Parents and 3rd graders come to Room 205 after the Children's Message during the 9:00 am service, and we get to know the Bible through games, instructions and working together as families.  Parents provide the legal name of their child to be inscribed in the faceplate of the Bible; we go over all the details for the distribution of the Bibles during the 1st service on Feb 28, and parents indicate how many family members will be present for the brunch at 10:15 am on Feb 28. 3rd Grade Bible Presentation - Feb 28.  FPC will present each 3rd grade child a bible from the congregation.  A brunch for 3rd graders and their families will be provided at 10:15 am (after the completion of the 1st service) Easter Egg Hunt - April 4.  Children's Ministries will host this annual FPC event.  The easter egg hunt will take place between 1st and 2nd services, at Golden Hill Elementary School accross from the FPC campus.  All children are welcome - invite a friend! Volunteer Appreciation Day - May 16.  We will recognize indivuauls who have volunteered their time and efforts to support Children's Ministries programs here at FPC. Indian Village Summer Camp - July 11-17.  Each summer kids entering grades 4, 5, and 6 attend Indian Village at Alpine Conference Center in Blue Jay (near Lake Arrowhead). It's a week-long event held in durring the summer. Kids and counselors sleep in teepees, and learn about God in the outdoors. Ropes course, archery, swimming every day, great food, Bible study, drama and music are some of the great activities. Registration opens in April and closes early in June. Scholarship are available too. Vacation Bible School - July 26-31.  VBS is an all-church event at FPC!  Many adults of all ages staff this Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. event, ending with a pancake breakfast and closing celebration on the following Sunday, August 1!  Kids from 4 yrs. old through 6th grade participate and enjoy marvelous music, great Bible stories, recreation, mission stories and projects, fabulous food, creative crafts, and fun being together! Registration usually begins in May. MISSION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS Kid's Connection Kids' Place Tutoring: Kid's Place Tutoring is a ministry outreach program of FPC that provides homework help and tutoring free of charge to teacher recommended third through sixth grade students from Golden Hill Elementary. We are in our 6th year and currently have 12 students and a waiting list to get in. Our wonderful tutors volunteer their time either Tuesday or Thursday from October through May. Many of the children do not received help at home and truly need the tutoring and mentoring we provide. We teach math concepts, reading and writing in addition to homework help. Our motto is "Kid's Place - a place to be, the place for me" Mom's Covenant Group Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. This is a time of fellowship, prayer, bible study and systematic spiritual growth as we study "Discipleship Essentials" by Greg Ogden. Childcare provided. For more info regarding Children's Ministries email Children@FPC-Fullerton.org or call the church office at (714) 526-7701.