2009-2010 School Year Sunday School
for Children at Bethany

Infant and Toddler Nurseries
Childcare is provided for infants and toddlers at both morning services as usual, and for children up to age 5 at the 5:00 pm worship service.

Children's classrooms

9:00 am 4s & older all begin in worship	10:45 am	5 pm
2-12 months Infant Room	2-12 months Infant Room	2 months-6 years Cherub Room
13-23 months Toddler Room	13-23 months Toddler Room	7 years and up In Worship
2's* Cherub Room	2's & 3's* Cherub Room
3's Room 204
4's Room 203	4's-2nd grade Room 202
5's/K Room 202
1st grade Room 205
2nd & 3rd grades Parlor
4th/5th grade girls Room 201
4th/5th grade boys 7 Howe

*children changing ages will move up to their new classrooms on
two scheduled dates in 2010.

The Vision for Childrens' Ministries at Bethany

To provide a safe and loving environment where children are:

• taught the foundations of the Christian faith;
• challenged to accept the adventure of discipleship;
• encouraged to take part in the community of faith at Bethany.

To each child at Bethany, we want you to know that:

• You are deeply loved by Jesus Christ.
• Loving and obeying God is a great adventure - an adventure that will last your whole life.
• You are an important part of our church family.

News & Notes

Parents, Children, and the Sacraments
Sometimes the sacraments (including Communion) are hard for parents to understand, much less explain to their children. Here are is an article that might support you in this important task:

• “Kids at the Lord’s Supper: If, Who, When and How?”
  an article written by Pastor Dan.

Godly Play: Worship, Wonder & Whispers
Children at Bethany are learning to do both through our Godly Play program, which is offered for kindergartners during the 9 o’clock service and for 4-7 year olds at the second service. In our “worship center,” room 202, children gain experience with worship in a child-friendly manner as they learn to wonder and ask questions, become familiar with the language of the Christian faith, and hear Bible stories in a fresh way. (learn more)