Teaching children about Faith and the love of God through stories, songs, and activities in a safe and caring environment

Wednesday Night Worshipful Wednesday Programs

This is a program that works to teach our children about reformed worship as well as preparing them to lead in worship at various times through the year. Children learn Bible stories, play games and learn songs.

Info on Kids Programs for Worshipful Wednesday:

Dinner begins at 5:30pm with programs from 6:15pm to 7:30pm.

Under 3 years old: This group will play and grow in the nursery with Ms. Lauren (Nunn) as well as several other childcare workers and volunteers.

Ages 3 – 4 years old (preschool): This group will play, learn Bible stories, enjoy crafts, and learn songs/instruments to share with the congregation at special worships like the Christmas Pageant with Mr. Raymond (McCord) and Ms. Sharon (Patton) and a few other adults at times too.

Kindergarten through 2nd Graders: This group will play, learn Bible stories, have recreation, enjoy crafts and well-loved songs with Ms. Celeste (Whaley) and Ms. Jane (Armstrong).

3rd through 5th Graders: These two groups will be with Vanessa Smith, Angie McGavic and other dedicated adults while learning about a wide range of topics, including worship, the Bible, the Church and more. Activities include crafts, talking, and playing.

We would LOVE if you want to join us as a child student or an adult helper. We have LOTS of fun and LEARN so much each week! Email Alex McGavic at alex@fpcknox.org to volunteer.

Summer Vacation Bible School

Each summer, children gather for one week in June for Vacation Bible School. This normally begins with a church wide picnic on Sunday afternoon and continues through Wednesday. Bible School is in the evening because so many of the members who teach and the parents of the children work during the day.

Sunday Morning Classes

Sunday School classes for children are provided for infants through 5th graders. These children discover the lessons of the Bible and learn the importance of following the teachings of Jesus. All children’s classes are located on Floor 2 in the Children’s Area (across from the Fellowship Hall.

Nursery Division

Church school classes and childcare are available for all ages, from crib nursery through Fifth Grade. Child care is available from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. All Children’s classes are located on Floor 2 in the Children’s Area across from the Fellowship Hall. The nursery is located across from the Children’s Courtyard.

Crib Nursery and Toddlers

Babies are cuddled and toddlers are nurtured by loving volunteer church members.

Two and Three year olds

Mr. Raymond, along with Ms. Sherry teach children the basic stories of Jesus and show them Jesus’ love for them. Mr. Raymond’s personal philosophy on teaching children is to “teach them about Jesus before they can remember never knowing about him.”

Pre-K and Kindergarten (Three - Six year olds)

Ms. Rachel and her assistants have teamed up for many years to teach these children as they begin school. Hands-on activities related to the scriptures are a big part of this class, as is Christian fellowship. The class learns about love every week. They also focus on the week’s lectionary. Ms.Rachel and her assistants follow the lectionary in their lessons incorporating old and New Testaments. Songs, coloring, crafts and creative play are used to tell the stories.

First and Second Grade

Ms. Jane Armstrong, Ms. Elizabeth, and Ms. Sallee have been teaching this class together for over 25 years. In here children sing each week and learn of the twelve disciples and that Jesus has called us to do the same. Children learn that “the church is the people.” Ms. Jane and Ms. Elizabeth’s lessons remain in the hearts and minds of her students for their lifetime.

Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade

Ms. Sharon and Ms. Marie have been teaching this class together for over ten years. Each week children sing and learn the Ten Commandments, the books of the Bible, and sing hymns out of the Presbyterian hymnal. Children in this class begin to understand what it really means to call ourselves Christians and the way we must live differently as followers of Jesus. They also learn about missions and how to support those who serve God in other countries.