Children Archives | First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn

Jun 30

VBS in a Box thanksgiving

By kklinger Children

On Sunday we celebrated a wonderful week of VBS, and all God did in and through our community. In addition to Sunday’s worship service on the “First Presbyterian Church Glen Ellyn” YouTube page, you can also see the VBS videos (plus other videos from the Spring) on the “First Pres...

Jun 14

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VBS in a Box

By kklinger Children

VBS is still happening this Summer and we’re getting ready! The theme of VBS is Super Squad. Kids learn that they can be super heroes by serving others, through five Bible stories. 180 children have signed up to take part in "VBS in a box”. The number 180 has taken...

May 06

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Children’s Ministry continues during Covid-19 shut downs!

By Cathy Colten Children, General News

Church at Home Church is important for kids. But studies show that spiritual moments at home, with family, are even more impactful to a child's faith development than church! So in this season when First Pres is meeting online, we invite you to take 10-15 minutes to do Church At...

Mar 08

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What is Communion? for 1st-5th Grades, March 15 & 22, 2020/Cancelled until a later date.

By Cathy Colten Children, General News

On March 15 and 22, we will be teaching children about communion (why, who, when, how, etc). On March 22, we invite all parents to come downstairs to John Knox Hall for a mock communion practice with their children who are ready to take communion. Children who are not ready...

Feb 27

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VBS 2020, Waitlist Online Registration is Open

By Cathy Colten Children, General News

VBS 2020 registration is at capacity. Please use the links below to register for the waitlist. We will contact families if and when space becomes available. Children (ages 4 - 5th grade), prepare for a week of "Super Squad: Saving the World One Act of Kindness at a Time." The...

Jan 28

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Children at First Pres Raise Money to Buy a Cow in 2020!

By Cathy Colten Children, General News, Missions, Westminster Preschool

The children who participate in Spark, Westminster Preschool, and Ignite and Inspire Sunday morning programs are teaming up to buy a milk cow for the Partners in Mission school in Uganda. For some children at PIM’s school, their only meal may be lunch at the school. The school has a...

Dec 18

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Inferno, TNT and Spark resume the week of January 5, 2020

By Cathy Colten Children, Student Ministries

After Christmas break, programs for students and children resume the week of January 5. Event Information Inferno (High School Fellowship) | 7-8:30pm resumes January 5 TNT for Jr. High students | 6:30-8:30pm resumes January 8 Spark for 1st-5th Grade children | 3:45-5:35pm resumes January 8 Questions & Registration If you...

Oct 29

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Families, come for Spark Sunday, November 17, 2019

By Cathy Colten Children, General News

Sunday November 17th is a very special Sunday for us. It’s Spark Sunday! During the 10:30 worship service on Spark Sunday, kids share songs and what they’ve been learning. Afterwards children are dismissed to their own worship program while the service continues. After the service children and families have a...

Oct 06

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3rd Grade Bible Sunday is October 20, 2019

By Cathy Colten Children

We welcome you and your 3rd grader to be part of a tradition to present Bibles to 3rd graders each fall. All 3rd grader families who are part of the First Pres family through Spark, Ignite or VBS are invited to participate. Our goal is to honor 3rd graders and...

Sep 04

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Register online for 2019-2020 Spark for 1st-5th grades

By Cathy Colten Children

Open to all children in the community, Spark is a fantastic after-school program for 1st-5th graders. Singing, worship, and fun activities from sports to art are combined with age-appropriate, faith-based small group discussions that foster meaningful relationships with volunteer First Pres members interested in mentoring children in their faith. Event...

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VBS in a Box thanksgiving

VBS in a Box

Children’s Ministry continues during Covid-19 shut downs!

What is Communion? for 1st-5th Grades, March 15 & 22, 2020/Cancelled until a later date.

VBS 2020, Waitlist Online Registration is Open

Children at First Pres Raise Money to Buy a Cow in 2020!

Inferno, TNT and Spark resume the week of January 5, 2020

Families, come for Spark Sunday, November 17, 2019

3rd Grade Bible Sunday is October 20, 2019

Register online for 2019-2020 Spark for 1st-5th grades

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