Sunday School Goals

• To help each child develop a sense of awe and wonder of God.
• To help each child know and accept how much they are loved by God.
• To guide and encourage each child towards a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• To make each child feel welcome, accepted and loved and to encourage them to do the same with others in their class.
• To foster a sense of belonging to the community of faith.
• To encourage a love of reading God’s word in the Bible.
• To teach familiar Bible stories and help children apply what the Bible says to their daily life.
• To teach the contents of the Bible and how to use it.
• To encourage memorization of Bible verses as a means to empower and equip the children to become more like Christ.
• To encourage character building: love, generosity, honesty and commitment.
• To develop a sense of mission and giving as a loving response to God’s love.
• To partner with families in the Christian nurture of their child at home.

Curriculum 2009 - 2010

Preschool – 1st Grade

The Foundations curriculum was written and inspired by a desire to teach the basic principles of the Christian faith. Who is God? What are the Ten Commandments? Why do we go to Church and what do we do there? What is the Bible? What is Prayer and Who is Jesus? A series of Advent lessons will begin teaching the story of Jesus – his birth, ministry, death and resurrection. Through Bible stories, crafts, and interactive activities, children learn about the character of God and His deep, unchanging love for them. We believe this foundation will strengthen their relationship with God, their belief in Jesus Christ and give them the tools they need to begin living the Christian life.

2nd Grade – Junior High

This fall we began using Seasons of the Spirit, a curriculum resource for all ages based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Each person in the congregation will hear and experience the same Bible story or theme at the same time, but in a way that is appropriate for their particular age level, learning style, and stage of faith development. By using Seasons of the Spirit, our children will also become familiar with the liturgical year, liturgical colors, the meaning of worship and the ways we worship.

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Teaching Sunday School

Sunday school is offered during both worship services. In order to provide this service at ACC, approximately 36 volunteer teachers are needed each year. We strive to create teams of 2-4 teachers who rotate their schedule and work as team throughout the year, communicating with and supporting one another on a frequent and consistent basis. All teachers attend an Orientation before Sunday school starts in September. Teams meet with the Coordinator during the winter months to share the joys and concerns of teaching their class. Parents support the teachers by aiding in the classroom or serving as Floaters. High school students serve as aides in the same classroom throughout the year.