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Education

   

The Education Ministry is committed to carrying out a comprehensive Christian Education program for the entire congregation. We strive to provide intergenerational learning experiences and small group opportunities for children, youth, and adults to be nurtured and grow in faith. The average Church School attendance for the year 2011 is about 220 people, with 5 adult classes, 2 youth classes, 3 elementary classes, and 4 preschool classes.  Church School classes begin at 9:40.

The five adult classes deal with a wide range of topics each week, with various leaders conducting the discussions.

  • Biblical Perspectives
    Location: Conference Room 1
    Coordinator: John LaMotte

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  • Becomers – Books of the Bible
    Location: Library
    Leaders: Florence Shelor, Jim Cogswell
    Coordinator: Bill Cox

  • Reformed & Reforming
    Location: Upstairs Room 13 (Bell Room)
    Leaders: Members of the class
    Coordinator: Dan Stitt

  • Faith Builders
    Location: Parlor
    Coordinator: Ellen McClintock

  • Young Adults (Y'All)
    Location: Upstairs, Room 14
    Leaders: Members of the class
    Coordinator: Jim Layman & Libby Barker

    Additional Learning Opportunities

    Wednesday 11:30 a.m.
    Sharing The Word Bible Study
    led by Shannon Kershner
                                                                      Devotional booklets

    Preschool

        The Weekday School  (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. –12: 00  noon)
     is one facet of the Education ministry of BMPC.  It has been  a consistent strong positive mission outreach program of the church and is beginning its 23rd year in 2011. The weekday school provides a quality preschool program for approximately seventy church and community children ages 1 to 5.  Click here to read about the Weekday School in more detail.

    Nursery
    Care during worship services for infants and toddlers
    Consistent caregivers are present with volunteer assistance

    Extended Session
    Children ages three through five are invited to leave 11:00 worship after the Faith Sharing with Children to hear a Bible story and have play time

    Church School 9:40-10:45 a.m. each Sunday
    Four different classes teaching that God loves all children:
    • nursery • three and four-year-olds
    • toddler • five-year-olds

    Elementary
          Church School
    9:40-10:45 a.m. every Sunday
         
    Bible stories, grades K–5 in 3 classes

    Logos
          Classes available for children grades Kindergarten through
    sixth grade Wednesday afternoon--nurture for children and families during the school year ,

    •   Fun time for community building
    •   Daily rotation of music, recreation, Bible, and a meal

    Bibles
         Presented to all children in first and fourth grades

    Youth        

    Church School 9:40-10:45 every Sunday
    Two classes for middle school and high school using a variety of Bible studies, art, drama and service

    Presbyterian Youth Connection weekly, usually on Sunday evenings.   Middle and senior highs fellowship, building relationships, recreation and service opportunities

    Special Events
    Mission trips, youth conferences, retreats, service in the community

    Confirmation
    Available for 8th graders and older

     

     

     

     

     

 

The Library is also an important part of the Education Ministry.  The BMPC library was established in 1984, and  several church families contributed to make it possible. At the present time, the collection includes over 1200 books, for the purpose of providing resources for members to study and learn and to teach others, to develop personal devotions and prayer life, to help with personal issues, and to enjoy reading for pleasure.

The Library Committee keeps the book collection in order and makes choices for new selections. The members also process books to be placed on the shelves and write overdue reminder cards.  The committee is presently made up of Nan Higgins and Barbara & Henry Griffin.

Acquisition of books is determined by church budget monies, donations, and memorials. The sign-out policy is that a person will sign the card and place it in the basket at the door.  Three weeks is usually allowed, but books can be renewed many times.  

 The card catalogue lists all books by author and by title. The shelf categories are in alphabetical order, and the books are arranged alphabetically by author, except for biographies, which are alphabetical by person. The bookshelves were made by Dick Shelor while he was pastor of the church. Also, as part of the library, the Centennial material is archived, and there are pictures of some of John Mack Walker's wood sculptures.