Sunday School - Points for Parents

Sunday School & Bible Classes

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22 v 6

Workers Sept 2003 - Superintendent (Noel Bell) + 15 Teachers (8 Male & 7 Female)
Age Group 3 - 18 years (includes a pre-school class, classes for each primary school level and Bible Classes for each level from Year 8 up).
Dates & Times Early September until late June, 10.15 - 11.00am each Sunday
Venue Church Hall for main body of the Sunday School with other areas of the church site being used to accomodate the Bible Classes.
Registration A Registration Form must be completed for each child.  In addition, a Trip Consent Form is required for the summer outing.
Aims
  1. To teach the Word of God in a caring Christian environment to children and young people
  2. To evangelise children and young people.
  3. To encourage Christian children and young people to grow spiritually.
  4. To help those attending appreciate the relevance of God's Word for today's world.
  5. To learn more about the work of missionaries and the plight of people in different countries.
  6. To prepare children and young people for involvement in church life and future ministry.
  7. To encourage Christian fellowship.
  8. To involve the children in various projects which demonstrate a helpful and caring attitude towards others.
Format 10.15 - 10.20  All classes (except Bible Classes) join together for choruses and opening address by the Superintendent.

10.20 - 10.55  Individual classes for each age group, presently using 'Go-Teach' material.  The Bible Classes follow a varied programme: group study and discussion.  The Child's Catechism and Spurgeon's Catechism are used in the Sunday School and Bible Classes.

10.55 - 11.00  Announcements and closing prayer.
Special Events Christmas Party, Christmas Choir, Sunday School Trip, Children's Day / Youth Sunday (Choir / Prize Giving) - a note providing details will be sent home prior to each event.
Teaching Standards The teachers are all born again Christians, who take seriously the responsibility to teach Gods Inspired Word to the children and young people.  They meet regularly to review, plan and pray for the work and are accountable to the church elders.  Parents are asked to take an interest in what their children are learning, and to encourage them with their verses, choir-pieces, workbooks, etc.
Safety Standards Teachers are responsible for following the church's guidelines on children's and young people's work as laid out in the booklet "Safe & Sound".  These guidelines are in keeping with the recommendations of the Children Order (1995).  Parents may see a copy of this booklet by contacting the Superintendent.  Parents are also invited to discuss any worries or concerns they might have about their children either with the class teacher or with the Superintendent.
Transport Unless prior arrangements have been made with the Superintendent, parents are responsible for bringing their own child/children to Sunday School, and for arranging to have them picked up promptly afterwards.

***  Newcomers always welcome - all age groups  ***