Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church
This committee is responsible to provide resources for all of the Educational events and activities within the congregation for all ages.
The Christian Education Committee meets monthly on the first Sunday at 11:30-12:30 (following service/coffee hour). Please check the Mid-Coast Calendar for the exact date, time and location.
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You and your children are warmly invited to join our lively Church School program. We meet weekly to sing praise, enjoy crafts, listen and learn about the teaching of Jesus and even make some new friends along the way.
Church School is available for the following age groups:
Pre-School (3-4 yrs old)
Kindergarten/1st grade
2nd/3rd grade
4th/5th grade
6th/8th grade
Infants and toddlers are welcome in the sanctuary or you may chose to take advantage of the toddler care provided or the “quiet room” adjacent to the sanctuary.
Children are invited to join their families in the sanctuary for the first minutes of the service. Following the Children’s Moment with the Pastor or others they are invited to leave with the Church School Teachers and Staff for their Classrooms. Parents are invited to accompany them and stay for the opening or with their children in the classroom, particularly early in their participation at Mid-Coast. Classes are always open.
The Church School morning begins with an assembly for all children Pre-School through 5th grade where we join in for a song, offering and prayer before going off to our classes.
6th-8th graders are invited to join their class in the Loft as the children leave service following the "Children's Moment". The High School students attend worship service with the adults. There is a Youth Group available for both age groups, JUMP/YMAT
Juniors Unite at Mid-Coast Presbyterian
Youth Ministry Action Team
They meet every other Sunday following service for special activities, devotional study and a meal. Other special activities are planned throughout the year.
Immediately following the service parents are requested to return to the classroom to reunite with their children.
Coffee
Pot Seminar
The yearly series of adult studies will convene again Sunday September 11th. Classes are held at 9:00am in the Loft so join us for a cup of coffee, pastry and a lively discussion on biblical insights and important social conditions faced by Christians in our daily lives.
If you wish to sign up to lead a Sunday or two, please contact Bud Warren or Woody Woodall.
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| 11 September | Messages in Today's
Language - Paraphrase or translate key Bible passages into modern American 21st-century English |
Bud Warren |
| 25 September | Explore how the Bible we know came to be | Bud Warren |
| 2 October |
Why Cooperate with Muslims... |
Rich Kilmer |
| 9 October | Dealing with HIV/AIDS in the Mid-Coast Region | Gloria Leach, Executive Dir Merrymeeting Aids Support Services |
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23 October 30 October 6 November |
Reinhold Niebuhr | Bruce Langford |
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November 20 November 4 December |
TBA | Tom Carroll |
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December 18 December |
TBA | Jim Underwood |
Bible, Book and Brownbag
Bible, Book and Brownbag starts up again Thursday September 15th at 11:00-12:45pm.
Come grow in the faith;
laugh together
puzzle over meanings of a fine author
get to know a dozen people better
share a burden or a joy (if you wish)
pray with others, for others (out loud or silently);
and bring a sandwich to eat (we provide coffee, tea)
Convened by Bruce Langford, this group is led in an opening
devotional time and then a reading together of Michael Lindvall’s The Christian
Life, The Geography of God, part of a series called The Foundations of the
Christian Faith, published by the Geneva Press.
Using the metaphor of a journey, Michael Lindvall traces a return visit
for some and a “first time” trip for others through our Christian faith. He
divides the book into three parts: “Leaving Home,” “The Way,” and “Life on the
Road.” His concise and clear style is provocative of insights and a freewheeling
discussion. To read more about the book from the publisher visit:
http://www.ppcbooks.com/Details.asp?BookID=0664501427
Our assigned reading will never be more than 15 pages, outlined on a printed
schedule and in the bulletin. We will use this book through February 16 with the
exception of December 1, 8, and 15 when Brown-baggers will explore the Old
Testament lectionary readings for Advent. The group will not gather on December
22 and 29 because of the possibility of snow.
The $10.95 book is offered at a discount $5 to those who sign the Blue Book
before Sept.12. Pick up your reserved copy at the Bible, Book, & Brownbag first
meetings.
If questions, please speak with Pastor Bruce.
BB&B meets in the Loft, coffee and tea is provided. So, bring
a sack lunch and join in.
Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church Youth Ministries
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YMAT - Youth Ministry
Action Team (9th-12th Grades)
JUMP - Juniors Unite at Mid-Coast Presbyterian (6th-8th Grades)
In support of the bi-monthly JUMP-YMAT meetings members of the congregation are asked to support this critical ministry by preparing a meal to shared by the participants. A simple dish, drinks and treats able to feed approximately 15 would be greatly appreciated and helps calm the raging appetites following the Church Service. Meals may simply be dropped off in the kitchen prior, or directly after the church service, the youth will be responsible for clean-up. A sign-up sheet is hanging on the notice board in the hallway leading into the Fellowship Hall, or contact Rachel Riendeau..
We are dedicated to many missions of outreach to our community and our world, this represents an outreach need right here in our own church, thank you for your support.
A Call to be a Christian Educator
"Christian educators are persons called to and employed in the ministry of education in a particular church, churches, or governing bodies. Christian educators are persons who demonstrate their faith in and love for Jesus Christ, are dedicated to the life of faith and are serious in purpose, honest in character, and joyful in service.
Calling to Educational Ministry - A helpful book from PC USA detailing the ideal of a Christian Education Program
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Part One - On Calling a Christian Educator Part Two - On Seeking a Call as a Christian Educator |
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Contact Information
Committee Contact:
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