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Thu Jul 24, 2008 |
Sunday School
Jesus said, "Let the little children
come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that
the kingdom of heaven belongs."
Matthew 19:14, NRSV
Children
are a significant focus of Park Avenue United Methodist Church. We
welcome and include them in our worship, education, celebration, outreach,
and all that we do.
All children find a warm, caring welcome here.
Our Sunday School is the central channel through which we provide the transforming experiences we want our children to have. Reading Bible stories, learning the teachings of Jesus, and having fun with crafts and music contribute to the experience. Through life application learning, Christian fellowship, and worship we lead them to discover Jesus as a friend and teacher, and that caring for others enriches daily life.
We also reach the children of our community. Each year, we provide Easter baskets to New York's children through the Yorkville Common Pantry. And we provide summer camp scholarships with funding from our rummage sales. Our Sunday School children are active participants in these projects, and gain a sense of social responsibility through them.
Our Sunday School staff includes paid professionals and volunteers.
All are experienced, loving people committed to this important task.
Professional child care is provided for infants and toddlers as well.
As we try to guide them, our children teach us the important, invaluable things: wonder, joy, hope, faith, innocence, and love.