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Our Christian Education program is divided into three age groups: K-5th grade, 6-8th Grade and 9-12th grade.
Middle School and High School Ski Trip - Okemo Mountain - To Be Rescheduled.
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K-5th
Sunday Spirit
What is Sunday Spirit? Formally called Sunday School, Sunday Spirit is an education program where our children can learn and interpret the Bible, feel a sense of belonging within the community of faith, and develop an awareness of God’s presence in their lives in an open, caring, supportive and fun atmosphere
Who is Sunday Spirit for? Children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade
When is Sunday Spirit? During the 10:00 AM Sunday morning worship service
What Happened this Fall in the Sunday Spirit Program?
- Children learned about "Judges and Kings" on September 11, September 18, October 9 and October 16
- World Communion Sunday Bread Making was held on September 25 in Fellowship Hall
- Participation in the World Communion Sunday worship service on October 2
- Children learned about "A United Kingdom" on October 23, October 30, November 6, November 13 and November 20
- A special Thanksgiving Class was held on November 27
Sunday Spirit in December!
- The December Session was titled "Jesus is Born." Children learned about the Christmas Story through age appropriate books. The children also illustrated parts of the Christmas Story, which were shown during the 5:00 pm Christmas Eve Service.
- Over 30 children participated in the Christmas Pageant held on December 18th.
What is Happening this Winter in the Sunday Spirit Program!
- The topic for January is "Stories Jesus Told." Children will learn about the many parables told by Jesus including The Two Houses, The Mustard Seed, The Unforgiving Servant and The Lost Sheep
- The topic for February is "Teachings of Jesus." Children will learn about the many teachings by Jesus including The Lord's Prayer, Birds in the Air, The Golden Rule and The Greatest Commandment
*Childcare is provided for toddlers and infants in the children’s nursery during Sunday morning worship.
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Cherub Choir – Grades K - 2 (Join Anytime!)
with Kathy Perry on Tuesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 P.M. in room 10
Basic vocal training for the very young, incorporating a variety of activities including games, movement, and playing percussion instruments.
Choristers – Grade 3 and Up (Join Anytime!)
with John Lettieri on Tuesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 P.M. in Fellowship Hall
This program introduces children to healthy singing techniques and vocal production. This is a perfect age range for learning to sing and in finding one's 'own voice'.
6th- 8th
Sunday Spirit
What is Sunday Spirit? Formally called Middle School Sunday school, Sunday Spirit is an education program where our youth can talk about issues important to them and learn how their faith can guide and support them. The Bible Stories and Scriptures will follow the same schedule as the K through 5th Sunday Spirit Program, however, the discussions will be steered towards topics important to middle school youth. These may include family, friends, school, grades, peer pressure, self esteem, poverty and service.
When is Sunday Spirit? During the 10:00 AM Sunday morning worship service
Youth Group
What is Youth Group? Youth group is an opportunity for our 6th, 7th and 8th graders to gather together on a continual basis to socialize, learn, serve others, and explore together who God is and what it means to live as people of faith.
What do we do? The activities planned are a balance between fun outings and service-oriented projects. Some of our “fun outings” include game nights, Halloween activities, cooking, the Okemo Ski Trip, Easter egg hunts and ice skating. Some of our “service-oriented projects” include Souper Bowl of Caring, volunteering at the Food Bank, Midnight Runs, caroling, fundraisers and planting flowers at the group homes in Bedford.
When do we meet? Our regular meeting time will be every other Friday evening from 7 to 9:00 P.M.
What did our Fall Look Like?
Fun Activities.......
We started off the program year on September 23 with a Carnival Night - knee hockey, ping pong, corn hole toss, badminton, popcorn, cookies and face painting. On October 7 we continued with our game theme but added A Minute to Win it tournament. This was a great success! Other fun activities this fall included a Halloween Night filled with carving pumpkins, a bones relay race, a black cat treasure hunt and pizza. We also can't forget our favorite game - Manhunt!
Service Projects......
Service Oriented Projects included teen holiday shopping for the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Children's Center, participating in our Church Wide Fundraiser Mistletoe Mart (decorated gingerbread cookies to sell and worked in Santa's Workshop helping children shop for their families). We concluded the year Caroling at the Men and Ladies Group Homes in Bedford.
Winter Dates
January 13 and 27
February 3 and 5 (Souper Bowl of Caring)
February 10
9th- 12th
Be The Change…
A monthly gathering of high school students and adults
who seek to connect values, faith, life and the world.
Our next meeting for our high school youth is Sunday, March 4th from 4:30-5:45 PM in our Youth Room.
This gathering will be a post Nicaragua Reflection. All High School youth are invited to attend, not just those who participated in the 2012 Nicaragua Service Learning Trip.
We hope you join us!
Dates on our calendar!!!
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Be The Change (Speaker Dave Keeffe & Nicaragua Informational Meeting)
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October 2
4:30 to 6:00 at BPC
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Be The Change (Speaker Pastor Ezequiel Herrara)
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November 6
4:30 to 5:45 at BPC
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Habitat for Humanity
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9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/10, 1/7, 2/11, 3/10, 4/14 and 6/23
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Mistletoe Mart Fundraiser
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December 3
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Be The Change (Speaker Frank DiMinno)
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December 4
4:30 to 5:45 at BPC
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ESP (Emergency Shelter Partnership) Dinner
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December 18
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Midnight Run Jeans and Boots Drive Wrapping Party
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December 18
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Nicaragua Group Lunch
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January 8
12:30 pm at Rincon Santaneco Rest.
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Okemo Ski Trip
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To Be Rescheduled
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Work Trip to Nicaragua
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February 18 - 26
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Be The Change (Post Nicaragua Reflection Meeting)
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March 4
4:30 to 5:45 at BPC
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ESP (Emergency Shelter Partnership) Dinner
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April 1
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Mother's Day Flower Fundraiser
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May 6
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Car Wash Fundraiser
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June 10
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Work Trip to Virginia
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June 23 - July 1
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And remember…
Be the change you want to see in the world.
~ Mohandas Gandhi
9th Grade Confirmation
Each year our church offers an opportunity for Ninth Grade students to participate in our Confirmation program. Confirmation is an opportunity to explore important questions in a safe and welcoming environment. There are no wrong answers! Some of the questions explored are: What do we mean when we say the word "God"? Who is Jesus? What difference does faith make in my life and our world? These are just some of the questions explored.
This year Confirmation will begin on Tuesday, October 25th. Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Yonkers houses an after school program Monday through Friday during the school year. This after school program is very important to the community because these children have no where else to go. We have been invited to come and read to the children. This is a great way to start off the Confirmation Program and a wonderful opportunity to give back to a community close to home. Departure time is 2:45 PM from BPC.
Fall Meeting Schedule
Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm (BPC's Youth Room)
November 6, 13 and 20
December 4, 11 and 18
Winter Meeting Schedule
Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm (BPC's Youth Room)
January 8 and 22(Mentor Meeting)
February (Confirmation Participants will meet with their respective Mentors)
Confirmation Sunday: Sunday, May 6th, 2012
Note: Confirmation is led by Paul Alcorn, Kathy DiBiasi and Dave Keeffe.
