Children and Youth at SsAM
Above: Music training is part of our Sunday School. Here the children sing at Easter. Click the photo to see it larger.
Sunday School for Children, Ages 3-12
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. resumes in September, 2008.
During the summer months, we will provide childcare for children ages 5 and younger during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service until Sunday School reopens in September.
Exciting Times Ahead for Sunday School at SsAM!
In September, a fantastic program begins with a new curriculum and an integrated music program. To be a part of this ministry, as a teacher or assistant, please call the church at 656-6628.
If you have a question or comment, please contact us.
Click here to read a report on our current Sunday School program.
SsAM's
Sunday School Philosophy
SsAM's Sunday School follows the
philosophies of the "Children's Charter" for
the Episcopal Church. Each child is a gift from God. For details, click here.
Music is Part of our
Curriculum
In addition to our regular curriculum, this year the children will spend several minutes each Sunday with a music leader to develop a love of singing. Once a month the children will share a song with the congregation at the 10:30 a.m. worship service.
Annual Christmas Pageant
Each year, children dress up to participate in this traditional telling of the birth of Jesus. Click here to see Christmas Pageant photos from 2007.
Child Care
Childcare is provided beginning at 9:00
a.m. on Sundays (except for summers) so people can
participate in Adult Education
Activities. We also provide a
safe place for children and grandchildren
of the choir during rehearsal
time.
Become A Teacher
Teaching Sunday School once a month is an honorable
way to give back to God in a way that blesses
you as the giver. Preparation time is minimal. Materials
are provided in advance so you can read
and prepare at your leisure.
Safe-Church
Training
The Diocese of Delaware requires anyone
having activities with children, whether
paid or volunteer, to be trained in Sexual
Assault Misconduct Awareness. Sensitivity
in this area is crucial to the
safety of our children.
Photo above: Interim Rector Peter Huiner asks God's blessing on our Sunday School teachers, students and parents.
Be
of One Mind, Live in Peace.
And the God of Love and Peace Will Be With
You.
--
2 Corinthians 13:11 photos by Devere Patton
Our Current Sunday School Program:
Have you seen or heard the many visible signs of SsAM’s Sunday School program? The multi-colored crosses that our teachers wear, SsAM’s website, the sound of music each Sunday, the Sunday School bulletin board, children’s pictures, bright colors and inviting rooms, laughter, prayers? Look for additional signs as they sing one Sunday a month during the 10:30 a.m. service, the Advent program and the Christmas pageant and hunting for Bible verses throughout the church.
What else is on the horizon? During October, I “audited” the Sunday program. I wanted to understand how the morning “flowed,” and how the children related to each other and the teachers, how much time was spent doing each task.
Currently, our children worship, sing and study together. As attendance stabilizes, we are looking at creative ways to breakout reflection time into two age groups. We will use the concept of the one-room school house.
Supporting our children is on-going. What can you do? Help our children participate, become a once a month teachers assistant, a teacher, assist in one of the special events, donate supplies when asked, listen, look and pray.
—Judith Gregory, Sunday School Chair
If you have a question or comment, please contact us.
The
Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew
719 North Shipley Street, Wilmington,
DE 19801
Voice: (302) 656-6628
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