Sunday School starts at the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Children and youth sit with their parents at the beginning of the service. During the “Time for Young People” children and youth come forward for a special time. After this, they go to their own classroom with their teachers.

During the class time, a snack and beverage is provided. Classes will end at 12:00 for Nursery to Beginners and at 12:15 for Grades 1 to 12. Please come to the children’s rooms to pick them up. Enjoy coffee and cookies in the Fellowship Hall while waiting for the older children to finish their activities.

Wonderful Teachers!

Many dedicated, experienced teachers and wonderful volunteers who love children are present to nurture children and help them explore Christian principles: God’s love, Jesus’ ministry, and important values such as sharing, fairness, respect and compassion. Grades 5 and up will be led by youth leaders and volunteer helpers.

Our Facilities are great!

Well-equipped Nursery and Toddlers rooms offer a safe bright environment for preschoolers. (Located on the first floor)

Other classrooms are located on the second floor. Each classroom is spacious, bright, and comfortable. We have a small gathering room for special times and a large gym for luncheons and fun activities.

Exciting Curriculum

• “Seasons of the Spirit ” will be used for Nursery classes.
• “Power Xpress” will continue to be used for Kindergarten to Grade 7. It is an exciting program and has been receiving a very positive response. The same Bible story is explored for several weeks in a rotational learning setting.  Each week, children encounter the scripture in different ways, including Art, Cookery, Science, Games, Music, Story, Video etc. The variety of experiences keeps interest high throughout the unit. We have specialists in each category and each specialist teaches 3 lessons per unit or year. We also have shepherd/s (Home room teacher), who look after children regularly and also teach from time to time. If you can teach or assist teaching, please let me know.
• Toddlers and Youth Classes (Grade 5-7 and 8-12), will use a different combined curriculum and other resources.
• 2010 classes will be Nursery (0-2 years), Toddlers (2-4 years), Beginners (Kindergarten), Grades 1 and 2, Grades 3 and 4, Grades 5-7, Grades 8-12.

Parents Room

For those who want to keep their very young children or infants with them during the service. We have a well-equipped room off the front entrance (back of the church sanctuary). Children can be tended in comfort or play at your feet while you can see and hear the service in the Sanctuary.

Nursery: Newborn to 2 year olds

Nursery is available for newborns to two years old during the 11:00 am service. Caregivers and parents look after the children. There is a speaker to listen to the service if parents want to stay with their children.

Toddlers: 2 – 4 year olds

Includes creative play and stories from the “Seasons of the Spirit” curriculum. The three year olds start the gradual transition from the play of the younger children to the structured learning of the higher age group. Playtime and Snack-time are built into the lesson outlined each week.

Beginners: Older four year olds to Kindergarten

For those who are just starting preschool to school. We use “Power Xpress.” Children encounter the message of the scriptures in different ways while participating in art, cookery, science, games, story, music and through videos. There are lots of crafts, playtime and Bible stories.

Primary: Grades 1 and 2

For those who are young readers. We use “Power Xpress.” Children encounter the message of the scriptures in different ways while participating in art, cookery, science, games, story, music and through videos. Colourful Bible stories become alive.

Junior: Grades 3 and 4

We use “Power Xpress.” Children encounter the message of the scriptures in different ways white participating in art, cookery, science, games, story, music and through videos.

Middle School Youth: Grades 5, 6 and 7

Using various resources for the base. Lessons utilize different activities (drama, pottery, music, games, crafts, discussion, photo, and others) to learn stories related 1n the Bible.

Senior Youth Class: Grades 8-12

Using various resources, youth explore Christian themes connecting the Biblical and contemporary world. Discussion, activities, etc.

For more information contact Megumi Matsuo Saunders. Phone: (250) 388-5188 ext 235 | E-mail: Megumi Matsuo Saunders