Children

Sunday Mornings for Children

We warmly invite you and your children to join us on Sunday mornings for a time of spiritual enrichment and fun.

Visiting for the first time?

Please feel free to contact Betsy Green, the Church School Coordinator, at BGreen@FCCManchesterNH.org if you have any questions or if you would like to arrange a time to familiarize yourself with our building before coming to worship for the first time. On Sunday morning, feel free to ask an Usher or Greeter to introduce you to Betsy prior to the start of the worship service.

Betsy Green, Church School Coordinator

603-625-5093

BGreen@FCCManchesterNH.org

Pre-K through Seventh Grade

We offer Sunday School during out 10:00 a. m. service during the school year and our 9:30 a. m. service in the summer.

Children begin worship in the Sanctuary with their families. Following the “Talk with God’s Children” they exit the Sanctuary and gather in the recreation room for the scripture of the month, video over view of the scripture lesson, along with learning new songs. Children then go to their age level Sunday School class rooms. Grades 5 -7 have a more in-depth scripture lesson with a young teen focus on mission and how does the Bible apply in this time of their life.

First Church uses the Deep Blue curriculum, which excites children to connect with the Bible and the world around them through Bible stories easily read in the CEB language. The Deep Blue Crew will be traveling all over the world in 2017-2018. Grades 5 -7 submerge into mission and spark discussions about applying scripture to everyday experiences. Each week closes with thought and prayer using a contemporary video. Technology is available with this curriculum along with a weekly devotional for the entire family.

Communion

We encourage our children to participate in Communion with their families on Communion Sunday’s. Children are escorted to the sanctuary to join with their family for Communion.

“Me Too”

Children in grades 2-5 have a bonding program of their own called Me Too. The program meets once a month in the recreation room from 11:30 a. m. to 1:00 p. m. It is a time for food, fun and fellowship. As our world moves faster, children need time to connect with each other, and learn what they can do to share the love of God with friends. We gather for a lunch with the family, followed by Bible Blast games, while the adults have a topic of their own to discuss. We conclude by gathering the families together for a craft activity, mission project discussion, or a surprise guest.

First Church Choirs

Our choirs enrich your worship experience, which includes children’s story, music, sermon, and prayer.

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Communion

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Pastor's Class

Rev. Kevin offers a variety of multi-week book and Bible study classes at different times during the church year. Past classes have included... Learn more...

Families and Children

Families and children are prominent in our church life. Children participate in worship and events throughout the year. Children... Learn more...

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Relax and Reflect in the Memory Garden

A vision only a year ago, our First Church's Memory Garden is blooming! Please stop by to relax and reflect on loved ones who have passed before us. It is located outside the Chapel entrance.

Many thanks for everyone's contributions and to the volunteers who had the vision to make this happen.

Sunday, November 5th

Talents & Treasures Showcase

On Sunday, November 5th, the Deacons will highlight those who have given of the Time in Service to our Church and community.

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Saturday, November 4th

Fall Fun Auction

On Saturday, November 4th starting at 6pm, we will host a Fall Fun Auction to benefit First Church!

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New Summer Worship Hours

Summer Worship begins at 9:30am from now through Labor Day Sunday.