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Eastminster takes seriously the promise made
during services of baptism, to bring up children and youth and adults in the
faith. We believe "the primary aim of congregational life is to nurture --
among children, youth, and adults -- a vibrant, life-changing faith, the kind of
faith that shapes one's way of being, thinking, and acting" (from A Teaching
Church by Eugene Roehlkepartain).
One important way we live out this
commitment is through our educational programming. Christian Education for
all ages is a major priority for our church. Under the leadership of
Miatta Wilson, our full-time Director of Christian Education, we provide
opportunities for continuing the journey of faith together through Sunday Church
School, Wednesday Night Programs, Special Bible Studies, and Youth and
Children's Fellowship Groups--all of which are described on this page.
And
as a church we strive to live up to the Great Ends of the Church as
presented in the Presbyterian Book of Order. The Great Ends of the
Church are the proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of humankind; the
shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the children of God; the
maintenance of Divine worship; the preservation of the truth; the promotion of
social righteousness; and the exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the world.
So Christian Education is also taking place during worship, mission, and
fellowship events.
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SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL OFFERINGS
Church School Classes
are offered for all ages and in a variety of learning styles.
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Preschool – K Class
- For the coming months the children will look at teachings of forgiveness, kindness, and love. |
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1st – 3rd
Grade – The children will hear stories of caring, sharing, and forgiveness in Matthew and John. |
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4th and 5th
Grade - The children will discuss stories and parables that deal with worrying, forgiveness, accountability, and serving others. |
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Middle Schoolers
(grades 6-8)
The youth are studying “History of the Christian Church”. |
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High Schoolers
(grades 9-12) These
youth are studying money, stewarship and responsibility. |
Eastminster offers four adult
classes.
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The Friendship
Class using
The
Present Word curriculum will focus on the parables in the Gospel of Matthew.
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The Gleaner's Class,
using the Cokesbury curriculum, will be studying the same subject as
the Friendship Class.
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The Christian
Living Class will study a variety of topics .
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The Searcher's
Searchers Class topic is Death and Dying Issues.
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YOUTH ACTIVITIES
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Youthminster is the name for the 6th - 12th
grade youth fellowship group that meets regularly each month.
The group generally meets at least 3 times per month in activities
which include study, worship, singing. mission, and recreation.
Eastminster youth actively participate in regular camps and
conferences of presbytery and synod.
Please click on the calendar page for upcoming Youthminster
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Youth.Com is fellowship group for children in
Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. The group meets monthly for
recreation and mission events. Popular events include Mission
Madness Mondays during the summer.
Please click on the calendar page for upcoming Youth.Com
events.
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THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES
Our Wednesday night
programs offer both a supplement and an alternative to Sunday Church
School. A light dinner, for which a freewill offering is received, is
offered for the convenience for those participating in Wednesday night
activities. Activities are offered for children and adults beginning at
6:30 p.m.
Our Wednesday Schedule:
5:30
p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Activities (all classes)
7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday night
classes for Lenten resume on February 13th and continue
through March 12th. Adults can attend a class on “Must only one religion be true?”
offered by Pastor David Fletcher or a class led by Rev Polly Williams with a topic of church history
of Martin Luther and his times or a bible study. Have a preference? Let the pastor know.
Pastor David's offering will be addressed using the book The Wide, Wide, Circle of Divine Love by
Dr Eugene March, former professor of Louisville Presybterian Seminary. Drop by Wednesday for the Lenten series.
Need more information or have questions? E-mail us at eastminsterdallas@sbcglobal.net.
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