Rally Day!

Come Kick-Off the new Sunday School year at Rally Day!

Sunday, September 12, 2009 is Rally Day 2010!

Not just a registration event, Rally Day is... a CELEBRATION... a homecoming, a time to welcome the children and youth back to the ministries relevant to them for the upcoming “school” year.

At 9:00 am join us in Fellowship Hall. Parents & Children (Preschool – 12th Grade) come for Sunday School Registration Christmas Musical and Play Sign-ups Adult Education Sign-ups & Morning Munchies New & Returning Students welcome!

At 10:25 am we'll go to the Sanctuary for Singing & Worship & Children’s Procession, Bibles Presented to All 4th Graders, Blessing for Sunday School Teachers, Blessing for all School and Teachers, and Testimonies from Sierra Service Project youth participants

After worship at 11:30 am Join us for Jump Houses and Lunch for the whole church family provided by the Christian Education Council.

See you at Rally Day!

Safe Sanctuaries Orientation for Sunday School Teachers, Youth Ministry Workers

First Church is committed to the safety of the children in our midst. We are practicing the principals of Safe Sanctuaries, but have not yet had the opportunity to orient all our children and youth workers.

If you are serving in Sunday School, Youth Group or in any other point of ministry with children and youth, you need to attend one of the orientation events being offered.

Orientation events will be held on Sunday September 5, 2010 from 8 to 10:00 am, Thursday September 16, 2010 from 7 to 9:00 pm and Saturday September 18, 2010 from 9 to 11:00 am.

You need only attend one of these dates. If you are unable to attend, please contact Pastor Michael. Additional dates will be added to accommodate full attendance for all who serve our children and youth.

Discovery Worship for Children

Calling all children! You're invited to our new child-friendly, discovery-oriented, worship experience where kids can be all that makes them kids.

Who?
Children in grades K-5

What?
Children’s “hands on” worship held during the 10:25 hour.

When?
Kids will be invited from the 10:25 am worship service and return before the closing.

Where?
Guided to the tree house… A unique worship space created in one of our Sunday School Rooms

Why?
To help children into a child-friendly, discovery-oriented, worship experience where they can be all that makes them kids

Download a flyer about Discovery Worship.

First School: Nurturing Our Community's Children

Are you looking for a preschool?

Enrollment opportunities are available at First School.

Art, drama, music, stories gymnastics, cooking and nature study, with an emphasis on social development and Kindergarten readiness are included.

Part or full-time programs are available to toilet-trained children, ages 2-1/2 to 6 years old. We have a ratio of 1 teacher for each 5 children, and we are open Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 5:00 pm year-round.

First School is licensed by the state of California Social Services Department and is staffed by qualified and experienced teachers.

You are welcome to stop by for a visit and experience our program first hand.

Find us at www.firstschool.org

Contact Michelle Noke at 650-321-3871 for more information.

July 5, 2009 Children's Message (Audio)

On Sunday, July 5, 2009 we welcomed our new pastors to First Church.

Keith Perry introduced Michael Love, Laurie McHugh and Cate Noellert to the children. The kids even had some great questions for them!

Children & Youth Choir

Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal

Every Sunday Morning
9:50 am - 10:20 am

Led by Craig Norris and Laura Norris and Mira Dabrowski

Sunday School

Our Bible-based curriculum is designed to nurture the children in their faith journey.

Sunday School meets from 9:00 am - 9:50 am

We have separate classes for:

• Preschool (3-4 years old)
• Grades K-1
• Grades 2-3
• Grades 4-5

After Sunday School from 9:50 am - 10:20 am children are invited to attend Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal.

Sunday Child Care

We offer child care on Sunday mornings from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm.

Infant Care is available in the Noah's Ark Nursery, and toddler care is available in the Ladybug Room.

Our staff consists of professional caregivers and trained volunteers.

When bringing their children for care, parents will be provided with a pager in the event that they need to be contacted.

First School Preschool

First Palo Alto is home to the First School preschool.

First School is an integral part of the education and outreach ministries of the church. It is open to children of all races, religions and national origins. Art, drama, music, stories gymnastics, cooking and nature study, with an emphasis on social development and Kindergarten readiness are included.

Part or full-time programs are available to toilet-trained children, ages 2-1/2 to 6 years old. We have a ratio of 1 teacher for each 5 children, and we are open Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 5:00 pm year-round.

First School is licensed by the state of California Social Services Department and is staffed by qualified and experienced teachers.

For more information visit www.FirstSchool.org or contact Michelle Noke 650-321-3871

Click here for photos from First School's participation in the 2007 Palo Alto May Fete Parade.