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Children and Youth

Eastgate Congregational United Church of Christ loves kids and youth. Here are some of the activities we have to nurture their spiritual growth and help them become the best they can become.



Nursery

We have a wonderful nursery room with lots of space to run around, plenty of toys and books, as well as comfortable cribs. Our nursery care is provided by members of the congregation who are able and loving.

 


Younger Children

Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. we welcome children and their family to worship. We provide clipboards with crayons and children’s bulletins to support the parents in their desire to have the children feel comfortable in the sanctuary. Ten minutes into the worship service is a Children’s Story when all children are invited to come and sit at the front of the sanctuary for a story or a song. Then they are invited to go with the Sunday School teacher for class that lasts until the worship time is finished.

The Sunday School teacher is Bobbie Royalty, an imaginative instructor with a strong faith and a hearty laugh. She delights in teaching children and is very artisitic! Bobbie is supported by various other people depending on the occasion of the year or the size of the Sunday School.

The curriculum for Sunday School is based on Spirit of the Seasons with special touches by Bobbie!

When asked what they like best about Sunday School at Eastgate Congregational United Church of Christ, here are some quotes from children involved in the program: "It's fun! I wouldn't want to miss it!" "I really like the crafts we do!"

 



Middle High Youth

The middle-high youth are invited to attend Sunday School, but they also meet once a month, at least, for a Youth Event. Some of their activities have included bowling, snow-tubing, and hiking. The advisors for the middle-high youth group are Pastor Rick Russell and Paul Jones. Occasionally other parents help out with leadership and chaperoning.



Senior High Youth

The senior-high youth have a variety of activities. They meet each week in the Youth Group Room for a time of discussion with their advisors. They hold regular fund raising events to support their attendance of retreats or mission trips. They participate in church leadership by sending representatives to the Monthly Church Council meeting, and some attend the PNWC conference annual meetings. Once a month they meet with other youth groups from around the PNWC conference, for various activities.
They also attended conference sponsored camps at our two wonderful conference sites, (N-Sid-Sen in on lake Courdalane in Idaho, and Pilgrim Firs in Port Orchard ,WA),

The advisors for the senior high youth group are Michael Carlson and Kristine VanBuskirk.

 

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