Youth Ministries
First Presbyterian Church offers a wide variety of ways for our children to grow into a deeper faith; from a lovingly staffed nursery for the smallest children to our interactive Sunday School Program ZONE for children up to middle school age. There are additional programs offered during worship and during the summer that add to the wide range of things we do. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” And we are taking the role of children’s growth as young Christians as a very important one by offering many varieties of things for them to participate in.
ZONE
ZONE is our Sunday School program for children ages 3 years old thru 3rd grade. What Does ZONE Stand For? Zest for God, Oneness in relationships, Nurture with truth, and Express love for Christ. We provide a safe, fun environment for our children to learn about the Bible through storytelling, games, crafts and worship. We focus on introducing them to the people of the Bible and their stories of faith and love through our storytellers. We reinforce those ideas with our journeys that use guides as their craft and game leaders. And, we build relationships with other children and adults through shepherding and worship. Join us at 8:30-9 AM am every Sunday morning in the downstairs East Room, far east end of building, September to May, as it’s a great place for children to learn about the Bible in a way that they can use in their own lives as young children.
Jr. and Sr. High
Sunday School Classes
Sunday school classes are offered for Jr. High and Sr. High students from September thru May from 10:45 to 11:25 am. The Jr. High class meets in Classroom D on the top floor. The Sr. High class meets in the youth director’s office at the east end of the hall on the first floor. Please contact the office (815-433-1045) for information.
Children in Worship
Children are encouraged to worship with us at 9:30 am we make every effort to communicate with them through our Time for Young Disciples (Children Sermon) during worship services every week, except the first week of each month. Make sure to grab a “worship bag” for your child. It’s filled with activity sheets, stickers, stamps, clipboard coloring materials and surprises every week! We know kids in worship shapes them for a lifetime of worship! If your child is young and squirmy, Children’s Church is an interactive learning and worship time for children age 3 to 8 years, offered during worship service during the regular school year. Children are dismissed with two adult leaders each week in worship right after the Time For Young Disciples.
Nursery & Toddler Care
Do you have a young one that needs nursery or toddler care? We have a toddler room and nursery staffed during Sunday morning service by professional childcare workers and certified volunteers for infants up to age 3. You can leave your child in safety and fun while during worship.
Let’s Worship Together
First Presbyterian Church welcomes all who would like to join us in worship of our Risen Lord and King. Whether you are visiting Ottawa, new to town and looking for a church home, or someone who is just looking to learn more about this man called Jesus, we gladly welcome you to join us as we live out what it means to be the loving community of Jesus Christ.
*A service of communion is held on the first Sunday of the month.