Church of the Holy Spirit
 

1200 Post Drive NE
Belmont, MI  49306
616-784-1111 Phone
616-784-1335 Fax

Reverend Sue S. York - Vicar
Reverend Charlene Crean - Deacon
email: belmontmichurch@sbcglobal.net

Nursery | Church School | Youth | Schedule for Children | Worship Schedule

We are blessed with the joy and care of children!

We are so excited about this year at Church of the Holy Spirit! We will be in church school the first two Sundays of the month, and helping with the church service the last two Sundays of the month. You will be receiving a newsletter every month with important information and dates. From time to time I will send home additional information for you to use as a resource with your children.

Questions? Contact Mary Macomber - 784-1111 (Church)

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Important Dates:
Sept. 23 & 30: children’s services
Sept. 30: St Francis service, bring your pets to church!
Oct. 28th: Trunk or Treat
Nov. 4: All Saints Sunday -Multi-generational Event children dress as saints. All Saints Parade.

Nursery

Provided every Sunday for newborns to 3 year olds from 9:45 to 10:45 (at the peace).

The Seasons Growing Faith program is used in the nursery.

There will be a minimum of two staff at all times. Staff are screened and trained.

Parents Welcome to visit!

Church School

Using “One Room Church School” program. All children hear the same Bible story, and then do an activity that is appropriate for their level.

The children will also have lessons about the church service, their participation when they are included in the service, and expectations for behavior.

Children from preschool (4yr olds) to 5th graders are included.

There will be a minimum of two staff at all times. Staff are screened and trained. Class begins at 10:00.

First two Sundays of the month: children in class and returned to parents at the peace.

Second two Sundays of the month: children are included and participate in the entire service.

Parents always welcome to visit! 

Youth

Middle school students:

· Use the Curriculum from Episcopal Youth curriculum.

· In class the first two Sundays of the month.

· Participate in the service the second two Sundays.

· Partner with the elementary church school children on some occasions.

High School Students:

· Attend and participate in the service every Sunday.

· Assist with special music, readings, sermons, etc. second two Sundays of the month.

· “Gathering” Tuesday nights for music, worship and study.

 Church Schedule for Children
 

Worship Schedule

Sunday 10 AM Eucharist

Christian Education:
Preschool – 5th Grade,
Middle and High School 9:45-10:45 AM

Adult Forum 9-9:45 AM

 

We use the two curricula of Godly Play, and Living the Good News in our church school.

Godly play is story based and interactive, based on the concepts of the Montessori method of teaching. Our children learn the stories of our Christian Faith from both The Old and New Testaments in an environment which promotes wonder and inquiry, while allowing them to experience "hands on" to help promote individual learning.

 Living the Good News is a curriculum which incorporates the Church Year Calendar, and follows the lectionary  assigned readings from week to week. When incorporated with Godly play, our children are able to follow the changing seasons of the church year, and be " in synch" with the other members of the congregation and with our corporate worship.

Music, both sung, using hand bells and other rhythm instruments help to round out our educational experience.
 
A highly developed and fun filled Vacation Bible School Experience during the evening for one week in June, and a Family Camp event in July round out the summer. 

Adults are invited to Adult Forum each Sunday morning at 9:00 am. A range of subjects is covered throughout the year including Bible Study, Experiential Programs on Topics of Social and Ethical issues, Book Studies and Theology. Multi media are used to enhance learning, and lively discussion is encouraged.

The instruction and guidance given to our children by their Sunday school teachers is a gift of love. We have been blessed with very enthusiastic teachers this year. This Sunday school year is off to an exciting and joyful start.

We are thankful to Mary Macomber for volunteering to coordinate and lead our Christian educaton.

Please check our “Sunday School News” bulletin board in the parish hall to see what is happening in our classrooms. Thank you to our teachers for your commitment to our young people, and to our parish for support of this program.