Children at Calvin PCA
Our children are a special blessing to our church and we take seriously the responsibility to assist parents in teaching and nurturing them in the faith. We offer children Sunday School classes, a Wednesday evening program (Covenant Life), and a children's choir.
Most of all we encourage parents to lead their children at home in worshiping God, studying His Word, praying together as a family, and learning the great truths of the faith through Reformed catechisms.
Youth at Calvin PCA
Our youth ministry seeks to help and support parents raise teenagers who love the Lord and desire to glorify Him in all of life. As a church we are committed to teaching our youth the deep truths of the Christian faith; the kind of truths that can literally transform one's life. To this end our youth ministry is built upon in-depth Bible studies, worship, and prayer.
Our youth ministry activities are also a time of fellowship, fun, and service; so games, snacks, retreats, and service opportunities are a regular part our youth's lives. The Calvin Youth Fellowship meets regularly on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00
Matthew 19:14
Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.
Helpful Resources for Leading Your Children at Home
Many of our parents have suggested a number of resources that they use in teaching their children. These resources are listed below:
Preschool
- Praise Baby CD’s: Praise & Smiles, My Father’s World, God of Wonders, Born to Worship, Joy to the World (although these are called Praise Baby, they are good worship help for all ages)
- The Jesus Storybook Bible – Every Story Whispers His Name by Sally Lloyd-Jones
- Read-Aloud Bible Stories, Vols. 1-4 (Chicago: Moody Press)
Elementary
- Little Pilgrim’s Progress by Helen L. Taylor
- Big Truths for Little Kids – Teaching Your Children to Live for God by Susan Hunt & Richie Hunt
- Discovering Jesus in Genesis by Susan Hunt & Richie Hunt
- Discovering Jesus in Exodus by Susan Hunt & Richie Hunt
Teens, Families, Adults
- The Westminster Confession of Faith and it’s Larger and Shorter Catechisms
- The Family Worship Book – A Resource Book for Family Devotions by Terry L. Johnson
- The Big Book of Questions and Answers by Sinclair Ferguson
- The Big Book of Questions and Answers about Jesus by Sinclair Ferguson
- The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions by Arthur Bennett