First Presbyterian Church of Bel Air
410-838-5777
224 North Main Street
Bel Air, Maryland 21014
fpcbelair@verizon.net
Growing in Christ's Love... Open to All... Dedicated to Service...
For Children and Youth
First Presbyterian Church's Christian Education Program
For Adults on Sunday Mornings
Thursday Morning
Nursery - Room 1 A staffed Nursery is available at FPC in the Education Building from the hours of 8:30 AM to Noon.
2s & 3s - Room 2 Pre K - & K Room 8 These classes are using the Wee Believe curriculum of the PCUSA. Wee Believe is a class designed to nurture the development of faith through age appropriate Bible stories, movement, music, interaction and fun!
1st through 3rd Grades - Room 4 4th and 5th Grades - Room 6 These classes are using the We Believe curriculum of the PCUSA. We Believe students will engage in Biblical stories shared in a variety of ways. Children will learn through the stimulation of their imagination and class participation.
Middle School (6th through 8th Grades) - Room 9 Using the curriculum "The Rock" , students will discover that the awesome God who created us is the same God who is with us in real life even when they feel pressures from their peers, deal with homework or when friends exclude them.
High School (9th through 12th Grades) Room 10 This class uses the curiculum "Spice Rack", a contemporary exploration of the intersection of life and faith.
Here at First Presbyterian church this promise is taken seriously through a comprehensive Sunday School. Sunday School meets in our Education and Legacy of Faith Buildings at 9:30 AM (September through June) for graded classes from Pre-School through High School. Adult classes are split by topic and interest. Clases are led by qualified and committed Christian leaders from our church. In addition a Thursday Morning Bible Study, led by Pastor Link is offered and a once a month "Theology On Tap" is led by Pastor Davis.
Exploring Christians - Room C This group of Christians is exploring what it means to follow Christ. The main focus of their study is the Bible and its people. They are currently studying Islam to better understand their relationship with it and other religions. Join this group to better understand how Chrsitinaity fits into the world's religions
G.I.R.L.S. Class (Women only) - Library The GIRLS' class meets for Bible study that covers a range of topics often geared to the interests of Christian women. During Lent and Advent they seek a special short-term study that guides them on a journey of being in God's prescence for these seasons of celebration. Currently they are following the Revised Common Lectionary curriculum "Season of the Spirit". As they study together each week, they are Growing In The Richness of Living Scripture. Their discussion time is also an opportunity to share individual joys and concerns and care for each other as sisters in Christ. All women are welcome to join them.
Rowdies - Room D The Rowdies are studying the book of Ephesians. Written by best-selling author, John MacArthur, the study is broken into 12 lessons; each covering about 15 verses. Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus was written to encourage the early Christians to live a transformed life through the power of the Holy Spirit. Ephesians provides a concise summary of New Testament doctrine and provides a practical blueprint for Christian behavior. Join our group to discover that all things "good" that we enjoy are an expression of God's love for us.
Adult Bible Study Church Parlor 10 AM - This group digs into the lessons that will be used in Morning Worship on the next Sunday. Exploring the historial content of these lessons, they gain a greater understanding of how these scriptrues were first understood. Our curriculum "Seasons of the Spirit", includes music and activity sheets for each participant. As you come to Worship on Sunday, you will have a clearer, deeper understanding of what God is saying to you.
When a child is baptized the congregation promises to "guide and nurture by word and deed, with love and prayer the individual child being presented for baptism." Yet, we don't stop there. As faithful members, we also promise to "encourage the child to know and follow Christ and to be a faitful member of his church."
First Wednesday of the Month
Theology on Tap - Upper Room of Sean Bolans, Downtown Bel Air 7:30 PM- A theological conversation in a casual place. All are welcome.
