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children
Children are an important and valuable part of St. Andrew's United Church. During the regular 10:00 am Sunday Service, they worship with the whole congregation for a short time before heading off to "Kids Church".
- nursery
- a supervised nursery is staffed by volunteers during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.
- "kids church"
- the program is "Kids Church" and designed for children ages 3 to 11. Through exciting hands on activities, children learn the stories of the Bible.
- summer programs
- one program is offered for children of all ages during the single summer service.
- vacation Bible school
- every August children, aged 3 to 11, are invited to a one week, half day camp filled with music, crafts, games and learning.
But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs." Matthew 19:14
youth
St. Andrew's United Church welcomes the unique perspective and joy for life that only youth can bring. The youth can be found cooking up fellowship luncheons, leading worship, caring for children or planning their next mission trip. In everything they do, their zest for life and compassionate nature shines through.
Youth programs are organized into two groups. Semi-Youth is for grades 5 - 8, and Senior Youth is for grades 9 - 12.
- semi-youth
- this group focuses on the active needs of younger youth.&bsp; Activities and events include swimming, bowling, movie nights and even a trip to the Lacombe Corn Maze.
- senior youth
- senior youth meet weekly for fellowship, peer support, movie studies and discussion of issues most relevant to teens today.
The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom and the favour of God was upon him. Luke 2:39
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