2008-2009 Calendar

B.E.A.C.H. Club

Be a Believer
Encourage Esteem,
Accept Another,
Choose with Care,
Humbly Help

Our mid-week program for 4th-6th graders meets on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:30 p.m. A team of adult leaders plans games, music, and friendship time based on strong Bible truths for faith in action! For more information, please contact Karen Bryer; kcbryer@att.net.

Childcare

Childcare, including nursery & toddlers, is always provided for Sunday morning, Sunday evening and special worship services. Most Bible studies and other church activities provide childcare by reservation. Our childcare team is lead by first aid trained and CPR certified staff. We are committed to providing the safest possible environment and seek to ensure that your child is always in competent and loving hands.

Sunday School

Classes for 3 year olds through 6th graders meet during the 9:00 am and 10:30 am worship services. Our objective is to grow disciples who love God and neighbor, practice the spiritual disciplines of prayer and worship, participate in acts of service and mercy, and who are Biblically literate.

Note: Different curricula are used at each of our weekend church school sessions. Children who attend more than one session will not repeat lesson materials or learning experiences.

Children's Choirs

For more information about our children's choirs, please see the IPC Worship, Music & Arts page.

Camps/Retreats

A Winter Retreat for 5th - 6th graders and Summer Camp for 3rd - 6th graders are offered at Forest Home Christian Conference Center each year. Members of our high school and college groups serve as counselors, offering an opportunity for our children to develop deep, personal relationships with faithful young adults while also building lasting friendships with their peers.

Special Events

Special activities tied to church and calendar seasons are planned throughout the year for children and their families. Included are a Harvest Celebration, Thanksgiving Worship, Family Christmas Festival, Ash Wednesday Worship and supper, Easter Celebration and a 6th grade graduation celebration..

Vacation Bible School

A wild, wacky, wonderful week of holy commotion! In July, 3 year olds through 6th graders gather for music, skits, Bible stories, crafts, recreation and a light supper. Kids can expect to find fun, friends and faith at this not-to-be-missed summer adventure!

Ongoing Registration

Register all children age newborn-6th grade for the 2008-2008 school year by clicking and completing the Registration and Medical Release Forms. Completed forms can be mailed, faxed, dropped off at the church office or returned to the Children's Ministries table on Sunday mornings.

Protecting God's Children

Child Protection, Abuse Prevention and Reporting

We believe that God has called us to care for and protect the children whom He has entrusted to us. All adults working with minors on a frequent and regular basis at IPC will be selected, trained, managed, and evaluated in accordance with the selection and training procedures and guidelines for conduct set forth in the Child Protection, Abuse Prevention and Reporting Policy.

An overview of the policy may be viewed and downloaded Here. To obtain a copy of the entire policy or for questions, comments and more information, please contact the church office at (949)786-9627 or send an Email.

Children's Ministries Contacts

Director, Children and Family Ministries
Amy Brown
949.786.9627 x 206

Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Culbertson
949.786.9627 x 211

Early Childhood Development Associate
Lisa Lehar
949.651.1156

Mid-Week & Veritas Children's Ministry Associate
Karen Bryer
949.786.9627