Children’s Church

All God’s children are welcome in worship at South Aiken Presbyterian Church.will and charlie handing out eggs ready

Children ages 3K-2nd grade are also invited to go to Children’s Church following the Children’s moment.  Children’s Church is a time for children to participate in elements of the worship service in an age appropriate environment. Children’s Church is offered during the 8:45 and 11:00 worship services and are led by adult leaders, adult chaperons, sound engineers, and puppeteers. Children are escorted by chaperons to Fellowship Hall where they are ready to be picked up after the worship service by their parents. Elements of the worship service each Sunday include:

  • Gathering time
  • Call to Worship
  • A Prayer Song
  • Lord’s Prayer
  • Kid Friendly Song
  • Offering
  • Learn the Books of the Bible in Song
  • Doxology
  • Scripture Reading
  • Puppet Skit linked to the lectionary text or church calendar.
    Puppeteers are talented youth who are 6th grade and above and have been trained.
  • Reflection
  • Closing Prayer
  • Benediction
  • Activity surrounding scripture or church year themes
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Puppet and Sound Training is held periodically.  Leaders, chaperones, puppeteers, and sound people are always needed. Click here to read the responsibilities of a chaperone.

If you would like to help with Children’s Church allisonk@southaiken.org or call 803-648-9574, ext 223.

Click here if you would like to see the Children’s Church Schedule of volunteers for the month

All adults have been screened, record checked and have participated in training session located in this PowerPoint presentation “Kid First!” Policy training and click here for the “Kids First!” Policy.

Sacraments Class 2010 (1)When the congregation takes Communion all children who are baptized may also participate with their parent’s permission. Children who attend Children’s Church are brought into the sanctuary to participate in Communion during all Communion days which are the first Sundays in February, April, June, August, October and December.

A six-week special Worship and Sacraments class will be offered for 2nd graders and up periodically.  Click here to see what is learned and to see pictures from the 2010 class click here.