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The mission of our team is to offer creative and innovative Biblical education programs to help children, youth, and adults to:
| Discover faith, | |||
| Develop a personal relationship with Jesus, and | |||
| Demonstrate God's love to the world. | |||
The church office has a schedule of current and planned classes, study groups, and contact information.
Please call 215-862-2440 or email Patty Gatto, Director of Christian Education for Children and Youth at pgatto@tmpc.org. For questions about Adult Education, email Debbie Heffernan, Director of Adult Education and Discipleship, at dheffernan@tmpc.org.
If you would like to register your children for any of our programs, please download, print out, and complete the two PDF files above and then mail them to:
TMPC
1680 Aquetong Road
New Hope, PA 18938
Attn: P Gatto
Sunday School begins at 9:45AM
Come join the fun!
Thompson Church offers the following Sunday School classes:
Nursery
(From birth through two)
Nurture in the Nursery
(Three year old Bible reading in the Nursery)
Preschool
(Four and five year olds, not in Kindergarten)
Kindergarten/1st Grade
2nd/3rd Grade
4th/5th Grade
6th Grade
7th/8th Grade
9th through 12th Grade
Confirmation Class
We hope that all children will continue on a life long walk with our Lord, recognizing, anticipating, and rejoicing over God's work in their lives.
We are delighted to have our children and youth participate and learn more about our worship services. To encourage this, Thompson Church offers:
Junior Church
This is a program that teaches children from 4 years old through 2nd Grade about the parts of the worship service. The children are excused midway through the service to enjoy their own worship experience including a Hymn of Praise, a Prayer of Adoration, a Bible story sermon, and a craft to respond to the Word.
Student Ushers
Our Sunday School students take turns serving as Ushers and Greeters during worship services.
Youth Sunday
Students in 6th through 12th Grade study the elements of the worship service. They then create and lead their own service to share with the congregation.
Kids' Club
Children from Kindergarten through 6th Grade meet the first Thursday of the month for dinner, a Bible lesson, games, and crafts. The evening begins at 5:50 and ends at 7:30 Kids' Club runs from October through June.
Youth Group - "BLAZE"
Thompson offers youth activities for students from 6th through 12th grade. The Junior High Youth Group, (6th - 8th) meets Friday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Senior High Youth Group, (9th - 12th) meets Friday evenings from 8:00 - 10:00 PM (overlapping with Junior High for 1 hour). Both groups are combined for a fun event on the third Saturday of the month.
Thompson Church encourages our children and youth to reach out and help those in need. Here are some of our mission projects:
Compassion International
Thompson's Sunday School sponsors two children from other countries. The offering collected buys books, clothing, food, and contributes to medical expenses.
Angel Tree Program
Our Sunday School children help to throw a Christmas party for local children that have a parent in prison. The day is filled with games, crafts, songs, great food, and entertainment.
Operation Christmas
Students are invited to participate in this project of Samaritan's Purse which provides shoeboxes of gifts and toys to needy children.
One Great Hour of Sharing
Our children collect change during the Lenten Season to support disaster relief, hunger programs, and community development.
Classroom Projects
Sunday School teachers propose and organize other mission projects for their classes. Support from our congregation is greatly appreciated!
Advent Workshop
Sunday School students kick-off the season of expectation with special Advent devotions and crafts.
Christmas Gathering
Our Sunday School classes join in the celebration of Jesus' birth by sharing carols, skits, and fellowship.
Easter Program
"He is risen! He is risen indeed!" Join the TMPC Drama Group as they celebrate the Resurrection with joy!
Sunday School Celebration
We finish our school year with lots of fun. The cross-generational program is different every year and is always full of surprises!
Vacation Bible School
Enjoy a summer adventure into the Bible for children from Preschool through 6th Grade. This summer we will be learning about Joseph as we travel to Egypt.
Monday through Friday 9am to 12:30pm with a closing presentation on Friday from 12:30 to 1:30pm
Children (Preschool to 6th grade) are invited for a Fun in the Son to learn about Jesus. We will have a week of beach fun with bible stories, crafts, games and snacks. You can register here. Also, please download, print out and complete the two PDF files above and either drop them in the VBS mailbox in the office at church or mail them to:
TMPC 1680 Aquetong Road, New Hope, PA 18938
Attention: Kate Kay / VBS
We will also be looking for volunteers to help with decorating before the camp, "lifeguards" for the classes as well as snack and decorating donations, look for a sign at the Table of Well Wishing and on the E-News for updates. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kate Kay at vbs@tmpc.org.
| Q: | How do I register my child for a program at Thompson Church? |
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Please make a copy of the Program Registration Cover Sheet and the 2009 - 2010 Registration form (on our Children and Youth page), fill them out and send them to:
TMPC |
| Q: | What curriculum do you use? |
| A: | Children from Preschool through 8th grade use the Walk With Me program from Faith Alive. This is a wonderful Christian program that caters to all learning styles and strengths. The Senior High class works on updating Biblical knowledge and applying it to the teenager's life. |
| Q: | Who can I talk to about your programs? |
| A: | Please contact Patty Gatto at (215)862-2440 or email pgatto@tmpc.org |
We always need volunteers to:
Please let us know how you would like to help our children and youth grow in their faith.
Contact Patty Gatto at (215)862-2440 or email pgatto@tmpc.org.
