Children’s Ministries

At New Philadelphia Moravian Church we are dedicated to helping all of our children learn to live as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. The process of educating our children begins in the home, but a Sunday School program like ours will pay out a lifetime of dividends for you and your children.

Infant/Toddler Nursery


Care is provided for infants and toddlers on Sunday mornings during both services and the Sunday School hour. Professional child care workers and volunteer members of the church staff the nursery. Nursery care is also provided for other church sponsored activities as needed.

Christian Education for Children & Youth



Sunday School

Classes are available for children three years of age through 12th grade from 10:05 _ 11:00 am. These classes provide children and teens the opportunity to hear God’s word, learn about life in Biblical times, and learn how the Christian faith impacts life today. All first graders participating in our Sunday School are presented Bibles during a worship service in the fall.

Rotational Schedule

Volunteers are needed to help teach in the rotational Sunday School Program. Please consider teaching one five week rotation. Stations for each rotation include art, cooking, storytelling, computers and games. There is an assembly for all age groups the week before a new rotation in the Fellowship Hall that introduces the upcoming theme. The dates that teachers are needed are as follows:

• “Living God’s Word” July 8th - August 5th
• “Creation” September 14th - October 12th
• “Stewardship: Time & Money” October 26th - November 23rd
• “Christmas Story” December 7th - January 4th
• “Noah” January 18th - February 15th

Worship

Children enjoy worshiping with their families at our 9:00 and 11:10 am services. Special age appropriate bulletins are available from the ushers. During worship, younger children who feel comfortable are invited forward for the Children’s Message. Following the message children 4 years through kindergarten may leave for Children’s Church in room 107. Parents may pick up their children at the end of the worship service.

Communion Class

This class is designed for elementary students 2nd grade and older, and is taught by the pastors. It is designed to prepare young people for their first communion. Parents should look for signs that their child is ready to participate in the Lord’s Supper. One of the pastors would be happy to speak with you regarding your child’s interest. Once it is determined that they are ready, children and their parents are invited to attend the class, ordinarily offered each spring.

Confirmation

This class is designed for young people 6th grade or older. It is taught by the pastors, and is designed to to prepare the confirmands to “confirm their faith,” and to take their place as responsible members of the church. It is taught each spring, and announced through he Newsletter and Bulletin.

Middle & Senior High Youth

Our young adults meet in classrooms that are located in our Youth Building. The Rev. John Rights and the Youth Committee has oversight of these groups, whether on Sunday Morning, at Sunday School, or at Youth Fellowship Activites. Don’t forget to check out our Youth page to see what they are doing today. Email:john@newphilly.org

Children’s Choir

Our youth choir practices each Sunday night. They participate in Sunday worship once a month and at special services through out the year. Email:sandra@newphilly.org

New Phillies

A fellowship group consisting of elementary students and their parents that meets twice a monthly. It provides young people with the opportunity to form friendships within the church that will benefit them as Middle High Youth. Parents seem to enjoy New Phillies as much as their children! Email:paula@newphilly.org

For more information about our youth progams, Please contact Mrs. Paula Midkiff, DCE. Email:paula@newphilly.org

Adult Sunday School Classes at New Philadelphia

New Philadelphia Moravian Church is committed to the Christian education, spiritual formation, and nurture of its adult members, too. A variety of classes are offered which enable persons to learn and grow in faith, to discern God’s will for their lives and to live in the world as Christian disciples. Adult Sunday School Classes provide a choice of studies and study methods as well as providing a network of fellowship and support. In addition to the traditional Sunday morning classes, we are constantly developing and offering a variety of small-group educational opportunities that meet at various times during the week. Please check the bulletin and the newsletter for these opportunities.

Advent Class: 3rd Floor

This is a large class of middle-aged adults that utilizes a lecture-style format and a standard curriculum. The class participates in a variety of church and community projects, including the Advent Barbecue.

All Generations: Main Level Left

This is a medium-sized class of all ages that utilizes a discussion-style format and studies books of the Bible using standard study guides.

Bona Vita: Main Level New Fellowship Hall

This is a large class of older adults that utilizes a lecture-style and a discussion-style format, standard curriculum, and variety of teachers.

David Jones: 1st Floor

This is a medium-sized class of older adults that utilizes a combined lecture/discussion format and a standard curriculum with a variety of teachers. The class contributes to Sunnyside Ministry and is the main collector and deliverer from New Philadelphia to Sunnyside of the ‘Item of the Month”. The class also contributes to various missionary and local charities. Projects are funded by special monthly offerings. The class assists the Discipleship Class with the preparation of a meal at Samaritan Inn on the first Monday of each month. The David Jones Class attempts to grow spiritually through Bible study, prayer, and the accountability of Christian fellowship.

Discovery: 1st Floor New Fellowship Hall

This is a large class of young to middle-aged adults that utilizes a discussion-style format where many of the class members take turns leading the discussion. A varied curriculum is used. The class contributes to a large number of community and church programs. For information concerning the class please contact Vicki Hoss at 769-9090. Look here for news of the class.

Discipleship Class : 1st Floor

This is a class of both singles and married adults in their 20 s, 30 s and 40 s. We follow a discussion-based format, with many original lessons taught by class members and invited guests. We produce a weekly newsletter, with notes from discussions, announcements and prayer requests. We collaborate with the David Jones Class on a monthly service project at the Samaritan Inn.

New Beginnings: Main Level Right

This is a large class of young to middle-aged adults that utilizes a discussion-style format where many of the class members take turns leading the discussion. A standard curriculum is used. The class contributes to Sunnyside Ministry and various church projects.

New Friendship: 3rd Floor

This is a large class consisting of adults of all ages that utilizes a discussion-style format, with many of the class members taking turns leading the discussion. A standard curriculum is used. The class participates in several large fund-raising projects each year in addition to fellowship events. For information concerning the class please contact Christine Stanfield at 778-1449.

Open Door: Mail Level Right

This is a medium-sized class of older adults that uses a lecture-style format and a standard curriculum. This class offers financial support to Missions, Sunnyside Ministry, and various outreach programs.

Sanctuary: Main Level Church Parlor

This is a small class of older adults that utilizes a lecture and discussion format and a standard curriculum. The class contributes to Sunnyside Ministry and other organizations.

New Classes

We start new classes as the demand arises. A good example is a 12 week Marriage Enrichment Course that ran during Sunday School in the winter of 2001-2002. If you have an interest in a new class, and would like to be a part of a core group, please contact Paula Midkiff or another member of the Christian Education Committee.

Small Group Bible Studies

We invariably have several Bible Study Groups meeting at various times during the week. Due to the every changing status of our studies, please contact Paula Midkiff at 765-2331 to see what opportunities are currently available.

Gemeinschaft

This is a spiritual formation group that meets once a week for 40 weeks. Several Gemeinschaft groups are currently meeting at New Philadelphia. For more information, contact Kay Windsor at 766-3514

For more information about our adult Christian Education opportunities, Please contact Mrs. Paula Midkiff, DCE. Email:paula@newphilly.org