Our Educational Mission
At First Presbyterian, we believe in a strong educational foundation to further spiritual growth. Our educational programs are geared toward every age--from preschool to older adults.
Bible-based studies are scheduled throughout the year between and following Sunday services, on Wednesday Night at First and other times.
Upcoming Dates and Events
December 25
No Sunday School - one church service at 10:30 a.m.
January 1
No Sunday School - one church service at 10:30 a.m.
REMEMBER! Sunday School resumes on January 8 at a NEW time - 9:15 a.m. There is now one service only on Sunday mornings at 10:30.
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Sunday School Staff and Volunteers
Penny Andrist (children's) and Gail Benson (youth) are the Coordinators of the PreK - grade 12 education.
Both hold Master’s degrees and have been working and teaching as a team for over twenty years, traveling across the country delivering keynotes, workshops and concerts for children and adults. Their work focuses on creating and developing interactive educational materials and experiences for children.
If you have any questions or would like to register for one of our educational programs, please contact them at 701-293-6311 or via email.
We have a terrific group of volunteers offering their time and talent in the education of young children at First Presbyterian for the 2010-11 year!
3-year olds
- Susan Hayer
- Serena Jiskra
- Carrie Lawrence
PreK & K
- Becky Trumbo
- Jenny McLeod
- Brenda Cain
- Nancy Lium
1/2
- Cheryl Johnson
- Kim Waale
- Jodi Evanson
3
- Robin Kee
- Stacey Robinson
4/5
- Andrew McLeod
- Becky Koch
- Carol Prafcke
- Ann Ulliman
Children's Programs
Quest for Kids
Quest for Kids is our Sunday morning educational ministry, open to all children age 3 through grade 5.
Our three-year-old classroom and PreK/K classroom will be using a special, developmentally appropriate curriculum called "Funshine Express Christian Supplement". Kids will learn about Bible stories through storytelling, music, arts and crafts, simple science experiments and games. Each month is focused on a different story, such as "Adam and Eve", "Jesus Heals a Blind Man", "The Bible", and "Jesus is Born". Each month, parents receive a newsletter explaining what the children are learning and sharing activities to do at home to reinforce the concept of the month.
Our 1st grade through 5th grade classrooms will use the "Buzz" curriculum from Group Publishing. Buzz is designed to be child-centered with plenty of interaction and daily life application. This quarter, children learn that God is loving through five different activities designed about a Bible Story each week. Key Bible verses are studied for about a month.