Education
Children (age 3 - 5th grade)
Children are a cherished part of this church family!
We are dedicated to their spiritual nurture and development.
Preschoolers (ages 3-5): Sunday School from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Kindergarten - 3rd grade: Mission and Service from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.;
Young Disciples from approximately 11:20 - 12:00 noon.
4th and 5th graders: Sunday School from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Read more about each of these programs below.
Children in Worship
Children are welcome in all of our worship services. During the 11:00 a.m. service, there is a “Time with Children,” after which children are invited to go to Young Disciples or to stay with their parents in worship. Approximately quarterly, children help to lead worship by being liturgists and ushers. 4th and 5th graders are invited to help in worship as acolytes on a rotating schedule.
Sunday School for Preschoolers (ages 3 – 5)
Preschoolers attend Sunday School from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon during the worship service. They follow the Rock Solid curriculum, learn Bible stories and play with a group of dedicated and caring teachers and high school volunteers.
Sunday School for Kindergarten – 3rd graders
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders have two opportunities. While their parents and older siblings are engaged in Sunday School from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m., these young people participate in our Kids in Mission and Service program, which provides activity-based learning about mission and service in the church. This age group then attends Young Disciples, a time for spiritual development for children. Children attend the beginning of the 11:00 a.m. worship service and then are escorted to the classroom building after the Time with Children. The curriculum is a mix of the Rock Solid curriculum, learning Bible stories and getting to know their friends in the faith. We focus on worship topics that help children understand worship and prepare them for future participation in the full worship service.
Sunday School for 4th-5th graders
4th and 5th graders have Sunday school from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the classroom building each week. This way, they are able to attend the entire 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. worship service or serve as acolytes during 11:00 a.m. worship. The Sunday School class follows the Rock Solid curriculum using stories, games and crafts to learn the lessons of our faith.
Nursery
The nursery provides care in a safe and fun environment for children ages 4 and under from 8:15 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Sundays. The nursery is led by longtime coordinator, Pam Connor, who is helped by youth and adult volunteers. Child care also is provided during Wednesday night dinners.
Vacation Bible School
We are proud of our long-running VBS program, held for a week each summer, usually in early June. Many volunteers transform the church into a fun and playful learning environment with music, skits, games, and stories for children ages 3 through 5th grade. Recent VBS themes have included Discovery Canyon and Power Lab.
Special Events
Special events that are fun for children have included Bingo Nights, Trunk or Treat at Halloween, the Spring Picnic with a bounce house, the Christmas Eve pageant and Live Nativity and many others.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact Sunday School Superintendent Doris York through the church office at (904) 733-8055.
Youth
Lakewhat?….LAKEWOOOOOD!!
(If you ever hear this cheer around Jacksonville or in another city, you know it us, showing our pride, or trying to find each other!)
Youth Ministry at Lakewood focuses on a relevant and active faith through education, fellowship and service. We seek to build one another up in faith. Youth Sunday School offers time for discussion of faith topics and in-depth Bible learning. Youth group involves games, discussions and service work. We also have occasional trips, including a summer mission trip, and retreats.
Youth Ministry is led by Associate Pastor Katie Robb and a dedicated group of youth advisors and teachers. We strive to provide continuity and companionship and share our passion for the life of faith with our youth.
Middle School Youth (grades 6 – 8)
The Sunday schedule for Middle School youth is:
Sunday School: 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Middle School Music: 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Middle School Youth Group: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
All Youth Dinner: 6:00 – 76:30 p.m.
High School Youth (grades 9 – 12)
Youth in high school are asked to form a faith that is real and relevant to their own lives, that goes beyond the faith learned from their parents to one they can claim as their own.
The Sunday schedule for High School youth is:
Sunday School: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
High School Music: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
All Youth Dinner: 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
High School Youth Group: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Youth group is all about living our faith in community and figuring out how it makes a difference in our lives and in the lives of others. We have an annual summer mission trip, retreats, camping trips and lots of other awesome activities.
Confirmation
Confirmation classes, during which youth claim their own faith and confirm the promises that their parents made on their behalf at baptism, are offered bi-annually. Youth must be in the 7th grade or older to participate in the weekly classes and retreat that end with the youth’s decision and confirmation. A strong attendance commitment is required.
Contact
If you have questions about Youth Group, Sunday School, or other youth opportunities, please contact Associate Pastor Katie Robb.
Adults
At Lakewood Presbyterian Church, we are always learning and growing in our faith, just as our lives are always changing. Educational opportunities for adults include Sunday School classes, mid-week Bible study and special educational series, such as faith and film, spiritual gifts, Lenten studies and Living the Questions.
Adult Education on Sunday Mornings
Adults are welcome to visit and attend these classes from 9:45 - 10:45 according to their preferences and what fits the needs of their own faith journeys.
Bible Discovery Class
Ideal for adults who seek a deeper understanding of scripture in community with lively discussions that link scripture to everyday life in our own times. Studies have included the creative nature of Christ as it affects human life and the implications of his life for the world in which we live.
Leader: Jim Robinson.
Ambassadors Class
This class studies theological and biblical issues according to the class interest. Recent studies have included the book of Daniel and a study on the book, More Than a Carpenter, by Josh McDowell. It’s an introduction to Christian apologetics.
Leaders: Jo Ann Copeland and Alan York.
Seekers Class
Seekers is a collection of people at every stage of the journey, who feel free to come and go, come late or leave early, enjoying the search. They have used many books by Presbyterian minister/author John Ortberg, including The Life You’ve Always Wanted – Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People.
Leader: Chris Lawrence.
Grace Patrol
This adult study class uses short-term curriculum that usually lasts 6-13 weeks to learn about God’s grace and purpose for us in scripture and in our lives today. We welcome all ages to join us for a look at both Old and New Testament studies with thought-provoking questions and interactive discussion.
Leaders: Karen Green and Linda Allen.
Weekday Classes
Thursday Bible Study, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Led by Elder Cynthia Graham, the class discusses the scripture passage that will be the subject of the sermon on the upcoming Sunday.
Beth Moore Women’s Bible Study, Thursday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., for 11 weeks beginning August 19. This session will explore the life and ministry of Paul, who served faithfully, loved heartily and demonstrated what it means to die daily, crucified with Jesus Christ. Join us on a journey to discover a greater appreciation for Paul’s unflagging faith and undying devotion to servanthood. The group meets for dinner at a member’s home followed by discussion and study. Email the church office at (904) 733-8055 or email to info@LPCjax.org to reserve your space.
Contact
For questions about Sunday mornings or opportunities throughout the week, contact Sunday School Superintendent Doris York via the church office at (904) 733-8055.
Child’s Play Preschool
Teaching Kids in Faith, Hope and Love
Child’s Play Preschool is a ministry of Lakewood Presbyterian Church, supported by an active community of teachers, school parents and church members.
Our Philosophy
The educational program of our preschool is designed to help children become active and enthusiastic learners in a loving and Christian atmosphere through developmental play. In their early years, play allows children to explore the world around them by using their senses (touching, tasting, listening, smelling and looking). Play provides the foundation for academic or “school” learning. Play is the work of young children.
Play enables our staff to achieve the goals of our early childhood curriculum in social, emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual development.
Our Educational Program
· Unit approach for subject matter to include math, science, reading readiness, dramatic play and outdoor play based on the Creative Curriculum by Teaching Resources.
· Weekly chapel program.
· Twice weekly music and movement.
· Art enrichment.
· Science enrichment.
· Weekly library enrichment including lending library.
· Field trips and in-school enrichment visits.
· A dedicated and loving staff with exceptional experience.
· Many opportunities are available for a close relationship among staff, parents and children, so each child feels a bond among home, school and faith. Parental involvement is welcomed and encouraged!
Our Schedule
School hours: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Early arrival: 8:00 a.m. by arrangement.
Extended day: until 3:00 p.m. by arrangement.
Classes
Two year olds T/TH
Two year olds M/W/F
Three year olds T/TH
Three year olds M/W/F
Three year olds M-F
Four year olds M/W/F
Four year olds M-F
Mother’s Morning Out
Contact
Preschool Director Gail Baker at (904) 733-2027.
