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Vision: A cutting-edge ministry that draws young
people and their families and encourages them to be
faithful disciples with a passion for meeting the
needs of their community.
Mission:
To prepare young people to be faithful disciples
of Jesus Christ by influencing their spiritual and
social development through worship services and
empowerment programs.
Our Children and Youth Ministry exists to provide a
framework for ministering to the spiritual,
developmental and social needs of the children and
youth at PGC and in our community. This ministry
encompasses the Nursery Ministry, Children’s
Ministry, Youth Ministry and Academic Ministry. We
provide a Christian atmosphere that encourages sound
biblical teaching and spiritual development.
We have dedicated volunteers who recognize that
ministering to children is a holy calling and have
committed themselves to praying for and offering
guidance to each child. We are intentional about
demonstrating God’s love to our young disciples of
our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Nursery
Ministry |
The Nursery Ministry serves infants and
toddlers from 0-5 years of age every Sunday
during morning worship. We support the
Worship Ministry by providing a safe,
caring, loving and learning environment for
the children. We have dedicated volunteers
who focus on biblical teachings (bible
stories) from a simplistic approach.
We also plan fun activities and social
events throughout the year. During the 1st
quarter, for example, the kids participated
in a special arts and crafts project. The
2nd quarter activity is scheduled for the
2nd Sunday in May and is called Exploring
Nature (Looking at God’s Beautiful
Creations).
We have established guidelines that the
volunteers must follow. There is an age
requirement of at least 21 years of age to
be a volunteer. We schedule 2 volunteers for
each Sunday and have a rule that if there
are more than 10 children, the scheduled
volunteers would have to seek additional
assistance. We also ensure that our nursery,
toys and the interactions between the
children themselves are safe.
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Sunday Morning Nursery Schedule |
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Free Play |
9:30-10:30 |
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Praise and Worship |
10:30-10:40 |
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Story Time |
10:40-10:55 |
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Activity |
10:55-11:15 |
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Snack Time |
11:15-11:35 |
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Clean Up |
11:35-11:45 |
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Children's Ministry |
The Children’s Ministry supports the spiritual
development of children ages 6-12 years old. We also
plan and support ministry activities and events
throughout the year. We have several offerings that
engage the children in worship and relationship with
Christ and each other.
Power House
Children's Church
Power House is a worship service where children ages
6-12 can praise and worship God. It has exciting
praise and worship, messages that teach how to be
closer to God and fun games and activities. Our
services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday during
morning worship. We come together as a group for
songs of praise and prayer and age-appropriate
lessons and activities that teach the message of
Christ. We teach from the five P.O.W.E.R
Principles: Preparation, Orientation, Worship,
Evangelism and Relationship.
PGC Children’s Choir
Our children’s choir is a collection of spirited
young voices that offer praise to our God every
third Sunday of the month. Our children sing
scripturally sound songs that encourages others and
lifts up the name of our Lord and Savior.
Blessed and Highly Favored
This is a group for girls ages 9-14. It's purpose is
to provide a safe place for girls to come to discuss
the topics that matter to them most at this age. In
this group we discuss issues such as self-esteem,
physical changes, emotional changes, family,
friends, dating, etc. The direction of the group is
driven by the girls that participate. Blending the
insights and experiences of the adult leaders and
biblical instruction, we seek to provide fresh,
contemporary, God-centered advice and encouragement
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Teen Ministry
The Youth Ministry engages teens from 13-18 years old in
biblical instruction using topical lessons that connect real
life issues with the principles taught in bible study and
Sunday worship. We explore issues ranging from the existence
of God, sex, drugs, communication with parents, divorce and
peer pressure.
Our teen bible study is held each Sunday from 8:30-9:30am
prior to morning worship. We come together for good food,
fun games and lively discussions related to salvation in the
midst of the times in which we live.
Throughout the year there are various learning, service and
fellowships. All youth are invited to come to talk, pray and
hang out with friends. We have an accepting environment that
nurtures a closer relationship with Christ and each other.
Academic
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The Academic Ministry exists to
encourage academic success and to provide
resources and instruction related to the
scriptures, academics, computers skills and
other developmental disciplines.
We plan recognition opportunities throughout the
year to celebrate academic successes. During our
worship services, we publicly recognize students
for their hard work during the school year.
We also plan workshops throughout the year that
focus on topics such as good
communication/public speaking, study skills,
computer skills and finance management (for
college bound students).
Our primary offering is our Kid’s Corner which
takes place on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00pm
during adult bible study. During this time, kids
from infants to teens can come to enjoy a time
of prayer and praise. There is also time, space
and adult assistance available for children to
complete homework while their parents
participate in bible study. For children who do
not have homework to complete, there are movies,
bible software/games as well as academic
tutorials that the children are invited to
enjoy. |
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Marshall B. Dixon
Scholarship Fund |
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In 2006 the
Marshall B. Dixon Scholarship Fund
was created to provide financial
resources to active students from
the
Pleasant
Grove Church
congregation. We believe and promote
education as a major foundation for
responsible adult living and
contribution to our surrounding
community.
Read More! |
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Power
House services every 2nd and 4th Sunday during
regular church service. |
The PGC PowerHouse Children’s Church is an
electrifying worship service where children from
the ages of 6-12 years old can come to worship
and experience the awesomeness of God!
Our dynamic children’s service is held every 2nd
and 4th Sunday during 10:00 am morning worship.
We offer age-appropriate instruction in the Word
of God as well as exciting opportunities to
share their gifts and talents. Psalm 127:3 says,
“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord; and
the fruit of the womb is his reward”.
Here at Pleasant Grove, we value our children
and we are purposeful about exposing them to
authentic and lasting experiences with God! |
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