Congregational Presbyterian Church

We are all on a faith journey

With the help of Jesus we desire to be intentional about the time we spend with kids each week. Children’s Ministry at CongoPres aims to:

  • Partner with families in teaching the Gospel message of Jesus to their children.
  • Know each child by name and make them feel cared for and welcome.
  • Encourage children to explore God’s Word in fun and engaging ways.
  • Give kids the opportunity to grow in a personal relationship with Jesus.  

For more information about Children’s Ministries, contact Kelly Paynter, Director of Children’s Ministry, at (208) 743-4444.  She would love to take time and tell you just how much CongoPres LOVES kids!!

Vacation Bible School 2019: All Tuesday Nights in July!

Welcome to CongoPres VBS, YeeHaw!: Celebrating God’s Greatest Gift!  At YeeHaw VBS, kids discover that God gives good gifts, participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, and enjoy a free kid friendly dinner. CongoPres Vacation Bible School is every Tuesday night in July from 5:30-7:30pm.  VBS is for children ages 4 (4 years old by September 1, 2019) thru 5th grade (entering 5th grade in fall 2019). VBS is FREE.

VBS Sign-up 2019

“Yee Haw” Vacation Bible School Registration Congregational-Presbyterian Church 709 6th Street Lewiston, Idaho 83501 For children who turn 4 before September 1, 2019 thru entering 5th grade July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

  • Child Information

  • Medical Information

  • Does your child have any medical conditions, allergies, and/or learning and physical disabilities?
  • *If your child requires a prescription Epipen, please note that here. Epipens are not provided by the church and must be brought by the parent and given to Kelly Paynter.

  • Photography Permission

  • I give my permission for my child's picture (no names) to be on the website or Facebook page of Congregational-Presbyterian Church.

  • Parent Information

  • PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

    By submitting this form, I give permission for my son/daughter, above named child, to participate in Vacation Bible School at Congregational-Presbyterian Church on July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 and consent and agree to hold harmless Congregational-Presbyterian Church, their agents, employees, or volunteer assistants from all claims that I or they might have arising out of my child's participation in this program. In case of emergency, I give my authorization to provide whatever emergency care is necessary for my child’s safety, and assume primary responsibility for payment.

Children’s Church—Every Sunday

Come to the 9:00 am Worship Service.  Right after the Young Disciples time, children in preschool through 5th grade are invited to join Kelly Paynter and the Children’s Ministry Team for Children’s Church upstairs in Fellowship Hall.  This year we are focusing on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.  Children’s Church is full of interactive Bible lessons, games, experiments and fun!  Please note: Children’s Church concludes at 10:15am.  At that time, you may pick up your child for fellowship and refreshments or allow them to remain upstairs, with our fun child-care providers until the fellowship hour ends at 11:00am.

Nursery Care—Sundays & Wednesdays

Loving child care for infants through age three is provided for the 9:00am Contemporary Service beginning at 8:45am.  Your child is welcome to remain in the nursery until fellowship hour ends at 11:00am.  Childcare for ages 1st grade and younger is available during the 11:00am Traditional Service.  Childcare for infants through age 3 is provided on Wednesday nights from 5:30-7:00pm.

CongoPres Kids’ Club—Wednesday Evenings September – May

There’s a place for all kids Preschool to 5th Grade at CongoPres Kids’ Club.  A family style supper begins at 5:30pm, followed by Kids’ Club which meets 6:00-7:00pm.  This year we are listening to the Focus on the Family production of Adventures In Odyssey.  Each week at Kids’ Club we listen to an episode of Odyssey while snacking on popcorn and sitting on bean bags. Afterwards we talk about how the lesson applies to our lives and faith in Jesus.  Our discussions are often as animated as the Odyssey productions themselves!  Join us!

Children’s Chime Choir – Wednesday Evenings September – May

The Children’s Chime Choir for children in elementary grades meets 5:00-5:30pm (just before the dinner time of “MidWeek at CongoPres”). If your child would like to be in this choir, please see Greg Thompson in church or give him a call at (208) 758-2622.  

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