Education

 

At Bethany Church, our mission is to nurture one another in our relationship with Christ. 

We offer exciting educational  opportunities to help you grow in your faith.

Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants. I will proclaim the name of the LORD.  Oh, praise the greatness of our God!”  

- Deuteronomy 32:2-3

Children's Ministry

“And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.” Mark 10:16

We joyfully celebrate the innocence children bring to our faith. Our Children’s Ministry seeks to guide children in God’s teachings, while making the learning process fun and exciting. 

Children's Message 

(aka Mystery Sermon Box)

We love to put Pastor Eric on the spot! Each Sunday a child brings Eric the Mystery Sermon Box. He never knows what's inside of it until he opens it in front of the congregation. Then, based on what he pulls out, Eric gives the kids their message. 

 

Here are some examples of items Eric has pulled out of the Mystery Sermon Box:

  • Wooden eggs

  • A pencil

  • A stuffed Teddy Bear

  • Portable Play Station (Eric tried to keep it but he did return it)

  • A children's book

  • A globe

  • An airplane (which Eric had fun throwing into the congregation!)

Preschool

Mrs. Mohr is wonderful with the preschoolers.  With her teaching skills, she brings to the class wonderful projects for Bethany's preschoolers.

Kindergarten

Mrs. Franklin, who is also a classroom teacher, offers a world of creativity to her inspiring kindergarten students at Bethany.

1st - 2nd Grade

Mr. & Mrs. Brown have also been teaching this age children for many years.  After all these years, the stories in the Bible are still the same, but their excitement for the Lord is demonstrated in their presentation to our children.

3rd - 5th Grade

It seems that God has sent us the perfect teacher for each age child.  When He sent Mrs. Eickman for our 3-5 Graders, he again sent creativity, but a sensitivity to the feelings of these growing children.  The kids think she's awesome!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bethany Presbyterian Church ~ Loves Park, IL ~ 61111 ~ (815) 877-8001