You know, one of the last things that Jesus commanded us to do was to go into the world, and to teach. And at Crestview, that's a significant part of our mission.
We have a robust selection of offerings for people of all ages - and designed to meet every family's needs. So dive in, and see what more there is to be found in your study and your walk with Christ. Click on one of the following links to find the place where you'll fit in best!
Let the little children come . . .
Throughout the gospels, Jesus has a real heart for little children and especially for their faith! At Crestview, we share that same concern. Our children's ministries aren't merely another babysitting service, but a chance for us to introduce children to Jesus Christ early in life.We understand that children have different learning styles, so we pour our resources into making the message engaging and fun. Age appropriate games, activities, skits, songs, and videos are all part of both hours for children of all ages. At 9:30 and 11:00, children in kindergarten through grade 6 are invited into "big church" to learn to worship our great God, and after a Children's Time in worship are dismissed to their individual groups.
We bring the fullness of our creativity to encourage your children into a life-long journey of inquiry and discovery of God. See you on Sunday!
5th and 6th Graders Grapple with God's Word and enjoy Great Fun!
Unless you're the parent of a 5th or 6th grader, you might not notice what's been going on in Room 103 down the Victory Village hallway. At 9:30 on Sundays, our preteens dig into the Bible to grapple with faith and life issues like What if Jesus is a liar? or Do I have to like everybody? or Did God really write the Bible? Their team of leaders (Jessica Sams, Jenny Burns, and Jane Temple) really understand this age group and invest deeply into this experience.
During the week, the kids have the opportunity to participate in MyGrapple.com--a built-in on-line community. It’s packed with clues about upcoming lessons, discussion starters, games, and polls for them to vote about what activities they want to do in future lessons. They can also post God sightings, send prayer requests, care cards, and messages to each other and their leaders.
AND, once a month on Sunday afternoons, they get together just for fun! They've been rock climbing, ice skating, gone to a movie at Rave, had a pizza party, and gone glow-bowling at Loveland Lanes.
Being a 5th or 6th Grader at Crestview is a great place to be--spread the word!
Victory Village
Victory Village is the name of the Children's Ministry area at Crestview. Located in the middle of the building, just west of the Middle Sanctuary (look for the lamppost and welcome desk!), we are building a streetscape just for boys and girls.
When construction is completed on Phase 1, our nursery entry will look like a pet shop (Paul's Pets), and the toddlers' like a toy store (Noah's Two-by-Two). Across the way, the girls' restroom will look like a beauty shop (Esther's Imperial Salon), and the boys' restroom will be called "Samson's Snips." Around the corner, children will delight in the window display of the sporting goods store (Phillip's Finish Line), just opposite the Village Post Office. Our volunteer construction crews look to finish Phase 1 by the end of May.
When children enter Victory Village, they already know Crestview loves kids, and so does Jesus! Our warm staff greets them with hugs and high-fives and calls each one by name. With the addition of these added "cosmetic" touches, they'll be even more confident that being part of God's family is where they want to be.
Watch this space for further details on Phase 2!
Children's Newsletter
Village Views is our newsletter that keeps everyone up to date with what God is doing in children's ministries here. Go to Resources, click on the Education tab and you will find the newsletter under "Parents." You will need Adobe Reader to open this pdf document. Enjoy!
Victory Village Early May Update
The guys have been hard at work the last two Saturdays, and it shows! Siding is completely finished for Paul’s Pet Shop and Noah’s Two-by-Two Toy Store, and some of the trim is up around the doors. The siding for Esther’s Imperial Salon goes up next. The brick for Samson’s Snips and Philip’s Finish Line will be contracted out to a professional, so it will be one of the last things to be installed, but that’s ok—it will only take a few days!
We’re losing a couple of weekends—April 26/27 and May 2/3—due to the garage sale and the Women’s Retreat (dads have to take care of children, you know), but will be back working soon. Painters and seamstresses, it's almost your turn!
For more information, or to help, contact Mike at: e-mail: remod25@zoomtown.com
VBS Online Registration!
Click the "Resources" tab to register for PowerLab online. Click on "Education>Childrens>>Parents" and follow the link to the PowerLab website. It's easy to register from there!
Welcome!
Welcome to Crestview Presbyterian Church's Student Ministries website! We're glad you're here - it's a joy to work with your students, and if we can do anything at all to serve you, please don't hesitate to contact us!Coming Soon...
Childrens ›› Teachers
Spring Teaching Schedule
Download: SundayTeaching.pdf
Teachers, here's the schedule as of 3/18/08. Please use it as a reference as you plan or if you need to switch Sundays with someone on your team.
Childrens ›› Parents
VBS Online Registration
Vacation Bible School, Power Lab!, is July 28 through August 1. Follow this link to register your child or to find out how to volunteer. All the details are here!
VBS: PowerLab!
Village Views
Download: VViewsMay08.pdf
Village Views is a newsletter from your Children's Ministries staff. We try to keep you updated on what's happening with Crestview Kids. If you prefer to receive it by email, contact Debbie at debbieh@crestpres.org.
Student ›› Parents
Great Escape
Download: ge.pdf
All the details about our trip this summer to the Great Escape in Cleveland, TN. Friends welcome, but we need to know soon who's going!
Permission Slip
Download: permission.pdf
This is the 2006-2007 permission slip, and is required to take our students off campus for any event. It is a .pdf file, which requires adobe acrobat to read. if you would like a copy in Word, email Jason!
Student Ministries Newsletter (May)
Download: May.pdf
Our monthly newsletter contains the ins and outs and everything in between of what we're doing for this month, as well as the bible studies we'll be using in our small groups and contact information for everyone. If you'd like a copy emailed to you, please contact Jason!
Student ›› Small Groups
Paintballing!
Download: paintball.pdf
Permission slip/flyer for paintballers!
Circle Survey
Download: circle.pdf
Do you work outside the home during the day? Is your daytime scheduled with activities, kids or meetings? Would you like to enjoy fellowship with other women of Crestview in the same situation? Are you unable to attend the current daytime Women’s Circle groups?
PW Board is organizing a NEW and EXCITING women’s circle that would meet at a convenient time for YOU!!!
Please take a moment to fill out the survey below and place it in the box marked NEW CIRCLE in the narthex to help us service you better. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Please call (#759-0059) or email (liz_lindley@ hotmail.com) Liz Lindley if you have any questions or if you would like to discuss your ideas! The Board will be reviewing the surveys on May 3.
Lenten Bible Study
Download: lentstudyguide.pdf
Do you need some guidance and some discipline for this Lenten season? This book is a 40 day bible study and prayer guide for the lenten season - complete with built in fasts, prayers and scripture verses. It's our hope that this enables you to really grow during this season of Lent.
Childrens ›› Children's
FaithWeavers 1
Sundays at 11:00AM
Kindergarten through Grade 2
Room 104
Our early elementary children build relationships, reach out, and learn how to live out their faith at home. Fun hands-on activities, faith discussions, and facinating Bible stories connect children with each other and Christ.
Children & Worship
Sundays at 9:30AM
Kindergarten through Grade 1
Room 101
Young children learn to worship through all their senses. Leaders employ a unique method of storytelling and interaction with the story to help children experience God in a special way. The use of artwork, times of quiet, and movement make this a special time.
FaithWeavers 2
Sundays at 9:30AM
Room 105
Grades 3 & 4
9:30
Grades 3-6
11:00
Our middle to older elementary kids build relationships, reach out, and learn how to live out their faith at home. Fun activities, faith discussions, and Bible stories connect them with each other and Christ.
Grapple: Grades 5-6
Sundays at 9:30AM
Room 103
Preteens need more than repetitive Bible stories; they need Bible depth. Grapple is specifically designed to get preteens grappling with tough questions in meaningful ways so they understand and own their faith.
Jesus and Me: Infants and Toddlers
Sundays at 9:30AM
Room 109/110
9:30 and 11:00
We love God's littlest angels! We safely care for babies and toddlers in clean, cheerful rooms staffed with loving, experienced caregivers.
Jesus and Me: Preschoolers (3s--non-K 5s)
Sundays at 9:30AM
Room 106
9:30 and 11:00
Three-, four-, and pre-k five-year-olds hear stories about Jesus and learn that church is a special place we learn about God. They sing, pray, and find leaders who love them in a wonderful age-appropriate environment designed just for them.
Adult ›› Adult
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Student ›› Students
Sophomore Small Group
Tuesdays at 7:00PM
Our 10th graders meet on Tuesday nights at 7 pm at the home of Lynne and Dave Hoover. Students meet to fellowship, pray and study the scriptures for that week. If you'd like more information, please contact us at the church!
Senior Small Group, #2
Sundays at 7:00PM
Our second small group bible study for Seniors meets at the home of Russ and Judy Turner, who lead it along with Deb Homan, on Sunday nights at 7:30 pm. For more information on attending, please contact us!
Confirmation
Sundays at 11:00AM
in 7th and 8th grade, a lot of our students are asking really profound questions about who they are, and what exactly it means to be a follower of Jesus. We have two classes (led by Jeff and Susan Johnson and Russ Turner and Dave Gilday) that meet on sunday mornings to explore a little deeper what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ, and a member of this church.
if you (or your student) would like to explore that, please, please let us know. We'd love to get you hooked up!
Senior Small Group 1
Thursdays at 7:00PM
One group of our seniors meets on Thursday nights at the home of Patrick and Audra Doyle, for bible study, prayer and fellowship! if you'd like to be involved with this group, please contact us so we can get you set up with them!
the Factory
Wednesdays at 5:30PM
What are you becoming? At Crestview, our goal is to produce disciples of Jesus Christ. So on Wednesday nights, Junior High (7-8 grade) stduents from Lakota, Mason and Princeton meet for fellowship, dinner, bible study and worship (with our senior high friends!) Cost is $3 to help cover the cost of dinner - and we'd love to have you (and your friends!) come hang out with us.
Encounter
Wednesdays at 6:30PM
Test
Junior Small Group
Sundays at 7:00PM
Our 11th grade small group meets on Sunday nights at the home of Steve and Holly Sefton, in West Chester. Led by Jason and Kim Wilcoxon, the group weekly dives into scriptures, prayer and, well, life together.
our group is always open! if you know someone who would be interested, please have them contact Jason, or one of the Juniors for more information!
Childrens ›› Children's
Children's Ministry Leaders
Debbie Handkins, Director of Children and Family Ministries
Email: debbieh@crestpres.org
Phone: 513.777.6555
Children's Ministries Assistant: Debby Yutkowitz
Vacation Bible School Director: Jenny Burns
Children's Ministries Elder: Pam Scharfenberger
Preschool Coordinator: Kim Yunkunis
K-1 Leaders:
Kathy/Mike Ekberg, Michele Quimby, Heather Chaney
Robin Sempsrott, Julie Shelton/Dave Corfman, Sharon Meredith
Grade 2-4 Leaders:
Debbie/Jay Shephard, Susan/Jeff Johnson, Kathryn/Pat Smith, Roberta LaPlant, Pam/Mike Scharfenbarger
Grade 5-6 Leaders:
Jessica Sams, Jane Temple, Jenny Burns
Adult ›› Adult
Adults
Elder: Jim Tyrone
Student ›› Students
Student Ministries Team
Jason Wilcoxon
Email: jasonw@crestpres.org
Phone: 513.777.6555 ext. 11
Elder - Jim Tyrone
Elder - Barbie Morgan
Staff Member - Jason Wilcoxon
Senior High Team Leader - Judy Turner
Junior High Team leader - Mimi Schleitweiler
Small Group leaders - Russ and Judy Turner, Deb Homan, Patrick and Audra Doyle (Seniors), Jason and Kim Wilcoxon (Juniors), Dave and Lynne Hoover (Sophomores) and Mason and Debbie Harvey (Freshmen)
Confirmation Leaders - Dave Gilday, Russ Turner, Jeff and Susan Johnson
Factory Coordinators - Pam Pockras, Mimi Schleitweiler