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Children

The mission of the Children’s Ministry at the Presbyterian Church of Stanley is to nurture, educate and inspire children to know the unconditional love of God through Jesus Christ.

Children's Staff
Polly Krapes, Director of Children's Ministries  
Lauren Cottam, Children's Ministries Assistant
Jan McCreary, Child Care Coordinator                          
Paula Benefiel, Preschool Director of PCOS Preschool & Day Out Program

There are many volunteers that generously give of their time and creativity to support the children's programs listed to the left. Of course, teachers and leaders are always needed. If you have a love for children and a heart for Christ, please contact Polly Krapes. Currently, we are seeking volunteers for our summer Sunday School program, click here to find a date that you can help!

We ask that all Children and Youth complete a REGISTRATION FORM activites that they participate in at PCOS. If Children or Youth are going to be traveling with a group from PCOS to an event, they will need to complete a PARENT/GAURDIAN CONSENT FORM. Both forms are online and can be dropped at the church office, Welcome Center or faxed to 913-681-8186. Consent forms cannot be faxed due to notary signature. A notatry is in the church office M-F, 9am-4pm, please call to verify on the day you plan to drop in.

Can I Bring My Child to Worship?

The answer is a definite “yes!” We believe that attending worship is an important part of a child’s faith development. If children are not taught to worship, they will not grow into worshipping adults.

We welcome children in our worship services by providing:
    Children's worship bulletins.
    Children's Bibles on the Usher's table in the narthex.
    Instruction for baptized children about the Lord's Supper and sharing Communion with us.
    Worship boxes with appropriate activities to be utilized during worship.  

We strongly encourage children and their parents to attend both worship and Sunday School. Questions about Children's Ministry? contact Polly Krapes.

VBS 2012, June 18-22, registration begins April 15, 2012! click here...
Music Camp- July 11-13, 9am-Noon, click here for more...

NEW! Alphabet Soup
Does your child suffer from excessive fears and worries, phobias, separation anxiety, panic attacks, frequent stomachaches, nightmares, even refusing to go to school? Do you want to help your child but don't know how? PCOS is hosting a support group for parents dealing with these special issues. Plan to attend April 26 and May 10 at 6pm and hear from our guest speaker Julie Gettings, LCSW, LMSW. Childcare is provided with a reservation, please contact Jan McCreary.

Meet UP! with other families and friends at PCOS. Get together for fun summer activities: playgroups, Royals games, running/walking groups, Moms Night Out, Day out trips with kids...and more created by you! Go to www.meetup.com/pcosyoungfamilies 

1st Wednesday of each month, 9:30am, OPEN Play for Moms & Kids
Bring the kids, toys and your to-go-cup of coffee! Each of you will make some new friends- play and chat time. Contact Cara Burgener.

Learn more about mid-week children's programs, Wednesday Nights at PCOS

PCOS is the proud home of Boy Scout Troop 222, click to visit their site.