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Activities

Christian Education and Bible Studies

Adult Sunday School Bible Studies: One class meets in the overflow room next to the sanctuary between services (9:40 - 10:40am). Another adult class meets in the conference room next to the church office. Now would be a wonderful time to join us, so bring your coffee and attend as often as you can.


Children's Activities - Education/Social

Vacation Bible School: Deer Park's innovative themes and programs are said to be one of the best in the area. Children from pre-school to 12 years learn about special topics each year. Children go from one creative center to the next - Bible lesson, storytelling, music, arts and crafts, snacks, outside activities -- each activity follows the theme.

Children's Christian Education Classes on Sunday: Children from 2 years to High School age enjoy the warm and inviting atmosphere. Children actively participate in learning about Christianity in a fun way with messages, Bible games and songs. From 9:40AM to 10:40AM.

Youth Group: See weekly bulletin for details -- Youth group activity seeks/performs many task including outreach programs, assisting in many duties at church functions, and having social off-sites.

Children's Plays/Skits: Regularly scheduled Children's events especially at Easter and Christmas where Children of all ages perform, recite, and sing the glory of God's Word. (Children's Christian Education Dept.)
 


Music Ministry

Sanctuary Choir: Sing at traditional 11:00AM service - range from traditional to contemporary music, rehearsal on Wednesday evenings at 7:30PM. Ages range from teens to senior citizens. Sing from September to May and only on special occasions during the summer.

Early Bird Choir: Group made up of people of all ages who sing favorite hymns during the 8:30AM service all year. Singers come at 8:15AM to rehearse a song.

Special Music Performances: Several times per year, talented members of our church and other outside groups or individuals perform special music of praise and worship during our regular services. Next performance at our May 30 combined service, 9:30 AM.
 


Drama Performers

Drama Group: Ages range from children to senior citizens who share their acting abilities in drama presentations - another way of sharing God's word. Productions are performed during church services, evenings and at our own Deer Park Dinner Theater throughout the entire year. Some productions are humorous while others serious.


Church Activities - Groups

Country Christmas Bazaar: Fall and Christmas crafts sold along with food. Craft vendors display their handiwork too. Lots of fun for the entire family -- including pictures with Santa and children's Christmas gift buying room. Free admission and church crafts are tax-free.

Rummage Sale: Held every year, the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The congregation gets a chance to clean out their closets and donate treasures to the church to sell. There's glass wear, holiday decorations, dishes, clothes, etc., etc., -- anything goes. Delicious homemade soups and sweets are sold for lunch.