See the Pastor's message for this month.
Some of the articles from the "Presbyterians Today" (online version of the publication) are linked to the RSS feed in the listing below.
Their staff also publishes movie and book reviews, which may be of interest to you and your family. You can also check out PC(USA) on You Tube!
Are you looking for some activities, Bible sermons and lessons written just for kids? Check out The Children's Bible Hour: Keys for Kids. On the Sermons 4 Kids site, there's coloring pages, puzzles, worksheets, and other things just for kids. This site is also linked to the Presytery of San Diego website.
Do you enjoy doing Bible studies and searches online? The following two online Bibles provide commentaries, original text, full studies, etc.
Mira Mesa Presbyterian Church offers numerous opportunities for Christian Education and fellowship.
Our Christian Education committee is responsible for the youth programs, church school, adult education, child care, and the church library.
Mira Mesa Presbyterian Preschool
MMPP is a nationally accredited preschool. We offer a half-day enrichment program for children 2 years to 5 years of age. Our focus is a developmental multi-cultural philosophy of education. We offer an outstanding quality preschool program with high standards while meeting the needs of the community.
MMPC members are encouraged to take advantage of the preregistration period, which is in the late Spring (contact the preschool office for information). You can enroll for summer school as well as fall classes, which begin in September. Children must be 2 years of age by December 2 to start preschool in September of that school year.
We have two-, three-, and five-day morning classes. All classes begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at either 11:45 a.m. or 12:45 p.m.
You can call or come to the preschool office to get enrollment information. Preschool office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Our phone number is 858-578-2160.
Visit our website! mmppusa.com
Nursery Care
Nursery Care for children under the age of three is available during the Sunday church service.
Sunday School
Children aged 3 through Kindergarten age go directly to their classes at 9:30 a.m. Elementary-age children (up through grade 5) attend the opening portion of the workship service with their families and are dismissed to their Sunday School classes following the Children's Sermon. An excellent curriculum from Group Publishing makes Sunday School fun for teachers and students.
Acolytes
Jesus, who is the Light of the World, said, "Where three or more have gathered together in My name, there I am in their midst."
The acolytes light the altar candles at the beginning of Sunday worship. At the end of worship, they carry the light at the close of the service, to symboliz our congregation carrying the Light of Christ out into the community.
Acolytes also assist during communion and baptisms.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is a one-week daytime program during the summer. The 2010 summer's program theme is High Seas Expedition, where shipmates will soak up fun while sailing the high seas of God's love! We'll have music, creative snacks, learning centers, and lots of fun!
Ages range from 3 years through 5th grade. Parent committment is required -- this promises to be a fun time for everyone!
If you have any questions, or would like to help us out (there’s always something fishy going on!), please call leave a message for our VBS leader at the church office. She will be very glad to tell you a thing or two about what’s happening on the high seas.
Get your application here, fill it in, and return it to the church office no later than July 25, 2010. Please call the church office at 858-578-2150 for church office hours.
Adult Bible Studies are offered throughout the year. Come join us as we take a look at the Bible and learn to appreciate it, not only as the word of God, but also as a remarkable library of history, literature, and religion. Contact the church office for more information.
The Sunday Bible study, coordinated by some of our members, meets on Sunday mornings after church in the conference room.
The Wednesday Bible study meets from 6:30 pm to 8 p.m. in the Conference Room at MMPC (starting June 2, 2010).
The Women's Bible study is held at 11 a.m. on Thursday mornings at MMPC in the conference room. Please call the church office for more information.
The Library is located at the rear of the sanctuary in the room that also serves as the Quiet Room.
A self-checkout procedure is used, therefore, the Library is available whenever the church is open. Simply follow the steps in the gray frame on the wall. Books may be checked out for two weeks, and renewals are possible.
Drop off your returns in the gray box. Because we need to keep circulation records, library personnel will check in and reshelve the books.
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