About Us
Welcome to Pure Pursuers Co-op!
2 Timothy 2:22
“So, flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.”
We’re excited to begin our sixth year of Pure Pursuers Co-op! God has placed this ministry on our hearts to encourage and support Christian homeschool families as they train up their children in the ways of the Lord. This year, we have a variety of exciting classes, activities, and events planned. Our goal is to provide a place to build Christ-centered relationships and help prepare our children to be lights for Him in our communities.
The Back Story....
More and more families are recognizing the lasting value of homeschooling. God placed a burden on our hearts to support both new and experienced homeschool families, and we saw a real need for a Christ-centered co-op in Merced County. Winton First Baptist Church recognized this need as well and launched Pure Pursuers as a ministry of the church to support homeschooling families. With a strong foundation in family-based ministries like AWANA and Children’s Choir, WFBC provides a nurturing environment for this co-op to thrive—and these programs have quickly become favorites among our families.
We’ve seen God’s hand on this ministry from the beginning. Without advertising, we’ve grown to a group of around 25 families, with children from infants to high schoolers. The community is full of love, support, and Christ-like growth. Conflicts are rare and usually lead to meaningful teaching moments between parents and children. This group has truly been a blessing, and we’re excited to see how God continues to move.
Our Guiding Principles
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Christ-Centered: Every class and activity keeps Christ at the core.
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Christ-Like Behavior: We aim for Christ-like conduct from both children and adults, knowing we're all a work in progress.
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Parent-Led: This is not a drop-off program. Parents are active participants—teaching, assisting, and engaging alongside their kids. We ask each parent to help or teach at least four enrichment classes a year.
During enrichment classes, parents are expected to assist and manage behavior. For electives, parents are welcome to stay but asked not to bring younger siblings to avoid distractions. Many parents coordinate childcare to make this work. We also offer a mom's Bible study during PE, and opportunities for fellowship throughout the year, including Ladies’ Nights Out and fantasy sports leagues for the dads.
What Do We Offer?
The better question is—what don’t we offer?
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Enrichment & PE: Twice monthly for Preschool–High School on Thursday mornings.
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Elective Classes: Three optional K–12 classes, including past offerings like Spanish, Art, Science, Sewing, and Apologetics.
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Special Events: Academic fairs, field trips, and holiday celebrations.
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Children’s Choir: Two full productions each year with singing, acting, choreography, and costumes.
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AWANA: Sunday nights for Preschool–5th grade, part of WFBC’s larger Sunday night ministry with Bible studies and youth programs for the whole family.
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Mom’s Bible Study & Fellowship: During PE, plus occasional social events.
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Summer Fun: Swim parties, movie nights, field trips, and a back-to-school bash.
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Azure Standard Drop Site: Come pick up you healthy, afforadable groceries, supplements, home/ranch supplies, gardening starts and much more!
Meeting Schedule
We begin September 11th and meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month, with a few adjustments for holidays. Children’s Choir meets weekly on Thursday afternoons. AWANA runs Sunday evenings starting September 7th. Electives meet twice a month, and a summer calendar packed with fun activities is also available. Once you're registered and we’ve met with you, we’ll provide access to our Member Portal that includes all of the calendars, class registrations and much more!
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Below are some of the enrichment themes we've explored in the past, including Inventors & Inventions, Fifty-Nifty United States, Trades/Life Skills, and Continents. Our 2025–2026 theme is Countries and Cultures, where we’ll dive into the people, places, traditions, and history that make each country unique—through fun, hands-on activities. While not all classes will follow this theme, most will. The finalized calendar will be posted soon.
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Children's Choir
For Winter 2025, our Children's Choir will perform a Christmas musical (K–8th focused, with parts for teens and adults). The specific production will be announced soon.
We’ve performed ten musicals so far—one of the highlights of co-op! It’s a fun, meaningful way for the kids to bond and share Christ with others.
You can view past performances on the WintonChurch YouTube page.
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| Is there a cost?
We have a Family Registration Fee of $10 per year. There is a $50 annual fee per child to help cover supplies and overhead. Payment plans are available for larger families.
Elective classes have their own fees—typically around $30-60 per student, plus curriculum if needed. All fees are nonrefundable.
Most Enrichment Class activities include a supply list sent 1 week in advance with items you can bring from home to keep costs low.
Field trips may have a small fee if admission is required.
WOW!!!
We know—it’s a lot! But don’t be overwhelmed. It may look like a full schedule in writing, but it feels manageable in real life.
While not every family can participate in all the add-ons (like Choir, AWANA, or electives), we encourage you to join as much as possible. The more time our kids and families spend together, the stronger the bonds—and the better the co-op experience.
Many of us grew up forming lifelong friendships through church and shared activities. That’s what we hope to create for our children: Christ-centered relationships that last.
We understand schedules vary, but we ask that you stay as committed and consistent as possible. Your involvement helps make this community thrive.
We hope that your family decides to join us!
Registration Forms and Requirements
Click here to complete our family registration form (one per family). The Student Code of Conduct, included in the form, must be reviewed together by parent and child.
You'll also find a Pastor Recommendation link also included in the Registration Form will need to be sent to your family's pastor. If you submitted one last year, you only need to resubmit if requested or if your church situation has changed.
We require a new family interview to ensure a good mutual fit. Returning families may be asked to meet with leadership if needed—and are always welcome to request a meeting.
Once you’ve completed the forms, see the “What’s Next?” section below.
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