Helping people take the next step
"To partner with adults to help children take the next step in their walk with the Lord."
The vision for Children's Ministry (age birth - 5th grade) at Highland Community Church is to make disciples...
* by teaching children how to pray
* by providing opportunities for them to experience God's presence
and provision
* by teaching children the truths contained in the Word of God
* by providing opportunities for them to explore the truths for
themselves
* by teaching children how to draw into the presence of God
through dynamic worship
* by teaching them a process of evangelism which leads them to
salvation
* by baptizing them in the name of Jesus Christ
* by teaching them to obey the commands of God including the
command to be "salt" and "light" to others through their works, actions,
and choices.
| Children's Ministry Overview | If you would like to see the theme, Biblical text reference, and memory verse for each week please click here. |
| Children's Church | Children's Church is provided during the Sunday worship service for age 4 through 2nd grade. The children leave the sanctuary about 20 minutes into the service to have their own time of singing, Bible stories, craft, and practical time. It is intentional that the children leave the service after 20 minutes. We feel strongly that as a church, and as parents, we need to be training our children how to worship. At the same time we recognize that children in the young elementary years may not be ready for the full service or the sermon topics presented. So Children's Church is their time of worship. |
| Children's Sunday School | Sunday school is available for ages 3 - 5th grade. It is intended to be educational and provide a solid foundation to build on for life. Our staff of experienced and energetic teachers would love to share God's Word with your child at 9:20 a.m. each Sunday during the school year. All of our Sunday school teachers complete an application and undergo background checks prior to teaching. We also use a rule of two adults per classroom to further ensure the safety of your children. |
| One Way Club (A mid-week Bible club for children) | Children ages 4 (by Sept. 1) - 5th grade participate in One Way Club which features Bible stories with a creative twist, verse time, singing, games and snacks. Participants can earn tokens to use at the Trading Post and guests are always welcome! One Way Club meets early Sept - mid April, Wednesday nights from 6:05 p.m. until 7:45 p.m. (Registration is 5:50 - 6:05) Click here for registration form. A printable schedule from 2007/2008 with theme and verse is available here as reference. |
| Building Blocks of Faith (grades 5-7) | Building Blocks of Faith is a time of doctrine study for students who just completed grades 5-7. The class meets six times per summer and students participating in three years of the study will have received a complete review of the doctrines on which Highland is founded. Sessions meet from 9:00 - 11:00 and each classroom time is followed by a recreation time. |
| Vacation Bible School | VBS is held the last full week of July for children age 4 to grade 5 and is the perfect time to invite friends to learn about God. The hours are 9:00 a.m. - 11:45p.m. If you'd like to volunteer to help with VBS there is childcare available for infant - age 3 for the volunteer staff. For 2008 the theme is the Amazon Expedition and will meet July 22-25th, 2008. |
| Children's Musical (grade K-8) | The annual children's musical (the first weekend in December) offers children a fresh way to serve and worship the Lord. Practices start in September and run every Sunday afternoon until the musicals. |
Any questions regarding youth (grade 6-12) activities please see "Teen" page.
Volunteer application for working with children or youth
Children's Sunday School
One Way Club
Building Blocks of Faith
Vacation Bible School
Children's Musical
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