Our Children's programming and care is available for babies through fifth grade. Below you will find a variety of ways we provide our children with opportunities to learn and grow in God's word from the beginning.
SUNDAYS:
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Starting at 9:15am each Sunday morning we offer age appropriate Sunday School classes for babies through fifth graders. In our downstairs hallway we have a nursery for babies up to two-year-olds and a preschool classroom for two- through four-year-olds. Our elementary students begin all together for the large group teaching and then break off into small groups by the following age groups: K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th. During this small group time we review the lesson, build relationships, and pray for the kids in our classes.
WORSHIP TIME: During the worship service, we offer nursery and preschool classes for kids age 4 and under. All elementary children join their families during the worship portion of our service. When the sermon starts, K-3rd graders are dismissed to Children's Church if their parents would like them to go. During this time, children continue learning the story from the Sunday School hour, play a game or go outside to our playground. Children are always welcome to stay in the sanctuary with their parents if you would prefer.
Second Sundays of each month we practice "Family Sunday" at HPBC. On these Sundays, we take communion together and all elementary students stay with their parents for the sermon. We also have children stay with their parents on the fifth Sunday if one occurs. On these weeks there are clipboards with coloring sheets provided in the foyer. We believe it is important for children to participate in the large group worship gathering from a young age.
SECURITY: We take the security of our children's ministry very seriously. All adults who serve in children's ministry have passed a background check, completed sexual abuse prevention training, provided references, and been approved by the children's ministry director.
WEDNESDAYS:
AWANA: On Wednesday nights during the school year we have AWANA for PreK-5th graders. AWANA is a scripture memory program where children receive large group teaching, play games, and memorize verses each week. It is a rich program that kids enjoy as they hide God's word in their hearts. We also offer nursery for babies/toddlers of adults attending the Wednesday night Bible study.
Sign up your child for AWANA HERE