The Ark, which is the name of our nursery and preschool program for newborns to four and five-year-olds not yet in school, is offered during both the 9:30 and 11:00 worship services. The Ark is based on the First Look curriculum which lays the foundation for the truths to be learned on UpStreet, the elementary program at SHPC. The three basic truths that we teach in the Ark are:

• God made me.
• God loves me.
• Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

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Special Events

• Family Ministry (Day) Retreat 2008 will be held in Bastrop State Park on May 31st.

• Children at the Lord's Table—watch here for details on the next class, or contact Britta.

• Club H₂O and Vacation Bible School will be super fun this summer!
  VBS July 7-11, 2008
  Club H₂O July 28-Aug 1, 2008

Welcome to UpStreet!

Our Sunday School program for Kindergarten through 5th graders is called UpStreet, and it builds further on the foundational principles taught during the preschool years in The Ark. It is based on a small group/large group format, utilizing a large group for Bible storytelling and worship and a small group for personal interaction as kids learn to apply Biblical truths to their own lives. UpStreet covers one virtue a month for three years, so by the time a child attends the years between Kindergarten and 5th grade, they will have covered all 36 virtues twice, as well as over 150 Scripture stories.

We hope that by implementing this curriculum as foundational teaching of our Christian faith, every child who attends UpStreet will grow up to say:

• I need to make the WISE choice.
• I can TRUST God no matter what.
• I should treat OTHERS the way I want to be treated.

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A letter from our Associate Pastor for Children's and Family Ministry

Family Ministry

• Family Times Virtue Packs : order your July-December subscription today!
  
• Family Ministry Team — This is where it all happens! Develop the events and build the connections that make our ministry sing. Contact Britta Dukes at britta AT shpc.org for details of the next gathering.
  
• Family Game Night!  The next Family Game Night will be in the fall.
  
• Do you ask yourself, "Do I have what it takes to be a good parent? " Join our summer parenting class!

  Mothers of Young Children Devotional Group

Past Parenting Classes

Volunteer Opportunities

• If you would like to share your time, energy and faith with the next generation, please contact Britta Dukes at 892-3580 ext. 107 or britta AT shpc.org.

• New Mom Buddies
  

 

(Hungry for KidKuisine? Follow this link...)

In addition to this teaching on Sunday, we offer KidStuf on one Wednesday night per month between January and May, and again between September and December. KidStuf is where kids take their parents to learn. It’s a fast, noisy, zany, multimedia, kid-focused, parent-centered, virtue-driven 45-minute extravaganza. KidStuf is the best way for parents to catch up on what we talked about on UpStreet so they can keep on talking about it all month long. Find out more ...

Basically, KidStuf is a 45-minute weekly program that uses music, drama, and storytelling to entertain and inspire—you won’t want to miss it! On each of these nights, dinner will be offered from 5:15-6:15 p.m. for a nominal fee, followed by the KidStuf extravaganza from 6:30-7:15 p.m. We’d love to see all of our families commit to make these a priority since they’re a wonderful way for parents and children to grow in faith together. (Parent of a preschooler?) Mark your calendars now to attend all of our KidStuf productions:

May 21st

Articles for Parents

Tools for the Journey:
Prayer (Nov 2007)

Devotionals: Communion of Believers (Sept 2006)

Archive of previous Devotionals & Tools for the Journey articles