The purpose of our children's ministry is to teach and inspire children to love and reflect Jesus, and to equip parents to be the primary disciple-makers of their kids, providing ongoing resources and support for family discipleship.
We focus on providing kids and parents with resources centered around:
1) Biblical Literacy – we go through a Christ-centered look at the entire scriptural narrative in 3-year cycles.
2) Bible Skills – we equip kids to know and read their Bibles.
3) Core Christian Beliefs – we teach fundamental truths of the Christian faith using resources like the New City Catechism.
4) Discipleship – We focus on how the scriptures apply to our children’s lives and how to follow the Lord faithfully day to day;
We want to instill in our kids a love for Lord that will last a lifetime!
We focus on providing kids and parents with resources centered around:
1) Biblical Literacy – we go through a Christ-centered look at the entire scriptural narrative in 3-year cycles.
2) Bible Skills – we equip kids to know and read their Bibles.
3) Core Christian Beliefs – we teach fundamental truths of the Christian faith using resources like the New City Catechism.
4) Discipleship – We focus on how the scriptures apply to our children’s lives and how to follow the Lord faithfully day to day;
We want to instill in our kids a love for Lord that will last a lifetime!
We were made to worship God. The greatest commandment God has given to us is found in Deuteronomy 6:5- you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. This commandment is not just for adults, but also for our children. God has entrusted parents with the responsibility to teach their children to know this command and to obey it. You shall teach [this command] diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk on the road, and when you lie down, and when you rise… So in every aspect of life, we are called to teach our children to love God with all their hearts.
One of the ways Hackberry Creek Church seeks to support parents in raising their children to love and worship the Lord is through Children’s Church. Children who are too old for the nursery (between 3-4 years old) through 1st graders are welcome to attend children’s church on Sunday mornings. This is a time for children to worship at their level.
Every Sunday the 9:30 worship service, children join their parents for worship on Sunday morning in the Sanctuary and then after the Message for Young Disciples, they are invited to go down to Room 151 in the Education Wing for a worship time just for them. They will sing, have a Bible lesson, and have some hands-on activities that help them grow in their love of God. After worship, parents can go and pick up their children in the room and take them to Sunday school.
One of the ways Hackberry Creek Church seeks to support parents in raising their children to love and worship the Lord is through Children’s Church. Children who are too old for the nursery (between 3-4 years old) through 1st graders are welcome to attend children’s church on Sunday mornings. This is a time for children to worship at their level.
Every Sunday the 9:30 worship service, children join their parents for worship on Sunday morning in the Sanctuary and then after the Message for Young Disciples, they are invited to go down to Room 151 in the Education Wing for a worship time just for them. They will sing, have a Bible lesson, and have some hands-on activities that help them grow in their love of God. After worship, parents can go and pick up their children in the room and take them to Sunday school.
Worship Activity Bags
Worship Activity Bags are available for children to use on Sunday mornings. They include fun activities, puzzles, and games that relate to the worship service. Be sure to pick one up in the hallway to your left as you enter from the building's main entrance. Please return the bag and supplies to the designated basket after worship and take home your completed activities. New activities will be added regularly.
Sunday School
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Parent Resources
The New City Catechism
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Click the picture on the left to access SONGS FROM THE NEW CITY CATECHISM, a free resource which includes songs for each catechism question!
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