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We believe that the church should be a place where children experience God's gracious love for them, the joy of worshipping and serving God together, and the peace of belonging to a forgiving community of faith. We take the promises made at a child's baptism seriously by committing to nurture our children through quality programs of Bible study, worship, music, mission and fellowship.All staff and volunteers working with our children are required to submit to a background check and take training in the recognition and prevention of child abuse as part of our Child Protection Policy.
Nursery Care
Quality child care is offered for most PHPC events by reservation through the church office. All care givers are trained adults who have met the requirements of our Child Protection Policy. Sunday morning child care is available, without reservations, for children from birth through Kindergarten. During the 9:30 hour, those who are two years and older attend Sunday School classes rather than child care.
Sunday School
Year-round classes for two-year olds through sixth graders provide opportunities for Christian growth and nurturing through biblically-based curriculum. During the school year, the children study the Bible on a three-year rotation. Each class also has a memory-work goal and mission project to work on. During the summer months, a variety of supplemental curricula are studied and children participate in intergenerational activities. For more information about our current Children's Sunday School Schedule, please click here.
Our Children's Choirs
Our Children's Choirs are organized to include participation for children from age 4 through the sixth grade. The goals for the children's choirs include providing religious, educational and recreational opportunities for the children, developing an understanding of worship, encouraging a sense of personal responsibility and cooperation, and presenting worthy music, well prepared, to the glory of God. A parent's of choir children class is being offered at the same time as the choir rehearsals noted below, 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. in Jubilee Hall - E. The class is called Current Events and the Christian Family.
The Children's Choirs are:
- Kinder Choir
Age group: Age 4 (by Sept. 1) through Kindergarten
Time and Place 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.,
Directors Joyce Roth and Edie Owen
Place Room S220
- Alleluia Singers
Age group: First and Second grades
Time and Place 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.
Director Laura Fix
Place Room S219
- Jubilate Singers
Age group: Third through Sixth grades
Time and Place: 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.
Director Judy Melson
Place Room S218
Children's Handbells
The Jubilate Ringers are for younger ringers, grades 4 though 6. The Jubilate Ringers rehearse Sunday evenings from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m. in room S218
Other Programs
- Stewardship Council - Each Fall our 1st through 6th grade classes select a class steward to serve on this council. The children meet once a month before Sunday School to learn about stewardship and mission, and then report back to their classes. The Children's Stewardship Council also researches and decides what projects the children's offering will be used for. Last year alone our children gave more than $2,000 to chosen ministries!
- Kid Connection - A fellowship opportunity for 5th and 6th graders who meet once a month from September to June for social and service events to build friendship and faith.
- Kid Craze - A new fellowship opportunity for fun and friend making for our 3rd and 4th graders. These game nights will happen through out the school year.
- Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - A giant intergeneration night of Mardi Gras fun to celebrate the beginning of Lent with pancakes and singing and clowns and laughter.
- Feast of New Life - A Palm Sunday afternoon celebration of crafts and games for children ages three through second grade, followed with a family dinner!
- Sex Education - PHPC is proud to be at the forefront of churches providing medically sound, biblically-based, and culturally sensitive training on God's gift of sexuality. Classes for 2nd through 4th graders and their parents are offered every other year, and for 5th and 6th graders and their parents every year.
- God and Country Awards - Every other winter, classes are offered for scouts and their parents to meet the requirements of this award.
- Faith Friends - A brand new program we are launching to offer a child experiencing the crisis of a loss in his/her life, a trained adult listening friend.
- Fireside Storytime - Each December families of preschoolers are invited to the Youth House to share in the Christmas story with Dr. Monie. The evenings are timed so that the children will find the live Nativity scene in place in the Pecan Grove when they leave.
- Parent's Day Out - PDO offers quality childcare from September - May for children ages ten months through three years. Hours are 9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Tuesday - Friday.
- MADD Afternoon - A creative arts program for four to five year olds incorporating music, art, drama and dance on Monday or Tuesday afternoons from Noon to 2:30 p.m. during the school year.
Summer Programs
PHPC offers extensive children's programs during the summer months. Watch for the Summer's Poppin' brochure each spring for scheduling information!
- Vacation Bible School - A week of biblically-based learning activities and worship for three year-olds through those who have completed the fourth grade.
- 5th & 6th Grade Mission Project - A 3-day mission experience. Children journey to one of our supported agencies to offer their sweat and loving care in serving others. Activities often include painting, cleaning, landscaping and helping with younger children or senior citizens, and a closing pool party!
- Springhill Day Camp - A 5-day outdoor rural experience offered each June for children who have completed first through fifth grades. Campers meet at the church and are taken each day to our own Springhill Retreat Center, near the Richardson/Plano city limits. Children experience nature trails, crafts, singing, games, special guests, Bible skits, and a cook out! Three one week sessions in June.
- Celebration - A creative arts program for children who have completed kindergarten through second grade. Children explore familiar scripture through music, drama, and art. Individual creativity and group interaction are emphasized. The week ends with a low-key presentation to family and friends. Usually June.
- Creative Arts Workshop - A program sponsored by the Music Committee of the Worship Mission for children who have completed third through sixth grades. Children participate in a biblically-based musical production that includes drama, art, costuming, scenery and choreography. Usually in June.
Who to Contact
For more information about our children's program, please feel free to contact the following individuals:
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