Children

Hiland is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for children as they learn and grow in faith. We offer many opportunities for kids to learn about God’s ultimate love such as Children and Worship, Sunday school, the Easter Egg Hunt, the Fall Festival, Vacation Bible School, and the annual Children’s Christmas program. For the family, we offer events such as movie night, the Mother/Child Tea, and the Father/Child Breakfast. To learn more about specific future activities, contact Linda Davis, Director of Children’s Ministries.

Looking for ways to serve? Contact Linda Davis (412-364-9000). Vounteers needed for Vacation Bible School and Summer Sunday School. All volunteers need to have Act 33 & 34 Clearances. Clearances take at least a month to be verified so volunteer early.

 

SIGN-UPS FOR THE FALL CONSIGNMENT SALE

Open Sign-ups continue in the Conference Room of the Administration Building. Hurry – Vendor spots are filling up fast. Supplies are available in the Administration Building until the week before the sale. Sell the gently worn clothing that your children have grown out of and make a little money for yourself and for the Preschool. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT BEING A VENDOR.  The Fall Children’s Clothing and Toy Consignment Sale will be Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

REGULAR ACTIVITIES

Sunday School (September – May):  STARTS SEPTEMBER 19TH

• Ages 3-5:  Gospel Light Preschool Curriculum
• 1st-3rd Grade:  We Believe (PCUSA) Curriculum
• 4th-5th Grade:  Route 52 Grow through the Bible Curriculum

 

Summer Sunday School (June 6 – August 29):

Children age 3-years old* through 2nd grade will be excused after the Children’s Sermon and go to the Choir Room for a lesson from “Journey with Jesus,”  a snack and music. Children may be out on the playground (weather permitting) enjoying God’s creation but for the most part will be in the Sanctuary building. (*3-year olds must have participated in a preschool program.)

No Summer Sunday School on September 5th.

 

Kids’ Worship: (STARTS SEPTEMBER 12TH)

Children and Worship after the Children’s Sermon during Sunday Worship (September – May).  Children (*3 years old – 2nd grade) are excused after the children’s sermon to attend Children and Worship, a multi-sensory approach to telling the stories of the Bible. They share prayer time, sing and respond to the story they hear by drawing and creating pictures. Once a month they have a “feast” as the church family celebrates Communion. (*3 year olds must currently be in a 3-year old preschool program)

 No Children and Worship May 30th or September 5th. Children are encouraged to worship with their families on these days.

 

Music Ministries for Kids: (STARTS SEPTEMBER 15TH)

Cherub Choir – A music ministry for children 3 years old through sixth grade.  Rehearsals are for a short period of 30 minutes and will be on alternate Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. from September through May. The children will rehearse chimes on non-choir Wednesdays. Contact Jim Grapes at 412-302-0080 for more details.

 

 

ANNUAL ACTIVITES

Easter Egg Hunt – The Saturday before Easter, Hiland kids enjoy a fun morning of kid-centered entertainment followed by a Easter egg hunt that spreads across the entire campus.

 

Vacation Bible School (VBS) – Kids play, learn, create, and sing around a God-centered theme Monday – Thursday of this one week in June and then show their families what they’ve learned during a closing program on Friday night. A new theme is presented each year.

 

 

Fall Festival - Children can dress up in their favorite costumes for this halloween-alternative event filled with fun, candy, and games for kids of all ages.

 

Children’s Christmas Program – Hiland kids present the Christmas story during worship on the 3rd Sunday of Advent. It’s a wonderful time for all the kids and for the congregation who are blessed by the presentation. A new program is presented each year.