Kids learning to Depend On God
We believe each child is a gift from the Lord, therefore we take it seriously that we are called to raise them up to know the Lord and understand His character and desires for the lives of the children that make their place of worship here at The Heights. There are three things within the Children’s Ministry that we strive for:
- To lay the foundation for a child to accept Jesus Christ as Savior.
- To guide children to grow and develop in Christ-likeness (moral and spiritual values).
- To prepare children for a life of service to the Lord.
In all of our programs we teach concepts about God, Jesus, and the Bible through activity areas and group time because we are laying the foundation for their spiritual growth as they learn by "doing." Your children will experience an exciting, fun and safe environment with classes led by caring adults who will help them get to know God in a real and personal way.
Children are a priority at The Heights, and we view our responsibilities to nurture the next generation as biblical. Our leaders will do everything possible to guide your children in their spiritual journey. We realize that parents and guardians are the primary spiritual leaders in the home, so we also offer tools to equip you as you instill biblical truths and values with your child.
We invite all children in K-6 to join us in KDOG Club on Sunday mornings. KDOG Club is a kid-friendly, high energy, life-changing experience focused on kids learning to Depend on God. Children will learn more about who God is, grow to love His Word and to apply His Word to their everyday life.
We utilize the 252 Basics Curriculum, modeled after Luke 2:52, “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.” The curriculum is built around 3 basic truths every child should embrace:
- 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.
KDOG Club is offered at 9:15 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.on Sunday mornings. All of these classes are located on the second floor of the children’s building in the KDOG hallway. As you enter the hallway you will be greeted by Big Dog and others who will be glad to help you find your room. Take a moment to fill out the registration form attached and bring it with you on Sunday morning to assist with check in. (Would like to be able to download the form we use here, so the words would need to be highlighted to that when they click it the form comes up—it would also be good to have a map of the facility to be accessible here, that might show where they park, the doors to enter through and the check in station).
Arrival - When you arrive in the atrium downstairs, stop at the greeter stand and they will escort you up to the KDOG foyer and assist you through our check in process. Upon check in, parents will received a nametag for their child that will be worn on the front of their clothing on the left shoulder. A separate tag will be given to the parents of K-2, that has a matching security number that is also on their child’s tag, this must be shown by a parent for child pickup. Children in grades 3-6 will meet their parents outside the KDOG foyer after KDOG Club. The earliest you can arrive to drop off your child is 9:05 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Q: What are your kids doing this Sunday?
A: They are coming to KDOG Club!! KDOG Club is a kid-friendly, high energy, life-changing experience focused on Kids learning to Depend on God. Children grow spiritually as they study God’s word and apply it to their lives with age appropriate activities.
Q: What should I expect at KDOG on Sundays?
A: We offer classes both at the 9:15 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. for children in grades K-6. All of these classes are located on the second floor of the children’s building in the KDOG hallway. As you enter the hallway you will be greeted by Big Dog and others who will be glad to help you find your room.
Arrival - When you arrive in the atrium downstairs, stop at the greeter stand and they will escort you up to your appropriate classroom in KDOG. The earliest you can arrive to drop off your kid is 9:05 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Grades K-4 follow the following Sunday Morning Format:
First Small Group Time - introduction project or game based on familiarizing themselves with the story.
Large Group Time - story told in format utilizing worship, drama, and videos to communicate the Bible Story. Large group time is combined in the following way:
- ► Kindergarten and 1st grade meet in Room 1204.
- ► 2nd and 3rd grade meet in Room 1207.
- ► 4th and 5th grade meet in Room 1206.
Second Small Group Time - Shepherding groups, with approximately 8 kids per teacher, learn how to apply the Bible Story to their own life using games and activities.
Our 5th grade class follows a different format using Preteen Lifeway Curriculum. Our 6th grade class uses a Curriculum as well titled, “Everything You Need to Know to be a Teenager.”
Departure - Please make sure you pick your child up no later than 10:40 a.m. and 12:15 a.m. Children who are guests will not be allowed to leave on their own. Children in K-3rd grade are not allowed to leave on their own, but must be picked up by a parent. We do not allow children to be released to siblings because we want to provide the best learning environment for your children which includes the peace of mind for our children and parents that no one will get left behind. Children in 4th-6th grade are allowed to leave on their own. Nametags are provided for all children and adults in KDOG. Beginning Sunday, March 13th, we will begin using the Fellowship One check-in system.
For more information concerning KDOG and the Children’s Ministry contact Robbie Sutton, the Minister of Childhood Education at THBC. She can be reached at 972-231-6047 ext. 240 or by email, . Robbie also has a great staff to help you with any Children’s Ministry questions and events. You can find their contact information on our Staff Page.
