Our Sunday Families are sorted by grade level and the program coincides with our main worship service at 10:30 a.m. So, while you are in the Sanctuary, your children will be enjoying the programs we've designed to encourage them to grow in their own faith. We share with them Christian stories and values, provide them opportunities to serve the church & community and welcome them into our church as participating members in worship, prayer and simple rituals.
INFANTS AND TODDLERS Nursery (0-2 year olds)
We strive to provide “sacred childcare” for our youngest children. We work to create an atmosphere of warmth, cceptance, and security. We have Bible stories available but share them casually as the children’s attention allows.
“GODLY PLAY” Preschool (3-5 year olds)
Warmth and acceptance remain central in our preschool class, but we also recognize children’s growing love of stories and capacity for directed attention. Our program, called “Godly Play,” is based on Montessori principles. We present the Word—selected stories from the Old and New Testaments—with sturdy props akin to Montessori’s teaching tools. After the story is told, children may play with the story boxes or follow up with related arts and crafts activities.
CORNERSTONES Kindergarten through 5th grade
Cornerstones features an important Biblical story each month. Rotation workshops repeat the story each week and reinforce it through art, drama, special activities, or outreach. Teachers teach one complete story cycle, a one-month commitment. Because teachers change, one “shepherd” stays with each class all year long.
EXPLORING OUR FAITHS 6th Grade
How do we express our faiths through worship? First, we focus sixth graders’ natural curiosity on our own denominations. Then, we look at other Protestant denominations as well as Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism. Sixth graders conclude by creating their own Informal Worship service
COMPUTER LAB
Our computer lab is a hit with children, who use it informally and occasionally as a rotation station. We offer a variety of Bible software, including games, maps and stories.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2008
The Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Rd invites all families to ride the wave of God’s love in our summer intergenerational Vacation Bible School, BEACH PARTY: SURFIN’ THROUGH THE SCRIPTURES. The fun begins Monday, June 23 and ends, Wednesday, June 25 from 5 – 8 PM.
This program is a celebration of God’s love and a chance for families to learn new Beach Be-Attitudes. Join us for dinner, Bible stories, science activities, songs, crafts, and games for all ages. The fee per participant is $20.00; maximum fee per family is $40.00, before June 2. After June 2 the fee increases to $25.00 per participant and $50.00 per family.
To join the BEACH PARTY, meet us at the Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Rd, on June 23 at 5 PM. For more information, call Ann Pardue at 561-6805, ext 307. Click here for a registration form.
CHILDREN'S MUSIC PROGRAMS
CHOIRS
Singing and playing instruments are important ways of worshipping God. Indian Hill Church’s children’s choirs participate in Informal Worship each week. The Choristers Guild Journal provides a rich source for children’s choir anthems. In addition to singing, choristers often volunteer to play percussion and other Orff instruments to accompany our anthems. Musical selections are chosen to complement the Christian Education curriculum.
CAROL AND JUNIOR CHOIRS
Choristers in the Carol and Junior Choirs meet from 4:00—4:45 PM on Thursday afternoons in Room 6. Carol Choir members are in grades K—3 and Junior choristers are in 4th grade and older. These youth choirs prepare hymns & anthems, sing frequently at Worship Services and entertain at other events throughout the year.
HANDBELL CHOIR
The children’s handbell choir is open to elementary age students and older. Music reading skills are encouraged but not required. The group performs occasionally at 10:30 Worship and rehearses from 4:50—5:30 PM on Thursday afternoons.
IHC Youth Program
Our Vision:
To provide a program in which we engage our
youth to develop faith lives.
Confirmation class after Ash Wednesday Service 2005-2006
SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMS-
9:15-10:15 Junior High Educational Hour (7th & 8th graders)
10:30 Everyone attends worship service
11:30-12:30 Senior High EducatIonal Hour (9th-12th graders)
Both of these program hours focus on education and fellowship. Already the Junior High kids have picked their favorite game which is 'I love my neighbor' in addition to having collected books and toys for families in need. The Senior High youth have challenged themselves with open discussions of scripture, church history, and religion.
Other youth activities include teaching Sunday School, serving as acolytes, reading, ushering, volunteering, summer opportunities at the Madisonville YMCA and Avondale, ultimate frisbee, movie night, as well as many other rewarding activities.
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