We want kids to understand that they were created to have strong, lasting friendships with Jesus. Through Bible stories, fun activities, songs, dancing, prayer, and games, children learn and use important lessons from the Bible in their everyday lives. Our goal is for children to take ownership of their faith.

• We invite them to spend time with God in worship, prayer, and Bible reading.
• We teach them to love others, just as Jesus taught us.
• We encourage them to use their God-given gifts to impact others.
• We provide opportunities for them to see and share the way God is working in their lives everyday.

Elementary students are divided into two classrooms: upper elementary and lower elementary. Class divisions can be found on signs outside of the elementary classrooms. These groups will combine for a time of worship and then separate again for the lesson time.

Elementary students attend services with their families on occasions when we are celebrating something special. At these times, we do not have programming for elementary students.

• Baptism Sundays occur about three times a year. Families love participating in this gigantic celebration together. We provide programming for our Preschool and Nursery/Toddler classrooms during these services.
• Easter Saturday Evening Service does not provide any children's programming, but we provide regular programming for all of our classrooms on Easter Sunday!
• Christmas Eve Services allow families to come together to celebrate and make special memories. We do not provide any children's programming during these service times.

Students who are entering 6th grade "Upgrade" to The Middle. During the summer after 5th grade, they can be part of Student Ministry events while also taking part in Vacation Bible School (VBS). The last Sunday in July will be their final day in SCC Kids ministry.

The Middle meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. Students also have an opportunity to attend the Disciples Path class on Sundays at 11:00 AM. For more information about Student Ministries, go to insidescc.org/middle or email Pastor Lee Willis at lee@shelbychurch.org.