UpStreet

UpStreet is our 9am environment for elementary aged kids (Kindergarten-5th grade). In UpStreet, we believe the Bible should never be boring and every kid should have good leaders who really care.

Before Kids move to Middle School, we want them to know and understand three important truths.
1. I need to make the wise choice. (wisdom)
2. I can trust God no matter what. (faith)
3. I should treat others the way I want to be treated. (friendship)

The focus of UpStreet is our small group environment. We want kids to see how God’s word fits into their lives, to learn how to talk to Him, and to build friendships that will last. That’s why it’s important to make sure your child come and can connect with the same friends and the same leader EVERY SUNDAY!

So, what happens in UpStreet?

Kids are challenged every Sunday in UpStreet to trust God, make wise choices, and build lasting friendships. Here’s what a typical morning in UpStreet looks like.

Welcome: Each child is greeted by their small group leader. Kids participate with their small group in an activity meant to introduce the one TRUTH, or bottom line, we want kids to walk away with and remember that morning.

Large Group Environment: Shortly after arriving, kids are moved to their large group environment where they hear the Bible story. We use costumes, props, and characters from the story – anything that makes the Bible come to life.

Small Group Environment: After participating in worship, kids travel back to their small group classroom where their leaders help them understand how the day’s bottom line can fit into their everyday life. Small group leaders in UpStreet are serious about having fun with kids and passionate about teaching the TRUTH. We want kids to see how God’s word fits into their lives, to learn how to talk to Him, and to build friendships that will last. Every Sunday they connect with the same small group of kids and the same small group leader. That way they get connected and we have the best chance to establish a relationship that’s going to matter when they need it most.

Curriculum we use in UpStreet & KidStuf.

We use 252 Basics which is based on Luke 2:52, the curriculum is built around our Three Basic Truths.

1. Wisdom: I need to make the wise choice.
2. Faith: I can trust God no matter what.
3. Friendship: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

The Three Basic Truths are amplified through 36 monthly virtues (such as kindness, generosity and faith) and 150 Bible stories. Every week there is a key TRUTH or bottom line that we drive home. It’s the ONE THING we want kids to understand and grab onto during their hour on UpStreet.

GodTime (for Kids):

We provide weekly devotions for kids to encourage them to spend time reading the Bible and talking to God at home. We want our kids to establish a lifelong habit of spending time with God.