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ABOUT UPSTREET
On UpStreet, we believe the Bible should never be boring, worship can be really loud and good leaders always care. Before
kids head off to middle school, we want to make sure these three things stick...
1. I need to make the wise choice.
2. I can trust God no matter what.
3. I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
The focus on UpStreet is our small group environment. We want kids to see how God's Word fits into their lives, to learn
how talk to Him, and to build friendships that will last. That's why it's important to make sure your child connects with the
same friends, same leader, at the same hour - EVERY SUNDAY!
Service time:
10:30 | UpStreet (While parents are in worship)
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WHAT HAPPENS ON UPSTREET
Kids are challenged every Sunday on UpStreet to trust God, make wise choices, and build lasting friendships. Here's what a
typical morning on UpStreet looks like.
Welcome: Each child is greeted at their classroom by their small group leaders and Youth TA's. 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. We also
carve out time each week for kids to sing as loud as they want and tell God how much they love Him.
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 on 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 252 Basics, a web-based curriculum for K-5th graders. 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.
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