Harper Chapel UMC - Children & Youth Programs

Children & Youth Programs

HARPER CHAPEL UMC OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, TO INCLUDE A "FULL SERVICE" PRE-SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM.

VISION OF OUR CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Our vision is to provide additional opportunities for children to grow in their faith and become life-long followers of Jesus Christ.

MISSION OF OUR CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

to treat each child with love and respect because they are children of God.
to use curriculum based on the Bible, taught in a variety of ways that is relevant to each child and as such can become a part of who they are and are becoming.
to build a community of young believers who care for each other.
to teach that our world is bigger than just our church community and that we need to reach out to others.

Why Join Harper Chapel?

Our Children’s Minister

My name is Nancy Culver, the Children’s Minister. This is my 6th year of providing curriculum and leadership for children two years old through 5th grade.

My experiences include teaching Kindergarten for 23 years at School of the Osage. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies, and a Masters in Religious Studies.

This is what I REALLY wanted to be when I grew up.

News For You

Shining Stars Pre-School will resume classes on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Please make sure your stars are dressed warmly, and have thier hats and mittens!

Our Pre-School/After-School Director

My name is Nikki Brauer, I’m the Shining Stars Preschool and Afterschool Director. We began our preschool program two years ago and our afterschool program began in August of 2011. I have attended Harper Chapel most of my life. I live in Osage Beach with my husband, Chad, and our 3 children.

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Missouri. I taught Kindergarten in the Camdenton School District for two years before becoming a stay at home mom for several years. I worked at a local preschool before starting Shining Stars. I LOVE working with children and am thrilled to be a part of two vital programs in our church and for our community.

Sunday School Classes

Classes begin at 8:45 am.

Adult Classes

Storytellers - Room 203A

Inquirers - Library

Come Join Us - Room 201

Prodigals - Room 205

Children's Classes

Preschool: Room 105

Grade K-2: Room 104

Grades 3-5: Room 103

Grades 6-12: Room 109