Children's Sunday School Program
Our children's Sunday School program is structured around the Rotation Workshop Method. The concept is simple: using drama, storytelling, video, music, arts & crafts and computer the same Bible lesson is taught for four weeks. Each Sunday the children meet in the "Gathering Room" for instructions prior to moving to their individual classrooms. For particulars call the Christian Education office.
 
Youth Ministry
Our Youth Ministry is composed of junior and senior high school students, under the direction of youth leaders.   The Youth Ministry, includes grades 7 through 12, meets each Sunday morning during our normal Sunday School hour, Sunday evening 5:30 PM and on Wednesday evening following our L.I.F.T. program from 5:30-6:30 PM.  It is an active group of young people under the direction of highly motivated and energetic young leaders. In addition to the normal Sunday and Wednesday activities, they are also involved in variety of programs. For example: Camping, Retreat in Motion Trips, Lock-ins, Bazaars, and Super Sub Sundays, Youth Rally, Mega Worship, etc.
 
Vacation Bible School
 Vacation Bible School is a tradition at St. Paul's United Methodist Church and is offered between June and July.  This year we stretched our wings and formed a partnership with our church neighbor Bethel United Methodist Church.  As a result we set a new attendance record for participation.  The two leaders, Kay Horein of St. Paul's and Barb Wise of Bethel provided an extraordinary program for the children of both churches and the community.  The program extended over five days and was offered in the evening from 6:30 - 8:30PM . It was five days of:
  • Fun             Refreshments
  • Music         Biblical teaching
  • Prayer        Arts & Crafts

 
St. Paul's Young Peoples Choir
We are excited about our YPC (Young Peoples Choir). In the past, they have performed at the following events: Christmas, Easter Sunday, Confirmation, Education Sunday. It is a glowing and growing group of young children who are learning that music is something special at St. Paul's.
St. Paul's Vibrant, Bustling Nursery
Our nursery is available on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings and during all important church events.  It is staffed with competent individuals.
 
St. Paul's Youth College Scholarship
In 1998, the Administrative Council of St. Paul's approved the Education Committee request to establish the St. Paul's United Methodist Church Youth College Scholarship Honor. The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to offer St. Paul's youth the opportunity of attending a two or four year college, university or trade school of their choosing. Since that time, we have awarded three $1000.00 scholarships:

2000 Scholarship Award - Laura Hamm
St. Paul's First Youth College Scholarship Recipient.
Laura is a junior at Purdue University - majoring in Elementary Education

2001 Scholarship Award - Katy Ulery
Second Recipient - Katy is a sophomore at Indiana University - majoring in Psychology.

2002 Scholarship Award - Michael Wagner
Third Recipient - Mickey is pursuing his college career at Tri-State University, Angola, IN  - majoring in Elementary Education.