Sunday, November 15, 2026
Courage & Faith
The Ten Commandments
- Scripture
- Exodus 20:1–17
- Big Idea
- God guides us
God gives commands to help us love God and care for people.
Children & Youth Ministry · Shepherd of the Valley
Growing in Jesus Together
Welcome to SVPCKids.org, the online home of the Children & Youth Ministry of Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church in McCalla, Alabama, serving children and youth from their earliest years through high school.
One ministry, one story, every age
Our purpose isn’t childcare or programming. It’s Christian formation: helping children and youth know Jesus, understand Scripture and the Christian faith, experience the love of the church, and grow into lifelong disciples.
Each week our children and youth study the same Bible passage and theme, taught in ways that fit their age. That means a family can talk about one story around the dinner table, whether your child is six or sixteen.
Children & Youth
Children’s Ministry
Sunday mornings begin in the Narthex with a warm welcome, breakfast, and an opening prayer. Children then go to their classes (K–3rd grade in the Children’s Room and 4th–6th grade in the Bride’s Room) for a Bible lesson and a hands-on activity that helps the story stick.
Sunday School: 9:30 AM–10:10 AM
Youth Ministry
Our youth study the same Scripture and theme with teaching and honest conversation made for teenagers. Questions are welcome, the Bible stays at the center, and discussion is part of the lesson.
Youth gather at 9:30 AM in the Youth Room
Current theme
Courage & Faith
- Nov 8 Moses & Trusting God Exodus 3:1–12
- Nov 15 The Ten Commandments Exodus 20:1–17 This Sunday
- Nov 22 David & Goliath 1 Samuel 17
- Nov 29 Daniel & Standing Firm Daniel 6:1–23
Sunday mornings
What a Sunday looks like
Children’s Sunday School runs 9:30 AM to 10:10 AM. Our two children’s classes are one ministry: we gather together in the Narthex for breakfast and prayer, then learn in two classes by grade. Youth gather at 9:30 AM in the Youth Room.
Worship at Shepherd of the Valley follows at 10:30 AM.
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9:30–9:35
Welcome Light breakfast available in the Narthex. Children may take their breakfast with them to class.
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9:35–9:55
Age-Appropriate Lesson Kindergarten–3rd grade meet in the Children’s Room; 4th–6th grade meet in the Bride’s Room.
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9:55–10:10
Lesson Activity Each group completes an activity that reinforces the lesson.
Family discipleship
Sunday morning → Home → Everyday discipleship
Sunday morning
Your child or teen studies a passage of Scripture and one Big Idea.
At home
Each week we post the Scripture, the Big Idea, questions to talk about, and a prayer to pray together.
Every day
Faith grows as families talk about God’s Word in ordinary moments, in the car, at the table, and at bedtime.
Volunteer opportunities
Teach Sunday School
You don’t have to create a lesson from scratch. We’ll provide the Scripture, lesson framework, resources, and activity ideas. You bring your personality, creativity, and love for our kids.
- Younger Children Teacher
- Older Children Teacher
- Youth Teacher/Leader
- Breakfast/Snack
- Substitute
- Special Events
Part of the Shepherd of the Valley family
The Children & Youth Ministry belongs to Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, a community of Christ followers committed to magnifying God, making disciples, and meeting human need.