ADVENT
STARTING DEC 7
Luke’s Gospel begins, “In the time of Herod…”—a world marked by fear, oppression, and uncertainty. Yet into that fearful world came a surprising message: “Do not be afraid.” Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the magi all faced fear, but they moved through it with courage and trust.
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This Advent, we hear that same message. Fear still looms large in our world, but Christ’s birth remains good news of great joy for all people. These reflections invite us to face our fears honestly—not to be ruled by them, but to let them move us toward love and action.
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As we journey through this season, may our hope grow gritty and resilient. Remember: hope that trembles is still hope. This Advent, let’s insist on hope and trust that good news is greater than fear.
Children's
Church
Beginning January 2026, Honea Path Presbyterian Church will launch DIG IN: The Bible in One Year, an engaging, hands-on children’s church curriculum from Group Publishing. This exciting new program helps kids experience the big story of God’s love—from Genesis to Revelation—through interactive lessons, games, music, crafts, and discussion.
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Each week, children will “dig in” to a new Bible story, discovering how God’s Word connects to their everyday lives. Over the course of the year, they’ll journey through the Bible—meeting heroes of faith like Noah, Ruth, David, Esther, and Paul—and learn that Jesus’ story is their story too.
Children's
Church (Jr)
Starting in 2026, our youngest children will experience Godly Play, a Montessori-based approach to faith formation that invites kids to explore Bible stories through wonder, play, and imagination. In a calm, sacred space, children listen to stories, wonder about God’s presence, and respond creatively—helping them discover that they are already part of God’s big story.
Youth Group
Sr.
Think. Believe. Do. (T.B.D.): A dynamic curriculum created by Sparkhouse that invites teens to think about their faith, believe in what they discover, and do something meaningful with it. Each session poses a provocative question, explores Scripture, and prompts young people to live out their faith in real-life ways.
Youth Group
Jr.
Our Jr. Youth Group uses hands-on learning with Ministry to Kidz. Through six interactive series—Slime Time, Weird Science, The Great Outdoors, Fruit of the Spirit, Spiritual Habits, and Friends—our children learn that God is always with them, that faith can be joyful and full of curiosity, and that following Jesus shapes how we live, grow, and build friendships. Each lesson blends games, creative storytelling, small groups, and Scripture to help children connect biblical truth to their everyday lives.