LifePoint Church

"Help for Uniquely Gifted Souls"

HUGS, as it is often referred to as, is a ministry for children, teens and young adults with special needs. Our mission is to influence individuals with disabilities and their families to find and follow Jesus.

HUG Kids*

We provide special one-on-one buddies to assist students who require it in order to participate fully in weekend children and student ministries  activities. HUG Kids is available on Saturdays at 6:15pm and on Sundays at 9:00am and 10:45am . We ask parents to choose ONE service that their child will regularly attend.

Special Huggers*

The Special Huggers class is a Bible class designed for children with special needs, who need more individualized attention or a smaller classroom size. Classes generally include music, a bible story, craft and  motor activity.  The Special Huggers class is currently offered to children from ages 4 through 8 at the 10:45am Sunday service, and for children 9 and up at the 9:00am Sunday service. 

HUG Givers*

Additionally, we provide a class for developmentally challenged teens and  adults. Our HUG Givers class meets at 9:00am and 10:45am on Sunday mornings, and teaches biblical truths through creative lessons and music to those with developmental disabilities of all levels. There are currently openings for students at the 9:00am service.

* We ask that you contact Sandy McCann prior to your first visit so placement options can be discussed, and ask a parent to remain  in their child's classroom during the first visit to meet with a representative from the HUGS ministry.

Volunteering

If you are interested in connecting with a HUGS Ministry Team, please click here.
Ready to serve, please complete an Adult Volunteer Application.

For more information 

Contact Sandy McCann at sandymccann @ lifepointchurch.us. 

Registration links for upcoming events

Parent's Night Out, March 26, 2010

To register for Parent's Night Out, click here.

HUGS Volunteer Training, April 18, 2010

To register for the April 18 training, click here.

HUGS/RVR Summer Partnership 2010.  HUGS students (high school age and older) can spend Mondays and Thursdays at River Valley Ranch, learning skills, having fun, and being surrounded by camp staff who appreciate them for who they are. The Partnership begins June 28 and ends August 12. Registrations are limited to four students per day.

To register for the HUGS/RVR Summer Partnership, click here.