The preschool program follows the school year and the curriculum provides opportunities for children to learn in a Christian environment. Not only does the church provide the location but also has several church members on staff serving as teachers. Our church annually holds Community Bible School in the summer. Recently, we have used the Marketplace Bible school program that encourages all age groups to participate in this experience. We have sponsored both Girl and Boy Scout programs for several generations.
Leadership is provided by local community leaders and church members.
Both groups participate in church programs through volunteerism. The church has sponsored the youth UMYF program for several generations. Some former UMYF members have later become UMYF adult counselors teaching the next generation of youth. Besides church members, this program also involves youth in the local community. Hinton Youth Mission Team - a week long camp for high school youth at the Hinton Rural Life Center in the mountains of western North Carolina.