“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world… Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:13, 14, 16 (NLT)

The Mission of KIDS HOPE USA is to demonstrate Christ’s love by building caring relationships...one child, one hour, one church, one school. Mentors from First Pres work with children at Columbine Elementary School in north Boulder, which is about 5 minutes from the church. Volunteers meet with children in 1st - 5th grades for one hour a week from September through May at the school. Each mentor and student also receives vital prayer support from a prayer partner. It is exciting to see the ways Jesus is making a difference in the Columbine community through the love and concern shown by members of our church.

Sam was a tough kid with an extremely bad attitude. Defiant and oppositional, his threatening behaviors were at once a plea for attention and a demand to be left alone. Sam was 6 years old. The teacher was pleased that Sam was matched with a KIDS HOPE mentor but wondered if an 80+ year old woman could manage this challenging child. She need not have worried. In her words, Sam "changed dramatically. He became a strong student with successful independence." The reason? Ruth "provided support, love and dependable mentoring for this child." She was there for him week after week with kindness and love. Her belief in him made it possible for Sam to believe in himself.

The opportunity is enormous. The need is great. The idea is simple: One Child, One Hour, One Church, One School. Will you be the one to make the difference in the life of a child at Columbine Elementary School? To learn how to be matched with a student please contact Linda Overholser, Director of KIDS HOPE USA, 303.499.6205 / lindao@fpcboulder.org

Special Events:

A Prayerwalk to Uphold Columbine Elementary School. On Sunday, September 23 from 1:00-2:00 p.m., we will be surrounding Columbine Elementary School (3130 Repplier St., Boulder) in prayer. By gathering at the school, we will be meeting God where we expect our prayers to be answered. As we move through four stations around the school, prayer leaders will guide us in prayers for the Kids Hope Ministry including the mentors, students, teachers, prayer partners, school and families as well as the community. We will also have verses to meditate on, quiet time for reflection and the names of specific students with a prayer request for each participant to include in his prayers. Everyone, all ages, is invited and needed. Come anytime during the hour allowing about 30 minutes to complete the walk. Maps and prayer requests will be available at the September 16 and 23 church services. For more information, please contact Linda Overholser.

You will find the application forms and more information by clicking on the below:

Informational Packet
Application
Waiver
Statement of Faith Form
Postition of Trust Form