First Baptist Church Children's Ministry exists to bring children into a relationship with Jesus Christ and to develop them as worshippers and students of God’s Word. The curriculum focuses not only on a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, His Son, but also on relationships with others, and applying scriptural principles to the choices we make in life. First Baptist endeavors to partner with families in evangelistic and discipleship pursuits.

The Children's Ministry provides a safe, fun, enriching environment for your preschooler, child or preteen to learn about Jesus Christ and discover how to love others and become a faithful Christian.

Children’s Ministry workers are trained and abide by the rules set forth in our Children and Preschool Policies Manual.

Link to Children & Preschool Policies Manual

Year-Round Activities for Children:

Bible Fellowship

Each Sunday, children enjoy a time of learning Bible truths, creative play time that supports that teaching, crafts, music and other fun activities. Children meet in the three-story brick building that sits just northeast of our main Worship Center.
 
Preschool and nursery facilities are on the first floor of the Children’s Building, and, for security reasons, preschoolers and infants must be checked in and checked out by parents or other authorized family members at "Noah's Ark" just inside the west entrance.       

Children's Church

Worship KidStyle meets in room #100 (Office Building) during our 10:49 and 10:50 AM services. This high-tech, interactive atmosphere offers exciting music and activities as well as hands-on opportunities for learning Bible truths. Children’s Church is open to all children grades Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Parents: Please sign your children in at Noah's Ark (downstairs in the children's building). You may sign them out at Room #100.

Younger children are welcome to stay in their Bible Fellowship areas for an Extended Session – a continuation of Bible-based playtime and learning.

Preschool Play Dates

Twice a month you are invited to bring your preschoolers (birth - 4 years) and enjoy a morning of playing together and hanging out with other families. Grandparents are welcome, too. Structured and free play - and a great time for the kids AND the adults. Sometimes we set up playstations around the Gym - and sometimes we go out to play in the park. Occasional field trips.

9 AM on selected Monday mornings. See church calendar or call the church office (Vicki or Pete) for more information.

August PlayDates:

• August 9
• August 23

See Calendar for PlayDate schedule

Pure Energy (Music Club)

 
Music Club is designed to teach children the fundamentals of music as they learn how to worship God through singing and musical expression. Fun activities explored are singing, playing instruments, choreography and drama that are built on the teaching of music theory, Biblical stories and doctrine.  In addition to weekly meetings, the children will work together to present a song or short drama during at least one church service each semester.  A musical production is also done at least once a year. They meet every Wednesday at 5:45 PM during the school year.

The 2010/2011 schedule will kick off on Wednesday, September 8.

Please check in at Noah's Ark. Registration and Medical Release forms are required.

Link to Music Ministry/Children's Club (Pure Energy)

GAs (Girls in Action) & RAs (Royal Ambassadors)

Royal Ambassadors (RAs) is a Bible-centered, church-based, Southern Baptist mission education organization for boys in grades 1-6. Founded in 1908, RA boys learn the importance of being “ambassadors for Christ” (2 Cor. 5:20). Boys will participate in mission work, fundraising for missions, camping trips, and many other fun activities.

Girls in Action (GAs) is a comprehensive missions education program for girls in grades 1-6. Through participation in GA, girls grow in their knowledge, understanding, and application of the Bible. GA activities center around praying for missions, engaging in missions action and witness, learning about missions, developing spiritually toward a missions lifestyle, participating in the work of the church and denomination, and supporting missions.

RAs and GAs meet every Wednesday during the school year in the Children and Youth Building from 6:45-7:45.

The 2010/2011 schedule will kick off on Wednesday, September 8.

Please check in at Noah's Ark prior to joining your group. Registration and a medical release form are required to participate.

Click here to download RA/GA Registration Form

Noah's News monthly newsletter

Click here for the Parent and Volunteer Policy Manual

Click here to download the Medical Release Form

Special Events:

Kids Music Camp

July 26-30

For children grades K-6