Children Ministries

 

Activities and programs available at First Baptist Church for ages birth throuth 6th grade:

Birth through age 2 are invited to stay in our nursery during Sunday services and Wednesday night activities.

 

Sunday School Bible Study class begins at 9:30 am for ages 3 and older.

 

All children are invited to come to the altar for Children's Time during the Praise & Worship service each Sunday morning. This is a 5 minute life lesson presented by our pastor's wife, Mrs. Joyce Tilley.

 

Children ages 3-Pre-K 2nd-5th Sundays children go to the Activity Center for stories and games with Ms. Jamie Bickham following Children's Time with Mrs. Joyce Tilley in the Sanctuary. Parents pick them up from the A/C following the 10:30 am worship service.

 

Chldren ages K-2nd Grades 2nd-5th Sundays children go to the Activity Center for stories and games following Children's Time with Mrs. Joyce Tilley in the Sanctuary. Parents pick them up from the A/C following the 10:30 am worship service.

 

L.I.G.H.T. (Living in Grace, Hope and Truth) Students 3rd-6th grades on the 2nd-5th Sundays walk to the Student Center immediately following Sunday School. Messages and activities designed to lead and disciple older children to live in Christ's love are taught in this service. Students remain here until the 10:30 am worship service is dismissed.

 

Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm our AWANA program emphasizes Gospel lessons and Scripture memorization programs for ages 3 yrs. - 4th grade (September through May of each year)

 

Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm our GRAPPLE program addresses pre-teen issues in a contemporary large/small group format for 5th and 6th graders (September-May of each year)

 

Summer offers include Vacation Bible School for ages 3 yrs - 6th grade and a 4-day camp for 4th - 6th graders.

 

Seasonal children's choir camps with stage performances are also held.

 

Priority One is a military style weekend camp for 4th-6th graders in early winter.

 

Out of Darkness is our group of 3rd-6th graders who perform interpretive movements to inspirational music.

 

G.A.P for 6th Graders only is an outreach designed to help bridge the gap between 6th grade and junior high school.

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