Jeremiah 29:11 says, “I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Our goal is to provide an environment where children are welcomed and experience the love of Jesus. We want to help them discover who God is and to know Him. As they grow and learn about God we also want to help them understand God has a plan for each of them.
There are 5 different kiosks you may use to sign in your child.
Children’s ministry is offered for children from newborns through 5th grade during two Sunday morning worship services.
Please check in your children at one of the kiosks before taking them to class prior to each service.
All children can be dropped off any time after 8:45 am.
9:00 am: Sunday School and Nursery are available.
Elementary children will need to be picked up after the 9:00 service. All other children staying for both services can remain in their classes.
10:30 am: Nursery and Children’s Church are available (elementary age worship with parents then are dismissed before the sermon begins).
We are here to provide a safe and loving environment for both you and your child. Children birth through 24 months experience Jesus’ love as volunteers care for them in one of our 3 nurseries: Infants, Walkers, and Toddlers.
Visiting parents will receive a pager which would be used if your child needs you during the service.
Mobile Text Alert System is available. You may sign up for this at our nurseries. Your child’s name and your cell phone number is all that is needed.
Date: Wednesday evenings
Time: 6-6:50 pm
Description: Children’s Choirs meet from September to the end of April. Choir follows the schedule of CLC. Choir directors and their assistants help children get to their CLC classes. Both choirs participate in the Children’s Spring Show and occasionally sing on Sunday mornings.
The Little Praisers: Children ages 4 – 5, and Kindergarten – Grade 1. They meet in Room E-122 with Glenda Ross.
The Glory Gazers: Children in Grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. They meet in Room E-110 with Tammy Forsythe.
For further information about the Children’s Choirs, please email tforsythe@firstfriends.org.
Christian Life Club (CLC)
Date: Wednesday evenings
Time: 7-8:15 pm
Location: Education Wing
Description: CLC is an activity based midweek opportunity for children ages 3 through 5th grade. We design our own program using a variety of materials and curriculum with the goal of reaching kids who attend regularly, as well as newcomers.
Our Goals: We hope that the children will “see Jesus” in the adults and in their classmates. We aim to build fellowship, and include times for kids to get to know each other and make friendships that will last.
What We Do: We praise God through singing and enjoy a Bible lesson in chapel time each evening. Miss Tammy leads the preschool chapel and Miss Kris leads the elementary chapel. Children then go to their age level classes for activities, games, and a snack.
