Children's Ministry
Building A Love for Jesus in the Next Generation
Raising kids in today’s world isn’t easy. As a parent or caregiver, finding ways to nurture your kids’ spiritual growth can feel overwhelming. We know you want the best for your kids – including when it comes to their spiritual life.
You don’t have to go it alone. Here at First Friends Church, we want to partner with you to help children experience the love of Jesus.
Help For Your Whole Family
The First Friends Children’s Ministry exists to support busy moms, dads, and caregivers by providing engaging experiences specifically designed to help kids come to know Jesus and grow in their faith.
Our goal is to help guide your kids – and your family – as you develop a lifelong relationship with God.
Whether you have a newborn baby or a 5th grader, we have something for your child!
Sundays at First Friends
Getting started at First Friends might feel overwhelming. We get it. Most families visiting for the first time with their kids start here on a Sunday morning.
As part of our process to keep your child safe, we utilize a check-in process that serves as a way to:
- Register your child
- Capture your contact info should we need to reach you
- Provide a matching security tag to ensure your child is picked up by the right person when leaving our care.
To get checked in for the first time simply come by the Children’s Welcome Desk Sunday morning where we’ll assist you in getting your child(ren) checked in and answer any questions you may have.
9:00AM Sunday School
- Check-In at the Children’s Welcome Desk
- For Nursery through 5th Grade
- Age-based learning, fun, and care
Staying for the 10:30am Service? If you have a child in 1st through 5th grade, pick them up from their class as they will begin the 10:30am worship service with you before being dismissed to Children’s Church. Children Nursery through Kindergarten remain in their class.
10:30AM Worship & Children's Church
- Check-In at the Children’s Welcome Desk
- Children in Nursery through Kindergarten will go to their classroom.
- Have kids in 1st – 5th grade? Check them in, then they will join you in the main worship service. They will be dismissed before the sermon to go to Children’s Church.
- Children’s Church is a mini church service experience designed exclusively for children.
- If you’re not ready to send your child to Children’s Church, they are welcome to stay with you in the service.
3 Simple Steps to Get Started
Come by the Children’s Welcome Desk
We’ll help you get your kids age Nursery through 5th grade checked in and settled!
Meet The Teachers
See their classrooms and meet your child’s teacher for the day.
Enjoy Worship at 9:00 or 10:30am
No matter when you come, you can enjoy worship knowing your children are being taught and taken care of.
Wednesdays at First Friends
Jeremiah’s Club, our midweek program, is for kids ages 4 through 5th grade. They enjoy activity-based lessons designed to engage both regular attendees and newcomers alike. The goals are to help kids see Jesus through small group interactions. Times are built in for fellowship and friendships to form amongst their peers.
Wednesday evenings 7-8:15pm in the Children’s Wing.
Our Ministry Leaders Would Love to Meet You
Our Children’s Ministry leaders love teaching children about Jesus and we consider it an honor that you trust us with their care and spiritual development. If you have any lingering questions, about the Children’s Ministry, our leaders would love to answer those for you!
Frequently Asked Questions About Children's Ministry
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Your child’s safety is our priority. All staff and volunteers working with children undergo background checks. As part of our safety policies, we also utilize check-in/check-out procedures and safety doors which are locked shortly after the service begins to keep kids secure.
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Visit our Children’s Welcome Desk on your first visit so we can add you to our system. Then use our self check-in kiosks located throughout the Children’s Wing.
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Please let us know prior to your visit so we can make proper accommodations. We aim to provide an inclusive environment for all.
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Yes! We love having kids in the main service. For any mothers who are nursing and need a quiet place to care for their infant, we have a nursing room just past the showers in the ladies restroom in the worship center.
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Our lessons align with biblical teaching to help kids learn and apply God’s Word in fun and engaging ways. Currently we are using curriculum provided through The Gospel Project. You can also listen to the songs we sing in chapel on our kid’s spotify playlist!