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Baptist Church puts a premium on children. We take Jesus' words
in Luke 18:16 seriously… "Let the children come to me, and do not
hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." A
number of activities and special events take place throughout the
year that focus on children and preschoolers. We also provide
encouragement and materials to families that will enhance their home
life. A nursery through age four is provided for all activities
where one is needed, including all worship services.
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Children's
Sunday School
Sunday School is the Bible teaching, reaching, and ministering
arm of the church. God-called, trained men and women lead age-graded
departments every Sunday morning at 9:15. Greeters, stationed
at the entrance to our Family Activities Center, will welcome
you and guide you in finding the right classroom for your child.
The Sunday School hour consists of times of age-appropriate group
Bible lessons, individual and small group creative activities,
and games and other activities, all centered around the Biblical
truth of that day's Family Bible Study lesson, which correlates
to the lesson taught to parents and older siblings.
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G.A.s,
R.A.s, Mission Friends
Mission Friends for preschoolers, and Girls in Action and Royal
Ambassadors for elementary age girls and boys, are the mission
education groups we offer. The focus of these groups is on missions…what
it means, who is doing it, how we can help, and how we can be
personally involved. These groups meet on year-round on Wednesdays
from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
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AWANA
"Reaching kids for Christ-a mission we'll never outgrow" is the
motto of our church's Awana program. This organization, for children
in 3 years old through 6th grade, meets every Sunday from 5:00-7:00 PM. Divided into age groups, Awana clubbers work hard
in Scripture memory, learn good sportsmanship as they compete
in group games, and experience enjoyable Bible stories that translate
into real life.
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Children's
and Preschool Choir 
Children's and preschool choirs meet Wednesday from 6:00-7:00
pm except during the summer months. There is currently a younger
children's choir (1st through 4th grades) and older children's
choir (5th and 6th grades). Musicals are presented each year and
each group has the chance to sing during the evening worship services.
The children learn the importance of musical praise as well as
skills in working together.
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Vacation
Bible School
First Baptist Church has one of the largest annual Vacation
Bible Schools in the area. Each year our VBS is a great success!!
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