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About Children's Ministries at First Baptist Church of Clayton

Through teaching, experiential learning, music, movement and fun, children’s ministry activities guide our children from birth through 5^th grade toward building a Biblical foundation rooted in the love and example of Jesus. Our children can explore their faith and curiosity in age-appropriate activities throughout the year. At First Baptist, it is our prayer that by encouraging meaningful opportunities for growing a child’s faith and engaging peers in the process, these children will continue to pursue a life-long path of following Jesus. All of this is made possible through the service, dedication and involvement of our wonderful volunteers, covered in prayer!

On Sunday mornings, we have Sunday School classes that break down as follows. We ask that you take children to the classes based on their age as of September 1, following the school calendar: Infants (Birth – Walkers); Toddlers and Twos (Walking – two-year-olds); 3-and-4-year-olds; Kindergarten; 1^st-2^nd Grade; 3^rd-5^th Grade. Nursery is provided for infants and toddlers in both services, and Children’s Church is available for 3-5-year-olds during the sermon of the 11:00 worship service.

On Wednesday evenings, children age 3 to 5^th grade are invited to participate in choir and one of our missions-focused program areas.

Childrens Ministry Start for 2019-2020

Online Registration for Volunteers and Participants
We are moving registration online this year. If you are volunteering or if your child plans to participate in any children’s ministry activity, please see below online link to register. YES, VOLUNTEERS need to register. If you know of a family planning to participate, please share the link. Before you register, be sure to note the following (this is all on the main registration page as well):

SUNDAYS
*Sunday School is for children of all ages (infant-5^th Grade) at 9:45
*Children’s Church is for 3-year-olds through 5-year-olds
*Children’s Sermon is for all kids

WEDNESDAYS
*Wednesday Evening activities are for 3-year-olds – 5^th Grade
*Wednesdays begin at 5:30 with a Fellowship Meal in the Fellowship Hall. Here is the Wednesday night meal schedule for the fall.
*Children’s Choirs are 6:15-6:45 (3yo-5^th Grade)
***NOTE FOR CHILDREN’S CHOIRS! Please note, our children’s choirs have names! Use the following guide when registering your child:

Shine Choir (Preschool children, starting at age 3)
Joy Choir (Kindergarten and 1^st Graders)
Music Makers (2^nd-5^th Graders)

*Mission Friends are 6:45-7:15 (Preschool & Kindergarteners)
*GA’s & RA’s are 6:45-7:30 (1^st-5^th Grade)

If you registered for VBS this year, this is the same registration system. BE SURE TO HIT THE FINAL “REGISTER” BUTTON TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION. If you do not receive a confirmation email, it did not complete.

https://onrealm.org/fbcclaytonnc/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MWZiY2I2NTItMDE5My00Y2FlLWExMjYtYWFhMDAwZTQyMmIy

Mission Friends introduces our children to the idea of being a missionary. Children learn about how they can tell others about Jesus while learning about missionaries both far and near. Mission Friends classes are 3-year-old Mission Friends, 4-year-old Mission Friends and Kindergarten Mission Friends.

Girls in Action (GAs) is for girls in 1^st-5^th Grade. Building on the ideas of missions taught in Mission Friends, our GAs dive deeper into what it means to be a missionary, following Jesus’ calling to teach all nations through mission projects, learning about and praying for missionaries, and memorizing and using scripture. GAs hear from guest speakers ranging from church leaders in our Women’s Missionary Union groups to missionaries who have served around the world. Through our GA program, girls are building meaningful relationships with other young ladies and their leaders as they grow and learn together in their faith journeys.

2019 / 2020 GA Schedule and Memory Verses

Royal Ambassadors (RAs) is for boys in 1^st-5^th Grade. Building on the ideas of missions taught in Mission Friends, our RAs dive deeper into what it means to be a missionary, following Jesus’ calling to teach all nations through mission projects, learning about and praying for missionaries, and memorizing and using scripture. The boys also prepare and race derby cars as part of their winter lock-in activities. Through our RA program, boys are building meaningful relationships with other young men and their leaders as they grow and learn together in their faith journeys.

2019-2020 RA Schedule and Memory Verses

Children are some of our best joyful noisemakers! Children’s Choirs begin on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. and include the Preschool Choir, Kindergarten & 1^st Grade Choir and 2^nd-5^th Grade Choir. The choirs reinforce Biblical teachings, verse memorization and the love of Jesus through song. Each choir shares during an 11:00 worship service in the fall and spring. Three special musical performances during the year include the Children’s Christmas Music Program in December, the Children’s Musical in the spring presented by the Kindergarten-5^th Graders and Children’s Sunday when all children participate in the 11:00 worship service.

Vacation Bible School is a summer tradition marked by fellowship, faith and fun. This is one of the biggest outreach opportunities of the Children’s Ministry and has brought many new families into our church doors. See below for details for this summer’s VBS program.

V(Virtual)BS will be the week of July 12-16. As Knights of North Castle, we will be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Join in the virtual fun we go on a quest for the King’s Armor. Each night, we will armor up with the Belt of Truth, Breastplate of Justice, Shoes of Peace, Shield of Faith and Helmet of Salvation. Everybody wake up, it’s KNIGHT time!

For more information about the Children’s Ministry, please contact Stephanie Parker at 919-553-4161 or sparker@fbcclaytonnc.org.

Schedule

Every Sunday:

8:45 a.m. Worship with Nursery provided
9:45 a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages
11:00 a.m. Worship with Nursery provided*

*Prior to the sermon in the 11:00 service, children ages 3-5 exit for Children’s Church in the preschool wing.

Every Wednesday:

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Family Night Fellowship Supper
6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Choirs for ages 3 through 5^th Grade
6:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Mission Friends for age 3 through Kindergarten
6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Girls in Action for girls Grades 1-5; Royal Ambassadors for boys Grades 1-5