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Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Welcome to First Kids

At First Church, we strive to be people who Love Jesus and Love Like Jesus. Through our First Kids ministry, elementary kids learn how to do just that. We train kids to "Love Jesus" by encouraging them to love God's Word. Through prayer, kids learn to love God's heart. Kids begin to "Love Like Jesus" by loving people within the church. We also equip kids with lessons on how to love God's world--the 918 and beyond. 

Programming Times

onsite Weekend Experience

Every Sunday, kids experience authentic worship, engaging teaching from God's Word and have a lot of fun along the way. Our environment is designed to help kids worship God in community.

SUNDAYS AT 8:15AM, 9:45AM, & 11:15AM

Midweek EXPERIENCE

We train kids to Love Jesus and Love Like Jesus. To "Love Like Jesus," we believe it's essential for kids to be part of a Christ-centered community. At MidWeek, kids can be part of a small group every Wednesday night during the school year. Kids can study God's Word, pray, and hold each other accountable in their small groups. Kids experience live teaching at MidWeek, and they receive a homework page every week. This resource is a Bible study tool to encourage them to love God's Word at home.

Wednesday at 6:15PM

Online weekend experience

First Kids wants to also give you resources to provide an online, at home First Kids experience!  

Download the Parent Cue App (in either Android or Apple), register, choose First Church, and enter in your child’s info. The app will automatically populate with all the age appropriate videos and content you will need for an at-home First Years experience.

We also post the week's new video so you can share the First Kids experience at home with your family during the week.
WEEKEND EXPERIENCE AT HOME

Summertime with first kids

Since MidWeek is only offered during the school, First Church created Summer Life--a series of camps, day trips, and events for our our children, students, and leaders to stay connected with one another through the summer months. 
SUMMER LIFE SCHEDULE

For parents

Common questions asked by visiting families:

Who will care for my child?

First Kids leaders have been strategically placed by an application and background check process. Our leaders have a heart for children and are excited about investing in the next generation.

How do I check my child in/out?

If it's your first time joining us, we invite you to park in one of the First-Time Guest spaces located close to our main entry. Inside our main entry, we have a First-Time Guest Check-In area. One of our Guest Services team members will greet you, guide you through the registration process, and personally escort you to our First Kids ministry area. We are committed to making your child’s time with us safe and meaningful.
  • Upon check-in, your child is given a numbered security nametag. This nametag is placed on the front of your child’s shirt. This matches a security tag you are given. If we need to call you out of service, your security number will be displayed in the Main Worship Center. 
  • Drop-off happens at the glass entry to the First Kids ministry. First Kids leaders are there to greet and guide families through the process.
  • For pick-up, present your child’s matching security tag to the leader at the classroom door. For safety reasons, we ask that you pick up your child just outside the door of the classroom.

What should my child expect on Sunday morning?

Your child can expect a friendly welcome, an interactive time with peers which includes group “Game Time," an exciting time of worship, communion, a video lesson made just for them, and break out groups that allow for discussion of the day’s lesson. The First Kids ministry is active during the 8:15, 9:45, and 11:15AM services. Drop-off begins 15 minutes before services start.

What should my child expect at Midweek?

Wednesday’s First Kids program includes check-in and activities as well as an extended time for small group learning. Small group leaders help the kids dive deeper into their Bible studies and encourage prayer. The MidWeek gathering time is an impactful addition to Sunday’s experience. MidWeek begins at 6:30 with drop off starting at 6:15PM. MidWeek is held during the school year. During the summer months, First Church offers an array of camps and events called, Summer Life.

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