FBC Sheridan - Children's Ministry



	Children's Ministry Our children's ministry environment, provides an exciting and fun-filled home for all of our children’s programs. Our goal is to allow kids to worship and experience God for who He is and for them to share that experience with those around them *Children matter to God.* All children are special to God and need to be accepted and loved at all times. Jesus set the example, and we are clearly called to model and communicate God's love to them. *Children need a Biblical foundation.* Entering into a relationship with Jesus Christ is a process-oriented experience. We want to lay a spiritual foundation of understanding so that when the Holy Spirit begins to move in the heart of a child, he or she will be prepared to make an informed decision about accepting Jesus Christ as personal Savior. *Children need loving relationships.* We want children to build meaningful relationships with their peers and the adults around them so that spiritual information is communicated in a loving and caring way. *Children need age-appropriate application.* We are dedicated to presenting the message of Jesus Christ in relevant, age-specific ways so that the principles of God's Word can be applied to their daily lives. Children need creativity and fun. God created children with creative imaginations, a variety of learning styles and a desire to have fun. We want to present the truth of God's Word through methods that are consistent with how children are created to think and learn. G-Force - Experiencing God Full Blast G-Force is a Sunday morning Bible study for children in the 1st through 5th grades. Each week God's Word is presented in a fun and interactive format designed to reach kids. Dedicated leaders reach children by applying the Word to the daily lives. G-Force meets every Sunday 9:30 a.m. in the PARK For 1st-5th graders AWANA Ministry AWANA stands for Approved Workman Are Not Ashamed, (2 Timothy 2:15). This ministry is a Bible based club for boys and girls 3 years old through the fifth grade. Click here to view the AWANNA page. Kids' Praise The Children's Choir program at FBC allows children to worship and praise Christ through music, singing, and other Biblical activities. Kids’ Praise presents musical performances each December and May for our church and community. Kids’ Praise meets on Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the PARK September through May For Kindergarteners through 5^th graders This choir is under the direction of Mrs. Diana Layrock. Wonderful Wednesdays Wonderful Wednesday is a mid-week summer program for kids that have completed Kindergarten through the 5th grade. Children grow in Christ though fun devotions, games and crafts. 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the PARK June through August For Kindergarteners through 5th graders I'm a Christian Now - Discipleship Class for Kids The Children's Ministry of First Baptist Church is committed to help each child who acknowledges Jesus Christ as their Savior to understand the importance of their decision. Because no two children are alike, we recognize the individuality of this decision by children. Children will come to a realization of their need for Jesus at different ages and depending on many factors. But once a child makes this life-changing decision we offer a four-week new Christian class designed especially for them. I'm a Christian Now will help children understand the basics of what it means to live a Christian life. Sessions include the following topics: Becoming a Christian Following Jesus example What is Church? How to have a quiet time The class is led by Mrs. Fara Newkirk, Director of Children's Ministries, and is scheduled on Sunday mornings. Classes are small in size and are offered on a yearly basis. For more information on children's ministry, contact Mrs. Fara Newkirk