FIRST PRES KIDS
Your Child's Church Home
First Pres kids enjoy an environment of love and kindness as we make Christ known in word and deed to the youngest generation.
The mission of First Pres Kids is to teach all children how to love God and others, and to follow God’s Son, Jesus.
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Mark 10:14)
We invite you to explore what is going on, then join in anytime!
For more information, contact Maggie Downs, Director of Children Ministries.
Sunday Morning
9:00 am Sunday Kids Club (September-May)
10:15 am Worship and Children’s Worship (all year)
Sunday Kids Club is the First Pres name for Sunday School for kids in preschool-5th grade. Every Sunday morning from 9:00–10:00 am, kids enjoy music, prayer, Bible stories, games, crafts, and other surprises along the way. Elementary school kids gather in the lower-level Kids Clubhouse, and then break into separate age-level groups.
We provide age-appropriate education for all children with the opportunity to sing, play, serve, make projects, and learn about Jesus from stories in the Bible.
Classes for infants through preschool at 9:00 am are located on the upper level.
Children’s Worship Time. During the second half of the worship service in the lower level Kids’ Clubhouse—Children in K through 3rd grade are invited to a special Children’s Worship time! Children in 4th grade and older may stay with their families as they learn to worship with the entire body of Christ.
Hey parents! We have you covered! Parent Oasis is a time of Bible study, teaching/discussion, and fellowship for parents with kids aged birth through middle school. Check it out!
On Sunday mornings, we welcome our infants and toddlers to our newly remodeled upstairs nursery starting at 8:45 am through the end of worship.
Preschoolers meet in the upstairs classroom at 9:00 am, and K-5th meet downstairs at 9:00 am for Sunday Kids Club.
At the start of worship:
- Children in K through 5th grades will join their parents in the Sanctuary for the beginning of our worship service.
- Children in K through 3rd grade will be dismissed after the Children’s Message to join Ms. Maggie for a special Children’s Worship with their peers.
- Children in 4th grade and older will stay with their families as they learn to worship with the entire body of Christ.
Our mission is to share the love of Christ with each child so they can have personal knowledge of Jesus Christ as their Savior. We support parents as they lay the spiritual foundation for their children. We equip our teachers to educate and nurture children in the Christian life in a safe and fun church environment. We believe it is important to balance Biblical knowledge with life application.
The Alleluia Singers, under the direction of Jane Holstein, is for kids in 2nd-5th grades. Kids will meet in the lower-level choir room after the children are dismissed from the worship service, then join Children’s Worship in the Clubhouse. The Alleluia Singers will sing monthly, March through May.
Parents of interested singers should contact our Director of Children’s Ministry, Maggie Downs
God created each of us with unique abilities and challenges. Evey child is welcome at First Pres! So that we can best support your family, please contact Maggie Downs, Director of Children’s Ministry so we may put an individualized program in place. First Pres is an accessible building. The southeast entrance to our building (off our parking lot) is fully accessible with power doors and an elevator that serves all three levels of our building. The restrooms near the elevator are accessible on each level. In the sanctuary there are pews that have been shortened to accommodate wheelchairs. Service dogs are always welcome.
Any questions, please contact our Director of Children’s Ministry, Maggie Downs.
Your child’s safety is of the utmost importance. We train our classroom leaders and volunteers, implement safety procedures such as security cameras and sign-in procedures, and run background checks. We also have a health safety protocol we follow in order to provide a safe place for your children.
SUMMER BIBLE CAMPS
From awesome indoor and outdoor activities to creating real relationships, you’ll find that First Pres Summer Bible Camps are no ordinary camps!
Get ready for the loudest, funniest, and most impactful week of your summer! First Pres campers jump high, dance silly, adventure big, and learn all about Jesus.
Each July, First Pres offers a week-long camps for children entering kindergarten through 7th grades. The week ends on Friday evening with a fun closing program for the entire family.
First Pres Summer Bible Camps are open to all children in our community on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Summer Bible Camps are open to all children in our community on a first-come, first-serve basis. The camps generally fill up quickly! If you would like to be on our mailing list to be the first to know when registration opens, please email the church office.
Volunteer with kids!
We have a wonderful group of volunteers that work with our kids on Sundays, and during all of our amazing events.
Are you interested in helping out? We would love to have you! Please contact Maggie Downs, Director of Children’s Ministry, to learn more.
