KIDS

we believe in the next generation.

we believe in the next generation.

EVERY KID MATTERS

Here at First Pentecostal Church, we believe in the next generation. We invest into each and every kid with a specific mission in mind: that they will become everything God has called them to be.

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Ryan & Shay Swillie

Sunday School Director

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Jeff & Jessica Stewart

CREW Kid’s Ministry Director

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    FPC KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL

    Sunday mornings at 9:30am we have age specific Sunday School classes: Toddlers Under 3: (2-3), Toddlers: (3-4), Kindergarten: (4-5), Beginner: (6-7), Primary: (8-9), Pre-Teen: (10-11), Jr. High: (12-13). For your children’s safety and your comfort, we have a single location for check-in on Sundays. You can check-in your children at the Kid’s Check-in located at the south portico entrance.

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    Classroom | Toddlers Under 3 (18 to 36 months)

    Goals & Expectations:

    • Participate and interact with story time

    • Complete lesson-oriented craft assignment

    • Develop relationships with peers and teachers

    • Share with others

    • Use words instead of tempers to express feeling

  • Children playing with toy trains and blocks

    Classroom | Toddlers: 3-4

    Goals & Expectations

    Prior Goals +

    • Pray for others

    • Acknowledge that Jesus loves them

    • Can express thankfulness to Jesus

  • Classroom | Kindergarten: 4-5

    Goals & Expectations

    Prior Goals +

    • Memorize short Bible verses

    • Memorize Acts 2:38

    • Recall Bible stories through conversation

    • Work well with other students and encourage them to do well

    • Pray over the class out loud before snack time

  • Classroom | Beginner: 6-7

    Goals & Expectations

    Prior Goals +

    • Recite the Ten Commandments

    • Explain the meaning of popular Bible stories

    • Pray for fellow students during prayer time

    • Exhibits a thankful attitude

    • Knowledge of what it means to take care of God’s house

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    Classroom | Primary: 8-9

    Goals & Expectations

    Prior Goals +

    • Listen and respond to the lesson

    • Read passages from the Bible

    • Bring Bible to class each Sunday

    • Attends and learns ministry skills in Catalyst

    • Recall Old & New Testament Books

  • Classroom | Pre-teen: 10-11

    Goals & Expectations

    Prior Goals +

    • Recall the lesson details with understanding

    • Read chapters of the Bible at home

    • Uses Catalyst skills in church with help from instructors

    • Brings friends to church from school or outside the church

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    Classroom | Jr. High: 12-13

    Goals & Expectations

    Prior Goals +

    • Read the entirety of the Bible each year

    • Disciple a friend from outside the church

    • Use skills from Catalyst during church service independently

    • Teach a lesson to their class or younger class

  • Classroom | Catalyst: 8-13

    Goals & Expectations

    • Gain hands-on experience in ministries in the church

    • Including:

    • Teaching and Bible Study

    • Music

    • Junior Usher and Security Team

    • Kitchen and Event Management

    Technical Training in the areas of:

    • Multi-media (sound and visual)

    • Software (live-streaming and presenting)

    • Video Production

    • Lighting and Drama Production

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THE CREW

The Crew is the kid’s ministry of FPC.
Where every kid has a place.

Ages 4 - 11

Wednesday @ 7:00pm 

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CREW - month of October 2022!!

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A child being baptized in a church, raising hands, with a pastor or priest assisting. Other children are observing the ceremony in the background.
  • Children sitting on red and white checkered picnic blankets indoors, eating snacks, with adults nearby observing and interacting. Room contains folding chairs and storage cabinets.

    VBS

    Each year we have a Vacation Bible School in the summer! This is an incredible time with Biblical teaching, games, crafts, & more! Be sure to check for the next VBS dates on the Calendar page.

    CALENDAR
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    KID'S DAY

    Each year we have a few Sundays called Kid’s Day! It’s a kid-focused service with puppets, games, action songs, and most importantly an engaging lesson to the kids about Jesus. Check the Calendar page to see when the next Kid’s Day will be!

    CALENDAR
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    & MORE

    There are so many more events and activities for kids to get involved with: Kid’s choir for special events, Easter in the Park, Jammin’ Jammies, Crew Christmas Party, Back to School Bash, & more!

    CALENDAR