FIRSTkids MISSION STATEMENT: To invite kids to pursue Jesus with passion

FIRSTkids MISSION

At FIRSTkïds, we are about connecting with kids on their level, inspiring them to discover who Jesus is, and encouraging them to follow Him with their lives through:

• Sharing the Gospel with kids and introducing them to a God who loves them.
• Teaching them that the Bible is one big story about God’s plan to rescue us from sin through His Son, Jesus.
• Striving weekly to help kids build great friendships with their peers and leaders, grow in their faith, and have tons of fun.

FIRSTkids VALUES

At FIRSTkids, we value

• Learning God's Word

Psalms 119:11 "Place God's word in your heart to keep from sinning"

• Being Kind

Eph 4:32 "Be kind to others, forgive others just as Christ forgave you"

• Loving our Family

Eph 6:1 "Obey your parents"

• Being the Light

Matt 5:14 "You are the light of the world"

• Loving our Family

Luke 19:10 "For the son of man came to seek and save that which was lost"

FIRSTkids STRATEGY

We have our ministry broken up into two areas:

• 1st - 3rd Grades are FIRSTkids
• 4th - 5th Grades are FIRSTkids preteen

Our hope is to share the love of Jesus with every kid who walks in our doors so they can grow to have a personal relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ. We provide a safe, fun, and spiritual environment by coming alongside our leaders and staff who love Jesus and are committed to teaching biblical foundations through storytelling and games. It is our joy to walk alongside parents in nurturing a generation of believers who passionately love and serve God.

Here is a breakdown of how we spend time with your kids each week and how we can support you in discipling them to follow Jesus!

SUNDAY MORNINGS

Sunday is one of the best times for kids to learn and interact with others their age while learning about God's love.

KIDS LIFE GROUPS

1st-5th @ 9:30 AM

We believe that the most effective learning happens through relationships, so we offer age-specific small groups during the 9:30 AM hour. Each group is led by dedicated small group leaders who guide children through engaging Bible lessons. Kids will explore what the Bible says in a way that makes sense to them, with fun, hands-on activities, games, and prayer—all designed to meet them at their level.

SUNDAY MORNINGS

KIDS WORSHIP

1st-5th @ 11:00 AM

During the 11:00 AM hour, we offer high-energy, creative, and interactive large-group experiences designed especially for kids. This action-packed worship hour is filled with high-energy worship, games, teaching, prayer, and activities all crafted to engage your child on their level. This service allows kids to worship God as they were designed while teaching God’s Word in a way they can relate to and apply in their lives. This

experience is designed to help teach and prepare kids for joining their parents in corporate worship each Sunday. We know each kid is ready to attend "Big Church" with their parents at different times and stages of life. We want to provide a way to support them as they et ready to participate in worship with their families.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

KIDS MDWK

1st-5th @ 6:30 PM

Every Wednesday night, during Family Nights, our church hosts an evening filled with activities, classes, and a meal for the entire family. Our KIDS MDWK program (formerly known as AWANA) helps kids build a solid foundation of Scripture while learning to know, love, and serve Jesus throughout their lives. A typical MDWK includes Scripture memorization, high-energy worship, teaching basic Bible skills, an emphasis on missions, and games, all tailored to your children's developmental levels and their unique ways of connecting with Jesus.