Our Children’s Ministry, called the LOFT (Living Out Faith Truths), exists to provide children and their families a spiritual support system in which they can grow in their knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Through our enlivening, biblically-based programming, children have the opportunity to learn about God and build a strong spiritual foundation. Children are the future church, and it is our goal that every child involved in our ministry would develop a lifelong relationship with the Savior. Our children’s programming includes:
Sunday Activities
Sunday School (8:30 and 9:30 a.m.) -
Every Sunday morning children have the opportunity to go on great adventures through the Bible. Sunday School provides children with the opportunity to learn about the Bible and how to deal with life’s issues through the Scripture.View a complete listing of our children's Sunday School classes.
New Believers' Class (9:30 a.m.) -
On Sunday, July 6, Bro. Michael Spitzer will begin a special four-week class for children who have recently made a profession of faith or would like to know more about what Christians believe. The New Believers Class will be held on Sundays throughout July at the 9:30 Sunday School hour in Room 208. Contact Bro. Michael at 876-0527 to enroll your child in this class.
Awana (5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) - Awana (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed) is an exciting programwhere children can grow in their knowledge of the Bible. The program focuses on bringing children closer to God through age-appropriate worship, Scripture memory and team-oriented recreation. There are two clubs of which consist of Sparks, K-2; and Truth and Training Grades 3rd to 6th grade. Learn more about our Awana program. If you are interested in working in Awana, please contact Michael by calling 876-0527 ext. 111 or by sending email.(NOTE: Awana has ended for this school year, but will begin again in the fall. Other activities will be scheduled for the children on Sunday evenings throughout the summer.)
Wednesday Activities
Children's Spring Production Company - Children's Production Company meets during the regular school year. The children work on a music/drama production as they learn more about life choices with a Christ centered view. Production Company provides an envioronment in which a child learns many different aspects of stage and production in addition to the music. We are currently working on a children's production entitled, "Esther--Ordinary
Faith" by Kathie Hill, which is scheduled to be performed on Sunday, June 1. We meet for rehearsals every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Room 204.Learn
more about Children's Production Company. If you have questions or would be willing to help in any way, please contact Bro. Michael by calling 876-0527 ext. 111 or by sending email.
Upcoming Special Events
Red River Camping & Canoeing Trip - July 11-12 - An overnight trip has been planned to Red
River Campground in Adams, TN for July 11-12. This is for children in 1-6 grades. The cost for
camping and canoeing is $20 per person. Food will be provided by the church, but you will need to bring a tent, pillow, sleeping bag, and plenty of clothing suitable for getting wet. We plan to travel in the church
vans and leave the church parking lot around 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11. Please use the form on the tear-off section of the bulletin to sign up. We need parents to volunteer to go along as well. Sign-ups will begin June 29. If you would like to sponsor a child for this trip, the cost is $20. See Brother Michael or call the office 876-0527.
Summer Programs & Activities
Summers do not slow down for children at FBCJ. Throughout the summer we offer a variety of fun and enriching activities, including Vacation Bible School, Summer Camp, Day Camp, and many others.
Sonsational Summer Day Camp 2007 (May 27 - August 1) - Children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade can attend camp weekdays from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Day campers enjoy exciting activities and field trips in a fun, safe and caring environment. Every camper receives a t-shirt and a morning and afternoon snack. (Lunch is not provided, so please send a sack lunch.) Tuition is $85/week (10% discount for multiple children), and the registration fee is $60. We are still accepting registrations for kindergarten through third grade, but THERE ARE NO MORE SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR 4TH THROUGH 6TH GRADE. You may register your child using our convenient online form. For more information, contact Children's Minister Michael Spitzer or contact the church office.
Special Programs & Activities
Special Programs - The children's ministry offers a variety of special programs such as our New Believer's class, Fall Festival, Easter Eggstravaganza and other exciting outreach opportunities.
Our Children’s Ministry, called the LOFT (Living Out Faith Truths), exists to provide children and their families a spiritual support system in which they can grow in their knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Through our enlivening, biblically-based programming, children have the opportunity to learn about God and build a strong spiritual foundation. Children are the future church, and it is our goal that every child involved in our ministry would develop a lifelong relationship with the Savior. Our children’s programming includes: