Vacation Bible School

July 14-18

9 AM to Noon

For kids who have completed

Kindergarten through 5th grade

July 28-August 1

Eagle Eyrie Baptist Center

 Lynchburg, VA

What is the cost for Centri-Kid?

Total Cost                        $275

FBC contribution             $ 50

Your responsibility          $225

Final amount due by July 1.  Please make checks payable to FBCNN.

Children will also need spending money for snacks, gift shop purchases, and lunch on Monday and Friday. 

GENERAL POLICIES & QUESTIONS

Illnesses and Medications

• A child who appears ill or has been ill in the preceding 24 hours cannot be accepted in the Children's Division.  This is for the protection of your child, the other children, and the teachers.
• Appears ill  (Recommendations taken from the report of the Committee on Control of Infectious Disease of the American Academy of Pediatrics).  A child should not be taken from the home when any of the following exists.
• Fever
• Vomiting/Diarrhea
• Sore throat
• Croup
• Common cold
• Unexpected rash or other skin infection
• Pink eye or other eye infection
• Any symptoms of the usual childhood diseases:
• Scarlet fever
• German measles
• Mumps
• Chicken Pox
• Whooping cough
• Any child who appears ill or cannot participate in activities will be removed from the activity, and parents will be notified.
• Should your child contract a communicable disease, please contact the Preschool/Children's Minister so that other parents can be notified.
• Teachers are not permitted to give medication to any child.

Unacceptable Behavior

*How do I register my first-through fifth grader for programs at FBC?

A parent or guardian will complete a registration form.  This form includes all pertinent information including any special needs for your child, who is authorized to pick up your child, emergency contacts, and your location in the building during children's programs and activities.

*What is the drop-off and pick-up policy for the Children's Ministries?

Parents and guardians will drop off first-third graders at the appropriate location.  At the end of the class or activity, these adults will pick up their child.  Children in these grades will only be released to an adult.

Teachers of children in fourth and fifth grade will establish a pick-up/drop-off policy with the parent.  These children are welcome to meet parents in a "common" meeting place, although we respect that some parents would rather pick up their child from a classroom.

Please be prompt in picking up the children, as teachers often have other church-related duties following children's activities.

Parent's are expected by be in the building while the child is in a regularly scheduled program.

*What happens if my child goes on an outing off the church property?

Permission slips signed by a parent or guardian must be signed for a child to attend an off-campus event. 

*How does FBC train its workers?

FBC presents various training opportunites for teachers and other childcare workers throughout the year.  Most often, safety and security training sessions are offered, as they are required for those new volunteers.

Children's Ministry Opportunities

Sundays

9:45 am:  Sunday School-Each week children learn content of the Bible, Biblical Referencing skills, and the importance of the Scriptures as God's inspired word.  Learning through age-appropriate activities, games, and lessons makes the stories come alive to each child.  There is intentional structure in Sunday School, allowing for purposeful learning with a variety of options in the curriculum to appeal to each child in the way that he or she will be most receptive and learning will be most effective.

2nd and 4th Sundays

11:00 am:  Children's Worship-Chidren grades K-3 are invited to share in foundation, fellowship, and fun while Mom and Dad are in regular morning worship. Children attend the regular worship service and are excused during the Offertory.  Understanding that children worship the Lord in a unique way, Children's Worship is designed to allow them to participate in age-appropriate praise music, Scripture lessons, and Bible verse memorization.  Children's worship is intentionally not offered every Sunday so that parents will have the ability to teach their children about important aspects of "big church" (i.e. Communion, and Baptism), and truly take advantage of "Parenting from the Pews."  This is a large group of children, and growing each week...such a blessing! 

Wednesdays

5:00 pm:  Family Night Suppers-Each Wednesday during the School Year, families are encouraged to gather around our kitchen tables for fellowship with each other and other church folks!  An alternative Kid's Menu is offerend each week.  Please call the Church Office to make a reservation:  930-0911.  (small fee)

6:00 pm:  Children's Choir-Led by the incomparably energetic Mary Merritt and her wonderful team of volunteers, the children participate in the Lottie Moon Kickoff in fall, themed spring musical production, and other opportunities throughout the year.  Children's Choir meets in our new large assembly room upstairs on the Children's Hallway.  This is also the room for Children's Worship.

7:00 pm:  Girls in Action (GAs)-Girls grades 1-5 participate in a missions-focused curriculum uniquely adapted to the lives of girls.  They learn about missionary families and children who live at home and throughout the world. Throughout the school year GAs have mission requirements to fulfill in order to earn badges for each accomplishment.  They are recognized at and end of the year award ceremony along with the Royal Ambassadors.    

7:00 pm: Royal Ambassadors-While the girls are meeting for GAs, the boys in grades 1-5 are meeting for Royal Ambassadors.  RAs is the "brother" organization to GAs, and has a similar organization.  Although the groups use different curriculum, the boys also receive a monthly magazine and are encouraged to participate in hands-on mission opportunities in service to the Lord.  Often the RAs and GAs will team up for joint mission projects as well as weekend activities like hiking or derby car racing.

Special Events

Festivals-Adult Sunday School classes volunteer to facilitate a Fall Festival.  Fall Festival includes a Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot and many carnival-style games, cotton candy, face painting, and lots of fun!  We also have other fun activities such as Christmas parties, Easter Egg Hunts, and a church picnic.

Vacation Bible School-Each summer, children are invited to spend a week learning more about Jesus and His ministry.  VBS materials offer an array of theme possibilities, and the leaders love coming up with creative ways to incorporate the theme with the lesson!  Mark your calendar!  VBS 2008 will be July 14-18 from 9AM to Noon.  We will be going to the "Outrigger Island!"

 Centri-Kid-Facilitated by Lifeway, Centri-Kid is a 5-day camp for children who have completed grades 3-6.  Held at Virginia Baptist campground, Eagle Eyrie, children are able to choose activities that interest them and are guided through thinking about these interests as opportunities for them to develop their own ministry.  I truly believe this is the best camping opportunity you can give a child to promote their faith and relationship with Christ.   Parents:  There is still space available for Summer 2008.  We will be going from July 28, 2008 to August 1.  A $50 deposit is due by January 20, 2008 to reserve your spot.  www.fuge.com

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Mission Statement:  The Children's Ministries of First Baptist Church are designed to nurture our children as they develop faith in living, and loving God.  Through Bible stories, activities, songs of praise, and caring workers, we help them to know God, and His Son, Jesus.  Through this we strive to show how our faith provides a basis for day to day living.