First Kids Purpose:
The First Kids Ministry at all of our FBCS locations is a discipleship-based ministry designed to help children from birth to 5th grade know God, be able to hear His voice and have the courage to follow Him. Children will embark on their spiritual and developmental journey beginning in the First Step Room and continue to grow and develop a relationship with Jesus until they reach our Student Ministry. We also work to equip families leading children through the process of faith development.
First Kids Focus:
To help each child:
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Associate God, Jesus, and the Bible with happy feelings.
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To make the progress in solving problems, sharing and expressing him or herself.
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To know that the Bible is a special book that tells about God and Jesus.
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To think of church as my church - the happy place.
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To begin thinking of others and adjusting to their interests.
First Kids Foundation:
Our foundation is Matthew 22:37-39, which says, "Jesus replied, 'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
First Kids is designed to help children have an understanding of this verse, to show them the great love that God has for them, and to help them learn to love God and love others.
In First Kids, every child has the right to be:
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Known by name.
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Loved unconditionally.
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Taught foundational biblical truths.
First Kids Events:
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Vacation Bible School
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Easter Celebration
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Camp Big Enough
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First Grade Hoopla
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Discovery Island Water Park
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Preschool in the Park
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Lunch Buddies
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Mission Trips for 4-5th graders
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First Kids Day Camp
Opportunities for Service:
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Sunday School Teachers
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VBS Workers
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Choir Workers
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Wednesday Night Ministry Workers
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Upward Sports Coaches
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Good News Club Workers
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Mission Friends Workers
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RA's & GA's Workers
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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
We are always available to talk with parents and children at anytime. Thank you for allowing us to minister to your children.
With joy,
Rhonda Littleton, Minister of Children
rlittleton@fbcsimpsonville.org
Kathy Robinson, Assistant Minister of Children
kathy.robinson@fbcsimpsonville.org
Sanita Rampergash, Preschool Coordinator
srampergash@fbcsimpsonville.org
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