Children's Ministry
Safe and Secure Plan
In order to provide for a safe and secure environment for our children and youth, FBC Springfield has adopted and put into practice a set of policies to provide reasonable care and protection for our children and youth from birth through 18. Anyone wanting to work with this age group, in any program or activity of the church, must agree to this plan and provide written information along with an application to the church.
First Baptist Christian Day School
This is a morning preschool for ages 2 ½ -4. For more information please contact the Day School Director, Marcia Lee, at 703.451.7144 or visit the First Baptist Christian Dayschool page of our website.
Grapple for 5th and 6th Graders
Sunday Nights at 7pm (during school year)
Moving from elementary school to middle school can be a challenging and even scary experience for both kids and parents! So moving into the youth program in the mix of all that can cause some kids to pause. They can get overwhelmed and even back away from church. We are trying to build a bridge, so that the transition from the children’s ministry to the student ministry will be easier on them.
Grapple meets every Sunday night, during the school year, in the gym at 7:00pm with games such as: volley ball, scooter hockey, soccer, tag or dodge ball. After game time and snacks, there is a small group session in Student Center Classroom #3. The students will grapple with their own faith, relationships and the choices they make. They are encouraged to invite their friends!
Your child will be interacting with adult leaders and SELECT students from the student ministry, giving us a chance to get to know each other so that it’s not all brand new when they make the transition. The main interaction between them and older students will be during the small group time. One older student will be selected to help teach their small group under the leadership of an adult.
Worship
Children's Time in Worship
In an effort to include our children in the Traditional Worship Service, our ministers conduct a “Time With Our Children.” Children are called to come forward during this time.
Children's Church
During the Traditional Service offering, children in grades 1-4 are encouraged to meet adult leaders in the foyer for Children's Church. The materials currently used by our volunteer leader is G Force, by Lifeway.
Extended Session - Child Care
Our Preschool Ministry Team, with the help of church volunteers, provides child care and teaching during the morning worship service. A nursery is provided for most events of the church on an as-needed basis with coordination by the Preschool Ministry Team. top
Bible Study
Sunday School
The purpose of Sunday School is to teach the Bible through stories, songs, games and projects. Our curriculum is Bible-based and age-graded according to the needs and development of children as they learn.
Bible Drill
This activity is designed to help children in Grades 4-6 increase their knowledge of the Bible and develop skills in effectively handling the Bible and Bible memorization. It concludes with a Church Bible drill, NorthStar Church Network (formerly the Mount Vernon Baptist Association) drill, and the Virginia Baptist State drill. The Bible Drill meets on Sunday evenings at 5:30 pm during the school year in the Children’s Sunday School area of our building. top
Missions
Mission Friends
A missions-oriented educational program for boys and girls ages 3-K. The Mission Friends meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 pm in the preschool wing of our building.
GA's (Girls In Action)
For girls in Grades 1-6, this missions-oriented educational activity meets on Wednesday evening from 7:15 - 8:00 pm in the Children’s Sunday School area of our building (Rooms C102-C110). Recreation and classroom activities are included in our program.
RA's (Royal Ambassadors)
For boys in Grades 1-6, this missions-oriented activity meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:15 - 8:00 pm in the Children’s Sunday School area of our building (Rooms C102-C110). Recreation and classroom activities are included in our program. top
Music and Vacation Bible School
Preschool and Children's Choir
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, visit our Music Ministry page for more information.
VBS is offered each summer at the conclusion of the public school year. Ages 4 through completed grade 6 are encouraged to attend from 9 to noon during that week. Go to our VBS homepage for more information and to register online.
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