We believe that children are a wonderful gift. Children are loved and welcomed into our congregation at the earliest ages and it is our joy to help them learn and grow as a young disciple of Jesus. We have engaging and age-appropriate activities for our children and meaningful fellowship opportunities for the whole family.
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
We have LOTS of young families at First Pres Beaufort. We have a nursery available each Sunday and your children are welcome in worship. For preschool and early elementary children, we have worship bags with crayons and drawing sheets. About 12 minutes into the service, there is a children’s sermon and all children are invited to come forward to hear a message just for them. After the children’s sermon, children 3-6 years old can join the SonShine Club and children in grades 2nd-5th have the option to remain in worship or join the Spirit Seekers class which meets on the 2nd floor of the Education Building. The Spirit Seekers class will remain in worship when we have Communion Sundays, which is typically offered on the first Sunday of each month.
SUNDAY'S SONSHINE CLUB &
SPIRIT SEEKERS
Following the children’s sermon in worship:
Children 3 years - 1st grade can join the SonShine Club in the Education Building for the remainder of the service. Here they will learn about Jesus through stories, crafts, videos and music. Time and weather permitting, each class will conclude with fun time on the playground. Sonshine Club is led by a rotation of parents and a staff classroom assistant.
Children in grades 2nd-5th are invited to the Spirit Seekers class which meets on the 2nd floor of the Education building. During this time, they will learn the Apostles Creed, The Lord’s Prayer, Books of the Bible, 10 Commandments, specific Psalms, and parables of Jesus. There will also be team building activities and recreation. This group will be led by Geneva Baxley and a rotation of parents. During communion Sundays (first Sunday of each month) - this group will remain in worship to receive The Lord’s Supper.
All Parents should pick up their children following the worship service from the classroom or the playground.
CHILDREN SERVING IN WORSHIP
Children led worship in music and are invited to serve as an acolyte or greeter. This is a great way for kids to participate and meet others in our congregation.
NURSERY
Loving childcare is available every Sunday starting at 10:45 a.m. on the main level of the Education Building. Children 2 and under can be dropped off prior to worship. Children are able to play and learn in a safe and caring environment with appropriate toys, books, snacks and childcare professionals who love them.
Seasonal Children's Activities
Contact Us!
For more information contact our Associate for Ministry: Children, Families and Membership
Geneva Baxley at gbaxley@firstpresbeaufort.org.
