Children and Family Ministries

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.

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 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

After the children’s sermon in worship, children 3-6 years old can join the SonShine Club in the Education Building for the remainder of the service. 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.

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.

CHILDREN SERVING IN WORSHIP

Children are invited to serve during worship as an Acolyte or Greeter. This is a great way for kids to participate and meet others in our congregation.

Seasonal Children's Activities

Anchor Kids

Anchor Kids is our wonderful children’s after-school program – designed for ages Kindergarten- 5th grade. Anchor Kids is offered Wednesdays after school for 6 weeks in the Fall and 6 weeks in the Spring. The afternoon begins with a group snack, followed by a series of rotations including: Art, Music, Bible Lesson, and Recreation. We have fun, fellowship and grow in our faith together! Spring Anchor Kids runs concurrent to the Lenten Season, and programming concludes with a family meal and opportunity for worship. Our Fall session is built around a service project and culminates in a Christmas Pageant. Anchor Kids is open to members and friends throughout the community. For more information contact Geneva Baxley, Associate for Ministry: Children, Families and Membership at: gbaxley@firstpresbeaufort.org.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Our summer tradition is a week filled with laughter, songs, crafts, games all to help children grow and learn more about how to be a young disciple of Christ. Members and friends in the community are welcome!
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Trunk or Treat

In October, we always look forward to this festive, family-friendly Trunk or Treat event where we celebrate with costumes, games, treats and lots of fun together. This event is open to members and friends.
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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

This is a lively and intergenerational evening led by our children and youth to tell and relive the story of Jesus’ birth.
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CHRISTMAS AT TIDEWATER

We kickoff the season of Advent with a family-friendly waterfront event that includes great food, seasonal activities like wreath-making, cookie decorating, and even a Santa sighting.
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EASTER EGG HUNT

Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is a fun tradition with little ones hunting eggs and enjoying treats. This event is a fellowship opportunity for the whole family!
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