Our Next Generation Ministry includes groups from babies to college and existS to advance the Gospel
through a biblical strategy collaborating with parents, leaders, and students for their spiritual formation.
FIRST FRIENDS
- When is childcare offered in First Friends?
- We can’t wait to minister to your child during Sunday services at 9:30am and 11am.
- How do I know my child is going to be well taken care of and safe?
- The safety and security of all children is top priority. We have secured and monitored areas where our children learn and play, as well as a security team that is available if needed. All of our adult team members have passed background checks to ensure another layer of safety.
- The safety and security of all children is top priority. We have secured and monitored areas where our children learn and play, as well as a security team that is available if needed. All of our adult team members have passed background checks to ensure another layer of safety.
- For the month of August
- We will be taking temperatures before admitting all our kiddos.
- We will not be serving snack at this time.
- Limited contact check in.
- Bring no items from home with the exception of bottles and diapers.
- We want to keep your child clean and happy! Please provide the necessary items for diapering your child. These items should be in a bag, clearly marked with the child’s name. For sanitation reasons, we encourage parents to provide disposable diapers. We will check diapers often and change diapers at least every two hours.
- Bottle fed and nursing babies
- Infants will be fed formula, milk, juice or water in bottles, if provided by the parent. Bottles must be ready to feed and have instructions for warming. A private nursing area is available.
- Sick children
- For the protection of all children, parents are asked not to drop off a sick child. Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Control of Infectious Diseases of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a child should not be taken from home when any of the following exist:
- A fever, vomiting or diarrhea currently or within the previous 24 hours
- Any symptom of a childhood disease such as scarlet fever, measles, mumps, chickenpox or whooping cough
- Common Cold-from onset through one week
- Sore throat, Croup, persistent cough or green runny nose
- Any unexplained rash
- Head lice
- Pink eye or other eye infection
- Hand, foot and mouth disease
- If a child develops a fever or other symptoms of illness while at church, he/she will be isolated and the parents contacted to take the child home.
- For the protection of all children, parents are asked not to drop off a sick child. Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Control of Infectious Diseases of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a child should not be taken from home when any of the following exist:
- What ages is First Friends for?
- Children, six-weeks through age five are assigned to preschool rooms based on their date of birth.
- How do I find First Friends?
- The map below should help you locate the First Friends lobby.
- How do I pick my child up?
- To ensure security during pick up times, parents must present the ticket issued at check-in that day.
- What if I am needed during my small group time or during the worship service?
- If your attention is required, we will alert you by putting your child’s ticket number on the screen in the main service, texting your phone, or finding you at the room number provided at check-in.
- What will my child be doing while in First Friends?
- Our programming focuses teaching toddlers God’s word and that He loves them very much!
FIRST KIDS
- When do you meet in August?
- We will have two identical one-hour large groups at 9:30 and 11 am on Sundays. Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the service to give us time to sanitize.
- For those who are not yet ready to gather on our campus, we will continue to equip your family to study the bible at home with the FREE Lifeway Kids at Home online pass experience. Lifeway Kids at Home includes a video session along with a downloadable activity page and conversation starters. To access, please CLICK HERE to create your free MinistryGrid account.
- How do I know my child is going to be well taken care of and safe?
- The safety and security of all children is top priority. We have secured and monitored areas where our children learn, as well as a security team that is available if needed. All of our adult volunteers have passed background checks to ensure another layer of safety.
- What ages is First Kids for?
- First Kids is for children who have completed K-5th Grade!
- How do I find First Kids?
- The map below should help you locate the First Kids lobby!
- How do I check my child in?
- All kids must be checked in at the Welcome Counter in the First Kids Lobby and use limited contact with the help of our First Kids Team.
- How do I pick my child up?
- You will be given a printed receipt that is necessary to pick up your child.
- What will my child be doing while in First Kids?
- In Kids Worship, we worship God in a way that is fun and understandable for your children.
- How do I stay connected with all things going on in First Kids?
- We have a parent e-newsletter that lets you know what is going on in First Kids. Click here to join!
SEGUE
- What ages is Segue for?
- Segue is for middle school students, who have completed grades 6-8.
- How do I find Segue?
- The map below should help you locate where Segue meets!
- The map below should help you locate where Segue meets!
- Wednesday (6:30-7:30pm) Meeting Schedule (Locations will rotate in August and parents will need to provide transportation.)
- August 5 - Ferd B Lang Park
- August 12 - Upper Fellowship Hall
- August 19 - FLC Gym
- August 26 - Ferd B Lang Park
- Sunday Meeting Time
- 11 am in the Lower Fellowship Hall on August 9, August 23 & August 30.
- Do I need to check my student in/out for Segue?
- We do not require parents to check their middle school student in for Segue on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights. We do check the student in, but parents do not have to be present or show a receipt in order for their student to leave when the service is over.
- What if I am in my small group during 9:30am, where does my student go?
- Most of our Segue students sit together in the 9:30am service. Below is a picture on where our middle schoolers usually sit together.
- What will my student be doing while in Segue?
- On Sunday mornings, we meet in the Lower Fellowship Hall for a time of student led worship as well as interactive teaching and small groups led by our adult team members.
- On Wednesday evenings, your student will participate in a night of fun and looking at God’s word. We talk about biblical topics that students are wrestling with and have fun stuff like games, videos and theme nights!
- How do I stay connected with all things going on in student ministry?
- We have a parent e-newsletter that lets you know what is going on in student ministry. Click here to join!
- Segue promotion
- For students moving into 6th grade for the 2020-2021 school year, Segue can’t wait to welcome you! On August 16, your awesome small group leaders for the new year will be headed to First Kids to introduce themselves and tell you a little bit about Segues. What to expect, how to get involved, and how much FUN we are going to have in your first year. Then on the following Sunday, August 23, the upcoming sixth grade class will get a chance to visit the Segue opening! This will allow them to know where to go, how to check-in, where to sit and to just get an overall feel for their new experience in student ministry. August 30 will be the first Sunday that you will be in Segue the entire day! We can’t wait to get started!
SYNERGY
- What ages is Synergy for?
- Synergy is for high school students, who have completed grades 9-12.
- How do I find Synergy?
- The map below should help you locate where Synergy meets!
- Schedule for Wednesdays: (6:30-7:30pm; Locations will rotate in August and parents/students will need to provide their own transportation.)
- August 5 - Gym
- August 12 - Ferd B Lang
- August 19 - UFH
- August 26 -
- Sunday Meeting Time
- 11 am in the Upper Fellowship Hall on August 9, August 23 & August 30.
- Do I need to check my student in/out for Synergy?
- We do not require parents to check their high school student in for Synergy on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights. We do check the student in, but parents do not have to be present or show a receipt in order for their student to leave when the service is over.
- What if I am in my small group during 9:30am, where does my student go?
- Most of our Synergy students and leaders sit in the 9:30am service. If your student needs someone to sit with, we would be happy to find a family or group for them!
- What will my student be doing while in Synergy?
- On Sunday mornings, we meet in the Fellowship Hall for a time of hanging out and community, followed by small group Bible study led by our adult leaders. On Wednesday evenings, our time together is focused on topical teaching, hanging out and playing games!
- How do I stay connected with all things going on in student ministry?
- We have a parent e-newsletter that lets you know what is going on in student ministry. Click here to join!
REVIVE
- What ages is Revive for?
- Revive is for young adults, ages 18-25.
- What if I am college-aged, but not in college?
- If you are not enrolled in college, you are still more than welcome to join us in Revive if you are between the ages of 18-25. If you are over 25, check out the our Resolve ministry by clicking here!
- How do I find Revive?
- The map below should help you locate where Revive meets!
- Sunday Meeting Times
- We will be meeting at 9:30 am on August 2, August 16 & August 30.
- Wednesday Schedule at 6:30 pm
- August 5 - College Building
- August 12 - FLC gym
- August 19 - Ferd B Lang Park
- August 26 - College Building
- What does Revive study?
- Revive studies The Gospel Project on Sunday mornings, in small group settings, divided by gender. We want to help students nurture a relationship with Christ in a loving community as they navigate the challenges of this life-stage.
- How do I stay connected with all things going on in college ministry?
- We have a Revive e-newsletter that lets you know what is going on in college ministry. Click here to join!
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