K-6 Children's Ministry

At First Baptist Forney, we want your children to learn about Jesus Christ in a fun, safe, and interactive environment. 

Sunday Schedule

9:15 a.m
Blended Worship Service & Bible Study* for all ages

Extended Care - Preschool 5 and under

11:00 a.m.
Encounter Worship Service

Children's Church - Kindergarten - 3rd Grade:
Children's Church is an introduction to corporate worship, filled with music, Bible lessons and trivia using puppets and hilarious character skits. family)

Extended Care - Preschool 5 and under

BIG CHURCH BAGS
We are so excited to see many more families in our congregation worshipping together with their families.  For those little ones who are 3 years old through 3rd grade, we have Big Church Bags available for you!  Inside the bag contains fun materials for you and your child to have as you attend a church service together as a family. To receive a bag, please ask a Welcome Team member in the First Kids Lobby. 

Wednesday Schedule (SCHOOL YEAR only)

FIRST KIDS MIDWEEK INCLUDES:

FIRST KIDS WORSHIP CHOIR

Wednesdays, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in rooms D236-237 (resumes Aug. 23, 2023). Now for grades K-6.  Kids Worship ministry opportunities for kids to glorify the name of Jesus through singing, motions, drama, games and more.  

RAs and GAs (Grades K-6)

Both RAs and GAs are mission based organizations where boys and girls can come and learn about missions around the world. They hear about missionaries and the work that they do, as well as pray for them and learn to tell other people about Jesus.

Both ministries meet on Wednesdays at 6:30p. RAs & GAs is for kids in grades K-6th grade. Cubbies meets on Wednesdays for ages 3 - Pre-K. (Resumes Aug. 23, 2023.)

BIBLE DRILL

A fun, fast-paced way for your child to learn and memorize God's Word. Bible Drill is for grades 4-6 and meets in the Forum at 6:30p on Wednesdays. For more information email Jerad White at . Resumes Aug. 23, 2003.

Click here to register for all First Kids Midweek Activities


parent workshops

PARENT & CHILD DEDICATION WORKSHOP
The Workshop is a time for parents to learn how to actually follow Jesus in every circumstance of every day and disciple children of all ages to do the same.  There is no age limit or expiration date for a parent to dedicate their child(ren) to the Lord and trust that God's will for the life of their child is better than any hopes and dreams we could ever have for them.  We invite parents of preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school children to participate. During the Dedication Workshop, you will have an opportunity to choose a Worship Service time where you will make the dedication of your child public and be prayed over by the church. If you would like to attend a Dedication Workshop, please click the link below to fill out the form below and select which workshop you would like to attend.  Lunch & Childcare will be provided.

CLICK HERE FOR DATES AND REGISTRATION

HOW TO HAVE "THE TALK" WORKSHOP

This is an equipping workshop for all parents of a 4th-6th Grader. The workshop will be April 21, 2024, 12:30-2:30p in the Great Hall. Lunch will be provided. We will discuss the importance of teaching your children to walk in holiness and purity and give you some strategies and resources to use in discussing God's design for sex.

Click here to register


upcoming events

MIDNIGHT MADNESS: FRIDAY, MARCH 15

Midnight Madness is for kids in 3rd thru 6th grade. A $25 fee includes pizza & 2 hours of fun at Urban Air in Rockwall.

  • Girls bring a bag of chips OR pkg of cookies. Boys bring a 2 liter drink.
  • Check in @ 5:00 pm in The Mall at First Baptist Forney
  • Pizza upon arrival
  • Load buses @ 8:30 pm for Urban Air in Rockwall
  • Return to FB Forney @ 11:45 pm for parents to pick up at MIDNIGHT in The Forum

Click here to register

NERF NIGHT WITH MOM: MAY 1 & MAY 8

For RAs and their moms. This is a free event that will take place during normal RA times on Wednesdays.  

  • Wednesday, May 1:  Kinder-2nd grade will have Nerf Night.
  • Wednesday, May 8:  3rd - 6th grade will have Nerf Night.

RA COMMISSIONING: SATURDAY, MAY 4

For RA's in 5th and 6th grade on Saturday, May 4 at 4:00 p.m.  The event will include a time of prayer over the boys and their families. After that hour with families, we will do something fun with the boys and parents can pick them up at 7:00 p.m. Event is free. More details to come.

SUMMER 2024!

VBX: June 9-13 here at FBCF

Camp GAP: July 15-19 at Mt. Lebanon

RA GRAND PRIX

Grand Prix is an event for RA's. We are planning a work day for Oct. 12 from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the First Kid's lobby. The Grand Prix will be Nov. 2 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. This will be for boys Kinder-6th grade. Families can purchase their derby cars beginning Sept. 11 for $5. More details soon.


schools adopted

First Baptist Church Forney has adopted two schools in the Forney ISD. We will be exploring creative ways to minister to Griffin Elementary and Smith Intermediate over the next few months.

Stayed tuned for more opportunities.


Parenting Resources

Sunday LifeGroup (Sunday school) Resources
If you'd like to know what your Kinder-6th Grader is learning in Sunday LifeGroup and Children's Church (K-3rd), look no further than our Recap & Resources! Here you can see what we are learning each week in class, talking points that relate to our Bible study for the week, prayer points, and even activities for you to do as a family! Everything you need to deepen your child's bible study at home can be found right here!

Click here for Recap & Resources

"On the Go" Devotions
On the Go devotions are illustration-centered devotions that are designed for families on the move. Organized by topic, these devotions are easy to teach and apply! If you're looking for some family devotions that are focused on scripture and the biblical principles we can learn from the world around us, look no further!

On the Go Devotions

Parent and Child Dedication Workshops
The Workshop is a time for parents to learn how to actually follow Jesus in every circumstance of every day and disciple children of all ages to do the same.  There is no age limit or expiration date for a parent to dedicate their child(ren) to the Lord and trust that God's will for the life of their child is better than any hopes and dreams we could ever have for them.  We invite parents of preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school children to participate. During the Dedication Workshop, you will have an opportunity to choose a Worship Service time where you will make the dedication of your child public and be prayed over by the church. If you would like to attend a Dedication Workshop, please click the link below to fill out the form below and select which workshop you would like to attend.  Lunch & Childcare will be provided.

Click here for dates and registration


Opportunity to Serve

If you are interested in serving with our Children's Ministry, please complete the form below. You will be contacted soon. To ensure the safety of all children and visitors, First Baptist requires a completed background check on all those who serve. Thank you!

Children's Ministry K-6 Serve Form

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Staff

Jerad White is our Minister to
Children. You can email Jerad  .

 

 

 

 

Charmey Buie is our Associate Minister to Children. You can email Charmey .