FBC Kids - First Baptist Church of Vero Beach * Vero Beach, Florida

FBC Kids Mission Statement

The mission of the children’s ministry at First Baptist Church is to foster meaningful relationships with children and families, ensure that all children experience God in authentic and practical ways, and equip children with a biblical foundation for a life of integrity and ministry.

FBC Kids Core Values

We create a safe learning environment for all children.

We engage children through interactive and hands-on learning.

We show children that God is relevant by relating the Bible to their lives and the concerns of their world.

We build relationships with children and their families by example in word and deed.

Easter Paint Splash Church Website Graphic

Kids

Worship

for

Babies

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Elementary

Sundays 8:30 am & 10:30 am

FBC Kids Worship is an opportunity for kids to learn about God in ways that are meaningful, engaging, and tailored for their age and ability. We accomplish this through storytelling, scripture reading, prayer, lessons, games, crafts, fellowship, and missions.

Happy Valentine's Day Greeting Ministry Web Banner

Preschool Class:

God’s Amazing Creation

This summer, our children are learning about God’s Amazing Creation through books, science projects, Bible stories and more. We are currently in Unit 1 – Water. For a list of our Unit 1 lessons, see the Elementary Class section below.

Our preschoolers learn through a variety of activities like songs and movement, art, play, games, sensory activities and conversations together. We follow a Montessori type model in our classroom which allows our children to engage with the activities that best fit their preferences.

Elementary Class:

God’s Amazing Creation

Unit 1: Water Stories

6/1: Separation of the Water

Genesis 1:6–10

6/8: Parting of the Red Sea

Exodus 14:15–31

6/15: Baptism of Jesus

Matthew 3:13–17

6/22: Calming of the Storm

Mark 4:35–41

During Kids Worship we also have Bible Centers that our kids can choose to rotate through to continue to engage with lesson topics, scripture, social/emotional activities, cards writing, exploring God’s creation, science projects and more!

Sunday School

for

Babies

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Elementary

Sundays 9:30 am

FBC Kids Sunday School is an opportunity for kids to have additional time connecting with scripture.

During Sunday School, parents/guardians may attend Sunday School with their child or attend an adult Sunday School class of their choice. Please see Ms. Kristina for a list of all adult Sunday School classes.

Preschool Class:

Faith & Fellowship!

Our young children use this time to listen to worship songs while they pray, play, and fellowship together. This time is not as structured as our Kids Worship time.

Elementary Class: Bible Basics

This month’s Bible Basics skill is reading short passages of scripture and identifying key words or themes that we can ponder and use in our prayer time.

The kids can read from their own Bible, the Bibles provided in class (NIV and NIrV), or read from the handout with the scripture typed in kid-friendly font.

When we read scripture together, kids have the choice to use a “desk buddy” or other “token and gem” to help them keep their place while they read or to fidget with during our lesson time.

Upcoming Events

FAMILY FELLOWSHIP

Every Sunday

FBC Children’s Ministry

North Playground

Each Sunday after the 10:30 am worship service, our FBC Kids families and guests are welcomed to stay for a time of fellowship. The kids enjoy the fun of our fenced in playground, while the grown-ups chat together.

Water Day

Sunday, June 22nd

after church

North Playground @FBC

We are finishing our Water Stories Unit and will celebrate with water fun!

Please be sure your child(ren) bring a bathing suit, change of clothes, towel, sunscreen, and (optional) prepacked snack to share! See sign up sheet this week at the front desk!

Contact Information

Kristina LaGuardia

Minister of Children, Youth, and Families

Phone:

772-567-4341

Email:

familyminister@fbcvero.org

Church Website

View our church website here.

Weekday Preschool

Our weekday preschool offers our kids an incredible opportunity to make friends, learn, and grow in a safe and hands-on learning environment.

For more information about our preschool, please contact us and visit the links in the orange box to the right.

Preschool Links and Contacts

Website

Facebook Page

Call

772-562-3037

Email

fbcpreschool@

fbcvero.org

Preschool Director

Rene’ LaRosa

Assistant Director

Leeanne Parrish

GROW Kids

A card writing ministry

Kids Worship Art

Watercolor Crosses

Stations of the Cross

A Preview

Stations of the Cross

Continued

Photo Gallery

Click the pictures for photo descriptions.

Our drive-by Food Drive during quarentine.

Mother’s Day gifts

These heart pillows took a lot of work.

Ms. Kristina, Children’s Minister

Glow in the Dark bowling

Bible bookmark

Bible Bookmark

Prayer Card Box

Filling out a My Prayer Life activity

Christmas story rock set

Decorating our Christmas tree

Christmas tree star made by an FBC kid

Special cards for shut-ins

Christmas cards for shut-ins

Catapult craft to go with our lesson about never giving up (Perseverance)

Made at Kids Fun Day while the parents had a planning meeting.

Candy Bar Bible lesson

THANKSgiving wreaths that went with our lessons during November.

Books of the Bible puzzle

Growing in Christ activity

Highs and Lows prayer board

Youth volunteers

Prayer penants

Making crowns to go with our lesson

Fruit of the Spirit stacking game

Finding Jesus “Under the Sea” lesson characters

Finding Jesus “Under the Sea” (summer theme) craft

Finding Jesus “Under the Sea” craft

Finding Jesus “Under the Sea”

Growing in Christ

Family Scripture and Prayer Calendar

Jesus Calms the Storm water globes

Jesus Calms the Storm water glove

Ms. Kristina

FBC Kids Mission Statement and Core Values

We like the kids to have access to the activities and materials. It’s THEIR room.

VBS 2019

Project C.L.E.A.N. laundry mission project

Project C.L.E.A.N. bags given to customers at local laundromats. (VBS Project)

Father’s Day handmade gifts

Desk pencil/pen cups and “Dad You Rule” rulers

Prayer Card holder, prayer reminder rock, and prayer bottle (Shake it and watch the glitter settle to help you focus while praying)

Pool Noodle prayer card holder

Prayer bottle and prayer reminder rock

Getting ready to paint

Easter craft

Our FBC Kids love watercolor painting

Wednesday Night Children’s Fellowship fun (Summer 2019)

One of out FBC Kids wrote this prayer card in church.

Stations of the Cross Adult Passports and Kids Remembrance Boxes

Stations of the Cross station

Each station had a reflection for adults and one for kids

Kids took an item at each station

Each items serves as a reminder of a part of the “Easter Story”

Stations of the Cross station

Filled Stations of the Cross Remembrance Box

Holy Week Learning Interactive Passports

Ash Wednesday

Door hanger reminders

Trusting in God object lesson activity – walking on eggs

Offering Change Bags

PomPom Crosses

Temptation Toolbox – Resist Temptation

Temptation Toolbox tools

Door Hanger reminder

God Loves You Valentine’s Day fun – Heart tic-tac-toe

God Loves You Valentine’s Day placemats

Jesus is the Light of the World L

Be a LIGHT for Jesus

Object Lesson

“Store Your Treasures in Heaven” treasure hunt lesson game and craft

Memory Verse

The Pumpkin Prayer lesson activity

Advent/Christmas tree

Making Christmas placemats and napkin rings

Christmas placemat and napkin ring

ELF Workshop

ELF Workshop handprint craft

ELF Workshop Snow Globe craft

ELF Workshop Bell ornament

ELF Workshop Ornament

Fingerprint Christmas Light Painting made at ELF Workshop

Memorial Island Walk and Talk

Lesson Activity

FBC Kids doodling on the board

Tiny tote bags – “Share God’s love wherever you go!”

Back to School Lesson craft

Backpack zipper pull crosses

Our beautiful steeple

Back to School Sunday prayer cards for teachers, parents, students, and administrators/directors.

Daily Prayer Cards

Bibles for our rising first graders

Wall crosses and cross necklaces.