“We will not hide them from their

children; we will tell the next

generation the praiseworthy

deeds of the Lord,his power,

>and the wonders he has done.”
Psalm 78:4

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Our FIRST Kids children's ministry exists to bring a child into a:

Click here to view pictures from VBS!

MONDAY    TUESDAY

Sundays at First Church

Sunday School classes are offered at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. for all children except 5th and 6th graders, who meet at the 11:00 hour. Children are to be picked up at 10:30 to attend the Fellowship Time in the Children's Ministry Center with their parents. Children in grades K-2 may attend classes at both hours, and different lessons are provided at the 2 sessions. Children 3rd grade and up will attend one Sunday school class and then attend Worship with their parents. For more info contact Cindy Johnston.

Special Needs Class at 9:00 AM has been faithfully led by Linda Akers. See Cindy Johnston about the opportunities for a special needs child.

FIRST PLACE early childhood ministries ministers to the little ones from infants on, as well as to their parents, providing loving and safe care for our children. Ginny Lawler is the acting director.

Pre-teens, grades 5-6
These "tween-agers" have their own special classes where the boys meet separately from the girls for the hour.  In both a teaching and sharing setting, these young people explore the Bible and relate it to their own lives, learning what it means to walk with Jesus.  Classes meet at 9:30 and 11:00.

Wednesday Nights at First Church

FIRST Kids
Kindergarten - 4th Graders start out with music including singing, instruments and movement.  From there they go to age-level Small Groups for Bible teaching and life application.  The evening is topped off with game time and lots of laughter. Begins at 7:00 p.m.

END ZONE/Pre-Teens

(Grades 5 and 6)
This lively group calls itself "E.N.D.  Zone" which stands for "Equipping New Disciples".  E.N.D. Zone meets each Wednesday night and continues through the summer offering a time of fun and games as well as Bible study.  The summer months include outings and socials so that this group of young people can make friends within their church family and be ready to move into the youth group upon entering 7th grade.

FIRST KIDS Fine Arts offer age appropriate choral & drama opportunities under direction of Dana Van Steenbergen,   The ministry includes two special events per year for students Kindergarten through 4th grade.  This is part of our Wednesday Evening Program during the school year.

Paneh Praise for 4th –8th graders is a unique form of worship through movement and dance.  Contact Dana VanSteenbergen for more information.

AND THERE’S MORE!

Future Generations is a self defense class for ages 10 and up that develops discipline and respect, while at the same time, offers loving acceptance and accountability.  Open to the community with the desire to bring all children to Christ.  Scholarships are available on a needs base.  Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-8:00 pm in the Children's Ministry Center.  Contact Carolyn Giffen at cgiffen@firstchurch.net for more information.

Camps  - Our Elementary children participate in IMPACT Camp, involving area Conference churches.  Our Christian Education Director Cindy Johnston serves as the Dean of the camp for 3rd – 6th graders.

Confirmation Class is offered to 6th grade students, in a six week course & Weekend Retreat, introducing them to the foundations of the faith and encouraging a personal application. Contact Director of Education, Cindy Johnston for more information.

Boy Scouts- Several Scout troops offer the scouting experience to the young men in our community.  We are proud to share that Boy Scout Troop 121 was chartered by First United Methodist Church Carrollton, over 50 years ago.  Troop 121 has two Cub Scout Dens, #8 and Den #14.  Contact Carolyn Giffen for more information.

Vacation Bible School is offered for a week during the summer to the children in the community. VBS is held in the evenings to better facilitate working families in getting their children there.  Each evening will have lots of fun in games and activities as well as crafts and Bible teaching for the entire family to experience together. Evenings from 6:45 – 9:00 PM. Contact Cindy Johnston for details.

First Place Ministries is the Early Childhood Department that offers child care for church-wide functions throughout the week including all worship services on Sundays, as well as the Mom’s Day Out and Preschool.  Our name, First P.L.A.C.E. is an acronym for First Program of Learning Activities in a Christian Environment, which is a brief description of the types of different programs offered through this ministry area.

It is our belief that learning begins with children at a very early age and that the people and experiences associated with them throughout their early years should be positive and productive, encouraging and uplifting.

Our programs offer an outlet for parents to involve their children in programs where they can be assured that they are nurtured, taught and cared for by teachers who love children and love the Lord.

First PLACE also offers a weekday Mom's Day Out and Preschool program for infants through PreK4s.

For more details, click here to view the First Place Preschool and MDO page. Acting Director is Ginny Lawler (glawler@firstchurch.net).