Our
Preschool Ministry, called the PATH (Preschoolers Adventuring Toward Him),
seeks to provide quality biblical instruction to preschoolers in the safest
manner possible. It is our desire to see that preschoolers are provided with
the most age-appropriate Bible lessons as possible during each program of
the ministry. People learn more in their first five years of life than they
do in their entire lifetime. It is important that we fill this great time
of learning with age-appropriate biblical truths. It is our desire that children
would learn to love God and the church early in their lives so that they
may grow up to have strong spiritual foundations.
PARENT PAGER CHECK-IN SYSTEM
We have implemented the Parent Pager Check-In System with our
Preschool families. We have mailed, by household, forms we need filled out to assist with making sure all information
is current. Please return these forms to the lobby drop boxes at each welcome
center. If you did not receive a copy of the required form, you may download
it here. You should also come by and have your photos added to your profile. Thank you for your help with this process! Learn more about the Parent Pager System...
**IMPORTANT** NEW PRESCHOOL AND CHILD PICK-UP POLICY
The Board of Directors has mandated that only those who are of the age of 18 and above will be authorized to pick up preschoolers and Kindergarten to 2nd Grade children. This means only the adult parent or guardian
will be allowed to pick up your child from Sunday and Wednesday
ministry times. Thank you in advance for your help and support of this policy.
Our preschool programming
includes:
Sunday Activities
Sunday School (8:30 and 9:30 a.m.) -
Preschool Children (Babies through Kindergarten) are welcome in our children's department each Sunday morning for Sunday School. Our preschool teachers love young children and are highly trained and motivated. Each week they come prepared to share important biblical truths with their students. View a complete list of our Preschool Sunday School classes.
Extended Teaching Care (11:00 a.m.) -
Extended Teaching Care occurs on Sunday mornings during the 11:00 hour. Volunteers serve on monthly rotations to allow parents to be able to attend the worship service.
Awana (5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) - In addition to Awana Cubbies for children who are age 3 through Pre-K, this year we are also offering Awana Puggles for 2-year-olds. Awana Puggles teaches toddlers simple Bible lessons through teaching cards, activities, music and more. In Awana Cubbies, preschoolers get to work through their handbook, as well as have an exciting Bible story and recreation time. There also is a program for 2 year olds call Puggles that is a pre-Cubbie teaching time. Learn more about our Awana program.If you are interested in working in Awana, please contact Michael by calling 876-0527 ext. 111 or by sending email. PLEASE NOTE: Awana meets only during the school year and is currently on break for the month of December. Awana will begin again on Sunday, January 8, 2012.
Childcare (5:20 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.) - Childcare
for newborns through two-year-olds is provided on Sunday
evenings from 5:20 until 7:10 p.m. Please pick up your
child(ren) promptly after evening programming.
Wednesday Activities
Wee Praise (6:13 p.m.) -
30 minutes of music and singing for 3- and 4-year olds at the beginning of Mission Friends.
Mission Friends - Preschool Bible Study (6:13 p.m.) - Mission Friends provides the building blocks of faith and a basic awareness of God's love for all people. It gives preschoolers of all ages opportunities to engage in hands-on missions discipleship activities.
During this time the children are divided into age groups (1s & 2s in Room 103 and 3s & 4s in Room 104).
Childcare (6:20 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.) - Childcare for newborns through two-year-olds is provided on Wednesday evenings from 6:20 until 7:40 p.m. Please pick up your child(ren) promptly after evening programming.
Special Programs & Activities
Parent-Child Dedications - Baby dedications provide an opportunity
for parents to publicly declare their desire to raise their child(ren)
to know and love Christ. All dedications are performed at the parent's
request. Our next Parent-Child Dedication Day will be Sunday, November 27. If you are interested in participating, contact Chrissy
Crimm in the Children's Ministry Office to get full details and sign up for this special
day. The deadline for submitting all items will be November 16.
Mother's Day Out (MDO) - For more than 30 years, FBCJ has been offering
a break to work-at-home moms. MDO is an affordable way for moms to get a break
to go shopping, schedule doctor appointments, or just take some well-needed
time off. This program is now available two days per week on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for children ages three
months to pre-kindergarten. The registration fee is $30. Click here to review MDO policies and registration information. If you have questions, contact Karen Hunt by email or by phone at 876-8763. PLEASE NOTE: The 2011-12 Fall Session is now full. If you wish, you can be placed on a waiting list to be contacted if we should have any openings.
The PATH Preschool - Children can come to our fully licensed preschool education program three (3) days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to learn important skills and have the benefit of socialization. Our program has been awarded a top
rating of three stars by the state of Tennessee and has an excellent worker to child ratio. The registration fee is $60. Click here to review our Preschool policies. If you have questions, contact Karen Hunt by email or by phone at 876-8763. PLEASE NOTE: We are now full and are no longer taking registrations for the 2011-12 Fall session. If you wish, you can be placed on a waiting list to be contacted if we should have any openings.
Our
Preschool Ministry, called the PATH (Preschoolers Adventuring Toward Him),
seeks to provide quality biblical instruction to preschoolers in the safest
manner possible. It is our desire to see that preschoolers are provided with
the most age-appropriate Bible lessons as possible during each program of
the ministry. People learn more in their first five years of life than they
do in their entire lifetime. It is important that we fill this great time
of learning with age-appropriate biblical truths. It is our desire that children
would learn to love God and the church early in their lives so that they
may grow up to have strong spiritual foundations.
Wee Praise (6:13 p.m.) -
30 minutes of music and singing for 3- and 4-year olds at the beginning of Mission Friends.