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.
**IMPORTANT** FLU SEASON PLEA
Parents, if your child shows ANY signs of illness (sniffles, cough, fever) 24 hours prior to coming to the church, please keep them home to prevent the spread of this season's illnesses. Other parents and teachers
will thank you!
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...
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.
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
Preschool Bible Study (6:30 p.m.) - During this time, preschoolers participate in age-appropriate Bible studies through which they learn to trust God, to obey and follow Jesus, to help and share with others, and to be thankful and kind.
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.
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 $25. 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: We are now full and are no longer taking registrations for the 2009 Fall session. 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) 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 2009 Fall session. If you wish, you can be placed on a waiting list to be contacted if we should have any openings.
Special Events
Special Events/Activities - The children's ministry offers
a variety of special programs throughout the year, such as our Fall Harvest Festival, Easter Eggstravaganza and other exciting outreach opportunities.
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.