Children
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Like Jesus, we love to see children in the church! Children of all ages are encouraged to attend services each week. Children's bulletins are available to occupy and teach your child while he or she is sitting in the sanctuary with you: the bulletins teach an age-appropriate lesson, and include some graphics which your child can color quietly while he/she enjoys the worship service. After the children's story, children ages four years and younger are cared for in the nursery. Children up to age ten may view Christian videos during the sermon.
In between services, during the school year (Sept – June), children can be attending Sunday school classes while their parents attend adult Christian education classes.
First the children meet in Jordan Hall for a "joyful noise" before heading off to their classrooms with loving, enthusiastic teachers. There are classrooms for the following groups: age 3-4 and grades K-1, 2-3, 4-6.
The Third Sunday evening our BYF Baptist Youth Fellowship meets 5 - 7 PM. This gathering is for youth in grades 6 - 9. We meet for fun and Christian fellowship. Participating in a (BYF) group enables youth to share their faith journey with their peers, experience church in its many guises, all in the company of adults who value the youth and feel called to witness to the faith in youth ministry.
We also have an annual talent show, Vacation Bible School, and other events for
children!