We believe that even the youngest children can begin to understand the Truth of God's Word through loving care and teaching. To that end, we provide Bible teaching and application time for our youngest attenders and a variety of activities during the school year on Sunday evenings. Our energetic and loving volunteers present the Truth of God's Word in practical and fresh ways each week. Children in these classes are promoted based on their grade in school at the beginning of each new school year. The FBC Children’s Ministry is making every effort to provide a safe environment as we move to our next step of opening on Sunday mornings. The FBC Childcare Team, Building Services Team, Ministers and Staff are taking all precautions to maintain a safe environment for families and our teachers.
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me..."
Matthew 19:14
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Sunday Morning
Worship Service Childcare
During the 9 and 11:15 a.m. worship services we offer child care for babies through Kinder.
Sunday School
We have Sunday School classes for all ages (5th grade and younger) from 10:10 to 11:10 a.m.
Babies & Walkers (4-20 months old): Room 1B
Toddlers (2 years old): Room 1C
3's and young 4's: Room 1D
Pre-K & Kindergarten: Room 2E
1st Grade: Room 2G
2nd & 3rd Grade: Room 2F
4th & 5th Grade: Room 2I
Please use the ShelbyNext app for mobile check-in.
Babies & Walkers (4-20 months old): Room 1B
Toddlers (2 years old): Room 1C
3's and young 4's: Room 1D
Pre-K & Kindergarten: Room 2E
1st Grade: Room 2G
2nd & 3rd Grade: Room 2F
4th & 5th Grade: Room 2I
Please use the ShelbyNext app for mobile check-in.
Mobile Check-In
With the Shelbynext app, parents are able to check in children from their cell and have the two-part security label waiting for them to pick up at the Children’s Welcome Center.
Steps:
• Download Shelbynext App (click button below)
• You will need to be on church premises
• Choose Check-in option
• Choose child to Check-in
• Choose Check-in Station Welcome Center 2
• Choose Child group (SSCH for Sunday morning, KSE for Sunday evenings, KWE for Wednesday evenings, MDO for Thursdays)
• Choose Done and then Check-in
• Pick up labels at the Children’s Welcome Center
Steps:
• Download Shelbynext App (click button below)
• You will need to be on church premises
• Choose Check-in option
• Choose child to Check-in
• Choose Check-in Station Welcome Center 2
• Choose Child group (SSCH for Sunday morning, KSE for Sunday evenings, KWE for Wednesday evenings, MDO for Thursdays)
• Choose Done and then Check-in
• Pick up labels at the Children’s Welcome Center
Sunday Evenings
Wednesday Evening
Dinner & hangout
5–6 p.m. in Price Hall & The Underground
Childcare & fun activities
5–7:30 p.m. in The Children's Building
Town Hall meeting presentation from the Children's Ministry Building Renovation Ad Hoc Committee
February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025
Exciting news FBC!
This month we launched our Special Friends Ministry to serve amazing kiddos with special needs. And guess what? We are already growing! We are looking for caring volunteers to minister to these precious kids and their families. We also have an open position for a paid teacher in the Special Friends class.
If you are interested, please contact Meghann Head at mhead@fbcep.com.
Wednesday nights in February
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Room 101
Dinner available for purchase beginning at 5 p.m. in Price Hall
Kids grades K-5 (and their parents or primary caregivers)
The Kids Next Steps Class at First Baptist Church celebrates a child’s decision to follow Jesus and prepares them for baptism. This class is the continuation of the partnership between the home and the church and parents (or primary caregivers) need to attend the class with their child. This 4 week class will be a launching point for a child’s life-long walk with Jesus and equip parents (or primary caregivers) to continue discipling their children.
Other Activities
Kids Night Out
Second Friday of every month
Friday, April 11th
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
The Children's Ministry is offering an evening of free child care for babies through 5th grade. Where parents can enjoy a night out, building the foundation of their marriage relationship when their children are in a safe, Christ-centered environment.
Space is limited!
Friday, April 11th
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
The Children's Ministry is offering an evening of free child care for babies through 5th grade. Where parents can enjoy a night out, building the foundation of their marriage relationship when their children are in a safe, Christ-centered environment.
Space is limited!
Mother's Day Out
Thursdays
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
(Registration is closed)
One-year olds through preschool children, join us for a day of Christian based activities with loving and experienced teachers in a safe environment. While they are with us, children will enjoy Bible stories, crafts, playground fun and lunch time with friends. We currently are unable to accept babies. Contact (915) 533-1465 or email welcomecenter@fbcep.com for more information.
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
(Registration is closed)
One-year olds through preschool children, join us for a day of Christian based activities with loving and experienced teachers in a safe environment. While they are with us, children will enjoy Bible stories, crafts, playground fun and lunch time with friends. We currently are unable to accept babies. Contact (915) 533-1465 or email welcomecenter@fbcep.com for more information.
Please check below the fees of the program in our Policies and Procedures!
Meghann Head
Minister of Preschool and Children
Meghann Head oversees our Preschool and Children Ministries. She is passionate about using creative methods to help kids and their families know and follow Jesus. Meghann is a native El Pasoan, and was a Children’s Ministry Intern under Linda Tarpley here at First Baptist Church in 2002. Meghann went on to receive her Bachelor of Science from Howard Payne University and a Certificate of Completion from the Focus on the Family Institute. She also holds a Master of Arts in Religious Education from Liberty Theological Seminary.
Meghann brings with her experience in children’s ministry from her 12 years at Prestonwood in Dallas. She also spent 7 years as a teacher and Dean of Student Services with the El Paso Christian School. Meghann uses her expertise in curriculum writing and development and event planning to create a wonderful place for her staff and our young families to grow closer to Jesus.
Meghann greatly enjoys being surrounded by her family. She and her husband, Michael, are grateful parents of their daughter, Emersyn. Meghann communicates love and excellence in all that she does.
Meghann brings with her experience in children’s ministry from her 12 years at Prestonwood in Dallas. She also spent 7 years as a teacher and Dean of Student Services with the El Paso Christian School. Meghann uses her expertise in curriculum writing and development and event planning to create a wonderful place for her staff and our young families to grow closer to Jesus.
Meghann greatly enjoys being surrounded by her family. She and her husband, Michael, are grateful parents of their daughter, Emersyn. Meghann communicates love and excellence in all that she does.
Meghann Head
Minister of Preschool and Children
Meghann Head oversees our Preschool and Children Ministries. She is passionate about using creative methods to help kids and their families know and follow Jesus. Meghann is a native El Pasoan, and was a Children’s Ministry Intern under Linda Tarpley here at First Baptist Church in 2002. Meghann went on to receive her Bachelor of Science from Howard Payne University and a Certificate of Completion from the Focus on the Family Institute. She also holds a Master of Arts in Religious Education from Liberty Theological Seminary.
Meghann brings with her experience in children’s ministry from her 12 years at Prestonwood in Dallas. She also spent 7 years as a teacher and Dean of Student Services with the El Paso Christian School. Meghann uses her expertise in curriculum writing and development and event planning to create a wonderful place for her staff and our young families to grow closer to Jesus.
Meghann greatly enjoys being surrounded by her family. She and her husband, Michael, are grateful parents of their daughter, Emersyn. Meghann communicates love and excellence in all that she does.
Meghann brings with her experience in children’s ministry from her 12 years at Prestonwood in Dallas. She also spent 7 years as a teacher and Dean of Student Services with the El Paso Christian School. Meghann uses her expertise in curriculum writing and development and event planning to create a wonderful place for her staff and our young families to grow closer to Jesus.
Meghann greatly enjoys being surrounded by her family. She and her husband, Michael, are grateful parents of their daughter, Emersyn. Meghann communicates love and excellence in all that she does.