1st – 5th Grade

FBC Kids

At FBC Thomasville, we desire to mirror Jesus’ love for children by providing a diverse and wide range of children’s programs for all ages throughout the year, all with the goal of helping kids follow Jesus for the joy of Thomasville and the nations.

With each gathering, we desire to make much of God and help kids understand and believe the truth that they are known and loved by God. Because knowing the truth that God, our Creator and King knows the intimate details of our lives and cares for us even though we are sinfully rebellious people and also trusting the unconditional, sacrificial, and faithful love of God displayed ultimately in Jesus, we believe will not only lead to their joy now and forever, but to the joy of all peoples.

Sunday Mornings

9:45 am // Life Groups

We have life groups for each grade to join together in intentional community as they study the Scriptures and see how the good news of the gospel can be traced from Genesis to Revelation. Check-ins begins at 9:35 am.

11:00 am // Kids Worship

1st & 2nd graders are invited to continue worshipping with their friends in the Kids Space where we dive deeper into the Bible story of the day, sing, memorize Scripture, and play games.

Wednesday Nights

6:00 pm // Mid-Week Kids (MWK)
1st–5th Grades

Kids from 1st – 5th grade are welcome to worship Jesus with us in a high-energy, gospel-centered environment. We begin by being led in worship by our Kids Worship Team as a large group before splitting into two groups to rotate studying our monthly spiritual discipline and to participate in Rec or small groups. Check-ins for MWK begins at 5:40 pm.

Yearly Events for FBC Kids

Although we have events throughout the year, these are our consistent, yearly events:

Is your child interested in learning more about salvation or baptism? Our Kids Baptism Class is a great opportunity for parents to attend with their elementary aged child to explore God’s story and His plan for their life. We offer Kids Baptism Class 3-4 times a year.

First grade is such a fun year full of new experiences at school and at church! As children grow into strong readers this school year, FBC Kids wants to partner with parents to provide our first graders with their very own Bible. During your child’s time in FBC Kids, they will learn how to find verses, learn the books of the Bible, and hopefully use their Bible to begin hiding scripture deep inside their hearts. The annual First Grade Bible Presentation Day is a family celebration and a tangible way for our church family to work together towards encouraging our kids to develop a love for God’s Word.

Join us the first full week in June for one of the best weeks in Kids ministry at our church! We have seen the eternal difference Vacation Bible School has made in the lives of kids (and adults) for decades and enjoy coming together as a church family to share Jesus with the hundreds of kids who come every year. It is always a fun time worshiping Jesus together through Bible Study, music, crafts, recreation, missions, and snacks!

Frequently Asked Questions

The Kids Space is for kids in 1st-5th grade. However, your entire household of kids birth-5th grade may be checked-in in the Kids or Kids JR space to generate only one uniquely coded pickup tag before dropping off your kids in their respective spaces.

Pro Tip: If you have kids in Kids and Kids JR, send a picture of the pickup tag to the other parent or guardian and a volunteer can scan it on their phone while you use the physical tag for dismissal from the other space.

Yes. Every kid has to complete one set of baptism classes before being baptized, but they can do it at any point in the salvation process. They are for kids who have made salvation decisions, as well as for kids who are just beginning to ask questions about salvation and baptism. The heart behind the class is to equip you, as the parent, to discern if your child truly understands the gospel and the symbolism/significance of baptism so that when they’re older, there is no confusion around their salvation.

FBC Kids Staff

Meg Bankston

Kids Jr. Director

Nikki Espy

Next Generations Administrator

Kayla Milton

Kids Director

Lee Saunders

Nursery Coordinator