FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
  • Home
  • Get Involved/Calendar
    • Discipleship Hour
    • Discipleship Groups
    • Prayer
    • Youth
    • Children
    • Missions
    • Senior Adult
    • Worship & Fine Arts
  • About
    • What We Believe
  • Staff
  • Resources
    • 2015 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2015 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2016 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2016 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2017 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2017 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2018 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2018 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2019 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2019 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2020 VIDEO SERMON
    • 2020 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2021 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2021 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2022 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2022 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2023 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2023 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2024 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2024 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2025 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2026 VIDEO SERMONS
  • Contact
Picture

SUNDAY MINISTRIES

Discipleship Hour Classes are available for all ages.  These classes meet at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday morning in the education wing. Please see the Sunday school section for more detailed information about available classes.

Worship KidStyle for children in grades 1-5 meets most Sundays during the 10:00 a.m. worship service.  Children attend worship with their families at 10:00 a.m. until they are dismissed (see weekly bulletin) during the service to attend a Bible lesson that complements the message being shared by Pastor Strawn. Please pick up the children upstairs in the Ignite Room (2nd door on the left) immediately following worship.

Wee Worship for children age 3 through Kindergarten meets upstairs in the Kingdom Kids classroom during the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Please pick up the children immediately following worship.

Nursery Care for infants through age 3 is available downstairs (4th door on the right) beginning at 9:00 a.m each Sunday. Please pick up the children immediately following worship.Sunday School Classes are available for all ages.  These classes meet at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday morning in the education wing. Please see the Sunday school section for more detailed information about available classes.

PRIME TIME WEDNESDAYS
5:00-7:00 PM - - AUGUST-MAY

LETTER TO PARENTS
PrimeTime Wednesday: 
Meets each Wednesday evening beginning with an optional supper at 5:00 p.m.  

Preschool/Kindergarten:
We lead music, do scripture memory, have a bible story and play time with children age 4 through Kindergarten from 5:30-7:00 pm.

Grades 1 - 6 :
These children sing during the 10:00 a.m. worship service several times throughout the year.  Twice a year, at Christmas and in the Spring, these children present a musical at the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. worship services.  Following music, children ages 1st-6th grade will meet with volunteers to work on committing scriptures to memory then begin a weekly rotation including Bible Story, Willing Hands Kids Club, and Games.   The children have the opportunity to earn awards as they dive into God's word.  We are always looking for wonderful volunteers who love to guide young people through their adventure into the Bible.
    
Grades 7 - 12:
​
This group may lead using music, drama, and by serving in leadership roles during worship services.  They serve as praise team several times throughout the year, offer special music, and participate  in the Christmas and Spring musicals during the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. services. 

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Willing Hands Kids Club gives children entering grades 2-7 the opportunity to show God's love through service.  This group usually meets at the church on 4 consecutive Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Over the years, the group has served the Joy Givers, Mattoon Community Food Center, Food on the Move (administered by the Salvation Army), Catholic Charities, and individuals in our own congregation.  If you have ideas for service projects, please contact Kim Henness.

JAMPAC (Jesus and Me Performing Arts Camp) is a three day camp usually held in June for those who have finished 1st grade through 6th grade.  For the past several years, we have done this camp with the Broadway Christian Church. Kim Henness is the contact person.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a one week Bible School usually offered during July.  

Camps for all ages are available during June and July at Lake Springfield Baptist Camp in Chatham, IL.  Please contact Kim Henness for more information.
  • Home
  • Get Involved/Calendar
    • Discipleship Hour
    • Discipleship Groups
    • Prayer
    • Youth
    • Children
    • Missions
    • Senior Adult
    • Worship & Fine Arts
  • About
    • What We Believe
  • Staff
  • Resources
    • 2015 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2015 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2016 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2016 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2017 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2017 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2018 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2018 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2019 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2019 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2020 VIDEO SERMON
    • 2020 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2021 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2021 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2022 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2022 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2023 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2023 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2024 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2024 AUDIO SERMONS
    • 2025 VIDEO SERMONS
    • 2026 VIDEO SERMONS
  • Contact