“DON’T LET ANYONE LOOK DOWN ON YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE YOUNG, BUT SET AN EXAMPLE FOR THE BELIEVERS IN SPEECH, IN CONDUCT, IN LOVE, IN FAITH AND IN PURITY.” – 1 Timothy 4:12

First Baptist Preteen Ministry exists to bridge the gap in these transitional years between childhood and adolescence. Our goal is to help forth and fifth graders navigate their faith as they grow in physical and spiritual maturity.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:

SUNDAY MORNING

CONNECT GROUPS

Age-graded classes are offered at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 AM every Sunday morning. Join other preteens for Connect groups each week and study God’s word using the Gospel Project.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Phase 45 meets on Wednesday nights in the Preteen Rally Room from 6:15-7:45pm. Doors open at 5:45 to play games and hang out with friends.

Each week, preteens will come together to worship, study Scripture, play games, and learn how to use their talents for God’s kingdom. Phase 45 follows the Orange 252 curriculum and every message is tailored for their age group.

Phase 45 offers several creative tracks for preteens to choose from to learn new skills and develop existing talents. Preteens have the option to change tracks each semester.

Preteen Camp is a high-energy, intentional, gospel-centered overnight camp for completed 3rd-5th graders. The mission is to help kids experience the time of their lives and learn more about the message of Jesus Christ. This takes place through track times, rec, worship, Bible study, church group time, and a variety of other fun events. At camp, they are committed to providing content that is rooted in Scripture, a safe location, kid-friendly programming, and staffers who are deeply invested in your kids.

Preteen Camp Track Sign Up

Camp Linden Camp Participant Form

Camp Linden Release Form

FBCHville Medical Release Form

PHASE 45 TRACKS

ROBOTICS

Technology is one of the amazing gifts God has provided for us to manage our world and proclaim His Good News. In this class, we work in groups to build and program robots, learning how to harness technology for the good of His community. Our motto? Love God, serve others, change the world

MAKE IT OR BAKE IT!

A fun track where crafting and baking collide! We will use our artistic skills and make fun craft projects and bake tasty treats each week.

DRAMA

Do you love to act? Learn to declare truths from His Word with confidence as we build speaking and drama skills in a fun atmosphere. You will also practice and prepare skits that will be performed on Wednesday’s during our large group time.

X-TREME SKILLS

Are you prepared? X-Treme Skills will teach preteen boys and girls what they need to know with hands on activities and survival techniques. 15 weeks of walking through God’s Word to teach them basic survival skills, helping them be prepared for anything they may encounter in everyday life and out in the wild! Have fun out in God’s creation, while learning how to survive on their own with God

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Do you love to serve others? In this track we will learn how to serve others in our community and also communities around the world through hands on projects. We will also visit other ministries in our church and learn how they impact the community as well as hearing from missionaries who have served around the world

PRAISE TEAM / VBS PRAISE TEAM

Preteens will have a blast as we lift our voices to praise God in worship. We will learn the fundamentals of leading worship while singing and other fun musical activities. Those interested will have the opportunity to lead exciting songs on stage during our Wednesday Phase 45 worship time.

CAMERA CREW

Where art, ministry, and fun collide! Let’s explore how to worship God through photography! Learn the basics of photography, videography, lighting, and editing from a professional photographer! Through this track, you will get to visit all the other tracks to create photos and videos of your friends in Phase45.

Young boy learns to sew on an electric sewing machine

SEW FUN!

Ever wanted to make your own clothes and accessories? Well then, Sew Fun will teach you the basic fundamental skills of sewing. We’ll start with the basics and build each week to make cool, fun items for you to keep or share with your friends.

MISSION: AVIATION

Ever dream of flying your own plane? Maybe you are good at fixing things. Join the “Mission: Aviation” track and learn about flying and working on airplanes. Discover how God uses pilots and airplane mechanics to get the Good News of Jesus to people around the world who have never heard.

MINISTRIES:

NEW CHRISTIANS CLASS

This class is offered to kids who have recently accepted Christ as their Savior. All children are required to attend this two-week class before baptism. These classes meet on Sunday evenings from 4-6 PM and are offered throughout the year.

New classes are coming soon!

We’ll announce them right here when the are scheduled.

Serve!

Connect Group Leaders:

Teach the gospel, build relationships, and facilitate small group activities with Preteens. We provide the materials to help make it easy for you to be the best leader you can be, making a difference in the lives of those you teach.

Welcome Desk Greeter:

Love to put a smile on other’s faces as they begin their Sunday morning? Greeters will help with check-in procedures and direct those who need help finding a class. You are their first impression of FBCHville!

Wednesdays:

Wednesday Night Greeter:

Wednesday night greeters will help check in Preteens as they enter the Rally Room and help monitor the kids as they start off the night.

Track Group Leaders:

Have a specific skill or gift that you would love to teach to a small group of Preteens for a semester? This is a fun atmosphere to help kids learn how to use their gifts and talents for the glory of God!

Tracks that need volunteers to help:

Community Impact Helpers, Make it or Bake It, X-Treme Skills Helpers, Music Helpers, Guitar/Drumming Helpers, Drama Helpers, Sewing Helpers, Robotics Helper