Children's Ministry

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me..."

Matthew 19:14

Welcome...

to First Baptist Church Merkel!
We are delighted to have the opportunity to introduce your children to Jesus and His love and truth. We are:
Child Center
Bible Based
Developmentally -Focused
Activity-Oriented and
Parent-Connected
If you have further questions please feel free
to contact me.
Lori Jester
Director Of Children's Ministry

Mission Statement of FBC Merkel Children's Dept.

To partner with parents to teach their children to know and love Jesus, while serving the church

Nursery

Children's Church

Newborn to 35 months
There are trained volunteers who will play and love on your baby during Sunday School and the Worship Service.

Children's Church is for children 3yrs to 2nd Grade.
We have children's church on the
1st & 3rds Sunday's of each month.

Awana Club

We are excited to begin the Awana program this year. Awana provides bible based evangelism and discipleship for children.

Awana is divided up by clubs.
Cubbie's is for 3 & 4yr olds by September 1
Sparks is for Kindergarten - 2nd grade (Current School Year)
T&T is for 3rd - 6th grade. (Current School Year)
We will divide up grade 3 and 4 / 5th & 6th

Click below to register your child for Awana.
Please do not let financial hardships keep you from registering your child. Scholarships are available.

Click Here to Register for Awana

KidsZone Sunday Mornings

Awana Wednesday Evenings

9:30am-10:30am

Sunday School for children 3yrs to 5th grade @ 9:30

Children's Church
3yrs to 2nd grade
on the 1st, & 3rd Sundays
Current school year

6:15 - 8:00pm

A meal is served beginning at 6:15
Cubbies; 3-5 year olds by September 1
Sparks; K-2nd (Current School Year)
T & T; 3rd-6th (Current School Year)