"Let my teaching
fall like rain
on tender plants."

Our dream—our vision for children’s ministry is a place where children have so much fun learning about how awesome God is that they don't want to miss a single time. A place where the worship music is so contemporary and engaging that the children leave the building humming the tunes and singing the words that help them remember biblical truths every day of the week!  A place where parents are begging for “those songs and lessons” that their kids are learning, so they can teach them at home too.  A place where video, drama and communicators are effectively used to teach this media-driven generation about how to live the Christian life at school, at home and in their everyday life. A place where volunteers are serving with joy and passion, knowing they are influencing the next generation of Christ's disciples.   A place we call the Splash Zone.

June 22-26

9 am- 12:30 pm

With the Boomerang Express: It All Comes Back to Jesus,

VBS participants visit Australia, the great Down Under. While exploring the ocean and outback, rocks and reefs, kids will travel across Australia and learn that no matter where you go or what you do, the most important thing in life is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Kids will stay on track as they discover the ever-changing landscape of Peter’s relationship with Jesus from his first introduction to a life fully committed to Christ.

For more information on VBS '09, click here to send an email, or call the Children's Ministry Office at 941.722.7795.

To download an advanced registration form, click here.  Please fill out one form per child and drop it off at the Children's Ministry Office anytime between now and the first day of VBS.

Building Character . . . 
One Verse at a Time

The Local Bible Bee!

A refreshing and stimulating Bible memory competition for individual students ages 7-18 years.

Local Contest is at Palmetto First Baptist on September 12, 2009

Sign up by April 30th (Space is limited)
Cost $20 per child
For more info:  941-722-7795 x 215 or visit  www.biblebee.org

Top 100 in each category go to the National Bible Bee Contest on November 5-6, 2009 in Washington, DC

Total Prize Money $260,000 with Top Awards of:
Senior Group (15-18):  $100,000
Junior Group (11-14): $50,000
Primary Group (7-10): $25,000

Come see what the buzz is all about!  Compete against other children and youth in your area and test your Bible knowledge in this one day competition.  The competition will be comprised of a written test of Bible trivia and an oral section of Bible verse memorization.  Study Materials will be available May 1st.  Bee There!

Children at Palmetto First Baptist

Children are very important to the church family of Palmetto First Baptist. We have something for every child from cradle through the pre-teen years of sixth grade. From Sunday through Friday, our church ministers to children and their parents through Bible study, music, mission work, after-school care, day care and just plain fun.

Volunteers Are Special

Want to Volunteer?  We would love to have you! Volunteers are always needed for Children's Ministry Activities at First Baptist of Palmetto. For more information on volunteer needs, please contact the Children's Ministry Office at 941.722.7795.

"777"

When you see "777" on the display panels located in the Worship Center, what does it mean? It means that we have an abundant blessing of little children that need some extra hearts and hands to help us in preschool for just one hour on Sunday mornings. If you are a member of FBC and see “777” on the display panels located in the Worship Center, we need you to report to the preschool area where a smiling face will greet you and show you where you can serve.