Palmetto Kids
Birth – 5th Grades
Creating lifelong connections between children, Christ and the Church.
WELCOME! We’re so excited you want to know more about Palmetto Kids!
Palmetto Kids provides age appropriate programs for birth through fifth grades. We offer AWANA Clubs (during the school year) on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm; fun-filled Kids Worship on Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00 am; Vacation Bible School in June and Centri-Kid Camp in the Summer.
It’s a place where the worship music is so fun 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! It’s a place where volunteers are serving with joy and where children learn to connect Jesus with their community and beyond.
Thinking About Visiting?
To help your visit run smoothly and timely, you can pre-register your child(ren). Click the family registration button below to pre-register and we’ll make sure we are ready for you! When you arrive, let our check-in team know that it’s your first visit and you registered online. We’ll take it from there!
Children’s Ministry Volunteers!
We love our children! And we love our volunteers!! If you’re interested in becoming part of the Palmetto Kids program, fill out a request by clicking the Become a Volunteer button below.
Become A Volunteer
Welcome all Kid’s volunteers, both old and new! We’re so excited you’ve decided to invest in God’s Kingdom through serving the largest group of unbelievers in the church; KIDS!
Please follow the steps below to begin or continue your Kid’s Ministry Journey!
- Decide where you want to serve! If you’re new to Kid’s Ministry and not sure where to serve, click this link to see a description for all the different opportunities available in Kid’s Ministry.
- Click here to complete or update your volunteer profile. We do this annually to make sure we have the best information. This allows us to support you and keep you informed!
- Once you have completed your volunteer profile, please fill out the background check authorization. We also do this annually. Yes, you’ll have to input some of the same information, but using this site helps keep your personal data secure!
- Complete Child Protection Training. Within three days of submitting your background check authorization you’ll receive an email with a link to the training. The video will take approximately 30 minutes and there IS a quiz!
- Read the Children’s Ministry Manual. It can be found here.
Please follow the steps below to begin or continue your Kid’s Ministry Journey!
- Decide where you want to serve! If you’re new to Kid’s Ministry and not sure where to serve, click this link to see a description for all the different opportunities available in Kid’s Ministry.
- Click here to complete or update your volunteer profile. We do this annually to make sure we have the best information. This allows us to support you and keep you informed!
- Once you have completed your volunteer profile, please fill out the background check authorization. We also do this annually. Yes, you’ll have to input some of the same information, but using this site helps keep your personal data secure!
- Complete Child Protection Training. Within three days of submitting your background check authorization you’ll receive an email with a link to the training. The video will take approximately 30 minutes and there IS a quiz!
- Read the Children’s Ministry Manual. It can be found here.
Palmetto Kids FAQs
Sundays:
- Kids Worship: This full hour program features games, worship, drama, scripture memorization and Bible lessons for our K-5th Grade kids! Kid’s Worship generally follows a four-week theme, so there is something new every month! Lessons will usually include content discussed in the adult message so parents and kids can talk about it together at home! To see what’s going on check out the “Parent Resources” sign in the Loft! Kid’s Worship is offered both at 9:30 and 11:00 am.
- 2HK: Second Hour Kids is a follow-on activity for those kids who have attended the 9:30 am Kids Worship Service, but aren’t leaving until after the 11:00 am service concludes. 2HK includes game time, playground, crafts and more! 2HK is only offered during the 11:00 service.
- Childcare: Palmetto Kids is pleased to offer childcare for bed babies through Pre-Kindergarten during both the 9:30 and 11:00 am services!
Wednesdays:
- AWANA: Awana is a weekly club activity that is offered during the school year on Wednesday nights from 6-7:30 pm for ages three through 5th Grade. Awana focuses on learning Scripture while providing kids with games, story time and fun activities and events. As kids complete their workbooks they’ll receive prizes and awards!
Special Events:
- Parent’s Night Out: PNO is an opportunity for parents to drop their kids off at the church for a few hours of fun… not just for the kids, but for the parents too! We’ll host your K-5th Grade child at church providing games, snacks and guided activities while you and your spouse relax, have fun or just enjoy an evening reconnecting.
- Family Connection Events: These are events where we try to create a unique and special environment for kids and parents to connect with each other. Keep an eye out for these fun and unique events!
- Holidays: Whether its hosting front yard get togethers to connect with neighbors and trick-or-treaters or singing Christmas songs in the main service, we’re always looking for opportunities to share Christ’s love!
There are several ways to follow up on what’s going on!
- Check the Parent Resource area in the Loft. Not only are there great, FREE resources to help you lead and teach your family spiritually, there is also info about the current series, what’s next in Kids Worship and upcoming events.
- Join us on Remind to get regular text updates!
- Call (941-722-7795), text (941-877-0620) or email the church (children@fbcpalmetto.com).
We want to provide a safe and fun environment for all kids:
- All volunteers are background checked and trained in safety procedures.
- Our check in/out system ensures that only you can pick up your child.
- Allergies are noted and listed on the child’s nametag.
This full hour program features games, worship, drama, Scripture memorization and Bible lessons for our K-5th grade kids! Kid’s Worship generally follows a four-week theme, so there is something new every month! Lessons will usually include content discussed in the adult message so parents and kids can talk about it together at home! To see what’s going on check out the “Parent Resources” sign in the Loft! Kid’s Worship is offered on Sundays at both 9:30 am and 11:00 am worship hours.
2HK: Second Hour Kids is a follow-on activity for those kids who have attended the 9:30 am Kids Worship Service but aren’t leaving until after the 11:00 am service concludes. 2HK includes game time, playground, crafts and more! 2HK is only offered during the 11:00 am service.
Please feel free to contact our Children & Families Pastor, Colin Tripp, at (941) 722-7795 or ctripp@fbcpalmetto.com.