Our mission: "To love, know and follow Jesus."

We love children! Our mission is to love children in a safe environment so they can meet Jesus and learn about life together. We want to help them grow and develop as people and in their faith in community. We present the Word of God to children of all ages in such a way that living life with Jesus will be a natural part of their growth and development. These early experiences challenge children to open their hearts and accept Christ at a formative age so that they will continue to grow in their Christian walk throughout their lives.

FM KIDS meets for a full hour at our 10:15am service. Join us for songs, a lesson, and prayer time. If you would like to learn more please email Sandy Patterson!

Sundays:

FM KIDS Sundays during the 10:15 am service
Children’s ministry happens during second service at 10:15 in the following classes and locations. Ushers and greeters upstairs in the sanctuary will be able to direct you to your grade-specific teacher. Any pastor will be happy to welcome and direct you as well.

Children are always welcome to stay in the sanctuary for any service and use the Kids Cart in the foyer for activities.

Nursing Moms: 
There is a room in the foyer for nursing moms with a basket of supplies just for your use. There is also audio of the service available in the foyer and on the deck if it is easier to care for your little one outside the sanctuary.

Infant through 2 years old:
Our youngest children are cared for in Millie's House (at the end of the lower parking lot). This is the licensed infant care facility for our on-site preschool Cliff Drive Care Center.

Pre School/TK (3-5 Year Olds):
The Preschool/TK class meets in the building below the sanctuary for a time of play, singing, crafts, and Bible lessons. 

Elementary K-5th:
On Sundays children will meet their teachers on the playground near the red picnic tables. They will sing songs together and then break into age groups for lesson and activity time returning to the playground at the end of the service. 

See map of FM Kids' classrooms here.

All Family Services:
Children are always welcome in the service! In our 8:30 and 10:15am services, children may use supplies in the Kids Cart to be creative during church. Explore what is offered in the cart (outside the sanctuary at the front of the church) and take it into church with you!

Why all family services?
Throughout the year, we will invite the children to worship with their families during the service instead of providing FM KIDS programming. Including children in service will allow adults to be an example to the kids of the joy of corporate worship and allow children to teach adults what it means to receive the kingdom of God. If children find it difficult to sit quietly during the sermon (which is fine with us, but we want you to have options), an adult may accompany them outside where benches are provided and the sermon can be heard through speakers.

Events:
We want to facilitate your growth as a family! We have fun, all-family events throughout the year including an Easter Egg Hunt, All Church Picnic and Fall Family Festival. 

Additionally, we host Parents' Night Out evenings and Parent Seminars to allow families to get date nights, a break, or to learn more about parenting. These events have dinner provided and superb childcare! 

For more information, email Sandy Patterson at sandy@fmcsb.org.