Our Mission:

Our mission is to impact the children of our community and beyond with the message of Christ's love. Our mission is to promote excellence in Christian service and to be a positive influence in the world.

Purpose:

At Exciting Idlewild Baptist Church your child is important to us, and we welcome the opportunity to serve them in Christ's name. The Children's Ministry Team is dedicated to impacting future generations in the local area as well as around the world with the message of God's love.

We have placed committed Christians as leaders in each classroom to help fulfill these goals, striving to teach our children everlasting biblical studies. We have many children’s programs to participate so whether your child is attending. . .

We want the child to understand that Jesus Christ is an integral part of their life as he/she grows “in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and Man.” (Luke 2:52)

Our Belief:

We believe God has appointed parents as the primary religious instructors of their children and the church’s role is to assist in the cooperative effort of that task.  Idlewild Baptist Church Children’s Ministry is happy to have you involved in our ministry.

1.    Lighthouse Kids Town

1.    Sunday school class @ 8:00 a.m.

2.    Sunday school class @ 9:30 a.m.

3.    Sunday school class @ 11:00 a.m.

2.    Team KID Discipleship

3.    Special Events, such as ;

1.    Vacation Bible School (VBS), Amazing Word 2012

2.    Family Fun Festival 

Just for Kids!

4.    KIDS CLUBHOUSE . . . Games and Daily Devotionals

Our goal is to encourage our parents to participate with their child(ren)’s spiritual development. Parents share your children’s excitement with the fun online games waiting for you. To help children feel a warm sense of belonging to their church family and to ensure each child feels welcomed and wanted by providing opportunities and direction to participate in the KIDS CLUBHOUSE.

We believe the Kids Clubhouse is the place your children will want to spend time and learn in a fun and safe onsite environment. Parents take a few minutes and browse the Games and Daily Devotionals listed; view new updates as presented on the KIDS CLUBHOUSE website.  “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine”   Proverbs 17:22

1.     Yo Place

a.    A story library of the Old Testament and New Testament.

2.    Jelly Telly

a.    Fun adventure videos, shows and characters;

3.    Clubhouse Jr

a.    Focus on the Family, coloring, games, recipes, jokes & bible;

4.    Answers in Genesis

a.    Answer Magazine, animals, videos, activities and news;

5.    Pure in Heart

6.    WinShape Camp 

We strive to glorify Christ, help children come to know Him as their personal Lord and Savior and encourage parents to grow into strong Christian leaders. Our Christian leaders believe in the Word of God and the promises and truths therein. Your child will be consistently challenged to live and learn for Christ through:

7.    Bible study;

8.    Discipleship;

9.    Mission's education;

10.    Pre-Teen Ministry (Praise and Worship);

We encourage children to discover their uniqueness and eventually God's mission for their developing spiritual lives. It is a loving and caring partnership between the church and the home’s responsibilities in developing our Christian children. By utilizing the efforts of both parents and the church body to communicate the message of the love of Jesus Christ.  “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”  Ecclesiastes 3:1

Preschool/Children's Sunday Morning Registration

 
To learn about registering your child(ren) in one of our programs you may download our brochure (Children’s Ministry Brochure ).

New Believers Class

Our New Believer's Class begins the first of each month!

The New Believers Class, "Now that I'm a Christian" is designed for children who desire baptism and church membership or are asking many questions. This class meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Membership 101 Class, 2011

First Time Guest

Children's Ministry Greeters will assist you with filling out a registration form that will provide our ministry with the important information to place your child with in a small Sunday school group. Our goal is to help the children from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade discover Jesus in a personal way while they build Christian relationships with their friends and teachers.

Let our Children's Ministry Team help you and your child discover the difference the love of Jesus can make. Parents, please encourage your child(ren) to participate in the following areas for a positive spiritual development:

Bring a Bible (ESV or NIV) to Sunday school class and Worship Services;

Looking up bible scriptures is a good practice to develop positive biblical studies.

Frequently used Bible passages and memory verses

The Lord’s Prayer or Model Prayer - Matthew 6:1; Luke 11:1 ;

The Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:1 ; and

The Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:1; Luke 6:1 .

Participate in learning and writing out the Sermon Notes from Worship Services;

Invite a neighbor or family friend to IBC Worship Services;

Make new Christian friends;

Learn to participate with Prayer Request as desired;

As an important reminder

Rules to obey to show your Love for God and God’s people;

Respect teachers and others;

Listen carefully;

Be kind with your words and actions;

Please have your child visit the restroom before class to avoid class disruption;

Stay home if they are ill and pray for good health;

Acts 2:39 "For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to himself."

Security Procedures:

1.  Check-In
Check in your child at one of the convenient check-in booths located at the first and second floor of the children's building.

2.  Get Your Child's Nametag
Your child will receive a nametag displaying their name, grade and their Sunday school class room number. The nametag needs to be placed prominently on your child's clothing for the Sunday school teacher to verify child and parent. Access to the Children's building will not be granted without a nametag.

3. Get your check-in Receipt
In addition to your child's name tag, you will also receive a "receipt" for child pick-up. This receipt bears the same randomized alphanumeric code that is displayed on the child's name tag.