PRETEEN MINISTRY - 5TH AND 6TH GRADERS
Living in the land between THE ROCK and the hard places.
SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Preteen Division has a new home. Major renovations have helped to create this special place just for them. New and creative teaching and fellowship activities are being planned with the Preteen in mind.
CONSTRUCTION CREW
On Sunday evenings during the school year we meet from 5:00 - 6:45 pm to have a good time while we challenge each other to; learn more about the Bible, to memorize Scripture, to be able to place people, places and events into a Biblical time-line, to understand the importance of the Bible in our personal lives, to learn of Baptist beliefs, great hymns of the church and our own church history. We do a lot of this with games and activities and also enjoy a snack supper with one another. We also prepare ourselves to lead in worship and missions.
BIBLE VERSES FOR EACH AGE
Bible Verses have been chosen for each age group from the "Building Blocks for Faith Development" . These are posted in each Sunday School room and teachers encourage the students to learn them through the year.
WEEKDAYS
Graded Choirs. Preteens sing in the Children's Choir. For more information go to the music page.
FBC.com (Missions Education)
Preteens have their own mission education group. They learn about missions in the US and around the world using various approaches and learn to pray for those involved in mission. They are also encouraged to give of themselves in missions.
Tuesday Morning Devotions
We gather at Chick-Fil-A at 7:00 AM for a dutch treat breakfast, discussion of a relevant topic, and a time of prayer for one another. We carpool the kids to school.
KID'S TALK
A newsletter for kids and their parents at First Baptist. It includes games, ideas, upcoming events, calendar, Bible verses to learn and a special column for Preteens..
Special Events 
Life Verses - Preteens are encouraged to let their life verse help them as they struggle with preteen battles.
6th Grade Bible Presentations - As they graduate from the Preteen Division into the Youth, they are given a new Bible to use by the church
Camp ICON - A week of resident camp for children who have finished grades 3, 4, 5, and 6. We go to Hayesville, North Carolina for a week of fun, Bible Study, prayer, relationship building with a little eating thrown in. Retreats are planned several times a year.
Pool Parties - Two church pool parties during the summer and others as planned.
Summer Fun Days - Examples are: Train rides, Fast-food Scavenger hunts, Table Game night
How Can I help
Consider teaching Preteens in one of their programs.
Consider being a substitute teacher when a regular teacher needs help.
Provide hospitality for Preteen activities
Volunteer to be a driver for Preteen activities
Parental Resources
Parents Bibliography
Suggested Websites and books will be posted and available.
Security Polices
Personnel Policies
Teachers are screened.
Security System is in place throughout the building
Safety Guidelines are in place and drills are conducted
