Kids
We look forward to seeing you at our weekend services. As a guest, it is our desire that you and your children have a wonderful first experience. Our staff and volunteers work hard to make your visit meaningful and safe. Here are a few things to expect:
- We recommend arriving a few minutes early before the service.
- When you arrive, please come to the KiDs Check-In Station.
- Friendly volunteers will help register your family. Each child will receive a name tag with a security code. Parents will receive a claim ticket with the same security code, which must be presented to the room volunteers when picking up your child.
- All of our volunteers receive a criminal background check.
We provide a safe, nurturing environment for care, activity, and instruction in the following areas…
- Nursery: 6 weeks – 12 months
- 1-2 years
- 3, 4, 5 years
- K, 1, 2 grades
- 3, 4, 5 grades
Preschool
Caring leaders introduce babies and toddlers to God’s love by praying for them and creating a safe, comfortable atmosphere. One and two year olds experience Bible stories, videos, and age appropriate activities that help them learn more about God’s love.
Children ages three to five years experience Bible stories, videos, fun worship songs with motions and movement, and age appropriate activities. Children are first introduced to meeting in small groups and beginning to build relationships with each other and leaders as they learn about God. By the time they are five years old, we want every child to believe these three truths:
- God made me.
- God loves me.
- Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
Elementary
Children in K to 5th grade experience high-energy worship, a chronological study through the Bible, engaging age-appropriate activities, and intentional small groups. A fun environment is the setting for kids to build strong relationships with each other and their leaders as they learn about God. When your son or daughter transitions into middle school, we want them to know three very important things:
- God created me in His image and wants me to know Him personally.
- The Bible is God’s perfect, unified story of redemption through Jesus Christ.
- God wants me to embrace the Gospel (believe it and live it), engage in community, and impact the world for Christ.
It’s more than just childcare. Come experience the FBC difference.
Relationships – We desire to see students build friendships with other students. We provide several opportunities (dodgeball, movie nights, bon-fires, etc.) to encourage students to hang out with one another outside of LIFE Groups, worship services and events to foster stronger friendships. We participate in conferences, concerts, sports, camps, etc. to grow in our relationship with God and each other. We engage in mission opportunities locally and globally.
Teaching – LIFE Groups meet on Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:15 AM for both middle school and high school students. Caring teachers who genuinely desire to invest in the students help them better understand and embrace God’s Word. We engage in fun activities or games then dive into the Bible through teaching and discussion. Students often sit together in the 10:30 AM worship service.
Service – Each month we have a “First Sunday” serving opportunity. Students eat lunch together then serve together in the community (Rake-N-Run, Visiting nursing homes, assisting widows or the elderly, etc.). This provides students with the opportunity to be a light in the community and make an impact for Christ. This generally ends around 2:00 p.m.
We would love to meet you and invite you to participate. Please, contact Pastor Chris for more information or if you have questions.
What is a LIFE Group?
LIFE Groups are groups of 8-25 people that meet together (on Campus or in a home) one time a week for Bible study, prayer, and friendship. LIFE Groups exist to help people engage in community and take the next step in their spiritual journey toward embracing the Gospel and impacting the world for Christ.
Most Adult Life Groups are currently studying “The Scarlet Thread,” an overview study of the entire Bible that shows God’s faithfulness in accomplishing His redemptive plan through Jesus Christ.
| Room | Teacher | Ages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00AM Sunday | |||
| A-3 | Betsy Magill | betsym1968@gmail.com | Ladies Multi Generational |
| A-2 | Debbie Merz | bhound39@yahoo.com | Ladies Multi Generational |
| A-1 | Randy Hughes | rhughes007@columbus.rr.com | Men Multi Generational |
| A-7 | Paul and Kathy Goetz | pkmjjc@aol.com | Coed 60+ |
| A-5 | Randal and Sharon Dortch | rdortch@columbus.rr.com | Coed 60+ |
| A-6 | Andy and Dawna Jones | totmaster3462@gmail.com | Coed 45+ |
| A-4 | Lenie and Susan Holbrook | lenie.holbrook@gmail.com | Coed 35+ |
| Fellowship Hall | Scott and Gay Gatian | scottstrings@gmail.com | Coed 20-35 |
| A-8 | Chris and Andrea Mazak | chrism@fbclancaster.com | College / Career |
| Student Hall | Middle / High School Leaders | chrism@fbclancaster.com | 6th-12th Grade |
| 10:30AM Sunday | |||
| A-7 | Keith and Gloria Whaley | amphibole26@gmail.com | Coed Multi Generational |
| A-4 | Scott and Becky Crozier | swcro@aol.com | Coed Multi Generational |
| Preschool / Children Grades | 9:00 AM in the Kid’s hallway | jenb@fbclancaster.com | Kids Worship at 10:30 AM |
Community
- Arms of Faith
- Art of Neighboring
- PDHC (Pregnancy Decision Health Center)
- Metro Columbus Baptist Association
North America
- SEND Calgary – Multiply Church (Chris and Mindy Flora)
- SEND Boston – Christ Church Charlestown (JD and Natalie Mangrum)
- SEND Columbus – Watermark Church (Rick and Wendy Young)
- North American Mission Board – NAMB (SBC)
- State Convention of Baptists in Ohio – SCBO
The World
- International Mission Board – IMB (SBC)
- Nicaragua (Chosen Children Ministries)
- Honduras (Global Year)
ON MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
IMPACT THE WORLD
- Operation Christmas Child Collection Site (Lancaster, OH)
- November 18-25, 2019
- No Cost / Team: Unlimited
- Maureen Collins
- Operation Christmas Child Processing Center (Charlotte, NC)
- November 29-30, 2019
- $80 / Team: 10-24
- Art Fulks (artf@fbclancaster.com)
- Watermark – Launch / Children’s Ministry (Worthington, OH)
- January 12, 2020
- Travel / Team: 6-8
- Nicaragua – Chosen Children (Construction / VBS / CP)
- April 4-11, 2020
- $1,500 / Team 8-20
- Art Fulks (artf@fbclancaster.com)
- Christ Church Charleston (SEND Boston)
- June, 2020
- $750 / Team: 6-12
- Honduras – Global Year (Construction / Training)
- July, 2020
- $1,250 / Team 6-10
ENGAGE Conference
EMBRACE THE GOSPEL
- May 1-3, 2020
- Guest Speakers
- Dr. Kevin Ezell – President NAMB
- Aaron Taylor – Living Hope (SEND Columbus)
- Love Lancaster (May 2nd) – Community Mission Projects
- SEND Students Golf Outing (May 2nd)
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