First Steps Nursery & Preschool Ministry exists to partner with parents in teaching children basic Bible truths in a safe environment. These are the "first steps" in their walk with Christ. Our first class facilities are safety-equipped and all of our teachers have had thorough background checks. Your children will love the excellent ministry and care they will receive at First Steps. Click here to read more about our values, policies, teaching methods, and safety features.
Our Kids Club ministers to Kindergarten through Sixth Grade students. The Kids Club offers age-specific Sunday Morning Bible studies and monthly activities. Kindergarten through Fourth Grade students can participate in children's church. Puggles
In many circles, "puggle" is a common term for a baby platypus. In children's ministry circles, Awana Puggles is an enriching program for pre-Cubbie kids (usually older 2- and younger 3-year-olds) that presents two basic biblical concepts:
- We are a unique creation of God.
- God loves us very much.
The teaching curriculum for the Awana Puggles program is built around four precepts: God made everything, God saw that it was good, God is love and give thanks.
The four precepts are spread across 32 teaching cards for lesson times. These large, colorful cards illustrate a simple lesson for toddlers to understand. Each week features a theme around one of the precepts and related core verses: Genesis 1:1, John 1:3, Isaiah 42:5, Genesis 1:10, 1 John 4:15 and Psalm 105:1. Take-home cards help parents reinforce lesson concepts in simple ways throughout the week. They also encourage the whole family to learn about God together.
Awana Puggles teaches toddlers simple lessons through teaching cards, activities, music and more. Awana Puggles leaders have a leader's guidebook to help them plan and direct club time and communicate the lesson.
Then parents-an Awana Puggle's first and best teacher-can step in to reinforce the lessons with take-home cards that include ideas to point out God's work each day. And little details like Awana Puggles T-shirts, puzzles and coloring books make every precious child feel like part of the group.
cubbies
The Awana club for preschoolers is built on two premises:- Young children can and should receive spiritual training.
- Home is the primary place for spiritual training.
Our preschool program meets these needs through...
Fun - and lots of it!
Awana is fun with a purpose - to reach and train kids for Jesus Christ. Games, puppets, crafts, awards and other activities transform our preschool program into a lively weekly experience where fun and learning go hand in hand.
Friendly characters and leaders
Cubbie Bear, Luv E. Lamb, Ern E. Elephant, Zip E. Zebra and Gigi Giraffe take preschoolers on a thrilling journey through God's Word. Caring, committed volunteer leaders from your church nurture your children spiritually as Christian role models and teachers.
Foundational teaching
Bible-centered handbooks and club activities help your children begin to build a solid understanding of the basics of Christianity at an early age.
Family involvement
Cubbies is unique because it supports parents as the primary source of spiritual nurturing. By working directly with their child on the weekly handbook lessons, parents become active participants in their child's spiritual development. Along the way, unsaved parents with kids in the program are introduced to God and His plan of salvation. Your kids will reap immediate benefits from their involvement in this exciting program. Just look at what they will learn after only two years:
Approximately 55 memory verses - and up to 120 additional verses if they complete our extra-credit curriculum
- Key basic truths about God, Jesus Christ, salvation and the Bible
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