Preschool Ministry

The Preschool Ministry of Edmond’s First Baptist Church is a Bible teaching, purpose driven, Christ-centered ministry with a passion for missions, evangelism and lifelong discipleship.  Foundations of faith are modeled as loving teachers rock babies, sing songs, and interact with preschoolers.

Preschoolers are beginning to recognize the Bible as more than a book.  They are learning to respond to others with love and respect as teachers model appropriate behavior and loving attitudes for them.  Preschoolers are beginning to talk to God and know that He is listening.  Remembering scriptures and Bible thoughts is beginning to take place.  As boys and girls hear about God, explore the world around them, and have first hand experiences with loving, caring adults who introduce Jesus continually, life-long foundations of faith are laid.

Worship Care

Young boys and girls from infancy through pre-kindergarten participate in activities to reinforce the Bible teaching that take place in the early or late Sunday School (Bible study) time.  Worship Care is where parents appreciate leaving their child in a loving atmosphere while they are in the “Big Church” Sunday Morning Worship Service from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM.  Preschoolers are involved in happy Bible learning experiences that will enhance the Bible lesson for the day.

Worship Care is staffed by caring adult volunteers.  You can be a part of our Worship Care ministry team.  Parents, grandparents, singles, and young married couples volunteer to serve on a rotation basis approximately every other month.

Schedule

Sunday Morning

• Worship Care - 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM for boys and girls, infants through pre-kindergarten during "Big Church"
• CONNECT KidStyle - 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM will resume Sunday, September 7 for boys and girls in Kindergarten, meet in C106 - on the first floor of the Children's Wing.

• Late Sunday School - 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Sunday Evening

• Discipleship opportunities from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM for the entire family!  Visit the Worship Page for schedule information.

Wednesday Evening

• CLUB 252 - 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM for children pre-kindergarten through 5th grade.

• Child Care - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for younger preschoolers.

Where do my kids go?

Boys and girls, infants through kindergarten receive I.D.’s at the Preschool Reception Desk for each event and are directed to a developmentally and age appropriate department located on the first floor near the reception area in the Children's Wing.

Knowing God

A child needs to experience a loving and nurturing home environment which allows him to develop an emotional attachment to his parents. This emotional attachment creates a feeling of trust and security. Talk with your child often about God and how He provides for you and your child.

As your child grows he or she will begin to explore and search for answers to questions about God, Jesus, and the Bible. He or she learns these facts by asking questions. Patiently answer his or her questions and reassure your child that God loves no matter what he or she does. Knowing God is a process that begins with the question, “Who is God?”

Foundations of faith are laid before the child is born. Model service to God, loving God, talking to God, and reading God’s word on a regular basis. Introduce the written word, the Bible, to your child as an infant. The Bible is a book to hold and learn from. Provide a Bible for your child to touch, learn to turn the pages, and listen as you read. The Bible is not a story book but God’s word that provides a plan for life. Parents, you are your child’s best teacher. He or she wants to please you and will respond to God’s love through your example in daily life. Going to church is not the only evidence a child must observe, but living a life that models sharing your love of God in all that your child sees. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Edmond’s First Baptist Church Preschool welcomes volunteers for many areas weekly. All volunteers must complete a confidential screening form for workers prior to helping with preschoolers. Forms may be obtained from the Preschool Ministry office and an interview set up following return of these forms to the Preschool Ministry office. These are only a few of the areas where volunteers serve:

• Teachers
• Worship Care Volunteers
• Listeners for our pre-kindergarten through kindergarteners on Sunday and Wednesday evening to hear memorized scripture recitation.
• Parent Day Out teachers
• Resource Room Coordinators
• Worship Care, once every 6 – 8 weeks

Parent / Child Commitment Service

Volunteer needs: Adults to help parents get children back to the preschool following the commitment in the worship service.

Parents have the opportunity to make a public commitment of their desire to raise their child in a Christian environment.  During the commitment service parents bring their infant, toddler, or young child to the Worship Center at the designated time.  The Pastor leads both the parents and the congregation as we band together to support the parents as they commit to raise their child in a manner that honors God and that teaches the child to rely on God, to love Him, and to live for Him.

Contact:  Pat Murphy at 405-341-0253
Location: Worship Center
Schedule: Spring and Fall