First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton understands the importance of connecting spiritual truths in the everyday lives of children beginning at birth. As each child is precious in God’s eyes, so are the children to every preschool and children’s teacher and leader at First Baptist Church.
Preschool
Our Preschool Ministry serves children from birth through kindergarten.
sunday school
Preschool Sunday School is a combination of Bible story, crafts, games, and play. Our terrific leaders meet the children where they are and find ways to include the Biblical truth of Christ's love into the play that preschoolers do.
Preschool Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings.
worship care
Preschoolers are welcome to attend worship with their parents, attend for a portion of the worship service (typically until the children's moment), or they may stay in their classroom for both Sunday school and worship.
WEDNESDAY night "difference makers"
Preschoolers (age 3 - Kindergarten) are invited to join us for evening of music activities and choir, Bible exploration, mission projects, and fun! This group meets during the school year.
All are invited to a churchwide fellowship meal beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
6:00 - 6:20 p.m. Opening activities for all ages
6:20 - 6:50 p.m. Mission projects + activities
6:50 - 7:20 p.m. WEE Ones Choir
Elementary Age Children
Our Elementary Ministry serves children in 1st through 5th grades.
sunday school
Elementary Sunday School is a great opportunity for children to explore the stories of the Bible and how they can be applied to their own lives. Children are given the opportunity to question and explore the meaning of faith through story telling, games, crafts and more.
worship
Elementary age children are invited to attend worship with their families at 10:55 a.m. Worship bags, which include quiet activities for them to do, are available in the back of the sanctuary.
We include a children's time in our worship service each week and all children are invited to come to the front!
wednesday night "difference makers"
Children are invited for an evening of music activities and choir, Bible exploration, mission projects, and fun! This group meets during the school year.
All are invited to the churchwide fellowship dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
6:00 - 6:20 p.m. Opening activities for all ages
6:20 - 6:50 p.m. Kid's Praise Choir
6:50 - 7:20 p.m. Mission projects + activities
SUMMER 2026
FAMILY NIGHT @ KIWANIS PARK
Duck Dash + Movie in the Park
Friday, May 22 @ 7pm
FREE
FAMILY NIGHT @ KIWANIS PARK
Homemade Ice Creak Party + Play!
Friday, June 5 @ 6pm
FREE
TRIP TO THERMAL CITY GOLD MINE
Wednesday, June 10
FREE
*MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE*
WATER OLYMPICS @ CHURCH
Joint event with youth ministry
Sunday, June 14
FREE
TRIP TO CATAWBA SCIENCE MUSEUM
Thursday, June 25
10am-5:30pm
$25
*MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE*
FAMILY NIGHT @ AMERICA 250 EVENT AT KIWANIS PARK
Saturday, July 4
FREE
PASSPORT KIDS @ MONTREAT
July 6-9
Registration has closed
TRIP TO FOREST CITY SPLASH PAD
Thursday, July 16
1-4pm
FREE
*MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE*
TRIP TO SKATES & STUFF IN FOREST CITY
Saturday, July 25
12-4pm
$16
*MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE*
ADVOCACY CAMP
August 3-6
9am-3pm
Completed 2nd-5th grades
$30
