Ministries
Building Incredible Kids
Would you like for your child to do more than just hear a story and make a craft when they come to church? Do you want them to have the opportunity to experience real spiritual growth? If so, HiZhouse was built with you in mind. Our goal is that by the time kids leave HiZhouse they will have a strong foundation in their faith and be equipped to live it out.
PRESCHOOL
Babies through Pre-Kindergarten
9:00–10:30 and 10:45–12:00
Preschoolers are nurtured physically, emotionally and spiritually at HiZhouse. Age grouped classes allow preschoolers to learn about God’s love through wonderful Bible stories, songs and fun activities designed just for them. Classes are equipped with age appropriate toys and equipment which helps to provide a safe and secure environment for preschoolers.
KINDERGARTEN – 5th GRADE
9:00–10:30
Dedicated Volunteers lead weekly Community Groups to provide energized Bible exploration while using activities and games that captivate their attention. Children will also discover how they can apply Bible truths to their daily lives.
(Kindergarten & 1st Grade, 2nd & 3rd Grade, 4th & 5th Grade)
10:45–12:00
Kids in kindergarten through 5th grade meet in HiZbackyard for Children’s Worship! Every Sunday children can listen to music, play video games and be with their friends AND participate in a worship experience designed just for them. Worship is a time of high-energy music & movement, Bible teaching, and team competitions for lesson reviews, followed by small group activities and games for life application.
Divorce Care for Kids at 7 pm
Location: Heritage Hall
DC4K is a special program for kids ages 5 - 12 which provides a fun atmosphere where children feel comfortable and accepted while their parent participates in a support group of their very own for encouragement & information.
During “DC4K” children will...
- Learn to understand their feelings
- Express their emotions appropriately
- Feel better about themselves
- Develop coping skills
- Be introduced to biblical concepts that will bring comfort
For more info, contact Anna Ruth Cianci at raycarc@msn.com or visit the Divorce Care for Kids website.
Mid August – Mid May
Children’s Choirs (Four Year Olds – 5th Grade)
6:45–7:00 pm
Preschool Buddies
7:00–8:00 pm
Three Year Olds through Kindergarten meet for a happy filled hour of Bible learning activities, snacks and outdoor play with their friends.
Royal Ambassadors
1st–5th Grade Guys
7:00–8:00 pm
The Royal Ambassador (RA) program seeks to help boys become aware of the need for Christ around the world while learning about missions and how they can be involved where they live. RA’s focuses on the spiritual, physical, mental, and social aspects of a child’s life. Chapter meetings, advancement, mission activities, campcraft, and other fun activities provide the tools used for each child’s development.
LADs - are boys in 1st- 3rd grade
Crusaders - are boys in 4th – 5th grade and are identified as Page, Squire and Knight.
More information can be found at the RA website.
Girls in Action
1st–5th Grade Girls
7:00–8:00 pm
The Girls in Action (GA) program is a mission organization where girls learn what missionaries do, pray for them, while helping to save, raise and give money to help missionaries. While having fun with their friends this Biblically based program will help girls study and learn scripture, and learn how to apply it to their every day lives.
They will...
- Make crafts and participate in various activities that will enrich their lives with an understanding of other cultures around the world
- Participate in hands-on missions in our church & their communities
- Communicate with missionaries around the world
- Attend GA community events
- Go on camping trips and attend concerts!
For More Information:
kgericke@fbcstpete.org
(727) 576.5508 ext. 316
Parent/Child Dedication
We take seriously a parent’s call and responsibility to raise their child in a home where Christian values and beliefs are taught and offer a service to celebrate their commitment to the Lord. There are two parts to our Dedication Service that takes place several times each year.
First on a Saturday a gathering of family and friends meet in front of the Creation Window in the lobby of our church. The service is led by the Children’s Pastor and includes scripture, a time for parents to commit themselves to the Christian nurture and raising of their child, a prayer, the reading of letters written by the parents to their child and a time of family sharing and celebration.
The second part occurs at the beginning of either the 9:00 or Ten45 Worship Service on Sunday. At this time parents and children are introduced to the church.
First Step for Kids
Has your child been asking questions about salvation or baptism? Would you like to answer their questions but you're not sure what to say or how? Well, HiZhouse Children's Ministry has a great opportunity to help guide your child through this very important time in their lives. It's called First Step for Kids.
First Step for Kids is a time when kids come with their parents to learn more about what it means to be a Christian. We'll talk about how sin seperates us from God and how Jesus can reunite us with God. We'll talk about what it means to follow Jesus, about baptism and help kids get started in the right direction.
5th Grade Worship Team
Image your child helping to lead Children’s Worship through music, reading scripture, taking up the offering, praying or helping with games. Whatever their interests we'd like to help them find a way to use their talents that positively impacts the lives of others. We know that when kids use their God given talents and abilities to serve Him and others their faith comes alive. Team training will be offered periodically to help 5th graders understand their responsibilities and prepare for the next Worship theme.
Contact Denise Shelton at dshelton@fbcstpete.org or 727.576.5508 to inquire about any of the items listed above.
5th Grade HiZhouse Graduation Trip
Summer 2008: To celebrate our 5th graders graduating and moving to Fuse our Student Ministry with Blake, we took one last trip to the Holy Land Experience in Orlando.
Here are a few photos of our adventure:
Trunk or Treat 2007
Treats, Band, Food & Laughter made for a night of pure entertainment!
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