Our mission for our children's ministry is to teach the next generation so they will know and treasure Christ. We desire to see lives transformed by Jesus and for children to become committed followers of Him. We believe this will happen as we prayerfully and faithfully teach children God's Word and lovingly proclaim the gospel.
"We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done."
Psalm 78:4b
SUNDAY MORNINGs
9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
We use The Gospel Project curriculum in our preschool and school-aged programs. Parents are encouraged to review the activity sheets with your children as they have additional resource suggestions in the margin.
Sunday School offerings by age (birth - 5th grades)
9:50 - 11:15 a.m.
Extended Care (birth - K)
We offer Extended Care for birth through Kindergarten. For those coming for the Worship Gathering from 10 - 11:15 a.m., the Extended Care classes break down as follows:
NextGen Kids Church - 1st - 5th Grades - (paused for June & July)
After Sunday School, the 1st - 5th graders are released to their parents to attend the song portion of the worship service. Then, the children are invited to attend NextGen Kids Church, which is offered every Sunday except when we celebrate the Lord's Supper together as a church family on the second Sunday of the month. As always, children are certainly welcome to remain in the sanctuary during the sermon each week.
NextGen Kids Church (NGKC)
NextGen Kids Church is an interactive time where the kids are able to talk and move and be taught God's Word on their level. Our school-aged children currently going through "The ABCs of God". This curriculum focuses on the attributes of God, answering questions like Who is God? What is God? How should I act toward Him? Our NGKC class meets in the Hospitality Room.
Parents, please pick your children up from NextGen Kids Church and Extended Care immediately after the sermon. Our volunteers appreciate it very much!😃
Health and Safety Matters
Concerning background screenings
Every volunteer that serves with our children are required to have a background screening through MinistrySafe Partners and are given the Sexual Abuse Training. We have a wonderful bunch of volunteers who serve the Lord by serving with our precious ones.
Concerning COVID, Colds and Flu
We can all agree that COVID has changed the way we do things in kids' ministry. Please keep your child at home if they are not feeling well. We have hand sanitizer available throughout the area. Be assured that after every room is used, every flat surface and all toys are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized so that we can provide a safe environment for our children.
Summer 2025 Schedule
Looking for a fun thing to do this summer with your kids? Come join us! For more information, call 479-846-3939.
If you've never joined us for one of our activities, we are thrilled to have you join in! 😃
Kids' Spring Retreat - 2025
Children's SUMMER CAMP
packed into one weekend!
April 4-6, 2025
FOR KIDS 3RD - 6TH GRADES COMPLETED
church camp - 2025
Children's Summer Camp
A week at Camp siloam
June 2-6, 2025
For kids 3rd - 6th grades completed
We will begin reserving spots for camp November 1st! if you know your child is interested in going to summer camp, contact Karen to reserve your child's spot today at khays@pgfirst.com.
For more information, go to www.campsiloam.com.
5 locations for summer 2025!
NGK Wednesdays!
Wednesday EVENINGS
Fall and Spring Semesters
6:00-7:15 p.m.
As our NextGen Kids Mission Statement reads, teaching the next generation of kids so they will know and treasure Christ is at the center of everything we do at PGFirst! Fundamental to accomplishing this mission is teaching kids the good news about Jesus in God's Word.
This spring, our school-aged children are going through "The Best Good News of All!" curriculum. This curriculum presents the children with the 10 essential biblical truths that define and communicate the essence, means and goal of the gospel. Each truth is carefully introduce and explained within the redemptive narrative of Scripture so that children more fully see why the gospel is truly the best good news of all!
We realize that it's difficult to get the family fed and to church by 6 p.m., so we provide a sack supper each week for the preschool and school-aged children, except on Second Wednesdays when we have a FREE church-wide family meal from 5:30-6:15 p.m.! Come join us!
*Please note: Sack suppers are often peanut butter & grape jelly sandwiches. Please let Ms. Karen know if your child has a peanut allergy.
Additionally, we will offer childcare in the nursery (ages birth-36 months) for parents involved in Wednesday night Bible studies.
Each week, we have a fun theme for the kids. Of course, participation is optional but it does make it more fun when everyone plays along. Click HERE to see this semester's schedule.
mother's day out
Mother's Day Out is a program to assist busy moms by providing child-care and a learning opportunity for their children. It is available on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the school year. The program operates in conjunction with the Prairie Grove School calendar.
Our purpose is to provide a safe, nurturing environment that promotes spiritual development of young children by teaching them Christian values and principles of faith.
Enrollment: Mother's Day Out serves children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years old. Please contact Rhonda Stone for more information.
