Woodway KIDS!
We love kids! And we want the time that children spend at First Woodway to be the best hours of their week, while building a firm foundation on the truth and love of Jesus Christ.

What’s Happening Now!

Pre-Teen Camp Registration Opens March 24 @ 5:00pm
All CURRENT (2023/2024) 3rd-5th graders are invited to join us for Pre-Teen Camp this summer, June 19-22, at Pineywoods Camp in Woodlake, TX.

Beginning March 24 at 5:00pm, you can register and pay clicking here.

If you need help and/or have any questions about pre-teen camp, Barbra Smith will be available in the Commons/Glass Room on March 24 from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm to answer them. Needs-based scholarships are available. Email Barbra Smith for more information. We only have 100 spots this year, so sign-up quickly!

You can read more about camp in the Parent Packet.

Serve @ Vacation Bible School | June 3-6 | 9:30-11:30am
We need roughly 150 more college students and adults to sign up for VBS to be fully staffed. Can you help? Our theme this year is “START THE PARTY.” Through Bible stories, application activities, and games, we will teach our kids and students that, as followers of Christ, we have a reason to celebrate – Jesus is the ultimate Good News and the greatest reason to have a party!

Monday: The Wedding Feast (Everyone is invited to the party.)
Tuesday: The Woman at the Well (Jesus is the life of the party.)
Wednesday: Jesus’ Death, Burial, & Resurrection (Celebrate the Good News!)
Thursday: You Are the Light of the World (YOU can be a party-starter.)

YOU are the light of the world… will YOU be a party-starter this summer? Join us! You can sign up to volunteer by clicking here.

VBS Registration for kids will begin in late April.

Mother Son Game Night | Friday, April 19 | 6:00-8:00pm

First Woodway Moms, mark your calendars for Friday, April 19 from 6:00-8:00pm. Dinner, dessert, active games, a scavenger hunt, & fun with your sons (birth-5th grade) will be provided. Tickets are $12 per person ($40 family max). While most games will be suitable for all ages, dodgeball will only be for 1st-5th grade boys and moms. Registration is open and the deadline to register and pay is April 15 at 5:00pm. This event is for current First Woodway families.

Children’s Ministry Blessings!
God has blessed us with so much growth and we are very thankful. Due to this amazing growth, we need more college students and adults to say “yes” to serving in Children’s Ministry on Sunday mornings. Has God called you to love and disciple kids? Has He called you to rock babies? Has He called you to welcome our guests? Has He called you to minister to our Children’s Ministry volunteers? Email Barbra Smith or call/text her at (254) 744-7044 to find out ways that you can help, or complete this short form and Barbra will get back with you!

Sunday Mornings

Your child will love and anticipate Sunday Mornings at First Woodway! We invite your kids to a new and exciting way to experience God. Each week your kids will draw closer to Jesus through hands-on active Bible study with our caring and gifted leaders.

9:30 and 11:00 am
We’d like to fill you in on the ministries happening for kids at the 9:30 and 11:00 am hours. For families who prefer to have their children attend worship as a family, you are always welcome to do that!

9:30 am
Full Sunday School hour for all kids, babies-5th grade

11:00 am

  • Babies – PreK will attend Sunday School Plus.
  • Kindergarten kids will have their own praise party in KINDER KIDS. They will enjoy worship, lesson, crafts, games, snacks, and more!
  • 1st-4th grade students will be in FUSE. Your kids will learn Biblical truths through a teaching time, as well as activities and games with a spiritual application.
  • 5th graders will spend this hour in deeper discipleship as they focus on their relationship with Christ in the program ROOTED.

Check-In
If you are joining us for the first time, please stop by the Kids Welcome Center in the Atrium of the Children’s Building and we will place your child in the proper classroom and help you find your way.

**Please note: There are no Children’s Ministry classes during the 8:15am Life Group hour.**

Wednesday Evenings  |  Jan 24 – Apr 17  |  6:30 – 7:30 pm
Babies through Three-Years-Old
We will have childcare for this age for parents who are in a Discipleship Class on campus that night or who serve.

Pre-K through 5th Grade
We are excited to offer Kids’ Choir for this age group. These kids will be preparing songs to sing in Sunday morning Worship as well as preparing a musical, which will be performed during this spring. Don’t miss this time of learning music and learning how to worship God through it.

1st through 5th Grade
This year, our 1st through 5th graders have a choice on Wednesday evenings. These age groups can join our Kids’ Choir (see above) or they can join Discipleship Classes just for Kids! They will memorize scripture, learn Bible skills, hear Bible stories, and apply Bible Truths to their lives.

You can register for Wednesday Evening ministries here.

Family Dedication  |  Feb 11/Apr 7/May 12/Aug 18/Oct 20  |  9:30 – 10:45 am
Family Dedications are faith milestones that we celebrate on select Sunday mornings throughout the year. To participate in a Family Dedication, you must first attend an orientation session. This informational class will focus on what a dedication is, as well as provide you with some excellent tools and resources for leading your child. You can sign up for all 2024 orientations and the actual dedications here.

New Believer’s 101 Class for Kids  |  Jan 28/Mar 17/Jul 21/Sep 15/Nov 3  |  5:00 – 7:00 pm
This class is a pre-requisite for children to be baptized at First Woodway. As we believe that baptism is an outward symbol of an inward decision to follow Christ, and based on the material covered, this class is for kids who have already accepted Jesus into their lives. In addition to baptism, we will discuss what being a Christian means, worship, how children can begin to grow in their Christian walk, and more. This class is specifically for children in grades 2 – 5, and kids must be at least age seven to be baptized. The class begins at 5:00 pm on select Sunday evenings in Room 116, and parents join at 6:15 pm for the final 45 minutes of class. After class, you will be able to choose your child’s baptism date and service time.

You can reserve your child’s spot for any of our 2024 dates here. The deadline to register for class is the Tuesday prior to the scheduled class.

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Good things are always happening in Woodway Kids! You can check out all the photos through our smugmug account. To download an image for free, open the photo and right click to save it to your downloads.

WHAT IS RIGHTNOW MEDIA?
Our church has access to an extensive, video library called RightNow Media! It’s like the “Netflix of Christian Bible Studies” and it has a huge library of faith-based videos that you can access whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, iPad, computer, or at home on your TV. First Woodway members have free access to RightNow Media.

Do you already have a RightNow Media account?

If you are ready to get your personal RightNow Media account then request an invitation by clicking below.

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Check out the dozens of ways you can serve with Woodway Kids – Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and with special events.