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!
SUNDAY MORNINGS + PARENT HANDBOOK
We are working hard to minimize the risk of spreading COVID, while ensuring that every child feels loved, encounters God, and has a blast at church. Please read over the Parent Handbook before you come on Sunday mornings. In it, you will find all the new protocols, schedule, and information you need. Click here for the Parent Handbook.
Family Movie Night: UglyDolls (rated PG) | March 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm |The Venue
All families are invited!
UglyDolls encourages kids (and maybe even their parents) to stop worrying about everyone else’s “perfect” standards. Instead, they will be reminded to focus on being the most loving, compassionate, and kind versions of themselves that they can be. No matter how perfect someone might seem on the outside, it is the character a person has on the inside that really counts. Through this movie and the discussion questions we will provide, families will remember that it is our differences that make us shine and our flaws that make us who we are. Afterall, God made us all in His image and He makes no mistakes.
Bring a picnic blanket and dinner to enjoy with your family. We will provide drinks, dessert, and some fun snacks. Let us know you are coming HERE.
Click one of the tabs to learn more about Kids Ministry at First Woodway!
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.
KIDCHECK ACCOUNT
We use KidCheck account as our check-in system for Sunday mornings. Please create a KidCheck account for your family by clicking the link here. Any questions, please contact the Kingdom Kids office.
Please check in at 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.
Sunday School Plus at 8:30 am
Special Needs
No Special Needs at this time.
Babies-Pre-K:
Swallows – 1102
Fireflies – 1104
Dragonflies – 1106
Butterflies – 1108
Bunnies – 1107
Ducklings – 1105
Squirrels – 1103
Turtles – 1114
Frogs – 1112
Owls – 1110
Raccoons – 1109
Bears (EK-A) – 1111
PreK Praise – 1115
Kinder – 6th Grade Attend Worship with Parents
Sunday School Plus at 11:15 am
Special Needs
No Special Needs at this time.
Babies-Pre-K:
Swallows – 1102
Fireflies – 1104
Dragonflies – 1106
Butterflies – 1108
Bunnies – 1107
Ducklings – 1105
Squirrels – 1103
Turtles – 1114
Frogs – 1112
Owls – 1110
Raccoons – 1109
Bears (EK-A) – 1111
PreK Praise – 116
Kinder – 6th Grade Attend Worship with Parents
Sunday School at
9:45 am
Special Needs
No special needs classes at this time.
Babies-Pre-K:
Swallows – 1102
Fireflies – 1104
Dragonflies – 1106
Butterflies – 1108
Bunnies – 1107
Ducklings – 1105
Squirrels – 1103
Turtles – 1114
Frogs – 1112
Owls – 1110
Raccoons – 1109
Bears (EK-A) – 1111
Early Elementary:
Deer – 1113
Moose – 1115
Kindergarten A – 1200
Kindergarten B – 1202
Elementary:
1st Grade A – 1201
1st Grade B – 1203
2nd Grade A – 1207
2nd Grade B – 1208
3rd Grade A – 1209
3rd Grade B – 1211
4th Grade A – 1210
4th Grade B – 1212
5th Grade Boys – 1215
5th Grade Girls – 1219
6th Grade Boys – 1217
6th Grade Girls – 1206
SUNDAY SCHOOL MATERIALS DURING SOCIAL DISTANCING
March 4, 2021
Good Morning, Parents.
I pray you have had a wonderful week and have truly enjoyed the many blessings of the Lord.
Attached, you will find material that goes along with this week’s Sunday School lesson as well as with the Sermon that Dr. Sands will bring. I hope you find them helpful.
For those of you who will continue to worship with us at home, please read the application verse and text with your children. Following that, feel free to use the attached materials to reinforce the lesson.
If you will be joining us in person this week, you can use the attached lesson material to either pre-teach or for follow up!
**Reminder** I have included two Sermon Notes Pages this week. One is geared more toward younger children and the other more toward pre-teen students and youth. I hope your children find these helpful as they listen to, and participate in, worship.
Also attached is this quarter’s Scope & Sequence so you know where we are headed this spring quarter. Our theme in March is “Humility,” April is “Service,” and May is “The Gospel.” We look forward to unpacking these with your children.
We had almost 200 kids in Sunday School last week. That is about half of what we had pre-covid, but more than we have had post-covid. I am excited that so many are returning!! As always, we continue to work hard to make our rooms clean and safe for everyone.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
Blessings!
Barbra Smith | Children’s Minister | First Woodway Baptist Church | www.firstwoodway.org/kids
Attached Files:
Bear coloring.pdf
Galatians 6.2 Coloring.pdf
March 2021 Lesson Information.pdf
Sermon Notes – PreTeen.pdf
Sermon Notes for Kids.pdf
Sermon Tie-In – Older.pdf
Sermon Tie-In – Younger.pdf
Spring 2021 Scope and Sequence.pdf
Sunday School Pages – Older .pdf
Sunday School Pages – Younger.pdf
SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL DISTANCING PREVIOUS LESSONS
March 29
April 5
April 12
April 19
April 26
May 3
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
July 5
July 12
July 19
July 26
August 2
August 9
August 16
August 23
August 30
September 6
September 13
September 20
September 27
October 4
October 11
October 18
October 25
November 1
November 8
November 15
November 22
November 29
December 6
December 13
December 20
January 10
January 17
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
February 21
February 28
DISCUSSION AND DISCIPLESHIP
Right Now Media “Discussion & Discipleship” is now available! We have preschool and grade school options. Click on the dates below to find these discussion pages. Watch for new “Discussion & Discipleship” videos and pages each Friday.
Preschool
March 27
April 3
April 10
April 17
April 24
May 1
May 8
May 15
May 22
May 29
Grade School
March 27
April 3
April 10
April 17
April 24
May 1
May 8
May 15
May 22
May 29
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.
Mark Your Calendar:
March 19: 5th and 6th Grade Spring Hoopla
March 26: Family Movie Night
April 16: Threshold (6th grade retreat)
April 11: Pre-Teen Camp Rally
June 14-17: Vacation Bible School
June 23-26: Pre-Teen Camp
FAMILY DEDICATION ORIENTATION & SERVICE
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. Orientation classes are held in Room 1204 (The Word) at 10:00 am on select Sunday mornings. Click here to register.
Orientation Class Offerings for 2021:
March 21, 2021
May 2, 2021
August 1, 2021
October 10, 2021
Family Dedication Services for 2021:
March 28, 2021
May 9, 2021
August 8, 2021
October 17, 2021
NEW BELIEVER’S 101 CLASS
The Kingdom Kids New Believer’s 101 Class is a pre-requisite for grade school children to be baptized at First Woodway. Classes are held in room 1204 from 9:45 am – 10:45 am. We believe that baptism is an outward symbol of an inward decision to follow Christ, so this class is for kids who have already accepted Christ as their Savior and desire to be baptized. In this class, we will discuss salvation, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, Worship, and how children can begin to grow in their Christian walk. Each child will receive a devotion book and workbook. Click here to fill out the baptism form.
Class Dates for 2021:
March 7, 2021
September 19, 2021
November 14, 2021
Baptism Dates for 2021:
TBA
MDO (Mother’s Day Out)
Summer and Fall 2021 Information will be coming out soon!
Please go to our FACEBOOK PAGE to view ongoing updates.
MDO Fall and Spring Semesters 2021/2022
Mission
The mission of First Woodway Mother’s Day out program is to provide opportunities for children to hear, learn, and live out God’s Word in a Christian-based preschool setting. Our desire is to teach and encourage children to love God, love others, and serve both.
Purpose
The goal of First Woodway’s Mother’s Day Out program is to create a Christ centered environment for young children that is inviting and full of exciting and educational activities. Our Bible-based curriculum provides a teaching topic for each week, which includes a Bible verse, story, and activity. Our rooms are arranged for free play time as well as for learning centers where children can make choices for individual or small group activities. We strive to meet the spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, and social needs of your child in a warm and loving environment. Click here to take a tour of our facilities.
MDO Fall & Spring Semesters 2021-2022
(fees below are 2020/2021)
Ages: 4 months – Entering Kindergarden
Days: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
Times: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, Early drop off 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Start Date: TBD
End Date: TBD
One Day Program (Tuesday or Thursday)
Fall Supply Fee: $35 due at registration
Spring Supply Fee: $35 due in January
Tuition: $100/month, Early drop off rate $20/month
*NOTE: Non-refundable Registration Fee: $25 (only pay if not doing Summershine)*
Two Day Program (Tuesday and Thursday)
Fall Supply Fee: $70 due at registration
Spring Supply Fee: $70 due in January
Tuition: $200/month, Early drop off rate $40/month
*NOTE: Non-refundable Registration Fee: $25 (only pay if not doing Summershine)*
Summershine 2021 Fees
Paid in Full at Registration
Includes tuition, supply fee, and non-refundable registration fee of TBD
Two-day program: TBA
One-day program: TBA
Registration
Download, complete, and return this registration form to the Mother’s Day Out staff to begin the process of registering your child. Openings into the program are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. All information below is for the current 2020/2021 school year. All info is subject to change for 2021/2022.
Scope & Sequence Younger 1
Scope & Sequence Older 1
Scope & Sequence 2-4
TEKS Guidelines
Contact
MDO Office
254.772.9696, ext 223
Lindsay Helm, MDO Director
lhelm@firstwoodway.org
Melissa Grace, MDO Assistant Director
mgrace@firstwoodway.org
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Never let your fire go out…When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient. When you pray, be faithful. Share with God’s people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes. Romans 12:11-13 (NIrV)
First Woodway knows being a mother is one of the toughest yet most important jobs a woman can ever do, and First Woodway has a MOPS group especially designed to help Mothers of Preschoolers! These often sleep-deprived women, with stroller and car carrier appendages, meet regularly every other Wednesday morning (9:00 – 11:30 am) from September to May.
Fees
MOPS International Registration Fee is $32 (paid at time of registration)
MOPPET fees are paid in September and January – $35/one MOPPET or $45/two or more
Amy Bovard
Victoria Brown
SMUG MUG
Want to see pictures from past Kingdom Kids events? Then click here.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Due to Covid-19, we are not currently having Wednesday evening activities.
KIDS’ ROOTED (during Fall and Spring)
Discipleship + Music
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm every Wednesday evening.
ROOTED is based on Colossians 2:6-7: “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” The Kingdom Kids staff has a deep desire for kids to have a deep-rooted faith. Wednesday evenings will be key to growing that faith through discipleship and music.
Fall: Emphasis on Discipleship
We will play games, memorize Scripture, learn Bible skills, and dig deep into the Bible as we guide your students to have a deep-rooted faith.1st-6th grade // 6:00-7:00 pm
Spring: Emphasis on Music
We will spend time learning music and learning how to worship God through it.
Preschool (ages pre-kinder & kindergarten) // 6:00-7:00 pm
Each Wednesday Night Beginning again in the Fall
We will have 30 minutes of music, followed by 30 minutes of discipleship. In Discipleship, the kids will begin to learn about the Bible and will be taught that God made, knows, and leads us. These all lay a great foundation to the Bible and introduces kids to great concepts. During music, the kids will learn fun songs that show the power and greatness of God.
Preschool (age 3) // 6:00-7:00 pm
Each Wednesday Night Beginning again in the Fall
Our 3s this year will stay in the same room the entire night. They will have play time, music time, and Bible story time.
Babies-Twos // 6:00-7:00 pm
For parents who are on campus, either serving or attending a discipleship class, we have childcare available for the littles.
For ages three through sixth grade, the place for music and discipleship is at First Woodway every Wednesday night! We also offer an evening meal, including a kids’ menu, from 5:00-5:45 pm each Wednesday. Cost is $6 per adult, $3 for kids 12 and under, and ages 4 and under eat free. Email ldixon@firstwoodway.org to RSVP.