The motto of the Children’s Ministry of Decatur Baptist Church is “Parents helping Parents to raise Godly Children”. In today’s world, it takes a whole community to raise children right. The Children’s Ministry strives to play our part by strengthening the family unit by providing biblical training for the children while training and engaging the parents.
Sunday nights starting at 5:45 p.m. - AWANA is for children ages 3 years old to 5th grade. For nearly 60 years, AWANA has been a leader in children’s ministry, helping churches worldwide teach children to know, love and serve Christ. Each week children memorize Bible verses at home and then come to church where they recite them to their AWANA leaders. During their AWANA time, they also engage in life-changing activities that teach them to know, love and follow Christ. Of course, we always have a lot of fun through games and getting to know one another. AWANA is held every Sunday night during the school year from 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
For children kindergarten to 5th grade
Sunday School starts at 8:30 a.m. - Our Sunday School for Elementary has equipped teachers who engage their students with crafts, activities and Bible stories. The church is using the Answers in Genesis curriculum, which teaches biblical facts in chronological order. This interactive time builds biblical character, friendships with other children and lasting relationships with their teachers.
Kid’s Worship starts at 10:00 – Our Kid’s Worship incorporates praise and worship, Bible teaching, videos, object lessons and games time. It is filled with high-energy loads of fun. Every month a new biblical theme is introduced and built upon. The children have fun as they interact with the parent helpers and teen-age volunteers.
For children birth - Pre-K
Sunday School starts at 8:30 a.m. - During Sunday School, the children are taught biblical stories and virtues with lots of activities and crafts. The church uses the Answers in Genesis curriculum. In addition, the children have an opportunity during the morning to play in the DB Zone which is a two-story indoor playground. The kids will be impressed!
Preschool Worship starts at 10:00 a.m. - During the Worship Service, three- and four-year-olds have their very own worship service with interactive songs and stories.
Wednesday Nights starting at 6:30 p.m. – Our Music and Missions prepares the children to sing and act on stage in upcoming performances. We incorporate games, music, motions and drama. It is a great time for all the kids.