The Children’s Ministry of Decatur Baptist Church ministers to children from birth to 5th grade through Firefly Village, Beacon Blvd., Illumination Station, and AWANA. Our purpose is to connect children to God and others. We desire to help children know the ways of God and to help them develop a relationship with Him. We teach lessons that challenge children and give specific actions to take to engage God. We ensure a healthy and safe environment for the development of meaningful relationships with teachers and other children as they grow closer to God. We have a weekly worship experience for preschool and elementary children as well. As a balanced ministry, we strive to serve and love God by serving and loving children.
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 pm to 7:15 pm.
Beacon Boulevard is our Sunday School for elementary students. Beacon Boulevard has equipped teachers who engage their students in 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. Beacon Boulevard is held every Sunday morning from 8:30 to 9:45 am.
Firefly Village is for our preschool-aged children. Sunday School starts at 8:30 am and worship at 10:00 am. During Sunday School, the children are taught biblical stories and virtues with lots of activities and crafts. During the Worship Service, three- and four-year-olds have their very own worship service with interactive songs and stories. In addition, the children have an opportunity during the morning to play in the DB Zone which is a two-story indoor playground that you have to see!