Grove Kids seeks to partner with parents to make disciples who know Jesus, grow in Jesus, and go share Jesus with others!

Know

We strive to help kids know who God is. We teach God's Word, pointing them to the character of God and the Gospel. 

Grow

We don't want kids to just know God, but to grow in their relationship with Him and others. 

Go

We are all called to be evangelists, even kids! We want to equip kids to share with others who God is and what He has done in their lives. 

Grove Kids Brochure
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Sundays

First Baptist Church of Downers Grove offers Nursery and groups for Preschool - 5th grade. Your child will learn about Jesus and have fun with kids their age in a safe environment!

 

Sunday School meets from 9 AM - 10 AM (Adult Classes meet at the same time). Children's Church meets at 10:30 AM during the Worship Service. 2nd - 5th Grade sit with their families for the first half of the service before they are dismissed for Children's Church.

 

On Communion Sundays, 2nd - 5th Grade stay for the whole service to participate in Communion. Children's Worship Bulletins are always available to help kids stay engaged.

 

Age Groups:

Nursery (Ages 0-2)

Preschool (Ages 3&4)

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

YOUR FIRST VISIT

Visiting us for the first time? Our Welcome Team will direct you to Kids Check-In. Kids Check-in starts at 8:45 AM for Sunday School and at 10:15 AM for the Worship Service. Save some time by pre-registering your child below!

 

Once we meet your family, we will help you check your child in and answer any questions you may have. We can't wait to meet you!

Pre-Register My Kids

SAFETY

Grove Kids volunteers are trained to create an atmosphere where families can confidently leave their children while they are in service. Every volunteer over 18 is screened with a background check and DCFS-certified. Don't worry parents - we've got this! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Church Office.

Awana

 

Awana is a gospel-centered children's program for preschool - 5th grade (September - April). Awana stands for "Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed" (based on 2 Timothy 2:15). Awana revolves around children memorizing the Word of God while having fun! It is an amazing opportunity for your child to engage with children and learn the Word of God.

 

We host special "theme nights" throughout the year like Pajama Night, Hawaiian Night, and Sports Team Night. At the end of the year, the kids enjoy Carnival Night, and parents are invited to celebrate Awards Night.

 

You can register your child any week. Come visit us on Wednesday night starting at 6 PM to register your child in-person. Awana runs from 6:15-7:30 PM.

About Awana Clubs

Vacation Bible School | VBS

 

Vacation Bible School ministers to kids in Preschool - 5th Grade in Downers Grove and its surrounding communities. Our VBS in Downers Grove is an awesome experience that shows the love of Jesus to kids!

 

We are getting ready for this summer's Vacation Bible School! Check back in the coming months for more details, but we plan on hosting VBS the second week of June 2025!

Meet our Children's Ministries Director

Mike Leonard

Mike and his wife have been members of First Baptist Church since 2017 and have two young children. Mike has volunteered in AWANA, VBS, and Youth Group. He has also served as a Trustee and is currently on the Deacon Board.

 

Before coming to First Baptist, Mike and his wife led children’s programs for 10 years at their former church. For Mike, it has been an absolute blessing to watch people, young and old, grow in Christ.