Kids at Athens First offers an exciting experience for k-4th graders.  Our model is fun, engaging, and focused on Biblically deep truths where your child will grow closer to Jesus and strengthen their faith.  Kids begin at 9:30 a.m. in Hancock Hall with high-energy worship and a Bible story told by some of the most entertaining members of our church.  After large group, we split into grade-level small groups for age-appropriate activities to help them learn Scripture while nurturing their relationship with Jesus.  Each week, children encounter small group leaders who love them, stories from Scripture that inspire them, and a kids' program designed to help them grow in their faith while having fun! 

Bibles – Students in grades K–5 are encouraged to bring their Bibles to church. We will be finding the scripture that corresponds with the lesson every Sunday.

Offering – During Athens First Kids large group, kids are learning about the different ways to worship God. Reading the Bible, singing praises, and giving are important pieces of worship. Kids will have the opportunity to give during large group on Sunday mornings. This is one of the ways we connect kids with worship in the Sanctuary.

5th Grade

5th graders are the big kids who often feel that Kids’ Ministry is too young for them.  As parents and church leaders, we know they aren’t quite ready to spend their Sunday mornings with middle and high schoolers.   On Sunday mornings, 5th graders will either serve in large group or hang out in a special 5th grade only section of Hancock Hall.  After large group, they will go to their own hangout room where the activities are designed for Preteens.  Their small group leaders will encourage and equip them to grow in their faith.