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Kids

Play, conversation, worship, and service.

Everything we do begins with belonging.

We strive to create spaces where children are physically and emotionally safe, where questions are welcome, and where each child knows they are valued and part of God’s great plan. Through play, conversation, worship, and service, children encounter God in ways that are meaningful and interactive.

Our ministry teaches essential truths of the Christian faith:

God loves us, keeps promises, and is always with us.
Jesus showed us how to live and gave his life for us.
The Holy Spirit guides and comforts us.
We belong to a global family of faith.
Each of us can share God’s love in our own way.
One day we will live with God in the good world God has planned for us.

Celebrate and Express

Children at Second Baptist explore God’s word together and celebrate with their church family in Advent, Lent/Holy Week, baptism, and communion. Through shared practices, children begin a lifelong path of discipleship—rooted in worship and prayer, strengthened by study, and expressed through serving, giving, and sharing their faith.

Sundays

Worship

We encourage families to worship together—children are welcome in both services. Children’s worship bags and sensory items are available in the back of the sanctuary and chapel. Childcare is provided for infants through pre-K during both the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services.

Weekly Bible Study

Sundays | 10:00–10:45 a.m.
Children may be dropped off beginning at 9:45 a.m.

Our Bible study volunteers create meaningful experiences that help children grow in their understanding of God and relationships with one another through curiosity, creativity, and connection.

Grades K–5 meet in small groups of similar ages. Their curriculum encourages thoughtful questions, conversation, and reflection on how to share God’s love.
Younger children gather in multi-age groups according to developmental readiness. Their curriculum introduces foundational ideas about God, others, and the world in age-appropriate ways.

Children’s Choirs

Children’s choirs meet most Sundays from 9:30-10:00 a.m. (September through May) to explore creativity, their voices, and music leadership. The choirs sing in worship a few times a year.

Other Opportunities

Throughout the year, our Children’s Ministry hosts seasonal events:

Winter: Children’s Christmas Party / Parents’ Night Out, Masterpiece Arts Camp
Spring: Easter Egg Hunt
Summer: Vacation Bible School
Fall: Promotion Sunday & First/Fourth Grade Bible Presentation, Trunk or Treat

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

VBS 2027: July 12–16

Vacation Bible School is one of our favorite weeks of the year—a time filled with songs, stories, creativity, and friendship! Our 2027 theme is Crave: Stirring Up a Hunger for Jesus. We’ll be in a whimsical food factory / lab / kitchen as we remember that Jesus is always at work in each of us. Kids will discover that he gives us purpose and joy, he meets our needs, and he offers forgiveness and peace. 2027 registration will open around Easter.

Masterpiece Arts Camp

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
—Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

Masterpiece at Second Baptist invites children to explore a wide variety of art forms, such as music, movement, visual art, drama, cooking, and more. Every session includes a snack and a small materials fee (scholarships available).

Typical Schedule:

Masterpiece Jr. (Preschoolers, including age 3 if ready for group activities): 2-hour morning session
Masterpiece (Grades K–5): 3-hour afternoon session with a short gallery time for parents at pickup

2027 Masterpiece Camp will be on January 30. Preschoolers will attend in the morning, and elementary kids will be in the afternoon.

Childcare

Childcare is available for infants through pre-K during all worship services, and often during special church events (by reservation). Infants through pre-K children are checked in at the preschool foyer desk. All volunteers in our Children’s Ministry provide a nurturing, safe environment and must pass a background check every two years.

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