Firstkids events
Check out what’s going on at First Kids:
VBS 2026
Illumination Station, June 15-19, 9 AM – 12 PM, will encourage kids to shine a light on the wonders of God’s amazing world and discover the truth of His greatness. God made us, cares for us, loves us, forgives us, and is always faithful to keep His promises. As we learn and grow together, we’ll let God’s light shine in our hearts and through our lives. We were made to shine His light and illuminate His love!
SKILLS CAMP
July 13 – 15 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Don’t miss this year’s First Kids Skills Camp! Your kids won’t want to miss it!!!Kids register for 6 out of 16 different skill offerings with concentrated learning times over 3 days! This year campers will learn from the life of Elijah that even though life has lots of ups and downs, our God is FAITHFUL!
Grades K – 5, $99
Who is teaching the skills?
Members of First Roanoke or people associated with our church who have great experience with each skill lead our rotations. Every leader has a current background check and training ahead of time. There are 16 skills to choose from including:
Basketball
Soccer
Tae Kwon Do
Tumbling
Dance
Epic Eats Cooking
Science Lab
Arts and Crafts
Painting
Sewing
Great Outdoors
Car Care in the First Roanoke Garage
Lights Camera Action with the First Roanoke Media Team
Emergency Response
Music at the First Baptist Academy of Music
Build it Up Wood Working
Firstkids events AND REGISTRATION
Our Wednesday night Awana’s program includes scripture memory, Biblical principles, games, activities, songs, uniforms, badges, and awards. It’s centered on the gospel, is exciting and fun, and is built on volunteer leadership. Awana uses different groups and curriculums to ensure that children are reached in an age-appropriate way. For example, the Truth in Training (TNT) club is for upper elementary students, and includes handbooks with 30 weeks of content.
The name comes from the first letters of “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed” from 2 Timothy 2:15.
Parents and church members are invited to help as listeners in Awana!
AWANA
Get excited for a great year of Kids Discipleship in Awana on Wednesday nights. Our program starts on Wednesday, September 10th. Awana is a Bible based ministry that helps children and youth develop a Biblical faith. The program is open to anyone, regardless of religion, and is used in over 135 countries, reaching millions of children each week.
Our mission is to:
- Build lasting faith foundations for children and youth
- Equip leaders to lead with proven resources
- Make a global impact, one disciple at a time
Firstkids events
STorytime at first!
Opportunities for parents
Moms Meet
The Lord created us for community with Him first. Moms Meet is passionate about providing opportunities for moms to grow in faith, connect with others, and build friendships. We will meet on Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the Treehouse starting September 6th. AWANA and childcare provided.
Dad’s Bible Study
On Wednesday nights, First Roanoke Men deliver needed items provided through our Care Portal Ministry to at-risk families in the Roanoke Valley and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ as they meet these physicals needs.
Choir and Orchestra
Our Worship Ministry leads worship each Sunday morning in our service. Rehearsals happen every Wednesday night at 6:00PM; the Choir meets in the Choir Room, and the Orchestra meets in the Worship Center.
Resources
Kids Worship Resources
Christian Parenting Tools
- Right Now Media has 100s of kids and adult videos for free. Click here to access!
- Parenting Podcast
- Bible App for Kids
Missed Virtual VBS?
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Firstkids Media
FirstKids in the Kitchen / Virtual Awana / Virtual VBS
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