First Kids Parent Meeting
August 24th at 9:30 a.m. in the Oak Street Theater
Join the us for an awesome opportunity to learn more about the great things happening at First Kids! We will begin by hosting a meet & greet with the new director, Ellen Ward, and then enjoy a brief presentation on all the exciting upcoming events and any other information about the ministry. See you there!
Volunteer as a First Kids Sunday School Teacher
Do you have a heart for kids and a passion for sharing God's love? First Kids Children's Ministry is looking for volunteers to serve as Sunday School teachers to help guide and nurture the next generation in their faith journey! No prior teaching experience? No problem! We provide curriculum, resources, and support to make it easy and meaningful. Whether you can serve once a month or every week, your time and dedication will make a lasting impact.
Join us in creating a fun, faith-filled environment for our kids!
Join us in creating a fun, faith-filled environment for our kids!
Interested in working for First Kids?
We're looking for folks to join our team. Email firstkids@firstcentenary.com with any questions. Click the form below to submit a job application
Sunday Mornings
In-Person Sunday School for Birth to 5th Grade
- Join us from 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
Childcare & Children's Worship available during 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship Services
- Preschool Mini Worship at 11:00 a.m.
- Elementary First Kids LIVE! at 11:00 a.m.
First Kids Virtual Sunday Lessons
- FOR ALL AGES - Video links are posted beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday for you to show your children when it fits best in your family's schedule. (Pick your own family God time!)
Wednesday Nights
- Prime Time Family Dinner (5:30 p.m.)
- Children's Music (6:00 p.m.)
- Littles Clubhouse Fun (6:30 p.m.)
PreK4 - 1st Grade
- Music activities will start at 6:00 p.m.
- After music, the children will go to the Elementary Wing for more church fun activities
- Please pick up your children by 7:40 p.m.
2nd - 5th Graders
- Music activities at 6:00 p.m.
- Afterwards they will go to the gym for more fun
- Please pick your children up in the gym no later than 7:40 p.m.
Our children’s program is so much more than singing in a choir. We teach rhythm, melody, play instruments, & play games that teach how to read & play music – skills for a lifetime! All children are invited to participate in this enjoyable & enriching experience!
Leesha Vander Wilt
Assistant Director
Leesha Vander Wilt
Assistant Director
Leesha Vander Wilt has been working with children at First-Centenary since 2016. She has been the Assistant Children’s Director since 2024. Leesha has a bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education from the University of West Florida. Leesha has a heart for children that she learned from her mother and continues to show that heart every week through the ministry.
When not at church, Leesha is usually hanging out with her kid, her dog, her father and/or her flock of chickens. She enjoys being outside walking her father's work property and seeing the amazing things that God's created. She also enjoys gardening and keeps up with her mother's flower garden.
When not at church, Leesha is usually hanging out with her kid, her dog, her father and/or her flock of chickens. She enjoys being outside walking her father's work property and seeing the amazing things that God's created. She also enjoys gardening and keeps up with her mother's flower garden.