Vacation Bible School
June 24th - 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
First-Centenary invites Families to HOMETOWN NAZARETH: WHERE JESUS WAS A KID
A summer family event called Hometown Nazareth will be hosted at First-Centenary from June 24th to the 28th. Families step back in time at Hometown Nazareth, exploring what it was like to live in the town where Jesus grew up. Kids and adults participate in a memorable Bible-times marketplace, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, dig into Bible-times snacks, visit Jesus’ mom, Mary, and collect Bible Memory Makers to remind them of God’s Word. Plus, everyone learns to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes at Celebration—a time of upbeat worship that gets everyone involved.
A summer family event called Hometown Nazareth will be hosted at First-Centenary from June 24th to the 28th. Families step back in time at Hometown Nazareth, exploring what it was like to live in the town where Jesus grew up. Kids and adults participate in a memorable Bible-times marketplace, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, dig into Bible-times snacks, visit Jesus’ mom, Mary, and collect Bible Memory Makers to remind them of God’s Word. Plus, everyone learns to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes at Celebration—a time of upbeat worship that gets everyone involved.
Interested in working for First Kids?
We're looking for folks to join our team. Email Beth at bspears@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 FirstKids 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 with Mr. Ian
- 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!
Beth Spears
Director
Beth Spears
Director
Beth Spears has been working with children at First-Centenary since 2000. She has been the Children’s Director since 2016. Beth has a bachelor's degree in Child and Family Studies from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Growing up as a preacher's kid, Beth worked in many children’s ministries in the Holston Conference and even started some from the ground up.
When not at church, Beth loves having movie nights with her husband, Kenny, and taking photos of the exciting adventures God puts in her life.
When not at church, Beth loves having movie nights with her husband, Kenny, and taking photos of the exciting adventures God puts in her life.