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All 1st—5th graders meet together on the 3rd floor of the main building for a time of worship, Scripture study, and relationship-building small groups. From Bible study to music to missions to special events and summer programs, this is an amazing place to start a relationship with Christ and grow strong in the faith. It is our desire to provide your child with a time that is biblically relevant to their lives and fun at the same time. As we disciple children using small groups we want them to come to know the God of the Bible through Bible Study, prayer, worship and serving our community and world. We want to raise up a generation of kids who become passionate about Him and the Word, become fully devoted followers of Christ, and carry on the discipleship process as teens and adults spreading a passion for the supremacy of Christ to all the nations. We believe the most important spiritual leaders in a child’s life are the parents, and as parents model a lifestyle of worship and Bible study, kids will see how important making disciples really is.

  • New Christian Class

    A New Christian Class is available for children in grades 2-5 . The completion of this class is a requirement for baptism. Any child, in grades 2-5, who is already a Christian, is invited to complete this class. We strongly encourage parents to teach this class at home. We provide you with the curriculum and all the necessary tools to successfully disciple your child in his/her new life in Christ. The children will learn more about what it means to be a Christian, about the meanings of words that Christians use, write their testimonies, learn about baptism, the Lord’s Supper, the church, praying, how to use their Bibles, how to have a quiet time, and telling others about Jesus. For more information or to receive the New Christian Class curriculum, contact us at (205)313-7751.

    Baptism Information

  • Check In/Registration Procedures

    • Registration/Check-In for 1st-5th graders begins 15 minutes prior to the worship service/small group hour on the 3rd floor of the main building. In order to make sure that you are able to check-in children, and arrive at your Small Group or worship service on time, please arrive as early as possible.

    • First time guests for 1st-5th grades may download a registration form, print it out and bring the completed registration form with them to any check-in station on the 3rd floor. This will expedite your check-in time.

      Registration Form

    • When parents arrive at a check-in station to check in their child, they will be asked for the last four digits of their phone number. The Smile Team member will enter that information and the child will be checked into his/her classroom. The child will receive a nametag with a random security number printed on it. Parents will receive a receipt label with the matching security number. When the parents return to pick up their child, they will show the receipt label with the matching number.

    • A corresponding sticker with matching security code will be given to the parent. THIS SECURITY TAG WILL BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PICK UP A CHILD. If a child’s tag is lost, parents will be directed to a staff member to verify that the individual is authorized to pick up that child.

    • We have the ability to notify you from the worship room if we have an urgent need regarding your child. We will display your child’s security check-in receipt number on the screen in the worship room. If your child’s number is displayed, please report to the information desk in the lobby as soon as possible for further instructions.

    • If a parent does not have a security code, they will be asked to show a driver’s license to verify that they are authorized to pick up that child.

  • Security

    Safety is of utmost importance to us. If you would like to review our Child Protection First policy, please click on the link below.

    Child Protection First (PDF)