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AWANA is a discipleship program for children ages three through sixth grade. There are separate groups for preschoolers and school-aged children. Each club meeting lasts for two hours, and at FBC, the clubs meet at 4 pm on Sunday afternoons at the Bluebonnet Campus. Go to www.awana.org for additional info on AWANA, or call 343-0397 for more info on our clubs. (Our clubs do not meet during the summer. Check back in August for updated information.) CHILDCARE OPTIONS: The church offers two weekday options for childcare. At the Downtown Campus, our Child Development Center provides day care from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, five days a week, with the working mom in mind. At the Bluebonnet Campus, we offer a Parents' Day Out program from 9 am to 2 pm, four days each week. This program is geared toward the stay-at-home mom or the mom who works part-time outside the home. Call 343-9688 for the Child Development Center (Downtown) or 767-4080 for the Parents' Day Out program (Bluebonnet). FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: One Wednesday night each month, families are invited to enjoy a snack supper and some fun activities at our Bluebonnet Campus. The supper begins at 6 and the activities are over by 7:30. First-time guests eat free! Call 343-0397 for the date of the FFN and plan to join us one night real soon. G.A.P. GROUP (SEE "SINGLE ADULTS" BELOW) GRIEFSHARE: This thirteen-week video-driven discussion program is for anyone dealing with the death of a loved one. GriefShare meets at 6:30 pm on Wednesdays at our downtown location. You are invited to join them! Call 343-0397 to learn when the next class will begin. MEN'S FRATERNITY: This group has completed the Spring Semester and is in recess until the Fall. Check back during the Summer for updates on when the next semester will begin and how you can become a part of it. MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS: MOPS is about celebrating motherhood, meeting needs, making connections, and experiencing God's love through others! Monthly meetings are held at 9:30 am on the first Friday of each month (September to May) at the Bluebonnet Campus. For additional activities and times, call 343-0397 or email Sherry at www.fbcbr.mops@yahoo.com.PRESCHOOL PLAY DAYS: On Preschool Play Days, preschoolers and their moms go to the park, a museum, or some other interesting place for a couple of hours of entertainment and fun, often followed by a picnic lunch. Sometimes, there is an admission fee or other small cost. These days are held about twice each month. SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON: On the second Tuesday of each month, our Senior Adults gather at ll:30 am in the Fellowship Hall downtown for an entertaining program and a fellowship meal. All seniors from throughout the area are invited. (See also Speeders below) SEWING CLASS: A beginner's sewing class is offered on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 at the Downtown Campus during the school year. Activities are provided for children. Call 343-0397 for details and to register. May 14 is the last day for this semester. SINGLE ADULTS (G.A.P. GROUP) Our G.A.P. Group, made up of Graduates and Professionals, meets on Tuesday evenings at various locations. Twice each month, the group meets at the Downtown Campus of FBC. Check the calendar page for these dates. Otherwise, call the Church Office (343-0397) to find out additional information and meeting places. SPEEDERS POTLUCK SUPPER: On the last Friday of each month, a group of our Senior Adults gathers at 6:30 pm for a potluck supper at our Bluebonnet Campus. There is entertainment and good fellowship, not to mention the excellent food prepared by some mighty good cooks. All seniors are invited to bring a dish and attend. (See also the Senior Adult Luncheon above) WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: Each Wednesday at noon (at our downtown location), women from throughout the area meet in the FBC Fellowship Hall for good food, fellowship, and a time of inspirational Bible study. Cost of the meal is $6. You are invited to join this group of ladies who enjoy spending this time together each week. CAR, TRUCK, AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW: On Saturday, May 24, First Baptist will host a car, truck, and motorcycle show at its Downtown Campus. Sign-in begins at 8 am, and there will be activities for the entire family between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm, including lunch. If you would like to show a vehicle, call 343-0397 for more information. We invite everyone to join us in this unique opportunity, and bring a friend. Oh, yes! There will also be prizes given in several categories!
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