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| Constructed
for the new FBCR Sanctuary Building in 1952 by The Judson
Studios in Los Angeles, Christ and the Children stained glass
window illustrates the church's commitment to welcome, receive,
and love all of God's children. Click
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| Caring
for children and youth is a top priority at The First Baptist Church
of Redlands. Spiritual, physical, social, and educational concerns
are addressed in the ministries that we provide. We want the children
and youth under our care to personally experience God’s love
for them and to know that God wants their best in all aspects of
their lives. |
Those working with children and youth are required to complete a
thorough screening process that includes multiple reference
checks and approval by our Christian Education Commission.
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In conjunction with the Christian Education Commission, the Directors
of Children’s and Youth Ministries implement ongoing training
for those serving with our children and youth. In addition, all primary
volunteers leading our programs are CPR/First Aid certified. |
All
children and youth classes and programs have a minimum of two screened
volunteers leading at all times. In addition, the church staff members
are on the grounds visiting the various classes during program hours. |
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Fortunately, with the busyness and oftentimes chaotic nature of raising children, we don’t have to face parenting our
children alone. First Baptist Redlands seeks to serve as a protective alcove in the midst of life’s realities.
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Middle
school and high school youth at FBCR are not only cared for by
their leaders but are also well connected with the congregation
at large. This provides our teenagers with diverse models of Christians
who are following Jesus for the long haul. Learn
about all of the various activities available to our youth... |
The
First Baptist Church of Redlands seeks to prepare our children for
a life-long journey of following Jesus.
Click here to view the Sunday Morning Children's Programs |
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Fortunately, with the busyness and oftentimes chaotic nature of raising children, we don’t have to face parenting our
children alone. First Baptist Redlands seeks to serve as a supportive alcove in the midst of life’s realities. Our programs and events are opportunities for your family to . With already full schedules, making a family outing, having a date night, attending a church service or to an event can be hectic. But we know that the mutual benefits received will be well worth the decision to have your family involved at First Baptist Redlands.
During 2009-2010, the Thursday Night Program theme for our children and Class for Parents is As we with our best selves, we will find that as parents, brothers, sisters, fellow Christian sojourners, and as friends, we may s
hare more similar hopes and dreams and that our stories are more interconnected than we have imagined. As we connect with our best selves, we may also see our common stage in life where we can support each other to in our love for our God, our families, and our friends. Ultimately, as we seek to connect with our best selves, we will connect to a
larger church family that is seeking to extend beyond our own needs as we others in the community and world.
 Family Ministries Brochure [PDF 587KB]
Family Ministries Spring 2010 Schedule [PDF 345KB] Fall 2010 Parents Schedule will be posted soon. |
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Mustard Seed Tutorial Center was founded in 1994 by Nancie A. Nelson
as a ministry of The First Baptist Church of Redlands. A public school
teacher, Mrs. Nelson saw a need for after-school educational assistance
that would be accessible to low-income families.
She recruited volunteer tutors from the church and began posting
advertisements at her school. More and more children began enrolling
for tutoring and Mrs. Nelson accumulated a sizeable base of academic
resources, both teaching programs and age-appropriate literature.
In May of 2000, Mrs. Nelson incorporated Mustard Seed, officially
separating from The First Baptist Church to seek additional funding
as an independent, 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization.
Mrs. Nelson resigned as Executive Director at the end of the year
2000 due to complications resulting from cancer. During the months
of January and February 2001, tutors and members of the Board of
Directors assumed the management of Mustard Seed. Then, in March,
Mrs. Nelson passed away. This was a difficult period for the program
as those who knew Nancie best were attempting to keep the program
afloat while grieving for the death of its founding director. Attendance
fell from 80 students weekly in December to 42 in March. At this
time, Cindy DeRoulhac, a local teacher who was off-track for the
month, volunteered to step in as Director. Under her leadership,
the program was moved from the small room in which it had begun to
larger, recently renovated facilities on the third floor of the church
building.
When Mrs. DeRoulhac resumed teaching at the end of March, Eric Stoddard (currently Eric Goddard)
was asked to fill the role of Director. Because Mr. Goddard had
not been previously associated with Mustard Seed and complete records
prior to Mrs. DeRoulhac’s assumption of the program were not
available, he reorganized much of the program.
As Mustard Seed entered
a less chaotic period, enrollment began to climb again and new educational
programs were launched. The year 2002 saw further development as
attendance grew and surpassed previous levels. 2002 also saw the
coming of two educational experts, Darilyn Hester and Judy Pulliam,
who helped improve the quality of Mustard Seed’s academic resources
and offerings. In 2003, Mustard Seed expanded its tutoring services
by opening a new Reading Lab. In addition, the program hired a Coordinator
of Volunteer Tutors with the intent of reinforcing its tutor corps.
This employment position was successful, bringing both tutor and
student participation to record levels. In 2004, Mustard Seed's computer
lab was completed and opened in March.
Since its inception, Mustard Seed has offered academic assistance
to more than 500 local children and their families.
For more information regarding Mustard
Seed Tutorial Center, please
call (909) 335-8678. |
