Welcome to Kids Ministry where we want learning about God to be fun and exciting!

We welcome children, grades 1-5, to join us where they will:

    Be led by friendly, nurturing, and encouraging leaders;
    Learn, through Bible study, how to apply God's word into their lives;
    Grow a loving and lasting relationship with Jesus;
    Create friendships with others.

Upcoming Events


VBS23

Vacation Bible School
June 23 - 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:15
Completed Kindergarten through 5th grade


Magnified! VBS will encourage kids to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God. God made us, cares about us, loves us, forgives us, and is faithful to keep all His promises to us. We can praise God together! We were made to magnify God!



VBS23

MAGNIFIED!
VBS 2025 Kick-off Training

May 18 | 4:00 PM
Kids Ministry

Have you been thinking about volunteering at MAGNIFIED VBS?! We need leaders to serve in both Preschool & Kids Ministry. If you want to serve during VBS, please click the button below to sign up and plan to attend our kick-off training! VBS takes place June 23-27. For more details or questions, contact Julie Hunt at jhunt@firstnorfolk.org or 802-9516..


KIDS CAMP

Camp Willow Run
Littleton, NC
August 4-8, 2025

First Norfolk Kids Camp will be held August 4-8 and is for ALL kids who have completed third through sixth grade! There are so many fun things to do at Kids Camp! We sleep in real boxcars, spend our days canoeing and swimming in Lake Gaston, enjoy s’mores by the campfire, OMC at the gym, crafts and learning about Jesus!



LIFEgroups


Worship

Kids LIFEgroups meet in person at 9 AM and 10:30 AM on Sundays in the First Norfolk Kids area near the North entrance.  Kids participate in a large group time then break out into age-graded small groups.

It is our desire to share God’s love with every child to a point where they will choose to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.

Email Julie Hunt if you have questions.

DETAILS FOR KIDS

  • All kids grades 1-5 meet together in the First Norfolk Kids area near the North Entrance.
  • Parents drop off children at the glass exterior door or the entrance just inside the lobby
  • After dropping off children, adults exit to the lobby through the exit on the far side of the room.

John 3:16 Class


Worship
For Grades 1-5

A special 4 week class for all children who have made a personal decision to follow Jesus, are interested in baptism, or just have questions.

  • Summer: July 6, 13, 20, 27
  • Early Fall: September 14, 21, 28, October 5
  • Late Fall: October 26, November 2, 9, 16
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    EVENTS & GROUPS


    Homeschool group

    First Norfolk Homeschool Connections

    Kids Ministry Area

    3rd Wednesday of each month | 9:30-11:30 AM

    Calling all Homeschool families- you're invited for a time of support and encouragement.
    We meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
    Limited childcare & activities are available for birth-12th grade. Advance registration required for childcare.
    For more information or questions, please contact Julie Hunt at jhunt@firstnorfolk.org



    Good News Club

    VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

    Good News Club is an exciting ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship, which meets weekly at Lake Taylor School. This fun-filled club for kids, grades 1st through 5th, teaches the Bible with songs, stories, and games! If you would like to volunteer, please contact Julie Hunt at jhunt@firstnorfolk.org. .


    KIDS MINISTRY STAFF

    Julie Hunt, Minister to Families with Children: jhunt@firstnorfolk.org | 757-300-2476
    Julie Ford, Ministry Assistant: jford@firstnorfolk.org | 757-802-9519

    Follow the Kids Ministry on social media

    Facebook: First Norfolk Kids Ministry
    Instagram: @firstnorfolkkids

    WHY?

    why am I here? why do I need God?


    THE GOSPEL

    First Baptist Norfolk

    312 Kempsville Road
    Norfolk, VA 23502

    (757) 461-3226

    info@firstnorfolk.org

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