FBC Gulfport Children

10/25/2026

Dear Preschool & Children’s Ministry Families,

We LOVE seeing your little ones each week! As we head into the season of sniffles, coughs, and all those unwanted germs, we want to remind everyone of a few simple ways we can work together to keep our ministry a healthy and happy place for all! 🧡

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

Dear Parents-

It's been an encouraging and beautiful season of recommitment for our church as our Pastors lead us through a series focused on our church covenant. We can also teach our children how to love and protect the unity of Christ's church. The church is made up of imperfect people who have been brought together by the perfect grace of Jesus Christ. There will be times when we disagree, misunderstand one another, or experience hurt feelings. In those moments, we have an opportunity to demonstrate the very Gospel we teach. When we extend to others the same grace Christ has extended to us, we reflect His love and help protect the unity of His church.


As parents, our children are watching how we speak about others, respond to disagreements, and treat fellow believers. When we choose prayer over criticism, forgiveness over bitterness, and humility over pride, we are teaching them that the church is not simply a place we attend—it is a family we are called to love. May we raise a generation that doesn't just attend church, but deeply loves Christ and His church, protecting its unity and extending the grace they have received.


Pray with us:
Father, thank You for the gift of Your church and the grace You have so freely given us through Jesus. Help our family extend that same grace to others. Guard our hearts against pride, bitterness, and division, and teach us to respond with humility, patience, and love. May our words and actions strengthen the unity of Your church, and may our children grow to love and serve Your people faithfully. In Jesus' name, Amen.

10/13/2026

Dear Families,

Our children will face moments when circumstances make it difficult to understand what God is doing. One of the greatest truths we can give them is this: God can always be trusted. His promises are not based on our circumstances, our feelings, or whether we can see what He is doing. They are based on His unchanging character. God is faithful, and His Word never fails.

Numbers 23:19 reminds us, “God is not man, that he should lie.” Help your children learn to turn to Scripture when they are afraid, disappointed, confused, or unsure. Remind them of God's promises and point out the ways you have seen His faithfulness in your own family. The more our children know God's Word, the more they learn about the God who made those promises—and the more confidently they can trust Him. Our circumstances may change, but the character of God never does.

Pray with us:
Father, help our children trust Your promises and believe Your Word even when they cannot see what You are doing. Strengthen their faith in Your truth, and help our family remember Your faithfulness in every season. Teach us to build our lives on the promises of Your Word. In Jesus' name, Amen.

09/29/2026

Dear Families,

Spiritual growth in our children does not always happen in big, noticeable moments. Sometimes it looks like a child remembering to pray, showing unexpected kindness, asking a thoughtful question about Scripture, choosing forgiveness, or beginning to understand a truth about God. Celebrate those moments! When we notice and encourage even small steps of faith, we remind our children that following Jesus is a lifelong journey of growing to know, love, and obey Him.

Philippians 1:6 reminds us that “he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion.” We can faithfully teach, encourage, and disciple, but God is the One who changes hearts and produces spiritual growth. So don't overlook the small things. Thank God for what He is doing today and continue pointing your children toward Christ, trusting Him with what comes next.

Pray with us:
Father, thank You for every sign of spiritual growth we see in our children. Give us eyes to notice and celebrate the ways You are working in their hearts. Encourage them as they follow You, and help us faithfully point them toward Jesus every step of the way. Amen.

09/22/2026

Dear Parents,

What a great 130th Anniversary Celebration we had this past Sunday. We missed gathering in our classrooms, but so enjoyed the fellowship together as a body of believers- all ages and stages! Thank you for joining us in celebrating this milestone- and on this mission!

This week, I encourage you to remind your children of this truth: the church isn’t just a building—the church is God’s people! The walls give us a place to gather, but even when the walls aren’t there, we are still the church. Talk about how God calls us to be the church wherever He places us—at home, in our neighborhoods, on the ball field, and at school. We can love others, serve them, tell them about Jesus, and invite them to be part of His family. God also calls us to help grow His church by sharing the good news of Jesus with others.

Parents, one of the most impactful ways you can reinforce this truth is by making church community a consistent part of your family’s life. Give them the opportunity to worship, learn God’s Word, build friendships, and grow alongside other believers. Those relationships matter! Week after week, they are learning that following Jesus isn’t something we do alone—we are part of a family of believers who encourage one another and point one another to Christ. It was a such a joy to celebrate that community of First Baptist Church Gulfport this past Sunday: a church who celebrated 130 years of Fellowship focused on Amplifying Hope to our community - and connecting them to life in Jesus!

Thank you for partnering with us as we teach the next generation not just to go to church, but to BE the church! We are so thankful for your family and the opportunity to grow together.

09/14/2026

Come celebrate with us!