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First Light at First Nederland

Rooted in Christian faith, SHIFT guides young participants through their grief with compassionate support and understanding.

**First Light Ministry - First Baptist Church Nederland**

Welcome to the First Light Ministry, a compassionate and supportive community under the First Baptist Church of Nederland. Our mission is to provide a beacon of hope and healing for individuals navigating the challenging journey of grief, tailored specifically for children, teenagers, and adults.

**For Kids - Growing Seasons**
First Light

offers a free peer support group designed for children from Kindergarten through Grade 6. Led by trained facilitators, this 13-week program helps young hearts navigate the complexities of grief, addressing life changes, forgiveness, and understanding. Our goal is to emphasize the constant love and presence of the Heavenly Father, even during times of crisis.

**For Teenagers - SHIFT (Hope for Grieving)**
SHIFT is our dedicated grief support program for teenagers coping with the loss of a family member, friend, or loved one. We aim to offer hope and healing, helping them manage the complexities of their emotions and find strength in their faith.

**For Adults - GriefShare**
Our GriefShare support group creates a safe and understanding environment for adults who are navigating through grief. Over the course of 13 weeks, participants learn about the common experiences and expectations associated with grief. The group provides strategies to cope with the unpredictable nature of grief, offering consistent support throughout the journey. Join us at First Light Ministry as we walk together towards healing and hope. For more information or to register, visit us at First Baptist Church, 1911 Nederland Avenue, or contact us at (409) 722-0263. You can also register online by scanning the QR code in our posts. "...weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." - Psalm 30:5b

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03/13/2026

If you are out at the Heritage Festival come by the Guest Service booth to say “Hi!” We are having a great time supporting our community!

02/10/2026

Last night was our Celebration Dinner where we celebrate all the accomplishments our children and teens have made. It completes our 13 sessions for this season. This year we have seen so much growth in our attendees. Thank you to the parents and loved ones that have entrusted us with these kids and thank you to the volunteers that have poured the love of Christ in to each of them each week. Our next sessions will begin in October. Even though our session is over we will be praying for those that have attended and those that God will bring to us for our next season. Thank you Heather for getting some pictures of our event.
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11/19/2025

Our youngest kid’s group had a wonderful time last night and enjoyed some fall crafts.

11/11/2025

Anger is one of the many stages of grief and learning how to express and handle it in an appropriate way is so important. Our kids's groups have a great reminder of what to do first, pray!

11/05/2025

Our kid’s groups have been busy the past 2 weeks. Last week, fall leaves to represent changes in our lives and this week, paintings of dandelions to represent wishes and prayers. Thank you to all the volunteers who put so much into making this a special time!

10/23/2025

This week, our children were surprised by a special visitor. Sunny, who is an emotional support dog, spent the evening with our children's groups. The children loved it and the adults did too!

10/21/2025

Last night, our teen group learned they are not alone in their emotions and that emotions can make us feel crazy, like the web of yarn they created. Thank you facilitators for making such an amazing illustration to help them understand and share these emotions.

10/14/2025

Last night our halls and rooms were filled with those who have lost and those who have answered the call to walk beside those who are grieving. There was conversation, tears and yes some laughter. There is just something about sharing our deepest hurts, memories and fears that bring healing.

“He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬

Our free grief groups meet on Mondays from 6:00-7:30. If you are grieving it’s not too late to join our groups this year. If you would like more information or you would like to register please follow the link below or call the church office at (409) 722-0263.

http://Firstnederland.com/firstlight

10/08/2025

What a great night! We got to share information about our free grief groups, watch the helicopter arrive, were serenaded by the Bulldog Drum Line, and visited with so many friends in our community. Thank you City of Nederland for putting on such a wonderful event!

10/07/2025

Tonight’s the night! Come by and see us. We will have suckers, bean bag toss and information about our FREE grief groups. See you there!

10/04/2025

We are so excited to share our program with our community at our Nederland National Night Out. We will have a suckers, flashlights, and a bean bag toss for the kids as well as information about our free grief groups for all ages. Come see us Tuesday night! For more information about our groups please follow the link below.
http://Firstnederland.com/firstlight

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1911 Nederland Avenue
Nederland, TX
77627

Website

http://Firstnederland.com/

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