Children and Youth

AWANA is an acronym for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed and comes from 2nd Timothy 2:15. “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” The mission of AWANA is to teach boys and girls the gospel of Jesus Christ and to train them to serve him.

Mission: To teach boys and girls the gospel of Jesus Christ and train them to serve Him.

History: Introduced to FBCHP in 1993, AWANA has led numerous children to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior. The ministry sees participation from over 100 children each year from various churches in the Washington Metropolitan area. AWANA has inspired other churches to start their own AWANA ministries.

Services and Activities:

• Meeting Schedule: September through June, every Friday except the third Friday, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Activities: Scripture memorization, council time, game time, snacks, and exciting field trips such as AWANA Olympics, Bible Quizzing, and annual AWANA Camp.

AWANA Parent Handbook:
Click here to view and print the AWANA Parent Handbook

Registration:
Click here to register for AWANA

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 2:15 Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. (NLT)

Ministry Contacts: If you are interested in joining the AWANA Ministry, please contact the church office at (301) 773-6655.

Introduction of Ministry: The Baby Dedication Ministry at First Baptist Church of Highland Park is a Christian ceremony for believing parents and family members. Parents make a commitment before the Lord and the body of Christ to raise their child according to God's Word.

Counseling Ministry: The purpose of the baby dedication counseling is two-fold. First, it is to inform the parent(s) in accordance with the Scriptures, about what baby dedication is and is not. Also, to dispel Biblically any ideas about baby dedication.

Mission Statement: To present parents with an opportunity to make an outward showing of an inward commitment to dedicate their children to the Lord by modeling a Christian lifestyle before their children.

History: Started as an evangelistic effort approximately 25 years ago that first seeks to share the Gospel of Christ with parents who may not be in relationship with Jesus Christ, and Second offer parents the opportunity to biblically dedicate their young children to the Lord, as found in 1 Samuel 1:21-28.

Services and Activities:
Baby Dedication Services: Held every 3rd Sunday at the 10:45 AM worship service.

Baby Dedication Leaders:
Rev. Emanuel Williams
Dr. Lawrence Hawkins

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 22:6 (NLT) - Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.

Ministry Contacts: For information or concerns, please contact the church Office at (301)773-6655

E-mail: BabyDedication@fbhp.org

Introduction: Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives: strong values, leadership, social conscience, and conviction of their own potential and self-worth. If the church does not provide a platform for these girls then the streets will.

Mission: The mission of Girl Scouts is to offer every girl an opportunity to build confidence and courage at every step of their path. Girl Scouting aims to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

History: The Girl Scouts have had a presence at First Baptist Church since August 1990.

Activities and Services:

• Participate in activities at church, in the community, and worldwide
• Assist nursing homes, women's shelters, food kitchens, women's ministry, Border Baby Campaign, Angel Tree, and other organizations as needed

Girl Scout Leaders:

• Jane McCray: FBCHP Coordinator
• Chelsea McCray and Denise Jones: Troop 2636 (Daisy Troop) Leaders
• Alexis Joyner & Marguerite Matthews: Troop 3100 (Brownie Troop) Leaders
• Deborah Mays and Janet Grigsby: Troop 3101 (Junior Troop) Leaders
• Shannon Scrivner & Kisha Miller: Troop 2308 (Cadette Leaders)
• Jane McCray & Marguerite Matthews: Troop 3255 (Senior/Ambassador Leaders)
• Anna Bell: Money Manager
• Naeemah Raqib: Camping Certified Assistant
• Rev. Joel Washington: Spiritual Adviser

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 6:22 (NLT) - When you walk, their counsel will lead you. When you sleep, they will protect you. When you wake up, they will advise you.

Ministry Contacts: For more information, contact Jane McCray via the church office at (301) 773-6655 or email gsministry@fbhp.org.

Jesus and Me (JAM) Teen Ministry

Mission: The mission of the Jesus and Me Teen Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Highland Park is two-fold. The first objective is to enrich the lives of our youth through Christian education by meeting them where they are and then assisting them in their spiritual growth and maturity in Christ. The second objective is to cultivate this knowledge through a pragmatic understanding of these biblical teachings so teens can employ them in their daily interactions in the community, at home, school, etc.

By teaching God’s word and works to teens while they read and study the Bible, it provides a strong Christian foundation that enables our young people to have an understanding of who God is and why He is important in their lives. Parables, real life stories, role playing, community and church service/activities and fellowship provide a practical approach to understanding these teachings and how they impact their everyday lives.

The goal of the JAM Teen Ministry is to make Christ more accessible to our youth by providing a comfortable, safe and acceptable forum that allows them to receive Jesus Christ into their lives and to accept Him as their personal Savior.

Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 2:20 (NLT) - I replied, “The God of heaven will help us succeed. We, his servants, will start rebuilding this wall. But you have no share, legal right, or historic claim in Jerusalem.”

Registration: Click here to register for the JAM Teen Ministry

Ministry Contacts:

• Rev. Altheria Barnett
• Deacon Edward Harrison

For more information, please contact the church office at (301) 773-6655.

Introduction: The Junior Usher ministry encourages good ushering techniques through training and unity of its members through fellowship activities.

The Junior Ushers serve every third Sunday at the 10:45 AM worship service. The Junior Ushers partner with other church youth ministries when called upon.

Scripture: Psalms 84:10 NLT - A single day in Your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live the good life in the homes of the wicked.

Mission Statement: To assist the pastor in making the worship service a success and greet worshippers with a pleasant smile and warm welcome.

Services and Activities:

• Ensure order is kept in and around the church at all times.
• Monthly Meetings:
• Junior Ushers: Fourth Saturday at 12:00 PM

Jr. Usher Leaders:

• President: Jeremiah Grier
• 1st Vice President: Nikolas Williams
• 2nd Vice-President: Dion Dunston
• Recording Secretary: Sariah Clark
• Corresponding Secretary: Jacob Clark
• Chaplain: Mercelles McKnight
• Assistant Chaplain: Gabriel Clark
• Sgt.at-arms: Mecai McKnight

Ministry Contacts: For more information about Usher Ministry, contact Marion Solomon via the Church Administrative Office at (301) 773-6655 or send an email to ushersministry@fbhp.org