Shelly Taylor
P: 904-366-1139
E: shellyt@fbcjax.com
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Adopt-a-Bear online right now

Desert and Decaf
hosted by Pastor and Mrs. Brunson and Shelly Taylor
with guest speaker Dr. Kim DalPorto, Pediatrician

Tuesday, April 6th at 7:00PM at the home of Adrian & Marcie Soud

Expectant couples may register in your Sunday School Class or by contacting the Preschool Ministry Office (juliec@fbcjax.com) or by calling 366-1139.

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Important Recalls
Children's Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard - read
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by New Mode Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard - read
Children's Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by GTM Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard - read
Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard - read

Important Notice:

Dear Parents,

The health, safety and well-being of your preschooler is a priority to First Baptist Church of Jacksonville.Our Preschool Ministry has numerous policies and procedures already in existence to provide the healthiest environment possible for your child while he is at church.  In order to protect your child, our ministry and staff adhere to the following guidelines:

Download our : Safety Procedures | Health Policy

• All toys and equipment are disinfected following each session.
• All linens are changed immediately after use.
• All Preschool classrooms, including floors, all surfaces and equipment are completely cleaned and disinfected in between Sunday AM and Sunday PM services.
• All teachers on the 2nd floor wear a clean smock and change smocks during the session if necessary.
• Proper Handwashing Procedures are required of all teachers and children.
• Proper Diapering Procedures are enforced with all of our teachers.
• Proper Food Handling Procedures are enforced with all our teachers.
• Our Health Policy (see attached) is enforced and communicated.  We have an R.N. on duty that will assess children as necessary.
• Preschoolers exhibiting any symptoms listed on our Health Policy will not be in a group setting.
• Any child who begins to exhibit any symptom listed on our Health Policy will immediately be removed from the group setting, assessed by our R.N. and their parent paged.
• If a child begins to exhibit symptoms of illness in a classroom and is removed, all parents of children in that classroom will be notified for the purpose of good communication.  For confidentiality purposes, the name of the child who exhibits a symptom will remain confidential.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Shelly Taylor
Director of Preschool Ministries

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Welcome to the Preschool Ministry of FBC Jax!  It is our desire to partner with you as we together begin to build foundations of faith in the lives of our preschoolers.

At FBC Jax, we are committed to helping your Preschooler:

• Know that Jesus loves him/her
• Begin to associate God with feelings of wonder, love and happiness
• Desire to talk to God in his/her own way
• Learn the Bible is a special book.  Become familiar with and enjoy Bible stories, thoughts, and scriptures that are developmentally appropriate for him/her.
• Feel comfortable and happy, loved and wanted, secure and unhurried.
• Feel more secure with adults, other children and in new situations.
• Think of FBC Jax as a place to look forward to coming where he or she can have happy experiences and make special friends.

At First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Parents are Very Important!  It is our desire to partner with each parent as we teach our preschoolers about Jesus.  Parents are truly an integral part of our ministry at FBC Jax. Each time a parent serves in our ETC hour, he/she will receive a punch on his/her VIP card.  After serving for six sessions, parents will be able to enjoy a date night while we provide free childcare and a great time for our preschoolers. VIP cards are available at the Preschool Registration Desk on the 2nd floor. Email shellybr@fbcjax.com to make a reservation for VIP Date Night.

Scheduled VIP Date Nights

6:00 - 10:00 pm
September 5, 2008
December 5, 2008
March 6, 2009
June 5, 2009
September 4, 2009
December 4, 2009

Lullabies & Butterflies

A ministry to new and expectant parents.  This includes personal visits from Preschool Ministries staff and/or assigned encourager during pregnancy and after childbirth, as well as an Expectant Parents Brunch.  Lullabies & Butterflies Encouragers are paired with each expectant mother to pray for a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and the new baby. Are You Expecting? Let Us Know! Would you like to serve as an encourager and mentor for a new mother?

What is an Encourager?

Encouragers should have a passion for young mothers and a desire to build a mentoring relationship with a new mother.  An encourager in our Lullabies and Butterflies Ministry will be assigned to an expectant mother.

Encouragers will be responsible for the following:

• Praying daily for the mother, her pregnancy and safe delivery.
• Contacting the expectant mother once a month via phone, email, or regular mail.
• Providing a meal for the family soon after the birth of the baby.
• Reporting the birth of the baby and any ministry needs to the Preschool Ministry office.
• Attending our Lullabies & Butterflies Ministry Luncheon held twice a year for our expectant couples.