Creek Kids 2026

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March 20-21
**Deadline to register: February 28, 2026

SPEAKER:Chris Burton
WORSHIP:TBA
THEME: Connected To The Cross – 1 Corinthians 1:18

We are SO excited to be able to attend Creek Kids this year! Please arrive at FBCJ (horseshoe drive)  between 3:30 - 3:45pm to load the vehicles. After a time of prayer, the group will depart at 4:00pm. Creek Kids is 1 hour away.

On Saturday, the group will arrive at FBCJ at 3pm. We will text parents as soon as we leave Dry Creek.

What is Creek Kids?
Creek Kids Weekend is for boys and girls in grades 1-6 and is a great way for first-time campers to get a taste of what summer camp is like. It begins on Friday evening and ends on Saturday after lunch. Worship services, time at the Snack Shack, a special time for entertainment, and outdoor activities such as archery, riflery, canoeing, and various sports round out this action-packed retreat.

What is the dress code?
Our goal and prayer is for God to be glorified in all areas of our ministry and for clothing not to become a distraction. We ask all campers to dress in a way to be a Christ-like example to others.

With this in mind, the following are examples of unacceptable attire: headwear during worship services, shorts shorter than mid-thigh, shorts/pants with writing on the rear, sleeveless shirts/tank tops/spaghetti straps/crop tops, sleepwear outside the dorm rooms, swimwear in the Dining Hall, leggings/yoga pants, inappropriate artwork, etc. Skirts and dresses should be no shorter than just above the knee.

What should I bring?
Bring an expectant heart, a listening ear, and a positive attitude. Also Make sure to bring your Bible, casual clothes, a pillow, twin-sized linens, towels, personal items, money for snacks and the gift shop. Please label EVERYTHING, even your Bible!

What should I leave at home?
Please leave all cell phones and music-playing devices at home. These items often cause distractions during worship or are lost during camp. Fireworks, firearms, knives, paint ball guns, water guns, shaving cream, skates and skateboards, tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, and non-prescription drugs are never permitted.

Cost:
The cost is $50 per camper/$40 for siblings. Although we do budget and fundraise for this event, donations to fbcKids can always be made. We ask that all attendees participate in the bake sale fundraiser. Checks or cash can be brought to the office or donate online HERE!

First Place – Holiday Session

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November 6th – December 18th at 6 pm (across from the Refuge)

When most people think of the holidays, fitness and healthy eating are not the first things that come to mind. But celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year with family and friends can be fun, delicious and healthy!  A Joy-Full Season is a six-week devotional that will inspire you to eat right and stay active through the winter holidays.

Written by First Place for Health members from around the world, each daily reading in A Joy-Full Season offers motivation for avoiding the unique temptations of the season and personal testimonies about finding balance in the four core areas of life—emotional, mental, physical and spiritual. You’ll also find six weeks of Live It Trackers, special tips for navigating common holiday pitfalls, and scrumptious menus and recipes for Thanksgiving,

Christmas and New Year’s. Who says “healthy” and “holiday” can’t go together?

 

Bible Drill

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Bible Drill is a discipleship program for children and youth. The purpose of Bible Drill is to help increase a believer’s knowledge of the Bible, to develop skills in effectively handling the Bible, to learn how to apply the Bible to their life and to develop scripture memory skills. Louisiana Baptists offer Children, Youth, and High School Bible Drill and Youth Speaker’s Tournament.

Bible Drill meets on Sundays at 4pm (except for the 3rd Sunday in in the Children’s Building.

 

Operation Christmas Child Volunteer

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Thank you for your taking time out to serve as a volunteer! You will be given some brief training before your shift.

Volunteer Expectations:

  • Prioritize friendliness as shoebox donors arrive. Drop-off volunteers represent Jesus Christ and Samaritan’s Purse.
  • Praying over the shoeboxes with the donor. The strongest drop-off location is one that is focused on ministering to each other.
  • Remember to give donors (especially children) an I Packed A Shoebox sticker.
  • Receive every shoebox gift joyfully!
  • Please, do not open the shoeboxes!

Click HERE to volunteer!

Monday, Nov. 14 | 9-11am | Cindy S., Eric S.
Monday, Nov. 14 | 1-2pm | open
Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 9-11am | Ashley M., Allison F.
Tuesday, Nov 15 | 1-2pm | Angie G.
Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 9-11:30am | open
Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 1-3pm | open
Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 3-5pm | Dane S., Chelsea S.
Thursday, Nov. 17 | 9-11:30am | Eric S.
Thursday, Nov. 17 | 1-2pm | Lindsay S.
Friday, Nov. 18 | 9-11am | Katie D.
Friday, Nov. 18 | 1-2pm | Nonie S.
Saturday, Nov. 19 | 10am-12pm | Ashley B.
Saturday, Nov. 19 | 12-2pm | Renee S.
Sunday, Nov. 20 | 11:30am-2pm | open
Monday, Nov. 21 | 9-11am | Kaylee H.

Cindy Sonnier
Drop-Off Team Leader
Jennings, LA

Mission Trip to Panama

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Come to Panama and work alongside local believers to share the love and truth of Jesus Christ through prayer walking, gospel distribution and working in local school ministries that support the outreach ministries of a local Baptist church. During the week there will also be an opportunity to minister in an orphanage and participate in community events with opportunities to share the gospel. Our goal is to connect and equip national and US church partners with opportunities in Central America and the Caribbean to share the Gospel, make disciples, meet human needs and plant and empower healthy churches to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
April 2-9, 2022
Cost:  $925 + airfare, insurance, and visa costs
The Missions Committee will help you with the airfare, and will have a fundraiser if needed.  If you are interested, apply for your passport today.  Contact Ruth Cardoza, Tresa Timpa, or Bill Armstrong for more information.

More Info

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Forms

School Registration Form

Physicians Report

Tuition & Fees

Registration Fee:
$40 in January (open to current families only)
$50 in February

Supply Fees:
$50 (one time fee)

Book Fees:

  • PreK 3: $45 (one time fee)
  • PreK 4: $80 (one time fee)
  • Kindergarten: $130 (one time fee)

Monthly Tuition:

  • $250 per month (first child)
  • $230 per month (second child)
  • $110 per month (third child)

*Discount only applies to students enrolled in the same school year 

 

Handbook

2024-2025 Handbook

Staff

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Amber Meyers – Director

Amber is the director of Mother’s Day Out and Preschool and Kindergarten. She has been married to Bradley for 7 years. She graduated from LSUE with an associate degree in Care and Development of Young Children. Amber is excited to be a part of the Mother’s Day Out and Preschool and Kindergarten family. Those at these programs believe in shining Jesus’ light wherever they are. Amber feels so blessed that God has directed her path to this position.

Kindergarten

 

Cindy Sonnier – Teacher

Cindy and her husband Eric have seven children together. She attended Jennings High School and McNeese State University. After serving in various positions at First Baptist Church, she has found her place as the kindergarten teacher. Cindy enjoys crafting, cooking, shopping, and spending time with her family. Her favorite Bible verse is: According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. 1 Corinthians 3:10

 

 

 

Allison Fruge – Aide

 

 

 

 

 

PreK 4

 

Ashley Bishop – Teacher

Ashley has been married to Cody for twelve years and they have one son, Brody. She enjoys fishing and being on the lake with her husband. Ashley graduated dental school in 2011, then worked as a dental assistant. They traveled for eleven years before settling in Welsh, LA. She has been a member of FBCJ since 2022. Ashley’s favorite scripture is: Luke 6:31, Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them.

 

 

 

 

Shara Guillory – Aide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PreK 3

 

Lana Beth Thibodeaux – Teacher

Lana Beth is a graduate of Jennings High School. She has a set of twins and loves them more than words can say. She loves being a mom and doing everything as a family. They enjoy swimming, baking, crafting and watching movies together.

Lana’s favorite scripture is Psalms 9:1-2: I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you’ I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.

 

 

 

 

Angel Landry – Aide

Angel has been married to Dwayne for 26 years. They have one son and one precious granddaughter. Angel’s experience includes: substituting at Elton Elementary for fifteen years, homeschooling her two nephews, and working at Mother’s Day Out as an aide.  She truly feels that God has placed her here as a preschool aide and has guided her path. Her favorite verse is Mark 11:24, Therefore I tell you whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photography by Catherine Lafargue