Clubhouse
Where Little Hearts Grow in Big Ways!
Our Clubhouse is the perfect place for our littlest worshipers to experience God’s love in a safe, fun, and age-appropriate environment during service. With three dedicated classrooms, we create space for every child to engage, learn, and feel at home.
Infant & Toddler Room (Birth–2 Years)
Our cozy Infant & Toddler Room is designed for babies up to age 2. Here, little ones are cared for by loving volunteers who help them feel safe, comforted, and happy. Our goal is to introduce children to the idea that church is a safe and joyful place.
Two’s Room (Age 2)
In our Two’s Room, toddlers enjoy a short Bible lesson video and a simple, hands-on craft activity. This classroom is all about helping them feel secure while beginning to learn that Jesus loves them deeply.
Clubhouse Room (Ages 3–5)
Our preschoolers (ages 3–5) meet in the Clubhouse Room, where they watch a Bible lesson and participate in a fun follow-up activity—like a craft, game, or story review. Our goal is for every child to leave knowing that Jesus loves them and that the stories they’re learning come straight from the Bible.
Our Clubhouse is the perfect place for our littlest worshipers to experience God’s love in a safe, fun, and age-appropriate environment during service. With three dedicated classrooms, we create space for every child to engage, learn, and feel at home.
Infant & Toddler Room (Birth–2 Years)
Our cozy Infant & Toddler Room is designed for babies up to age 2. Here, little ones are cared for by loving volunteers who help them feel safe, comforted, and happy. Our goal is to introduce children to the idea that church is a safe and joyful place.
Two’s Room (Age 2)
In our Two’s Room, toddlers enjoy a short Bible lesson video and a simple, hands-on craft activity. This classroom is all about helping them feel secure while beginning to learn that Jesus loves them deeply.
Clubhouse Room (Ages 3–5)
Our preschoolers (ages 3–5) meet in the Clubhouse Room, where they watch a Bible lesson and participate in a fun follow-up activity—like a craft, game, or story review. Our goal is for every child to leave knowing that Jesus loves them and that the stories they’re learning come straight from the Bible.
Fieldhouse
Where Faith Takes Root and Grows!
The Fieldhouse is where our Kindergarten through 5th grade students gather to dive deeper into God’s Word in fun, meaningful, and age-appropriate ways.
We’ve created two unique spaces to best meet the needs of each age group:
Kindergarten–3rd Grade
In this classroom, kids begin a journey through the Bible, learning foundational stories, key lessons, and memory verses that help them build a strong faith. Through creative activities, storytelling, and prayer, kids discover who God is and how much He loves them.
4th–5th Grade
Our oldest elementary students enjoy a more dynamic experience as they continue walking through the Bible and discussing how Scripture applies to their daily lives. As a bonus, they also get to join our middle schoolers for live worship, helping them take the next step in growing their personal faith and preparing for the transition into youth ministry.
The Fieldhouse is more than just a classroom—it’s a place where kids learn, grow, and experience God’s love together.
The Fieldhouse is where our Kindergarten through 5th grade students gather to dive deeper into God’s Word in fun, meaningful, and age-appropriate ways.
We’ve created two unique spaces to best meet the needs of each age group:
Kindergarten–3rd Grade
In this classroom, kids begin a journey through the Bible, learning foundational stories, key lessons, and memory verses that help them build a strong faith. Through creative activities, storytelling, and prayer, kids discover who God is and how much He loves them.
4th–5th Grade
Our oldest elementary students enjoy a more dynamic experience as they continue walking through the Bible and discussing how Scripture applies to their daily lives. As a bonus, they also get to join our middle schoolers for live worship, helping them take the next step in growing their personal faith and preparing for the transition into youth ministry.
The Fieldhouse is more than just a classroom—it’s a place where kids learn, grow, and experience God’s love together.
Treehouse
A Calming Space for Every Child
The Treehouse is a specially designed space for kids who may have sensory sensitivities or additional needs, offering a peaceful and supportive environment where they can feel safe, understood, and loved.
With dimmed lighting, sensory tools, and thoughtfully adapted Bible lessons, the Treehouse provides a calm atmosphere that allows children to engage at their own pace.
Our goal is simple: to give every child a place where they can feel comfortable, experience God’s love, and learn that Jesus loves them, just as they are.
The Treehouse is a specially designed space for kids who may have sensory sensitivities or additional needs, offering a peaceful and supportive environment where they can feel safe, understood, and loved.
With dimmed lighting, sensory tools, and thoughtfully adapted Bible lessons, the Treehouse provides a calm atmosphere that allows children to engage at their own pace.
Our goal is simple: to give every child a place where they can feel comfortable, experience God’s love, and learn that Jesus loves them, just as they are.
About Us
Get to know our team!
Meet Jessica. Jessica joined the 1C staff in July 2019. Attended Northern Illinois University and got her undergrad in Early Childhood Education and Illinois College to get a Master's in Education and curriculum. She taught kindergarten in Jacksonville for 8 years before coming to FCC. Her family is Her favorite thing in life! She married Ricky Padilla who is a firefighter in Jacksonville and they have three awesome kids, Logann 8, Bailey 5, and Cruz 2. She coaches JHS softball in her spare time and she loves helping and being involved in kids' lives in the community.
Meet Aliana. Joined the 1C team in September of 2020 as the Children’s Pastor. She grew up in New Berlin, IL and graduated college from Mac Murray with a degree in Education. In 2009 she married her husband Curt Rueter. They have two loving and outgoing girls, Jaidyn and Kynlee. Alaina first started volunteering in the children's area with First Christain Church back in 2008, and has loved it ever since. She has a passion for working with kids and spreading God’s word! In her spare time she enjoys exercising, traveling, and being around friends and family.