Upcoming Events
Easter Egg Hunt
Make sure to join us as our preschoolers, children, and juniors hunt for eggs on March 29th after worship.
NC Zoo
Join us as we caravan to the NC Zoo in Asheboro on Saturday, April 18th. Pack a picnic or bring money for lunch. Go online to nczoo.org to purchase your tickets. Please let Tammy Staples know if you are going. All age-group families are welcome!
Juniors to Tap It in Wendell
The juniors are headed to Tap It in Wendell on Sunday, April 19th after worship. Lunch will be provided, just bring money for games. We will return to church at 2pm. Please let Tammy Staples know if you can go by Wednesday, April 15th.
Nursery & Preschool Shower
Everyone will have an opportunity to purchase items from an online wish list for our nursery and preschool classrooms beginning April 6th. A list website link will be in our bulletins and weekly email updates. You can bring your unwrapped gift to the nursery area after worship on Sunday, April 26th where the gifts will be displayed. We will serve light refreshments.
Vacation Bible School
Zebulon Baptist Church is excited to welcome all rising kindergarteners through rising 8th graders to our “Snowball Mountain Challenge” VBS this summer. During the week of June 29th-July 3rd, Challengers will meet with Ollie, the Arctic Seal, and the Activities Director to learn how God helps Bible heroes face challenges. Through stories from the New and Old Testaments, Challengers will learn that with the strength God provides through Jesus, they can do more than they ever dreamed possible. Challengers will participate in music, art, recreation, snacks, activities, and Bible lessons to learn that they can share their gifts with others, be brave, and give their all in everything they do, pray, and hope.
Juniors to ParTee Shack
Juniors, are you ready for a night of fun playing mini golf? We will leave church at 6pm and return at 9pm. Make sure to bring money for Chick-fil-A and golf. Let Tammy Staples know if you can go by Wednesday, March 11th.
Spring Cleaning and Organization Day
Nursery, Preschool, Children's, and Juniors Classrooms
Please come out and help us clean and organize our children's classrooms. We need all teachers, volunteers, parents, and anyone with special organization skills to join in. All are welcome!
Preschool and Children's Camping "In" Party
We will start our camping "in" party together in the Fellowship hall with a hotdog dinner at 5:30pm. At 6:00pm our preschoolers will move to the 3-4 year old classroom where they will play in tents and enjoy story time until 7:00pm. Preschoolers are welcome to wear their favorite pajamas. Our K-3rd grade children will move to the Blue room at 6:00pm where they will play camping games, make s'mores by "campfire", and tell not-so-scary ghost stories. All kids should bring a blanket or sleeping bag. Anyone who would like to bring a stuffed animal can leave it in their classroom to be picked up during Sunday school. K-3rd activities will end at 8:00pm. Let Tammy Staples know if you can camp "in" with us by Wednesday, March 4th.
Juniors Lunch and Acolyte Training
Juniors will eat lunch in the Blue room and then join Nathaniel for a time of understanding the history, meaning and purpose of acolytes. You will also get to practice and play games! Let Tammy Staples know if you can join us by Wednesday, February 6th. tammy.staples@myzbc.org
Preschool and Children's Valentine Party
Join us for lunch in the Blue room on Sunday, Feb 8th following worship. After lunch, K-3rd graders will be making Valentine's Day cards to send to our shut-ins while preschoolers enjoy decorating a Valentine cookie in the 3/4 year old classroom. K-3rd graders will also decorate cookies! Please let Tammy Staples know how many children and preschoolers can come by Friday, February 6th. tammy.staples@myzbc.org
ZBC Kids Mission Project
“Fill the Box to Feed Our Neighbors”
Wednesday night mission classes can fill up their food box each week to replenish our food pantry to help feed our community.
Food needed: Cereal, peanut butter, jelly, soup, canned fruit, mac and cheese
Preschool Parent's Night Out
Bring your preschoolers for two hours of playtime. Make sure to feed them dinner before dropping then off in the nursery area. Please let Tammy Staples know how many preschoolers you will by bringing by Jan 14th. To sign up, email Tammy Staples at tammy.staples@myzbc.org.
Fast Food & Winter Games
Stop by your favorite fast food restaurant and bring it to the Blue room. Children and Juniors will eat together and then split into 2 groups for fun and games.
Preschool and K-3 Lunch and Happy Birthday Jesus Party
Calling all preschool and K-3 children! Join us in the Blue Room for lunch and a party to celebrate Jesus’ birthday. There will be cake, games and arts and crafts to celebrate. Please RSVP to kbhowell91@gmail.com.
Juniors Outing to Galaxy Fun Park
Who: Juniors (Grades 4-7)
What: An outing to Galaxy Fun Park
Where: 14460 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27614
When: Sunday, November 2, leaving ZBC at 11:45am and returning 4:00pm
Cost: $30 per person
1 hour in the trampoline area, including socks
2 slices of pizza and a drink
1 hour of unlimited select attractions (laser tag, go karts, mini golf and more)
Deadline to sign up: Sunday, October 26
REQUIRED:
Each participant must bring with them a paper copy of the Galaxy Fun Park Waiver, signed by a parent or guardian.
Each participant must wear closed toe shoes.
K-3rd Grade Movie Night
Calling all Kids in K-3rd grades!
K- 3 Movie Night
Friday September 12, 2025
6:00-8:00 pm in the Blue Room in Bldg. B
Host/Chaperones: April and Will Letchworth,
& Katie Marshburn
Menu: Pizza, Chips, Fruit, Cookies, Lemonade, & Popcorn
Kids bring your sleeping bags or a blanket, pillow, and you can even wear your PJ's if you would like, as we have fun and watch a movie together.
Register your kids by September 10th by emailing Melissa.Willis@myZBC.org
Sign up for Passport Camp 2026
Summer 2026 includes two Passport Camp opportunities!
Students who have completed grades 7-12 can sign up to participate in Passport Choices at Converse University July 5-10. ($548 per person*)
Students who have completed grades 3-6 can sign up to participate in Passport Kids at Montreat University July 6-9. ($408 per person*)
Please register your child by clicking the link below, and by submitting a $100 deposit to Zebulon Baptist Church no later than Sunday, September 28.
*ZBC hopes to subsidize most, if not all, of the camp cost after the initial registration deposit. We want every child who wishes to participate in Passport to be able to go. If cost presents a hardship for your family, please contact our church office and speak with one of our ministers.
To submit your $100 deposit, either...
…write a check made out to Zebulon Baptist Church. Please remember to include the specific Passport camp and your child's/children's name(s) in the memo line.
...or...
…visit myzbc.org/give, select "Give Online," and submit your deposit electronically. Please remember to include the specific Passport camp and your child's/children's name(s) in the memo line.
Juniors Pool Party
Juniors are invited to a pool party at Dan and Barbie Carter’s home. This event is for incoming juniors and those going into youth. Please RSVP to ward.page@myzbc.org by Friday, Aug. 22.
Vacation Bible School
Come join us this summer June 30-July 3 from 9 a.m.-noon for Vacation Bible School. Classes will be available for rising kindergarteners to rising eighth-graders.
This year, we will take kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure. As they trek the tundra, they’ll discover how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Guiding them toward Jesus, True North VBS reveals that He is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!
Passport Kids
Our kids who have completed 3rd-6th grades will head to Pfeiffer University for fun, faith-building programming and hands-on missions education.
Little Doodles Preschool PlayDate
Calling all preschool-aged kids and their families! We invite you to join us at Little Doodles in Wendell (11 W. 3rd St., Wendell) for a morning of play and snacks on Saturday, June 7, from 9-11 a.m. Please email kbhowell91@gmail.com or call 919-457-8052 to RSVP.
Juniors Lunch Outing to Cook Out
Juniors will meet in the Blue Room after worship and take the van to lunch at Cook Out in Knightdale.
Sign up below:
VBS Faculty Meeting
All VBS volunteers will meet in the Fellowship Hall in preparation for our VBS week June 30-July 3.
Preschool & K-3 Mommy & Me Picnic
Children in preschool and kindergarten through third grade: Bring your mommies and a picnic lunch and join us at Zebulon Community Park,
401 S. Arendell Ave., for a time of fellowship and fun.
Children and Juniors Choir Concert
The Music Mates, the Cherub Choir and the Junior Choir will perform a spring concert in the Sanctuary.
Weather permitting, cookies and lemonade will be served in the Courtyard following the performance.
K-3 and Juniors Family Day
Join us for a potluck lunch and a time of conversation with Shannon while Nathaniel entertains the kids.
Choir Performances and Easter Egg Hunt
The Music Mates, the Cherub Choir and the Junior Choir will sing in the sanctuary, with an egg-tastic Easter egg hunt to follow.
Juniors Trip to Urban Air
Juniors will be going to Urban Air in Raleigh on Friday, Jan. 31. We will leave ZBC at 5 p.m. and return at 9:30 p.m. Please sign up via the link below. Also, please visit the Urban Air website and sign the waiver form for your child(ren). You will also need to decide the activity package your child will want to purchase. We will be eating dinner at Urban Air. If you have any questions, please let Shannon know by emailing shannon.speller@myzbc.org.