Children’s D-Now is coming!
Children’s Disciple-Now weekend is almost here!! We are counting down the days....
We will kick-off our weekend this coming Friday, March 5th at 2:30 once the kids are out of school.
Parents just a few reminders…
1. If you haven’t completed your Medical Release & School Permission Form we need those ASAP!
2. Remember to drop off your child’s luggage at their host home on Friday between 5-7pm
3. Take a snack & non-caffienated drink to share at the host home too.
4. Drop off your child’s rake & yard gloves with the luggage.
5. Try to remember to pack your child’s Bible in their bookbag on Friday.
6. If your child is leaving at any point during the weekend be sure to fill out a Leave Form.
7. PRAY!!! Pray for God to do some God-sized things all weekend.
If you have any questions contact us at the office at 601-825-8003 or by email
Event Information
Children’s Disciple-Now Parents Meeting
Wednesday, February 24th
6:00 pm
College Street Campus Sanctuary
** All parents who have a child attending Children’s Disciple-Now need to be present at this meeting.
You & Your Girl Event
March 26-27
4th & 5th grade moms & daughters
$115 for the weekend
Deadline is March 3rd or upon availability
**The spots are filling up very quickly for this event! If you are wanting to register we encourage you to get your registration form in ASAP! You can print a reigstration form off the ‘Children’s’ page of the webstite.
For more questions concerning any Children’s Ministry events contact the office at 601-825-8003.
Children’s Disciple-Now
Children’s Disciple-Now
March 5-7, 2010
3rd - 5th Grade
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Cost: $30 till Feb. 10th
$40 after Feb. 10th
Sign up today by picking up a brochure at Main Street, the church office, or printing one off the Children’s Page of the website.
For more information contact the Children’s Office at 601-825-8003.
Fun in Elevate Children’s Worship
Elevate Children’s Worship
Sunday Mornings
11:00 AM
in The Garage
We hope that all 1st - 5th graders will join us on Sunday mornings as we have lots of fun worshiping Christ! It’s a sure thing that you’ll have fun in our lifeGROUP classes at 9:45 AM and in Elevate Worship at 11:00 AM.
If you’re interested in more information contact the Children’s Ministry Office at 601-825-8003.
Children’s Ministry Parents Meetings
DON’T MISS OUT......
Wednesday, January 20th at 6:00 pm at the College Street Campus in the Sanctuary
or
Sunday, January 24th at 4:45 pm at the Boyce Thompson Campus in room 211/212
We will be covering our big events for 2010 in these meetings. There will be a lot of topics covered and information given out. So, please make it a priority to be in attendance at one of the above meetings.
Children’s Ministry Staff
ELEVATE Children’s Worship
Elevate Children’s Worship
Beginning: Sunday, January 10, 2010
11:00 AM
‘The Garage’ (Rm. 220)
NEW Children’s Ministry Schedule beginning Jan. 10, 2010
8:30 am - No children activities
9:45 am - lifeGROUPS for 1st - 5th grade (at Main Street)
11:00 am - Elevate Children’s Worship for 1st - 5th grade (in The Garage)
NO children lifeGROUPS offered at this hour
We are SO excited about the launch of Elevate Children’s Worship on Sunday, January 10th!! Our prayers is that every child would be involved and through this new worship experience on the children’s level they will be able to grow closer to Jesus Christ through worship, drama, Bible teachings, offering, and lots of other fun elements. If you are interested in serving as an Elevate Volunteer please contact the Children’s Ministry Office for more information. The volunteer opportunities range from drama team, tech. people, crowd control, check-in greeters, and lots more. We would love to have you serve alongside our Children’s Staff.
If you have any questions regarding Elevate Children’s Worship please contact our Children’s Ministry Office.
Upcoming Children Christmas Events
We’ve got some exciting Christmas activities for our 1st - 5th graders and we want to make sure you don’t miss them!
Children’s Christmas Float in Brandon Christmas Parade
Friday, December 4th at 7:00 pm
We will be having a float in the Brandon Christmas Parade this year. We are excited about it and want your children to participate! All children riding the float must be FBC members due to room on the float. You can sign up your child(ren) to ride on the float by calling the office (601-825-8003), email () or at Main Street desk on Sundays.
Children riding the float to meet at the CSC Gym by 6:30pm, we will walk to the float together. You need to wear Christmas colors and bring 2 or more bags of wrapped candy to throw.
Christmas Parade After-Party
Friday, December 4th after the parade
@ FBC Brandon College Street Campus Gym
This will be an exciting time for families of our children to join together for a fun time after the parade. All families are welcome to join us at the party even if your child is riding on another float or just watching the parade. We will have games, inflatables, and food to enjoy. Join us right after the Christmas Parade ends in the CSC Gym.
Decorate Children’s Area for Christmas
Saturday, December 5th
We are needing some help as we will be decorating our Children’s Area at the Boyce-Thompson Campus. If you are interested in helping decorate on Saturday, December 5th you can email (), call (601-825-8003), or sign up at Main Street desk.
Let us know if you have any questions about our upcoming children’s Christmas activities. You can contact us by emailing or calling the Children’s Ministry Office.
Hands-On Mission Project … November 15th
Hands-On Mission Project
Mystery Missions
Sunday, November 15th
4:00 - 5:45 PM
at Main Street
1st - 5th graders & their parents
Bring with you…
- your favorite finger food
- a servant attitude ready to have fun
Are you up to the challenge????
Get ready to participate in Mystery Missions! We’ll all join together at 4:00 to receive our Mystery Mission assignment and then have 30 minutes to complete our different missions.
Its going to be so much fun and you will not want to miss it!!
If you have questions you can call (601)825-8003 or email
Great Time at Hands-On Missions!
Wow! What a great time it was yesterday at our Hands-On Mission Project. We wrapped and stuffed a total of 88 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child! It was such an awesome sight to see moms, dads, grandparents, siblings, and kids coming together for one common purpose of serving the Lord by serving others! We looked at the scripture passage from Matthew 25:31-46, when Jesus tells us that whatever we do to those who are ignored and overlooked is ultimately what we do to Him.
As I said we completed 88 boxes and had 80 people there, so it was a GREAT time! Thanks to those of you who donated shoeboxes or supplies and to those of you who came.
Next Hands-On Mission will be Sunday, November 15th at 4:00 pm.
More details to come..... but mark your calendar!
Hands-On Mission Project
Hands-On Mission Project
~Operation Christmas Child~
Sunday, October 18th
4:30 - 5:45 PM
at Main Street
1st - 5th graders & their parents
Bring with you....
(one of the following)
- an empty shoebox
- supplies to go in a shoebox
- an empty shoebox & supplies to go in it, but unwrapped
We will be stuffing, wrapping, and labeling the boxes on Sunday, Oct. 18th getting them ready to send to children for Christmas!
Also, bring your favorite finger food....so we can fellowship together while we work!!
You can pick up an Operation Christmas Child brochure to learn more about the shoeboxes at the Main Street Desk.
If you have questions....call 601-825-8003 or email
Children & Preschool Parents Meeting
FBC Children & Preschool Ministry Parents:
We want to invite you to an important and exciting meeting Sunday, September 13th. In this meeting we will be discussing the possible Preschool and Children’s Worship schedule for Sunday mornings.
We are offering two different meeting times on Sunday, September 13th for you to choose from. The meeting will be held at 4:45 PM and 7:15 PM in the Middle School Youth Room at the Boyce-Thompson Campus. The same information will be presented at both meetings, so you may choose the meeting time that works best for your schedule.
As a Children’s Education Staff we that you will make attending on of these meetings a top priority for you and/or your spouse. We are energized about the exciting new vision God has given to our Preschool and Children’s Ministry and look forward to being able to communicate that vision with you on Sunday, September 13th!
If you have any questions about the meeting please feel free to get in touch with our Children’s Education Staff. You can reach us by phone at 601-825-8003.
Serving the Kingdom!
Children’s Choir Kickoff
Summer has ended, school has started, and Summer on the Move has come to an end for 2009 ... But Children’s Choir is kicking off!
Children’s Choir Kick-Off
Wednesday, August 12th
6:00 - 7:30 PM
College Street Campus Gym
I hope that you won’t let your kids miss this exciting kick-off to an exciting year in Children’s Choir!
Questions… contact Music Office at 825-6768
Summer on the Move - Back to School Bash
Summer on the Move - August 5
Back to School Bash
Boyce-Thompson Campus
5:45 - 8:00 PM
The whole family is invited to come and enjoy!
We will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream/popsicles.
Bring a lawn chair or towel to sit on!
Be sure to wear your swimsuits under your clothes because we’ll playing on water inflatables!
Parents - We want you to come too! We will also have School Prayer Guides if you would like to participate in the school prayer walks our church is hosting that night. You can come and eat then go to the school of your choice to walk through it and pray while the kids stay and play.
If you have any questions contact our Children’s Ministry Office…
WaterPark - Summer on the Move
REGISTRATION – Summer on the Move
Grand Paradise Water Park (Collins, MS)
Registration deadline has passed.
Wednesday, July 29th —12:00 (noon) – 6:15 PM
Things you need to know…
- Cost: $21 per person (pay when you come, but you must reserve a spot)
- Eat lunch before you come. We will not be stopping for a meal. We will provide a snack later on in the afternoon.
- Meet at the College Street Gym.
Bring/Wear…
- Swimsuit (girls – one piece or a no-show tankini)
- Towel (may want 2)
- Sunscreen
- Water Shoes (flip-flops, crocs, etc.)
- Swimsuit cover-up (guys – tshirt)
- Any extra snack money
This trip will be the only children activities planned for Wednesday night, July 29th.
Summer on the Move - July 22
Summer on the Move - July 22nd
Games at Shiloh
5:45 - 8:00 PM
Meet at the College Street Gym at 5:45 to leave. Pick up at the C.S. Gym at 8:00PM.
Be sure to wear tennis shoes.
If it rains we’ll have our activities in the Gym.
Any questions call or email our Children’s Ministry Staff…
Kid Xtreme / VBS Celebration and Follow Up
Kid Xtreme / VBS Celebration
Sunday, July 19th at 6:00 PM
Boyce-Thompson Campus Sanctuary
It’s gonna be a great time! Preschoolers will be signing songs they learned at VBS & we’ll get a taste of what our Kid Xtreme Worship Rally’s were like through song and video. Every child will also have the chance to register to win a Wii at the end of the night! Don’t miss this great time of celebration!
Kid Xtreme / VBS Follow Up
Sunday July 19th at 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Boyce-Thompson Campus Foyer
Come pick up a name or two to go visit Sunday afternoon before church. This will be follow-up visits for unchurched families who kids attended our Kid Xtreme / VBS week. We’ll also be inviting these families to our Celebration Service that night at 6:00 PM! FBC church family don’t miss the opportunity of some great outreach time with our community!
Kid Xtreme is here!!
Kid Xtreme
Sports & Creative Camps
Sunday, July 12 - Wednesday, July 15
6:00 - 8:45 PM
If you haven’t registered its not too late to come! You can register at ‘the door’ when you come. And, don’t hesitate to bring a friend or friends with you! We are going to have a great time in Bible Study, sport time, and a worship rally each night....You won’t wanna miss it!
Sport & Creative Camps offered:
Art
Pottery
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Football
Rodeo
Golf
Scrapbooking
Human Video
Playground Sports
Tennis
Water Games
COME JOIN THE FUN!!
Kid Xtreme is here!!
Kid Xtreme
Sports & Creative Camps
Sunday, July 12 - Wednesday, July 15
6:00 - 8:45 PM
If you haven’t registered its not too late to come! You can register at ‘the door’ when you come. And, don’t hesitate to bring a friend or friends with you! We are going to have a great time in Bible Study, sport time, and a worship rally each night....You won’t wanna miss it!
Sport & Creative Camps offered:
Art
Pottery
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Football
Rodeo
Golf
Scrapbooking
Human Video
Playground Sports
Tennis
Water Games
COME JOIN THE FUN!!
Funtime Skateland - July 8
Summer on the Move - Wednesday, July 8
Funtime Skateland
5:40 - 8:15 PM
No Pre-registration required.
$5 per kid (2 hr. skate session)
Meet at the College Street Gym at 5:40 PM. Pick-up at the C.S. Gym at 8:15 PM.
Be sure to wear or bring socks!!
If you are interested in going with us a chaperone, please email . We would love to have you go!
Questions....call 601.825.8003 or email.
JULY - Summer on the Move
July 1st
NO Children Activities
July 8th
Funtime Skateland
5:40 - 8:15 PM
Cost: $5 ... No Pre-registration required
Meet at the C.S. Gym at 5:40 PM. Pick up at the C.S. Gym at 8:15 PM
Be sure to wear or bring a pair of socks!
July 15th
Kid Xtreme / VBS
6:00 - 8:45 PM
July 22nd
Games @ Shiloh
5:45 - 8:00 PM
FREE Event!
Meet at the C.S. Gym at 5:45 PM. Pick up at the C.S. Gym at 8:00 PM
Be sure to wear tennis shoes.
July 29th & 31st
Grand Paradise Water Park
**You must sign up for this event by Sunday, Jully 26th.**
Cost: $21 per person (pay when you come)
12:00 - 6:15 PM (meet at C.S. Gym)
~ Eat lunch before you come. ~
1 & 2 Grade on Friday, July 31st (1 Parent must accompany their child.)
3 - 5 Grade on Wednesday, July 29th
August 5th
Back to School Bash Water Night
at the Boyce-Thompson Campus
5:45 - 8:00 PM
FREE Event!!
...The whole family is invited!
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, & Ice cream will be served!
Wear your swimsuit under your clothes!
If you have any questions please contact our Children’s Ministry Staff by phone, email, or commenting on blog.
Summer on the Move!
Wow, summer time is really flying by!
Our June activities for Summer on the Move are already over. We have had such a fun time in the month of June with our different activities on Wednesday night. We kicked the summer off with a Family Night to the Braves game...then took 68 kids to The Park on the River for some putt-putt and go-kart riding...then had 80 participate in our Inflatable Night at the church....and then ended the month of June with 100 parents, kids, siblings, etc. at our Family Cookout at the Bridges! I hope that you and you’re family were able to participate with us some in our different events.
We will be having Summer on the Move events throughout the month of July and our last one will be on August 5th. Stay tuned and check back soon for the list of July/Aug. Summer on the Move events. We will have those finalized by this Sunday, June 28th. We’ll be getting the July Summer on the Move flyers out to parents/kids by the mail and also on Sunday mornings. You can also check back here at the blog for a complete detailed list of the upcoming events.
Please Note: We will NOT be having any children’s activities on Wednesday, July 1st. Our Children’s Ministry Staff will be at Student Life Camp with our 5th graders and we want to give you some time as families going into the July 4th, holiday weekend! So, enjoy some relaxing time and we will kick back off Summer on the Move activities Wednesday, July 8th!
Stay tuned for more Summer on the Move information!!
Family Cookout - June 24th
Summer on the Move - Wednesday, June 24
Family Cookout at The Bridges
...The whole family are invited to the cookout!
6:00 - 8:00 PM
at Robert & JoAnn Bridges house (3093 Hwy. 80 E)
- Travel on East on Hwy. 80 towards Pelahatchie.
- The Bridges will be on your left (look for colorful balloons for where to turn)
- Their house is approx. 1.5 miles on left once you go under the I-20 bridge
BRING:
1. Dessert (to share with everyone)
2. Lawn Chairs
3. Fishing Equipment - if you would like to fish
4. Tennis Shoes...to play some fun games!
We’ll be grilling hamburgers & hot dogs for everyone to enjoy!!
If there is heavy rain the event will be cancelled.
If you have any questions contact our Children’s Ministry Staff by phone, email, or commenting on blog.
See your family Wednesday night!!
Inflatable Night
Summer on the Move - Wednesday, June 17
Inflatable Night at the Boyce-Thompson Campus
For all 1st - 5th graders!
Free event! No pre-registration required.
Check - In at Main Street desk.
Parents - Drop your children off and hear Don Piper at 6PM in the BT Campus Sanctuary.
If you have any questions you can contact our Children’s Ministry Staff by phone, email, or commenting on the blog.
Looking forward to a fun night playing on inflatables and enjoying pop-sicles!
The Park - June 10th
Summer on the Move - Wednesday, June 10
The Park on the River
For all 1st-5th graders!
Parents - if you are interested in chaperoning please let us know by email () or phone (601-825-8003).
No pre-registrations is required.
Be at the College Street Gym at 5:45 PM to leave. We will return to the CS Gym at 8:00 PM.
Cost: $10 - Bring your money with you to turn in at check-in.
(1 round of putt-putt & 1 go-kart ride)
If you have any questions you can contact our Children’s Ministry Staff by phone, email, or commenting on blog.
Looking forward to a fun night at The Park!!
Braves Game Registration!
Summer on the Move - Wednesday, June 3rd
MS Braves Game
The entire family is invited to this event! If parents can’t attend but the 1st-5th grader can, then the child can still go - just make sure you register them.
Its is $8 per ticket - bring your money with you.
Game time is at 7:05 PM - we will meet at the College Street Gym at 6:00 PM and travel together.
Register for this event by Tuesday, June 2nd.
You may register by commenting at the bottom of this blog, calling church office (601.825.6766) and speak with a Children’s Staff member, emailing (), or you can email Sunday, May 31st at Main Street on the Announcement Board.
When registering.....we need your name and number attending.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Looking forward to a fun night with our families.
Kids Kamp!!
Hey Parents, Friends, & Family…
Kids Kamp is going great! We are having a blast at camp and can’t wait to tell you all about it. The kids have had a great time at the pool, lake, redneck waterslide, and many more fun things. We have also had a great worship experience with John Yates & his friends!
We have one more day of camp left and can’t wait for all the fun we will have! Please continue to pray for us and the weather. We look forward to seeing all the parents at camp Saturday at 4:30 for the Parent Assembly.
Also, don’t forget.....the Sunday Celebration - Sunday, May 24th @ 9:45 AM.
Keep praying for what God is doing at Kids Kamp 2009!!
Kids Kamp is here!!
Kids Kamp 2009 is almost here!!
We hope that you and your child are excited about Kids Kamp ‘09. Our Children’s Ministry Staff & Kids Kamp team can’t wait to see what God has planned while we’re having lots of fun!
Just a few reminders for parents & campers:
- Be at the Boyce-Thompson FBC Campus at 3PM on Thursday, May 21st.
- Label EVERYTHING you bring to camp.
- Only bring closed-toe shoes.
- Make sure you put your luggage tags on all your luggage.
- Don’t forget your Mission Offering!
- Parents be at Twin Lakes by 4:30 PM on Saturday, May 23rd.
- NO money or cell phones at camp
....and campers be sure to bring a great attitude & be ready to have fun!!
Questions or Comments call 601.825.8003
Kids Kamp Meetings
Wow, its hard to believe that our registration for Kids Kamp ‘09 is already over! I hope that your kid(s) is signed up and going to camp with us this year. Our Children’s Ministry Staff & Kids Kamp Steering Team has been working hard and is very excited about camp.
Upcoming Kids Kamp Meetings:
Kids Kamp Counselor Meeting
...if you’re serving as a counselor with us a Kids Kamp you must be at this meeting.
Sunday, May 3rd
7:15 PM in The Garage (Boyce-Thompson Campus)
Kids Kamp Parents Meeting
...at least one parent of each camper needs to attend.
Wednesday, May 13th
7:00 PM in the Banquet Hall (College Street Campus)
- Don’t forget your insurance card.
- Childcare will be provided in the gym - no children in the meeting.
If you have any questions please contact the Children’s Ministry office (601.825.8003)
Kids Kamp ‘09 - REGISTER NOW!!
1st - 4th graders don’t wait any longer...get registered for Kids Kamp 2009 today!!
Kids Kamp 2009 will be an awesome camp experience at Twin Lakes in Florence, MS that you will not want your kid(s) to miss! It will be filled with great worship, water activities, fellowship with friends, crafts, some great food, and many other neat activities. We as a Children’s Ministry Staff and Kids Kamp Planning Team anxiously await the great time we will have at Kids Kamp ‘09!
Dates: Thursday, May 21st - Saturday, May 23rd (We will not depart on Thursday until 3:30PM)
Cost: $135 - There are scholarships available...just fill out a Scholarship Application form and turn it in
Who: ANY 1st - 4th grader (completed 1st - 4th grade in May ‘09)
Register: You can get a registration form off the Children’s Page on the website, at Main Street Desk on Sundays, or at the Church Office during the week. Complete the registration form and turn in a $50 deposit along with it.
Deadline: Sunday, April 12th (or based on availability) is the deadline to register and pay your full balance
Counselor: If you are interested in serving as a counselor at Kids Kamp ‘09 you may email or and request a Counselor Application or you can stop by the church office anytime to pick one up!
If you have any questions about Kids Kamp ‘09 feel free to contact our Children’s Ministry Office through email or phone (601.825.8003).
Don’t Wait Any Longer—Register Today!!
A Great Disciple-Now & Children’s Day!
Wow! It was a great weekend for FBC Children’s Ministry!
What an exciting time it was between our Children’s Disciple-Now and Children’s Day!
We had a great time Friday and Saturday with 70 kids, 16 college students, 8 host home, and countless volunteers with our Disciple-Now. The weekend was filled with small group Bible study, recreation, worship, missions, and a lot more fun!
On Sunday, we all came together 1st - 5th graders for breakfast, a time of celebration with song and bible study, and worship! It was a great day to celebrate the Children’s Ministry and the adult volunteers who make ministry happen!
God is doing incredible things through our children and what a blessing it is to be apart!
Praying for Children’s Disciple-Now
Our Children’s Disciple-Now is only a few days away and we couldn’t be more excited about it!
We’re asking you to join us in prayer as the weekend approaches and then plays out. We have 70 3rd - 5th graders, 17 college leaders, and 9 host homes that will be apart of our weekend.
Here are some specific areas of prayer:
1. Weather
2. Safety & NO sickness
3. The hearts of our kids
4. Our worship band & speaker
5. Our mission project
6. The college leaders
7. Small Group Sessions
8. Host Home Families
9. For “God-sized” things to happen in the hearts of those involved!
We’re excited about a great weekend!
Children’s Disciple-Now
Our Children’s Disciple-Now is quickly approaching!!
March 6-7, 2009 (3rd - 5th grade only)
The registration deadline is Wednesday, February 18th! The cost is $40.
The Mandatory Parents Meeting for Disciple-Now is Sunday, February 22nd at 4:45.
The meeting will be in Room 114 at the West Campus.
Any questions call the Children’s Ministry office (601.825.8003).
Kids Kamp ‘09 Update
We are aware of the decision by RCSD to make Thursday, May 21 a full day of school and Friday, May 22 a half day for the 2009 school year. And, yes we are aware those dates lead into Kids Kamp.
Kids Kamp ‘09 will still be May 21 - May 23, 2009. We have no other dates to choose from with Twin Lakes campground. So, our schedule and camp will stay the same!
We will meet at 3:00 pm and leave at 3:30 pm on Thursday, May 21st for Kids Kamp. And, camp will run through late Saturday afternoon.
We hope that you understand and that this will not keep your child from joining us for a great 2009 Kids Kamp!
Please help us as we try to spread the word to parents and kids! Also, if you have any questions please contact our Children’s Ministry office (601-825-8003).
Thanks,
Children’s Ministry Team
‘09 Main Street Happenings
Children’s Disciple-Now
March 6-7, 2009
3rd - 5th grade
$30 before February 11th & $40 after February 11th
Deadline: February 18th
Pick up a brochure to register
Children’s Day
March 8, 2009
1st - 5th grade
9:45 am - Children’s Celebration @ Main Street
11:00 am - Worship
Tshirt (optional) $10
Deadline: February 18th
Pick up a flyer/order form
Kids Kamp
May 21-23, 2009
1st - 4th grade (completed)
$135 ($50 deposit due with registration)
Deadline: Sunday, April 12th or based on availability
Pick up a registration envelope
Student Life Camp
June 29 - July 2, 2009
5th grade only (completed)
$259 ($50 deposit due with registration)
Deadline: Sunday, March 29th or when camp is full
Pick up a registration envelope
~~ Contact us with any questions you may have!! ~~
‘09 Spring Schedule
This is our 2009 Spring Schedule for our 1st - 5th graders:
This schedule begins Sunday, Jan. 4 and Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009.
SUNDAY NIGHTS
Bible Skills & Thrills
4:45 - 5:45 pm at Main Street (Rm. 142/144)
1st - 3rd Grade
For 1st - 3rd graders to join together as we learn the books of the Bible and scripture through Bible Study, trivia, games, and a whole lot of fun!!
Bible Drills
4:45 - 5:45 pm at Main Street (Rm. 142/143)
4th - 5th Grade
For 4th & 5th graders to join together to learn the books of the Bible and scripture through trivia, games, and a whole lot of fun!!
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Power Praisers (Children’s Choir)
6:00 - 6:45 pm
College Street Campus (EC) in “the Attic”
For all 1st - 5th graders to sing together and prepare for a spring musical!!
If you have any questions please contact our Children’s Ministry Office at 601.825.8003
Children’s Mission Project
We will be collecting coats and getnly used backpacks for the homeless ministry of Southside Baptist Church in downtown Jackson!
Please bring your items with you to the Christmas Eve Services, which are Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm.
This is a neat way for us to give of our material things to bless others!!
If you have any questions, contact the children’s ministry office at 601.825.8003.
Fun Times!!
Wow!! We have really have a great time the past few days with the Christmas season upon us!
Thanks to everyone who came to the Christmas “After” Parade Party! We really had a great time racing to see who could dress like Santa the quickest, drawing Christmas trees on our head, and lots of other fun events! And, aren’t you glad we had the hot chocolate to help warm us up from a cold Christmas parade?!
Sunday night we had a great time wrapping up our mission focused classes of GA’s & RA’s for our 1st - 5th graders. We learned that no matter what our “job title” is in life we are all called to be servants! Of course, we had some great snacks to wrap up our time together.
In worship Sunday night our 1st - 5th grade Children’s Choir helped lead in worship with their songs! They did a phenominal job and had some great adult leadership that helped pull off a great night!
Don’t Miss....
“Heaven Touches Earth” ..an evening of worship that celebrates the birth of Christ!
Saturday (Dec. 13th) at 6pm & Sunday (Dec. 14th) at 6pm
FBC Brandon - West Campus
Our Celebration Choir, orchestra & band, & 3rd - 5th grade choir will lead out in a worshipful experience!
“After” Christmas Parade Party
Join us for an “After” Parade Party following the city of Brandon Christmas Parade on Friday, December 5th!!
We will start at 7pm (when the parade ends) and go to 8:30pm. It will be in the East Campus (College Street Campus) gym.
There will be karaoke, face painting, hot chocolate, Christmas cookies, and fun Christmas games...that you won’t want to miss!!!
Parents are welcome! We’ll have some fun Christmas trivia for you too!!
Any questions....contact us @ 601.825.8003
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**Security Note:
Now that we have begun our new security check-in/out procedure, all parents who have babies - 5th graders should have corresponding security numbers with their child. Therefore, we can now alert you if there is a need with your child while you are in worship. If you see your security number flash on the worship screens, please come directly to your child’s classroom. Thanks to all our parents for their cooperation with our new security check-in process!!
NEW Children & Preschool Drop-Off System
We will be taking a new step of security in our Children & Preschool areas beginning Sunday, November 16th!
We will continue to provide “security beepers” for infants through 2 year olds at check-in. But, we will now be putting a simple yet efficient security measure into effect with our 3 year olds through 5th grade.
All children & preschoolers must be dropped off by a parent / guardian to their assigned room/area!!
When the child is signed in at their room/area the child will be given a sticker with their name and a number on it. The parent/guardian will be given the sticker stub that also has the child’s name and matching number on it. For the child to be released the person picking up the child must show the sticker stub given at check in.
We will have a brief discussion time along with Q&A time for all preschool and children parents on Sunday, November 9th after the evening 6 pm worship service in room 114 (by Main Street).
Thank you for helping us keep your children safe!!
Life Action - Preschool & Children
Join us for the Life Action Summit
October 19 - November 2
Nursery
Babies - 3 years old
8:30 am or 10:30 am & 6:00 pm
Baby & Preschool Area
They will be in their regular Sunday School lifeGROUP classrooms.
*Happy Heart City
4 years old - 1st grade
8:30 am or 10:30 am & 6:00 pm
Main Street (Room 141/143)
All children must be signed in and out by a parent/guardian each time!!
**Base Camp
2nd grade - 5th grade
8:30 am or 10:30 am & 6:00 pm
Middle School Youth Room - Upstairs (Room 205/207/209)
All children must be signed in and out by a parent/guardian each time!!
6:30 - 8:30 pm
All preschoolers & children will meet in same locations as Sunday!
All preschoolers & children will need to be signed in and out!!
Snacks will be served.
*Happy Heart City - A unique experience where teachers & various characters will teach that “Obedience is the Key.” They will learn the Ten Commandments through drama and motions, as well as enjoy creative lessons, crafts, songs, and activities!!
**Base Camp - A unique experience where foundational character principles and scripture will be presented through music, drama, interactive lessons, and activities. Upon entrance they will become “climbers” who will be trained to pursue the ultimate adventure of knowing God and loving Him each day.
Super Saturday Schedule
Home Life Café (Family Seminar)
Saturday, October 25th
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Nursery, Happy Heart City, & Base Camp will be provided for all children whose parents are attending the family seminar.
They will meet in the same locations.
If you have any questions, please call Christy McIlwain, Melissa May, or Ann Lee at the church office (601-825-8003).
Mystery Trip Revealed!
There was great anticipation as 38 kids jumped on the bus this past Saturday, going to “destination unknown”!!! These children had no idea where they were going, only to show up at the church ready for FUN! This trip was a reward for all those that learned their 6 Bible verses these past six weeks. And guess where we went! We went BOWLING! The children had a blast. We bowled (Mrs. Christy & Miss Melissa included) and had a great time laughing and being together. (Christy bowled a 124, but whose keeping score, Ha! Ha!)
Over the next 6 weeks in lifeGroups/Sunday School we are emphasizing bringing your Bibles to church. We want to see our children bringing their Bibles and opening God’s Word to read and study it each week. So encourage your children each week to grab their Bibles as you head out the door on Sunday mornings!!
79 Children Memorizing Scripture
For the past 6 weeks we have been encouraging our children on the importance of memorizing scripture. With the help of parents and dedicated Sunday School teachers, we had 79 students memorize 6 scripture verses. We are so proud of those who accomplished this task. Congratulations!
Allie Anderson, Jane Claire Arender, Drew Atkison, Haley Ball, Kyle Berry, Abby Blakeney, Connor Blakeney, Alex Brantley, Maidson Brunt, Neely Grace Brunt, Cole Buskirk, Kaylynn Buskirk, Hannah Caraway, Nicholas Caraway, Shelby Cooper, Joshua Coulter, Ashley-Rose Covington, Amber Davis, Kaitlyn Brianna Dye, Heidi Elizabeth Gray, Ashley Green, Benton Matthew Grubbs, Anna Katherine Herrington, Matthew Reed Herrington, Trey Herrington, Stone Hickman, Bethany Hill, Carley Hill, Keely Jackson, Kade Keeton, Chatham Kennedy, Maclain Kennedy, Sara Michael Kennedy, Lilly Klahn, Olivia Lanum, Owen Lanum, Anna Klae Leland, Sydnee Martin, Maggie McCall, Andrew McCann, Bailey McCarver, Abigail Elise McCreary, Josh McCurley, Joshua McGowan, Nicholas McGowan, James Melear, Addison Nelms, Graham Nelms, Maddie O’Bryan, Rachel Oakes, Jack Martin Owens, Hayden Palmer, Lauren Patterson, Brandon Reeves, Logan Robbins, Shepherd Robbins, Brittany Lane Roberson, Macie Rogers, Mary Barton Rogers, Will Salter, Conner Sanders, Addison Saul, Anna Savell, Hannah Sendelweck, Sarah Grace Sendelweck, Anna Beth Slay, Cole Stegall, Hunter Stegall, Nicholas Stinson, Hannah Stovall, Bella Strickland, Harrison Strobel, Amelia Thomas, Courtney Thomas, Tyler Towers, Kylie Tramel, Addyson Tutor, Reed Tyler, Sydney Elise White.
Good Job! Continue to keep God’s word in your heart!
Love,
Mrs. Christy & Miss Melissa
“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11
GAs/RAs and Mission Friends
We had 60 participate in our Mission Education activities this past Sunday! What a great start! If you are interested in GAs/RAs or Mission Friends we would be glad to have you each Sunday at 4:45pm at our Boyce Thompson Campus.
GAs, RAs and Mission Friends
Our mission education classes begin this Sunday, September 21st at 4:45. Don’t miss it! It is a great time to learn about how others serve Jesus and how we can serve too!
GAs, RAs and Mission Friends
At 4:45pm - 5:45pm in room 114 on September 7th we will be meeting to discuss GAs, RAs & Mission Friends for this upcoming fall/winter semester. All parents of those interested in these mission education programs are encouraged to attend!
Children’s Choir Kickoff
We had 79 register for children’s choir last Wednesday night ages 4yr - 5th grade. Besides registering, they got to play on space jumps, play ball in the gym and ate snow cones. Overall it was a great time! Children’s Choir is from 6:00pm to 6:45pm each Wednesday night beginning August 20th. Hope to see you there!
lifeGROUP Balloon Launch
To commemorate the beginning of a new year in lifeGROUPs the children’s ministry went outside for a balloon launch. The balloon launch correlated with a talk we had about Isaiah 40:31 where God tells us to soar like eagles and we talked about how we are going to soar this year in our classes by memorizing scripture. Those that memorize their scripture verses will be taken on a Mystery Trip at the end of 6 weeks. We let the balloons go and we all screamed “SOARIN’ LIKE EAGLES!” It was so much fun!!! 
Children’s Choir Kickoff!!
K4 through 5th grade be sure to join us THIS Wednesday night, August 13th!!
We will be having our Children’s Choir Kickoff from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the College Street campus gym. Meet in the parking lot behind the gym at 6:00 for a night of fun!
There will be Sno-Cones, Inflatables, Contest, Games, and more for you to enjoy!!
You can contact our Music Office at 601.825.6768 with questions or more details.
See ya then!!
Sip, Slip, & Slide Party!!
K5 - 4th Graders and their families are invited!!
Sunday, August 3rd following the evening worship service at Boyce Thompson Campus
We will have an inflatable water slide and slip-n-slide to play on!! And, will be serving pizza & drinks for everyone!
We are asking parents to bring something sweet for dessert. Please bring your sweets and place them in Room 140 on Main Street by 5:45 PM!!
This party will be following our Special Children’s Sunday School Graduation Recognition in the 6:00 PM evening worship service. Kids don’t forget to be there for the 6 PM worship service to sit with your grade as your Sunday School class will have the chance to recite what y’all have been learning this year in Sunday School!!
Kids just wear your swimsuit under your clothes to church and don’t forget your towel!
Call with any questions 601.825.8003.
See Ya There!!
Meet Your New Sunday School Teachers August 10th
On August 10th we will have an awesome day in Sunday School as we meet our new teachers for this Sunday School year. Don’t miss it!
UPWARD SOCCER CAMP-Space Available!
UPward Soccer Camp July 28-Aug 1
8:30-Noon
West Campus Soccer Fields-175 Boyce Thompson Drive
$50 includes UPward soccer ball, camp tshirt, water bottle and daily snack
Ages: Rising K5 to Rising 6th Graders
Call 601-825-6766 to request a brochure
Volunteers Needed for VBS!
Sign up by clicking on the above link. You will need to be church member or if you have been at
atending for a while and would like to volunteer, contact Beth Bowman directly for an interview.
601-825-9003
Dates are: June 22-25
6-8:30 pm
KIDS KAMP WAITING LIST STARTED
We are so blessed and awed that our Kids Kamp and out 5th grade camp, 505 waiting list has begun. If you have a 1-5 grader, go ahead and register him for camp. Your deposit will be held until a confirmed spot is available. We are maxed out in several grades! wow!!!
Keep in mind that children back out, families change plans and sometimes a situation will prevent a child from attending..so go ahead and register..We will let you know if your child will be able to attend.
Thanks so much!
Any questions? Call Ann Lee in our church office at 601-825-8003
NEW DEADLINE FOR CAMPERS APRIL 23rd for Kids Kamp and 505
Parents, please get your deposits in for Kids Kamp May 22-24 for 1-4 graders or May 21-24 is our dates for 505 for completed 5th grade only camp.
Each camp requires a $50 deposit and you can get a form online or at the church office (309 South College Street) or at our West Campus-175 Boyce Thompson Drive in the children’s area “Main Street”.
Remember that to go to camp, your child(ren) must attend Sunday School five time prior to camp. If you worship at a different church, you are welcomed to attend that SS also. We will ask you to let us know about your Sunday School attendance at our Mandatory Parents Meeting on Wednesday, May 14th at 6:45 pm.
Any questions? Call the Camp expert-Ann Lee at 601-825-8003
Children’s Day 2008
We are thrilled to have a terrific group of college students called, “Living Proof” come to our church for Children’s Day March 16th. This energetic and creative team will also be in the area at our schools the week prior with a character based program under the name Primary Focus. They will be inviting hundreds of children to come to our church for Children’s Day. We are excited about what God is going to do through them. If you would like to volunteer to host one of the college students on Sat March 15th in your home, please call Hope Whittington at 601-825-3372.
Also, we need pictures of your children for our powerpoint presentation that Sunday morning in worship. Please email these pictures to . Thanks so much!
Where I can get information about Camps for Children?
If you didn’t get a chance to attend one of our parent info meetings about Summer 2008. the written information is available at our East Campus/College Street offices, on Main Street at our West Campus/Boyce Thompson locations. Be sure to note the deadlines for registration!
Don’t miss our Family Mission Trip to Atlanta. This promises to be one of the neatest chances for families to experience hands on missions and really make some terrific memories. Brochures are available at both locations also.
We count it as a privledge to partner with you as your child grows to love Jesus with all of his heart!
Parents Meeting for Camps for Children 2008!
Parents, don’t forget our two meetings for camp are coming up soon.
Choose one of the following two to attend:
Wednesday, Jan 16 6:30 pm East Campus Banquet Hall
or
Sunday, Jan 20 4:45 West Campus Jr. high room
You will get information about all of our camps for children, Vacation Bible School and our family mission trip!
CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING PHOTO IMAGES TO VIEW SOME OF LAST YEAR’S ACTIVITIES:
Wish you could have seen us give out the jackets…..
Oh man! i wish you all could have watched the homeless people as they looked through all of the jackets and warm stuff you sent to the ministry at Southside Baptist Church in Jackson. It was so much fun as they picked out the warm coats, gloves, socks that you all sent. And what an awesome way to demonstrate your love of Jesus on Christmas Day. Mostly the group was made up of men but there were a few women also. The children’s coats and all other extras will be stored in the ongoing clothing ministry at Southside and many families will be “shopping” in the weeks ahead.
I am proud of you, kids and your families and the ways you all learning to give...isn’t it fun?
Mrs. Beth
PS Next year, ask your Mom and Dad if your whole family can go with us to help serve the Christmas dinner and give out the jackets to the homeless. It will be the best Chrismas you have ever had!
Parents: Don’t MISS this opportunity at our Christmas Eve Vespers Service!
As you are getting ready to attend one of the Christmas Eve Vespers Services, please remember to bring a jacket, gloves, scarf or blanket for the homeless. I think this ministry project will be the most important one I have ever done with our church families. How special to think that as the children are getting ready to celebrate the birth of our Savior, they can minister and help those who are cold and most needy during this season. What a great chance for them to sacrifice and give in the name of Jesus! All sizes of warm outer wear is needed, and adult sized jackets and coats are especially helpful. The services will be held at our West Campus/Boyce Thompson Drive at 4 and at 6 pm.
thanks for ten wonderful years
I pass by the sign at Crossgates Methodist Church that says, Thanks___________ for five wonderful years. I want to put that sign in my front yard and write on it, Thanks First Baptist Church for ten wonderful years! What an amazing time this has been for me and my family. Who would think that a small town girl like me with no obvious talents (except for that whole star spangeled banner song thing on that piano) would ever be used by God in such a way? I am so thankful for a church family who loves me despite on all my faults and believes in the God who has called me to serve Him. Thanks for letting me have a small part in leading your children to the Savior...if you will put up with me, I want to stay for ten more years. We have lots more to do for the Lord on this side of Heaven. by the way, I have a list...who needs a job?
I love you, church family! Beth
Christmas Parade 2007
Here we go again, only this year instead of our usual three floats in the Brandon Christmas Parade, we will have five of the “candy throwing, hay sitting, oopps! I gotta go to the bathroom, Oh Look, there’s my friend, I am freezing” Floats in the parade on Friday, December 7th. I am excited because it gives every child a chance to shine..not based on looks, talents or popularity but based on the Grace and Goodness of God. Every child is a star on these floats.
Parents, we would love to have your help! We need chaperones and decorators and bathroom takers and Lineruppers. Email me at be sure to bring your own tootsie rolls to throw. You aren’t getting mine.
Trunk and Treat…thankyou!
Thanks so much to Steve Hamilton and all of the SS Classes, John Wayne Blough and his horses, our registration people, our staff..we had an awesome time! We had 56 families that we didn’t know to attend (thanks for coming) and around 300 of FBC folks. You know the two things, I love about this--the candy and the fun pretending to be anything we would like to be. Isn’t that neat how we can have fun and make those memories at church with our church family? And although I will never be as witty at Lucille Ball was, I love being her for a little while.
The bigger picture is that our children can dream...and for one night they be the American idol champion, the beauty pageant wineer or or climb tall buildings in a single bound. Reminds me of the freedom we have in
Christ...the old has gone, the new has come. We can do great things with His courage, His power and His strength. We are truly free in Him. There’s nothing in this world that can match the Holy spirit and His gifts in our life.
gotta run, there’s a tiara that’s calling my name.
Upward Soccer
Don’t miss your opportunity to sign up for Upward Soccer.
Registration is November 26-end of December…
Same fun and fairness as Upward Basketball.
For more info or to volunteer, contact Mark at
Don’t Miss this Sunday, October 21ST
Don’t forget this Sunday we begin everything for our grade schoolers at the West Campus Garage ARea (second floor youth room). We have a band coming (DaveO and the MC Magic), Aweseome speaker...Melissa May, giant slide, obstable course and other inflatables, pizza and Bops’s Ice Cream. Wow!
It begins at 10 am. Adults and preschoolers will be at the East Campus (College Street). Students will be with us at the West Campus/Boyce Thompson.
Don’t miss the fun! Remember to bring a bag of individually wrapped candy for our Trunk and Treat next weekend!
Homework for Sunday, October 14th (It’s FUN!)
Many of our classes completed the homework during SS last week. Check with your child to see if they have completed it. This one is really fun! Bring it on Sunday to shop at Mrs. Debbie’s Candy Store!
How are our tithes and offerings used for at the church
Guess how much the electric bill was this past month?
_______________
Guess how much our church spends each month on postage to mail information to church members
Guess the amount that our church gives to missionaries in foreign countries (through the Foreign Mission Board)
Guess how much the church spent this year on Vacation Bible School?______________________
How much do you think our church gave away to help poor people here in Brandon?_________________________
What do you think it costs for our church to buy Sunday School books for everyone in the church each month?_____________
Bonus Question: How much did we spend this month on toilet paper?________________
1-5 grade Parents, please read
Parents, your child was challenged this week to bring a favorite, awesome, special toy to give away to the inner city ministry of FBC Jackson’s afterschool program. We are asking them not to bring their “leftovers” things that don’t work, or that are old, but something that they still like to play with. The larger picture is that our children grasp the concept that God deserves our very best..the best of our energy, the best of our time, the best of our efforts and if you are in grade school....the best of our toys. The little boy and his lunch was our Bible lesson this week..how awesome to know that the creator of our world puts that much value in children...to use his small gift to bless 5,000. God still wants the same from our children today...their very best so He can bless many others.
Hold your breath and count to five as they pick out something to bring...let them be as generous as they want to and remember....God is going to bless many others through your child!
Homework?? for Sunday School
September 30 (this week) your child should bring back the My Stuff worksheet-we are learning how God is the owner of all of our “stuff” and we just manage it for Him. We will have large group again at the beginning of both Sunday School hours.
This Sunday their homework is to bring back one of their favorite toys that they play with to give away to a less fortunate child. We will be talking this Sunday about the little boy and his lunch...he gave Jesus the best he had to offer. We need to give to the Lord, our best, too..not just our leftover stuff we don’t want anymore. That’s a tough lesson for us adults, too. All of these things will be going to Mission First, the innercity ministry of FBC Jackson. They have an awesome afterschool ministry.
Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to have an awesome time!
If you didn’t get your homework, just fill out a piece of paper with My Stuff at the top and write down five of your toys that you own and how often you use them. See you on Main Street on Sunday!
Mrs. Beth
Upward Basketball and the joy of being a part of a team
I love Upward Basketball..not just because one of two favorite boys in the world will be playing, not just because my husband will be leading and directing it, but because values every child who plays the game or who comes to cheer. I struggle watching children get left on the sidelines at younger and younger ages. I was told when Graham was four that he would be behind in soccer because I wouldn’t sign him up. Behind? In Soccer? or in any sport...at age four? Graham was doing what every four year old needed to do..playing all of the soccer he wanted to in the backyard. He was the winning goalie, the best defense and in his innocent mind, the best all around athelete God ever sent to this earth. He went on to play soccer later on an organized team but I wouldn’t trade $65, fourteen saturday mornings with the neighborhood kids, Daily Maid donuts from Larry Poole and family memories for what any sport could have taught my child as a four year old.
But four year olds grow up and so do the pressures that come with it.
Let me give you a contrast with the Upward program… The most awesome thing about Upward is that every child gets to play...every child receives the same amount of playing time (assuming they are at the games) and at the end of each game, every child is a winner. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a competitive league and the children are taught basic fundamentals and progressive skills and drills. The difference is, the goal for Upward is for every child to emerge a better basketball player and more importantly, knowing more about Jesus and His plan for them. What a concept...that the game belongs to the children and they become winners, no matter what the scoreboard says at the end.
Check out our Upward program by calling 601-825-6766 by September 27th and come and watch your child fall in love with the game of basketball...just be sure to stop by and get some do-nuts on the way home.
First Grade Bibles and High School Graduation
What a precious time last Sunday for our first graders getting their Bibles. Do you know when they will get their next Bibles on that stage? It hit me when I was calling out the name of a child on Sunday night that they next time their name is called....it will be for their High School Graduation Bible. wow...the significance of that floored me. Are we doing all we can and should to train them to love the Lord? Are we equipping parents and families to grow spiritually? Are we using every moment available to us to teach the importance of God’s word and its truth for their lives?
Oh, I hope so but I am afraid I fail sometimes. I want to be selfish this year...yes, selfish. I want every moment of our children’s ministry to be not only exciting and fun and kid friendly but purposeful. I want what we do on Sunday mornings to eternally change their lives and daily change their actions. I want us to be so in God’s word that the overflow of His Truths spill out to our kids. Will you pray for our children’s ministry team-for our lives to line up consistently with God’s word and our teaching to be lifechanging....that is my hope and prayer for this Sunday School year.
Pictures, pictures and more pictures
Sorry we can’t upload pics to our website but we do have them for you on snapfish.
Check out this website for pics from Kids Kamp and Game Day 07.
You can view them as a slide show or you can purchase the prints you like!
Be sure to write comments about the pictures also 
http://fbcbrandon.snapfish.com/snapfish
VBS Thanks
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE
who helped with Game Day Central Vacation Bible School. As of Tuesday, July 10, enrollment was 1,418. This event could not have happened without the hard work of our volunteers. Thank you church for your financial support as well as providing snacks, supplies, and sports equipment. But most of all, thank you for your prayers and for loving our precious children. God Bless You!
Last day to register online is Thursday, July 5th!
Got a friend interested in Game Day Mini Camps? You better tell them to hurry! Many of the mini camps are filling up and if they want to get their first
choice, they had better hurry! After Thursday, July 5th, All registration will be done only on the first day of VBS July 8th at 6 pm. The online registration will close on Thursday.
Thanks for your help....over 1000 registered as of today!
VBS Special Guests! don’t miss this!
The following have been scheduled for the Big Stage at 8 pm each night of VBS.
In addition, Max Lyall and friends will be our band...awesome!
Sunday, July 8th Former Harlem Globetrotter Seth Franco and Dove Nominated Rapped, David Paul Jones
Monday, July 9th David Hayman, former MSU Baseball Star
Tuesday, July 10th Hard Hitting Heavy Weight Lighter Courthouse Team/USM Football Kicker, Britt Barefoot
Wednesday, July 11th Integrity Cheer Team and Ole Miss Soccer Player, Perryn Tyler
Don’t miss it under the Big Tent at our West Campus/Boyce Thompson location!
Update from the island!
We have discovered the most amazing people ministering here in Kona. Tullos and Libby Jones (both from Mississippi) serve here at Kona Baptist church and their heart for the people and their desire to serve them is tremendous. The church is made up of all different kinds of people-native Hawaiians, Chinese, Hispanics, Brazilians and lots of retired couples from the mainland. A team from MS has been helping with the Vacation Bible School for the past few years but Tullos and Libby are determined that their church will lead this VBS next year without outside help. So we are equippping and encouraging and being the second string and getting them ready to serve without us next year.
Pray for the children who are attending vbs that they will hear clearly the Good News that Jesus is Lord and respond to His love and plan for them.
Aloha!
Beth
Aloha from Hawaii!
When someone says mission trip, I don’t immediately think of surf, sand, and shrimp, I think more of…
exhausting hours
extremely tired muscles and
extra responsibilities that we didn’t plan on.
That’s before I discovered Hawaii as the place to serve
All kidding aside, the Big Island, or Kona, has tremendous spiritual needs and today we will attempt to meet some of
those needs by introducing Jesus to the children who will attend Kona Baptist Church’s VBS.
Amazing to me that a girl from Ethel, with relatively little known skills (except for the dynamic cup game I can do) would be used
by the Lord to teach others about Him. I am overwhelmed...and He is allowing me to do that in Hawaii, of all places!
I will write more tomorrow! Pray for the 19 5th-6th graders we are expecting today!
Beth
(the girl with sand between her toes and a grateful smile on her face)
Kids Kamp Favorite Photos!
Here are a few of the (1,500) pictures that we have taken! Enjoy! We should have our photo website up and going soon!
Let’s get registered for VBS!
Okay church family...time to get registered for VBS! Currently, our workers and children’s count online registration is 674 which is awesome but so many of you haven’t signed up. Please take a few minutes now and click on the Game Day Logo. Sign up your children, yourself. Tell your neighbors about it also.
Who doesn’t have a yard sign??? Please let us know and we can get you one. They are $5 or free. Just get it for your yard today so we can tell the community about our aweseome Game Day mini camps!
Yvonne and Anita need one classroom director...anyone interested???
Beth
Kids Kamp…thanks to our team!
Wow...you cannot imagine how thankful I am for all of the hard work on the part of the counselors and staff during kids kamp. The children didn’t have a free minute..they were swimming, climbing, eating, laughing and a little bit of sleeping. Thanks so much for all of the hard work on the part of our behind the scenes crew. Whenever the counselor and campers arrived for each activity, everything was so organized and prepared. Team you were amazing! I hope to get the pictures posted on a kodak website soon. Even as I write this, Mr. Andy and Mrs. gloria are preparing the powerpoint and the video for tomorrow morning for our Celebration time at 9:45 and our worshipping together at 11:00 am. Talk about some workers!
Team, we will be sending out the annual evaluation so that we can get your feedback. Remember if you turn in your evaluation on time, you will get a Kids kamp DVD and a picture CD! Look for the evaluation in the mail this week. I love and appreciate each of you!
Children’s Ministry Blog
Hey is this up and going? I hope so...more info to come!
Wow...I think we have a children’s ministry blog. I hope to post a pic on here soon.
Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Bridges for hosting our fishing party this weekend and to the children’s day team for planning such an awesome time for our kids! Joe Turner really rocked on Sunday night. Thanks to all of you who helped or attended… God is good!
Beth
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