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Proverbs 22:6
T he FMZ Chil dre n' s Mi ni st ry Ne wsl e t ter
Whe re Chi l dre n Ma t te r
Proverbs 22:6 – The
FMZ Children’s Ministry
Newsletter is published
bi-monthly.
V O L U ME
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MA R C H/ A PR I L
The Children’s Ministry
mission is to assist
parents in training their
children to become fully
devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Children’s Church Classes
2
Children's Church Lesson Plan
Seed Planter of the Month ~ 3
Mr., Ben Duckinfield
Kid’s Corner
4`5
Children’s Ministry
Bulletin Board
6
Children’s Ministry
Staff Directory
7
March
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Jesus teaches about commitment - Mark 8: 31 - 38
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Jesus clears merchants from the temple - John 2: 13 - 22
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Jesus explains why God sent him - John 3: 12 - 21
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Jesus notices a widow's giving - Mark 12: 41 - 44
April
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Jesus appears to his disciples - John 20: 19 - 31
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Paul teaches about spiritual gifts - 1 Corinthians 12: 4 - 27
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Peter tells the Sanhedrin about Jesus - Acts 4: 5 - 14
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Children’s Church Classes
PROVERBS 22:6
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Seed Planter of the Month
Mr. Benjamin Duckenfield
Mr. Benjamin Duckenfield has been a member of First Mount
Zion Baptist Church for 13 years. Ben has been a member of
the Children’s Ministry for the past 10 years as an Assistant
Teacher and Teacher. He currently teaches the 5th grade class,
and plans to serve Salvation Station in the summer of 2015.
Ben is the son of Benjamin and Lucille Duckenfield and grew
up with two brothers and two sisters. Ben is married to
Korreain (Jenkins) Duckenfield for almost 23 years and has four
children ~ Benji, Olivia, Julian, and Carmen.
Ben attended Highland Springs High School in Richmond, Virginia
where he was the Key Club President, held various Track records, and was one of the initial members of SODA, (Student
Organization for Developing Attitudes). Ben received his Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from East Carolina
University located in Greenville, NC, and a Masters Degree with
a concentration in Curriculum Design and Administration from
McDaniel College located in Westminster, MD. Ben is a Member
of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Ben is currently a Residential Real Estate Agent for the state of
Virginia, and a Real Estate Management Specialist for the Federal
Government in Washington, DC..
PROVERBS 22:6
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PROVERBS 22:6
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The Greatest Events in History
CHOCOLATE-COVERED EGGS RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
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Can you name the greatest events in history? Yes, there have
been many events in world history
which can be named; battles and wars, discoveries and inventions… but there are several events
which are mentioned in the Bible which have affected every person on the face of the earth. What
could these events be? Do this crossword puzzle and find out!
Across
3. Someday, we will live there with God. (_ _ _ _ _ _) (6)
6. Created without sin, but he brought death to all mankind. ( _ _
_ _ ) (4)
8. Judgment upon all mankind, except for 8 people. ( _ _ _ _ _ )
(5)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, divided
3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
2 cups (12 ounces) white baking chips or semisweet
chocolate chips
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2 tablespoons shortening
Icing of your choice
Assorted decorating candies
DIRECTIONS
1.
In a large bowl, beat the butter, marshmallow creme and
vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in 3 cups confectioners' sugar. Place 1/4 cup butter mixture in a bowl; add
yellow food coloring if desired and mix well. Shape into 24
small balls; cover and chill for 30 minutes. Wrap plain
mixture in plastic wrap; chill for 30 minutes.
2.
Dust work surface with remaining confectioners' sugar.
Divide plain dough into 24 pieces. Wrap one piece of plain
dough around each yellow ball and form into an egg
shape. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover
with plastic wrap. Freeze for 15 minutes or until firm.
3.
In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until
smooth. Dip eggs in mixture; allow excess to drip off.
Return eggs to waxed paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes
or until set. Decorate with icing and decorating candies as
desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Yield: 2 dozen.
Down
1. The mother of all humans. ( _ _ _ ) (3)
2. God, in the flesh, came to give life to mankind. ( _ _ _ _ _ ) (5)
4. He and his family were saved from the worldwide judgment of
sin. ( _ _ _ _ ) (4)
5. Where God caused people to speak different languages. ( _ _ _
_ _ ) (5)
7. Our Creator and Redeemer. ( _ _ _ ) (3)
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Happy Birthday to All of Our
March & April
Children & Servants
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
CLOSED DATES FOR 2015
FEBRUARY 15TH ~ President's Day Weekend
March 29th ~ 5th Sunday Unity Service (10 am; SS 8:30)
April 5th ~ Easter Sunday
May 10th ~ Mother’s Day
Next Me
May 24th ~ Memorial Day Weekend
May 31st ~ 5th Sunday Unity Service (10 am; SS 8:30)
4th Sund
rcantile
ay, April
Bring Yo
June 21st ~ Father’s Day
26th
ian
ur Christ
r Dollars
Characte
July 5th ~ Independence Day Weekend
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August 30th ~ 5th Sunday (10 am; SS 8:30)
September 6th ~ Labor Day Weekend
October 11th ~ Columbus Day Weekend
November 29th ~ 5th Sunday (10 am; SS 8:30)
December 20th ~ Christmas Program (Music & Arts)
December 27th ~ Christmas Weekend
PROVERBS 22:6
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Looking for a place to serve? Consider The Children’s Ministry… our children need you!
Comments or questions concerning the Children’s Ministry should be directed to the appropriate staff
listed below:
Children’s Ministry Director:
VACANT
Nursery Director:
Sis. Shemone Fullilove
571-237-5786 ~ [email protected]
Asst. Children’s Ministry Director:
VACANT
Asst. Nursery Director:
VACANT
Worship Coordinator:
VACANT
Training Coordinator:
VACANT
Asst. Worship Coordinator:
VACANT
Music Coordinator:
Sis. Zelda Simpson ~ 703-490-8184
Children’s Church Director:
Sis. Michelle Wallace
240-602-5929 ~ [email protected]
Mercantile Manager:
Sis. Judy Best ~ 703-670-0746
[email protected]
Asst. Children’s Church Director:
Sis. Shemone Fullilove
571 - 237-5786 ~ [email protected]
Registration Coordinator:
Vacant
Teen Volunteer Coordinator
Sis. Toshiro Stovall
[email protected]
Salvation Station Director:
Sis. Judy Best / Bro Ben Duckenfield
703-670-0746 ~ [email protected]
Proverbs 22:6 Newsletter Editor:
Sis. Kathy Wilson
540-273-4749 ~ [email protected]
Salvation Station Asst. Director:
Sis. Shemone Fullilove
703-221-2422 ~ [email protected]
Teen Volunteer Requirements
Teens interested in serving in Children's Church must be between the 8th - 12th grades and have parental approval in order to participate.
All teen volunteers 16 years of age or older need to have the FMZBC Volunteer Screening completed before they can serve in Children's Church.
Teen volunteers will be responsible for assisting with snack preparation, as well as other duties assigned where needed in Children's Church.
If parents have any questions, please contact Teen Volunteer Coordinator, Mrs. Toshiro Stovall, at email [email protected].
PROVERBS 22:6
THE FMZ CHILDREN'S
MINISTRY
NEWSLETTER
WHERE
CHILDREN
MATTER