The Messenger Kids’ Edition March/April 2015 Forest Lake UMC Children’s Ministry Prayer Calendar Friday, March 27 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Baird’s House Bring your favorite game! In this issue of our Messenger Kids’ Edition, you will find a sheet with blank calendars. No, the printers are working fine! I would like to encourage you and your family to take some time at the beginning of each month to fill out the calendar together. Have each family member contribute by filling in a name of a person your family can pray for. Commit to pray together each day for the person you have listed on that particular day. Saturday, April 4 10 am – 12 Noon Playground and Gym Join us for an Easter egg hunt, inflatables, games, and other Easter themed activities! My hope is that this will give your family the opportunity to spend more time with each other and stay in-touch with how each of your friends are doing. Jennifer McCracken Director of Children’s Ministries [email protected] Lorem Ipsum Dolor The Messenger Kids Edition [Issue] :: [Date] March/April 2015 Preschool (Birth – 2yrs.) Younger Children (Ages 3 yrs. – 1st Grade) Let the fun begin when Jesus is welcomed in! Children will interact with familiar, everyday objects that help them understand what God is all about. It works because it’s fun, and it’s fun because it works! They sing, play, color, hear stories, and more all with a biblical message they’ll grasp, even at their young age. You’ll help them build a foundation for life – a life of loving Jesus! 2015 Sunday School Curriculum Older Children (2nd -5th Grade) Unique internet-based curriculum allows teachers to customize each lesson. A powerful tool for helping children explore key biblical truths – all with the goal of helping them LIVE Jesus-centered lives as they discover what the Bible is all about. Children in Action We’re learning about World Missions! Wednesday Night in KidZone Ages 3 years – 2nd Grade 6:30 p.m. Room 224 Teachers: Bruce and Laura Mullins 2 The Bible Drill program is an exciting way for children to hide God's Word in their hearts. Children who are in the third, fourth, and fifth grades are eligible to participate. The purpose is to help children increase their knowledge of the Bible, develop skills in locating Bible books and key passages, memorize the names of the books of the Bible in order plus selected Bible verses and key passages, and learn how to apply the Bible to their lives. Join Mr. Kyle and Ms. Jennifer Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in Room 218. The Messenger Kids Edition Lorem Ipsum Dolor “Egg Your Neighbor!” A new take on an old tradition: The kids will “egg” their neighbors’ homes with a faith-filled surprise Easter egg hunt! Issue [#] :: [Date] March/April 2015 Vacation Bible School 2015 Join us Friday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. (after the Good Friday Service). We will meet at the Chick-fil-a on Skyland Blvd., eat dinner, and caravan to each other’s neighborhood to “egg” a few neighbors! Did You Know… Kids who eat dinner with their families are less likely to drink, smoke, or use drugs, according to a 10-year study from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. And no surprise: It’s better for kids’ nutrition, too! (columbiatribune.com) COMPUTER CHECK-IN SYSTEM We seek to teach children that church is a place where they can learn not only about Jesus, but a place where they are loved and a place where they are safe. As part of making church a safe place for children, we will be implementing a new check-in system. We have been doing a paper version of this on Sunday morning for several months now, and hopefully you have gotten in the habit of checking your children in and out of class. In the month of March we will begin the transition to a computer-based system at all of our Children’s Ministry events. Look for someone with a check-in badge and they will be happy to help you through the process! We hope this will make your children feel safe and give you peace of mind. June 8th – 12th 9:00 a.m. – 12Noon Register online at: www.forestlakeumc.org 1st Sunday of the Month Communion – No Children’s Worship 2nd Sunday of the Month Children’s Worship 3rd Sunday of the Month Children’s Worship 4th Sunday of the Month Missions with Melody 5th Sunday of the Month Children’s Worship 3 Looking Ahead… MAY Mother/Daughter Tea Father/Son Camping Trip Saturday, May 2nd 2 – 4 p.m., Welcome Center Friday, June 12 Call Ms. Jennifer for more info. VBS Supply Shower Older Children’s Camp Sunday, May 3rd 2 – 4 p.m., Welcome Center Camp Sumatanga June 22 -26 Call Ms. Jennifer for more info. Mon. June 8 – Fri. June 12 9 am – 12 Noon The Messenger Kids Edition Forest Lake UMC 1711 4th Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205.758.6667 www.forestlakeumc.org Sunday 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service Children’s Worship (begins after Children’s Minute) 10:10 a.m. Sunday School 11:11 a.m. Connections Contemporary Worship Service Children’s Worship (begins after Children’s Minute) Wednesday JUNE VBS 2015: Everest Weekly Schedule Interested in summer music camp or piano lessons??? Contact Ms. Jennifer 5:15 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. KidZone Children in Missions Bible Drill March/April 2015
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