Children's Ministry
January 2020
Happy New Year!
Hello Children Ministry friends!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New year! I pray that this year brings all of the peace, hope, love and joy that advent promised. Many of you joined us for the children's Christmas eve program and I hope you enjoyed the message. :) They did an awesome job and we are so proud of all of them. We have a lot going on to kick-start 2020 in a positive way. Read on for more. :)
More info to come...
God bless,
Kim
Sunday School
2-3 year olds- Our little ones will be learning about Creation and weather at the start of this brand new year. Our bible verse will be "There will always be cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night" (Genesis 8:22) and we will begin exploring the joy of our world that God has given us! :)
Kid Connection- Our 4 yr.-4th graders will be focusing on learning about how Jesus started His ministry, calling the disciples and more. Please have 3rd-4th graders start bringing their bibles to use during class. They will receive a "power point*" each time they bring it. :)
Jan. 12, 19, 26- Class with cooking/science/art/ games/video, etc.
Feb.2- "Sunday Funday" quiz day!
Please see attached for "Power-Up" info and forms.
* Please note that we changed the "punch" to "point"
Annual Youth group Bowling outing (all ages)
Please email to let me know if you are attending. It helps us to have a head count.
Drama Team Needed
Chili Cook Off
Get your aprons out, your best chili recipe ready, grab your favorite game and join us on Saturday, January 25 for the church's annual Chili Cook-off and Game Night. There will be prizes for the best tasting, the most creative presentation, etc. Each entrant will need to provide their own 4x4 card table (decorated of course!) and chili cooked up and brought in warm (there aren’t enough outlets for everyone’s crockpots). For planning purposes, if you plan on bringing a chili, please sign up online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b054aaaaf2ba46-chili2. If you are unable to sign up in advance, please don’t let that stop you from joining the competition! Last minute entrants welcome.
Family Life Committee will provide hot dogs and drinks. If you’re not a chili cook, just bring a side or dessert to share. We could also use donations of prizes (gift cards or small gifts). Donations can be dropped off in the church office. Come early for worship at 5:30. The dinner will begin at 6:30. If you can help with this event, please contact Tina Stafford at 937-885-6839. Thanks!
God Squad Sub Sale
Financial Peace University
Budget blown for Christmas? Credit card limits maxed? Too much month at the end of the money? It’s a common issue and it’s nearly impossible to tackle on your own. But with some expert help from Dave Ramsey, Rachel Cruze, and Chris Hogan you can learn how to take charge of your finances in order to live with confidence and joy in today’s complex world.
You’ll learn how to live on less than you make, steadily pay off your debts, and take control of your finances once and for all. In addition to the entire course offering and seven weekly sessions (Jan 12-Feb 23) you’ll get the free app, a workbook of financial tools, access to experienced coaches, live streams that keep you motivated, and courses to help you continue your journey. Contact the church office at 937-748-2612 to register.
VBS!
Let me know if you would like to be a part of this wonderful ministry!
ALSO, IF YOU HAVE ANY OLD CHRISTMAS TREES YOU NO LONGER WANT PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING FOR VBS!! Just let me know...
Parent Connection and Missions
We had such a fun time at our first annual Festive Family Fun night with making gingerbread houses!! The winner of gingerbread house decorating contest is..... The Erwin Family! We are so happy to announce that there was a total of $126.81 in donations! We had such a great time at the event and we were able to give the Springboro Community Assistance Center such a nice donations during the Christmas season!
Our Giving Tree and Stocking missions were huge successes for the foster children of the First United Methodist Children's home and the Franklin Food Pantry. The donations were so plentiful and generous that we were able to fill 61 gift bags for ages 6 months to 19 years old and provide Christmas to approx. 60 children. We were so touched by your generosity, thank you so much for donating!
January
Get FIT!
Mondays & Wednesdays - Bright & Fit in the Sanctuary with Fitness Blender - Melt away those extra holiday pounds! - 9 a.m.
WEEK-DAY BIBLE STUDY!
January 7, 14, 21, & 28 - Tuesdays at 10 a.m. "Raising Giant Killers" Study (10 week study)
With honesty, humor, and keen biblical insight, bestselling authors Bill and Beni Johnson help you discover the keys to successful parenting in God's kingdom. "Parents, we rule for the purpose of protection, but we also serve with the purpose of empowering," they write. "We want to release our children into their destiny--that's the privilege of parenting."
CPR Class!
January 27th - CPR class - H.O.P.E (Hands Only Practical Experience) + choking class for parents - $10 - click below to sign up! Dinner and childcare is available. Please see below for more information!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4EA5AF29A2FB6-cprclass
Would you be ready to respond in an emergency? We are so excited to host a CPR class taught be Angela Maciukiewicz from Ready 2 Respond Trainings. Please click on the following link to check out her website! https://ready2respond.wixsite.com/ready2respond
Angela will be teaching the H.O.P.E. (Hands on Practical Training) course. This course provides hands-on practical experience with a simplified from of CPR using only chest compressions (no mouth-to-mouth breaths). Chest compression-only CPR can double or triple a victim's chance of survival. The class will be $10. Please click on the sign up genius link to register! You are welcome to join us for dinner as well!
Angela will also be offering several Babysitter Safety Courses over the winter break and in January, at the new Chamber of Commerce meeting rooms at the Performing Arts Center. If you have a tween or teen interesting in getting into babysitting, this is the perfect course for them!