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Christian
Education in July
“Go
therefore and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and
of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching
them to obey everything that I have commanded you."
Matthew 28:19-20
God’s Ways and Wisdom
Summer Sunday Classroom!
Grades K – 5 (completed)
Each
summer Sunday (through September 5) children will be dismissed from
worship, after the children’s message, to attend our summer classroom
in room #15. This summer, our theme is “God’s Ways and Wisdom,” and
stories of the Old Testament prophets, Elijah and Elisha, will help us
know that God cares about what we do. Later in the summer, we hear that
being with and praying with Jesus, and listening to the stories he told,
helps us learn how to tell of God’s love.
Summer 2010 at Krislund Camp!
Check the Christian Education bulletin board for summer
camp registration forms! Campers can also register online at
www.krislund.org. In addition to the regular base camps for grades
three – twelve, Krislund offers mini-camps for grades K – two,
photography camps, canoe camps and wilderness camps. CPC’s Christian
Education Commission offers a $60 campership to all our children and
youth who attend any summer church camp or conference. Contact Bonnie
for details!
VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL is HERE NEXT WEEK!
July 12 – 16, 2010 from 9:00 – Noon
“The Parable of the Sower” (A Green VBS)
All
of God’s creation is a gift we share, living in and depending on it
together. Following Jesus means showing love not just to our neighbors
throughout the world, but also to God’s creation. Through stories,
music, crafts, games and green projects, we’ll dig into God’s invitation
to be partners in caring for all the earth. Come for the fun as we
explore Jesus’ story of the Sower and learn how God’s word grows in our
hearts and in the world. Click
HERE for a Registration form
or pick one up at the church office. Invite your friends!
Monday thru Thursday, July 12-15: Adult
Learning Opportunities during VBS:
July 12th:
The Parable of the Sower: We will
explore through adult eyes, the same parable the children
are studying in VBS, for fresh new insights.
July
13th: Everyday
Sacred, Everyday Spirituality: Join us to explore
and discuss how we can make sacred connection to all of
life everyday.
July
14th: Changes
that Heal: “Do you want to be healed?” was the
question Jesus asked of the man by the pool at
Bethsaida. God desires for us to be healed and whole. We
will explore belief systems and emotions that keep us
from experiencing the joy of the Lord.
July
15th: Meditating as a Christian:
We are repeatedly told to ‘meditate on these things’ in
Scripture. Please join us as we experience how to do
that!
VBS Adult and Teen Volunteers!
We especially need three to six adults to lead elementary
learning centers. Two lower elementary and two upper elementary groups
rotate through the centers in half hour time periods. Please consider
being a co-leader for:
Self Activity Center:
discover what
each person can do to grow in faith and care for creation.
Community Activity Center:
recognize how
God is at work in our relationships with one another.
World Activity Center:
learn from all
creation – people and parts we may see each day, once in a while, or
rarely.
Also needed are four to eight teen shepherds to guide
elementary students from station to station and people to prepare and
serve the daily snacks.
VBS Donations Needed!
We need lots
of artificial plants, fruits & vegetables for decorations. Drop them in
the collection box outside Bonnie’s office. Also needed:
·
half gallon plastic milk jugs, thoroughly rinsed and
dried;
·
potting soil;
·
egg cartons;
·
seed catalogs & garden magazines;
·
shoe boxes;
·
world maps (paper, not globes);
·
snack donations: goldfish crackers, pretzels, plain M&Ms
(not peanut), raisins,
·
fruit punch powdered drink mix.
Nite Fest 2010 !
Dates: Sunday, July 18 and Sunday, August 15
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Tess and Sarah Folk’s Home (333 Blacksmith Road, Allendale)
Summer 2010 has brought us another season of Sunday evening outdoor
worship known as Nite Fest! Singles, families, young and young at heart
enjoy pizza and s’mores, then share in a lively worship experience.
Please RSVP when possible so we know how much pizza to order! A sign up
sheet is posted on the bulletin board across from the office. You may
also call the office to sign up! (737-0051) In case of rain, we move to
Fellowship Hall at the church. |
