Monday, May 10, 2010

Headline: Moms Defeat Sons in Capture the Flag!

Ok, so the headline was from me as mom-participant, reporting from our annual Moms and Sons game night.  Nice to know we can still catch those growing boys...especially the ones who've grown bigger than we are.  My children's ministry director self always enjoys this event, as I observe not only moms and sons spending time together, but also the collection of boys (aged 4 to 17 years this time) playing hard and making time for each other.  Also nice to see moms relaxed and connecting with each other in this laid-back setting.  One mom told me once, "it's just nice to have a couple of hours and a place where I don't have to say no."  So it was yes to pizza, yes to ice cream, and yes to running-around good times, whatever your speed and ability.  Can't wait to do it again.  
 Did I mention that we won capture the flag?

Monday, May 3, 2010

Children's Worship in May

K-2
Bible Memory:
May 2: “Hear O Israel: the LORD our God, the LORD is one.” Deuteronomy 6:4
May 9: “Hear O Israel: the LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD our God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deut. 6:4-5
May 16: “Hear O Israel: the LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD our God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words I command you today shall be on your heart. ” Deut. 6:4-6
May 23: review Deuteronomy 6:4-6
May 7 30: say them for a reward!

The Message: “Who is God? What is He like? How Should I Act Toward God?” We continue to study the character, greatness and worth of God. In May, our messages will covering the following:

God is Trinity—God is three persons in one, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
God is Love—Love is the overflow of the joy God has in Himself.
God is Omnipresent — God knows everything.
God is Refuge—God is a place of safety and protection for His people.
God is Unchanging—God never changes

PreK:
We will spend the month of May equipping our preschoolers with the knowledge that God made them. Because He made them, they are special. They are special not because they can jump the farthest or run the fastest. They are special because God made them and loves them!