FunDay School – December

Prince of Peace

This story tells us that Jesus was born to teach us how to live peacefully with each other.  Our memory verse tells us that those who follow Jesus’ teachings of peace are blessed as the children of God.  Our bible verse says we are to work for peace and justice (fairness) in the world.

In our Bible stories we learn from the prophet Isaiah, who lived about 700 years before Jesus, that a Messiah will be born to teach us how to live in a world of peace.  In the New Testament, we hear how Mary is joyful that God has chosen her to be the mother of Jesus.  Mary knows that God has a plan for peace and justice.  Jesus is called “the Prince of Peace” and that his “peace will last forever…he will always rule with honesty and justice.”

Our Memory Verse is:

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

- Matthew 5:9 (NRSV)

What we will learn:

• God wants us to live in a world of peace and justice.
• God has a plan for peace.
• Jesus is the Prince of Peace.
• Jesus came to earth to teach us about peace.
• God wants us to work for peace and justice.

What is happening in FunDay School Workshops?

*note a change from Games to a Cooking rotation this month!

Act out the birth of the “Prince of Peace” in ACTS of Faith.

In Prince of Peace Productions the 1st & 2^nd graders will see a nativity story and the 3^rd-6^th graders will see the story of a young girl who had hope for a peaceful world.

Make origami cranes & doves in Creation Station.

Study the message the angels brought to Mary while making angels cookies in The Bread of Life Cafe.

Family Time and Prayer:

Read: Isaiah 9:2-7 and Luke 1:46-55.

Reflection: What does it mean to live in a world of peace?    What can you do to make our world more peaceful?

Prayer : Dear God, Thank you for your gift of Jesus coming as the Prince of Peace so that I may learn how to live in peace.  Help me as I work for peace and justice in our world.  Amen.

Offering: We encourage the children to collect money in their advent offering boxes.  Any offering collected during FunDay School will go towards the Advent Missions.

Thanks to our Workshop Teachers:

Bread of Life Cafe – Holly Bryant

Creation Station – Rita Roberts, Carrie Keene, Randa Gray

ACTS of Faith – Rita Roberts, Carrie Keene, Randa Gray

Thanks to our Shepherds

1^st & 2^nd Grade – Pam & John Bryson & Susan Guthrie

3^rd & 4^th Grade – Lyndsay Freeman & Rita Pearsall

5^th & 6^th Grade – Kathy Rodgers & Laura Nachison

*PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGES – 3^RD-6^TH COMBINED CLASS THIS MONTH

	1st & 2nd Graders	3rd – 6th Graders
December 6	Bread of Life Cafe	Creation Station
December 13	Creation Station	Bread of Life Cafe
December 20	ACTS of Faith	Prince of Peace Productions
December 27	Prince of Peace Productions	ACTS of Faith

This flyer or portions thereof are from the Kirk of Kildaire, Presbyterian, Cary, NC.

PASSPORTkids! Camp 2010 Theme

A MESSAGE FROM PASSPORT:

Kick off your shoes! Feel the soft, green grass tickle your soles. In a time when our lives feel tempest-tossed by worries and woes, PASSPORT invites you to go Barefoot and soak in the soothing teachings of Jesus. In his words and his example, Christ beckons us to live simply, trust in God’s loving care, and share abundantly so that all may know the grace and providence of God.

There’s no better place to experience this truth than camp, where we learn together, worship together, work together, and play together. Our feet may get dirty, but we’ll know the deep satisfaction of getting them that way and the fresh, clean feel when they are washed. Come with us as we follow Jesus through “the lilies of the field” to a life that is simpler but so much more abundant.

Registration will begin soon!  Check here or with Stephen for more information. Parents – click here to find out more information about camp.

VBS Family Night Program

Here are some pictures and videos from last Thursday night’s VBS Family Night Program.

White, Orange, and Brown groups singing “Do you know…?”

Silver and Purple groups singing “Hallelujah, Praise the Lord”

Green Group singing “You are Good”

Gold group singing “Love the Lord”

Burgandy group singing “Left, Right in God’s Sight”

Yellow group singing “Shining Star”

Red and Blue groups singing “You Gotta Show It”

Ending the night with the VBS theme song, “Let’s Go”.

FunDay School – July

Moses & the Burning Bush

God has a plan and the power to make it happen!  In this story about Moses and the burning bush, we learn about the special job God called Moses to do.  Our rotations will teach us that God calls us also and gives us the ability to do God’s work.  As our memory verse reminds us, when we go out into the world to do this work God goes with us.  God is with us always!

Please note: Our format will be a little different this month since the 6^th graders will be joining up with the youth.  We add the 5^th graders to our 3^rd/4^th grade group.  See the schedule below for details!

Our Memory Verse is:

“I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.”

-Matthew 28:20b

What we will learn:

• We don’t have to be perfect to do God’s work.
• God can call us anywhere, anytime, for any reason.
• God gives us the ability to do God’s work.
• God is with us always.

What is happening in FunDay School Workshops?

Act out the story of Moses and the Burning Bush in ACTS of Faith.

In Prince of Peace Productions, watch the story of Moses’ birth and life in the palace of Pharaoh.

See how much you know about Moses in Gospel Games.

Make a burning bush in How Great Thou ART.

Family Time and Prayer:

Read: Exodus 3:1-4:17, with emphasis on Exodus 3:1-15.

Reflection: What does it mean to be called by God? What can you do to be more open to God’s call? 

Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for your gift of Moses so that we can know that you will be with us as we try to do your work.  Help us to know what we are to do.  Amen..

Our offering this month will go towards a service project at the end of August.  We will be collecting school supplies and/or money to buy supplies.  We will donate the items we collect to Crestwood Elementary School.

Thank-you to our Workshop Teachers:

How Great Thou ART & ACTS of Faith – Sarah Milam

Gospel Games & Prince of Peace Productions – Tim Church

Thanks to our Shepherds:

1^st & 2^nd Grade – Kathy Rodgers & Laura Nachison

3^rd & 4^th Grade – Lyndsay Freeman

5^th Grade – Pam and John Bryson & Susan Guthrie

	1st & 2nd Graders	3rd – 5th Graders
July 5	ACTS of Faith	Gospel Games
July 12	Gospel Games	ACTS of Faith
July 19	How Great Thou ART	Prince of Peace Productions
July 26	Prince of Peace Productions	How Great Thou ART

This flyer or portions thereof is from the Kirk of Kildaire, Presbyterian, Cary, NC.

Vacation Bible School Pictures – 2009

Friday’s pictures:

Chet’s pictures (Monday-Thursday; also shown at Family night):

Thursday’s pictures:

Wednesday’s pictures:

Tuesday’s pictures:

Monday’s pictures:

PASSPORTkids! Camp Video

Here is the highlight video from this year’s PASSPORTkids! Camp.  Enjoy!

We’re Heading Home from PASSPORTkids! Camp

Today is the last day of camp.  We’ll be heading home from camp after a final celebration time after lunch.  It’s been a good camp and we thank the church for praying for us and for supporting us financially so that we could have the best camp experience possible!  We’ll be sharing a brief report Sunday in the morning worship service.  Come and hear about our experiences!  Also, look for a slideshow with all the pictures from the week soon.

Please pray for us as we drive back home this afternoon.  Thanks!

Group Picture (Photographer Nancy not in picture)

PASSPORTkids! Day 3

Thursday was our last full day at camp.  The schedule is pretty much the same as Wednesday, with the Heroes Charity Ball (variety show) taking the place of the Banjara Indian Market.  Thursday night is also when the camp collects the missions offering for India.  Our campers did well and gave a good offering with a good heart.

Here are some pictures from yesterday:

Early morning celebration fun!

More celebration fun!

Awarding the Clean Classroom Award.

Our kids have been in both of the winning groups so far (although you wouldn’t believe it if you saw their rooms)!

Camp Pastor Kevin leading us in a song.  Do you thing we were singing softly or loudly?

Julian at the Missions Portal Rotation.

Amber helping with the worship processional.

Ariel praying during worship.

Susan having fun at the Heroes Charity Ball.

The Heroes defeat the Villians.

Here’s a video of our girls performing at the Heroes Charity Ball:

PASSPORTkids! Day 2

Yesterday was our first full day of camp.  The children were up early for breakfast and morning devotions – a change from Tuesday as we seemed to be running a little late to everything.  Everybody seems to be having a good time so far.  Tuesday’s theme was HOPE.  The story centered around Miriam and her role with the baby Moses.  Yesterday it was ENCOURAGEMENT.  The story centered around David and Goliath.  Yesterday was also the first day for Rotations (Missions, Swimming, and Camper’s Choice).  Yesterday evening was the Banjara Indian Market.  The children learned lots about life in India (the missions focus this week).

Here are some pictures for you to enjoy from Wednesday:

Having some early morning fun!

Getting ready for a game at the morning celebration!

Assistant Camp Director Meredith leads the camp in a fun song.

Julian, James, and others at morning celebration.

Ariel, Julianna, and Somer at morning celebration.

Morning recreation on the Rec Field (all the way at the bottom of the hill).

Not too bad a view from Eagle Eyrie in mid-afternoon.

Playing a game in the cabin.

Ariel learning to sign a song in her Camper’s Choice Rotation.

Teddy, James, and Allie making paper during the Mission Action Project Rotation.

Julian and Somer trying an Indian food at the Banjara Indian Market.

Yoga anyone?

Sarah performing her role in a Bollywood production.

We’re at PASSPORTkids! Camp

We arrived safely at Eagle Eyrie and finished the first day of camp.  The children just finished their Bible study and are now heading off to recreation.  We have a full day in front of us!  Thank you for your continued prayers!

Here’s some pictures from yesterday:

Our group introduction at the first celebration time.

Teddy helping me out with the group leader game.

Ariel helping out with the processional during the opening worship service.

Camp Pastor Kevin

Skylar, Susan, and Amber at Superhero Training (RecFest)

Ariel

Teddy

James

Julianna

Julian

Gillian

Sarah

Somer

Theme verse for the week.