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This Christmas Season, commit to a doing a weekly devotional with your kids that focuses on the major themes of Christmas - love, joy, peace, and hope. To see a variety of Christmas resources, go to
doubleoakcc.org/christmas.
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"Danny & The Shacks" - A Bible Story-Inspired Musical for Kids
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What is it? A Children's Musical for Kids in Grades K-5
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 I am so excited about this year's musical!
This year's children's musical, "Danny & the Shacks", is a modern-day retelling of the faith adventures of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Babylon. The musical opens with Danny & the Shacks as a musical band. Their backup singers, The Shackelles, serve as narrators in this story and lead us through the adventures of Danny and his friends after they were captured in Babylon. When they arrive in Babylon, the captives are introduced to the "warrior lifestyle," meaning that King Neb and everyone in the palace are obsessed with fitness, working out, and training for the Babylonian Warrior Challenge. Danny & the Shacks compete in this challenge but never forget the Source of their strength. They ultimately refuse to compromise their beliefs, even when faced with dangerous situations when giving in to the demands and values of Babylon would be an easier (and safer) compromise.
It is my prayer that our kids learn that God calls each of us to have courage and take a stand in different ways. It might be like the Shacks refusing to bow to a false god, or it might look like Danny kneeling and praying to God even when there was a law against it. We will even learn that it may be quietly serving in a place like Babylon where those around you don't serve God. But whatever way God calls each of us to stand, He will be with us, and give us the strength and faith to stand for Him! These exciting stories show faith in God, belief in the impossible, and a trust that God will deliver his people!
The spring musical is a highlight of the year for many families in our community. Children do not have to be members of our church to participate. Our doors are open to all children to come and be a part of presenting this wonderful musical!
Each year our Children's Musical is a full scale production with lights, choreography, drama, and lots of special effects! The musical provides opportunities for many children to have special parts. Kids can try out for solos, speaking parts or to be part of a choreography group. Only kids in Grades 2-5 are eligible to try out for a part, but everyone who participates will get to be part of the choir!
Here are some important dates concerning the musical:
- Rehearsals begin on Wednesday, January 17, and continue each Wednesday through March 18. Wednesday night rehearsals are held from 6:30-7:30 PM.
- Auditions for solos, speaking parts and choreography groups (for kids in Grades 2-5) are Wednesday, January 31, 5:00-6:30 PM.
- Dress Rehearsal is Saturday, March 17, 10-12 noon.
- The musical will be presented on Sunday evening, March 18, 6:00 PM.
Clear your Wednesday nights, and bring your kids to be a part of this great experience!
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Bible Skills Project
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Double Oak's "Bible Skills Project" is for kids in Grades 1-5. It is designed to give parents tools to help their child learn how to use the Bible, and to help teach them what the Bible is all about. There are specific goals for each grade, and prizes will be given at the end of the school year to those kids who have completed their goals. Kids will work on the goals in Community Groups, on Wednesday nights, and at home.
Goals will include learning the books of the Bible, how to locate books, chapters and verses, and learning how the Bible is organized. The Bible is our richest treasure of all. It is God's instruction book for our lives. Let's help our kids discover how to use this great gift! You can download a checklist for your child HERE!
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