February 20, 2018
 Greetings!
So much about Easter is a mystery. It's sad and happy, serious and joyous. As we say in Godly Play, Easter turns everything inside out and upside down. The sad seriousness and happiness join together to make joy!

I'm thankful that we have six weeks to hold the puzzle pieces in our hands, turn them over and see how they fit together. To walk the steps of Jesus' life and consider what it all means to us in our own lives.

I look forward, as always, to exploring the sacred journey with your kids. I encourage you to ask them each week about each step we are taking in Sunday school, as we get closer to the cross- and to the celebration that follows! They may share some wisdom that could help you in your own faith life!

Love to you and your precious children!
Becky

Becky Ramsey, Minister to Children, 864-233-2527
Artwork This Week







Thank you, Wesa Good, for sharing your artwork this week!
Let's Go See a Movie This Sunday!
Sign Ups End Tomorrow!
What? Lunch and a Movie!
( Peter Rabbit )

Who? Children grades 1-5

When? Sunday, Feb.25
11:30-2:30

How much? $6 + donation

Donation? Prepackaged bags of Goldfish, Pretzels, or Teddy Grahams for the Julie Valentine Center

Sign up here !

Chaperones needed!
We also need folks to provide elements of our lunch. Please let Becky know HERE if you can help. :)

*You may have heard that this movie has been rightly criticized for jokes minimizing the dangers of food allergies. Food allergies are no joke and affect many of our children! We will use this as a teachable moment and will talk about this before seeing the movie.
Have You Registered for Operation Inasmuch?
Operation Inasmuch happens March 17, 2018, and we'd love for you and your family to be part of the fun and service!

Sign up HERE !
Fun with Fifth Graders!
Many thanks to Stacy Snyder and Ashley Warthen for chaperoning on Fifth Grader Fun Night. We had a blast!

See more photos of this event on our Facebook page !

(And scroll all the way down to see a really silly version of this pic!)
A Peek into VBS Blast 2018
Know what these guys have in common?
We'll find out all about it at VBS this year!

Make sure our sleepover-style VBS is on your family's calendar!

VBS Blast 2018
9:15am, June 10 until 7am, June 11!




Our Children Respond to the Sacred Stories
Enjoy these responses from February 11, when we explored the story of Jesus welcoming the children.

I wonder what you like about this story. What is your favorite part?
*The baby (grade 1)
*Talking about children's stories (g2) (The lesson covers several stories in which children play an important role.)
*People left everything to hear Jesus. (g2)
*When the children gathered around Jesus (g2)
*When the child told Naman how to cure leprosy (g3)
*The end when Jesus is with the children (g4)
*The little servant girl because she helped cure. (g5)
*Even though she was a slave she helped (g5)
*Moses because Miriam did what was right (g5)

I wonder what God loves most about you.
*that I'm kind to others (g1)
*Because I am kind to other people and I love God (g1)
*That we love him (g2)
*Ways we do stuff (g2)
*How everyone is different (g2)
*Being curious (g2,5)
*Unique talents (g2)
*How I worship (g3)
*Happiness (g5)
*Compassion (g5)
*We are loving and caring (g5)

I wonder what God loves about the way you think and believe.
*That we believe in God (g1)
*God thinks it's creative (g2)
*It matters (g2)
*To believe (g3)

I wonder what God would like adults to learn from children.
*My parents need to learn to be nicer to me and my brother (g1)
*My mother needs to learn not to yell. (g1)
*Learn to play (g2)
*Spend quality time with children playing games, reading a book) (g2)
*To be more focused (g3)
*To give kids a chance (g4)
*Kinds still need to know about God (g4)
*Don't be serious all the time (g5)
*Be trusting (g5)
*To see adults as children and make choices (g5)
*Helping with homework and learning from that (g5)

Acolytes

February 25
Wesa Good
Grayson Snyder

Wondering when your child acolytes next? 

Need to switch acolyte times with another family? Email Becky for a contact sheet and then please  let Becky know who is subbing for you.


Refreshment Providers

February 25
Nikki and Lee Cline


Can't remember when your family provides refreshments next?
  See the refreshments schedule. 

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Wells Shelley, February 25

Happy birthday! We love you!

Through Lent, we're
retracing the steps of Jesus' life.

Last Sunday we remembered Jesus' birth. This Sunday we remember when Jesus was lost and then found in the temple.
February Event: Lunch and a Movie
February 25, 11:30-2:30

March Event: Picnic and Play with an American Ninja Warrior, March 11, 11:30-3

April Event: TBD, April 15, details to follow

Celebration Lunch for Fifth Graders and Their Families, May 6, 11:30-1

May Event: Hike the Swamp Rabbit to and Ice Cream Party, May 6, 1-3

VBS Blast! 2018
9:15 am June 10- 7 am June 11

Missions Week for Kids Who've Finished Grades 1 or 2, June 12-15 9-12

Missions Week for Kids Who've Finished Grades 3,4, or 5, June 18-21, 9-3:30

Camp Prism 2018
July 10-13
Becky's Schedule
When and where to find me...

Sunday 8:30-11:45
Monday 9-5
Tuesday 9-5
Wednesday 9-7:00

To get to my office from the reception desk, walk down the hall and take your first left. My office is at the end of the mail room. 

Need to reach me at a different time? You can always leave a message and I'll get back to you ASAP: 370-2515, ext 116

Children's Ministry | First Baptist Greenville | 864-233-2527 | becky.ramsey@firstbaptistgreenville.com | http://firstbaptistgreenville.com/childrens-ministry/