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Double Oak Kids Update
January 5, 2018
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Volunteers Needed in Children's Ministry
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young_kids_learning.jpg Do you have a place to serve at Double Oak?  We have several needs in the Children's Ministry that you might be able to help with:

Sunday Community Group Assistants - need assistants in both the 8:00 and 11:00 service (twice a month).

Sunday Kids Worship Monitors - need monitors in the 11:00 service (once a month).

Wednesday Night Crew Leaders - need adults to shepherd kids through their activities on Wednesday nights as they learn the musical - 6:30-7:30 - January 17th through March 14th.

To volunteer, or get more information, contact Sandy Stephenson, Children's Minister. 


"Danny and the Shacks"
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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. 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!

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Auditions for Solos, Speaking Parts and Choreography Groups
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Auditions for "Danny & the Shacks" are Wednesday night, January 31st for kids in Grades 2-5.  You can get an audition packet at the parent meeting on Wednesday, January 24th at 7:30 PM.

Bible Skills Project
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It's time to get back to work on Bible Skills!  There are posters on the 2nd floor hallway where you can see the progress your child is making.  Check on it together, and see if there is something you can work on this week!  Awards will be given on Sunday evening, April 22nd.  It will be here before you know it!

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!

Spotify
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spotifyDo you want some worship music that the whole family can enjoy listening to?  Double Oak is now providing a Kids Extreme 2:52 playlist on Spotify!  Your kids can enjoy listening to the original recordings of the songs we sing in Kids Worship on Sunday mornings every day of the week!

Here is a link to the Kids Extreme 2:52 playlist:  Kids Extreme 2:52 Playlist
Upcoming Events
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January 7 - Kids Worship and Kids Community Groups Resume
January 17 - Kick Off Night for the Children's Musical
January 24 - Parent's Meeting for Auditions, 7:30-8:00 PM
January 31 - Auditions for Children's Musical
March 18 - Children's Musical, 6 PM
April 22 - Family Worship Live - Bible Skills Awards
June 11-15 - VBS
July 16-20 - WinShape Camp
Contact Information
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Church Office:  (205) 995-9752
Sandy Stephenson
Minister to Children
[email protected]
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