February 4, 2020
 Greetings!
Happy Tuesday!
And Happy Valentine's Day in advance!

Enjoy this valentine one of our third graders made this past Sunday. We have a nice stack now to hand out to our home bound and hospitalized church members when our ministers go visit. I know they'll love them!

The church is the perfect place to talk about LOVE- and how love drives us to live justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God in our lives.

We have A LOT of opportunities this month to learn about love, express love and grow into a more loving person with God's help. Be sure to scroll down and make sure you and your kids don't miss any of our programming this month - or this summer! More info to come soon, including sign up links, but dates and prices for summer programming are below.

Much Love for you,
Becky


Becky Ramsey, Minister to Children, 864-233-2527, ext 116
Artwork To Share
Thank you to our artists from the last few weeks: Erik Rieder, Julie Wagoner and Allie Union.
Drop Off for Missions Tomorrow in the Parlor
Children's missions groups will meet in the Parlor from 5:30-6:15 this week  to hear guest speakers Laura and Carson Foushee, CBF Field Personnel in Japan. The Foushees will also be the adult MidWeek speakers in the Fellowship Hall from 6:20-6:50, so I invite you to attend!

Please bring your child to the Parlor at 5:30. Following missions, the leaders will walk children to choir, where you can pick them up from the usual locations.
Fifth Grade Night This Friday February 7
Sign Ups end tomorrow night!
Have you signed up your fifth grader for Fifth Grade Night? Sign Ups end tomorrow!
SIGN UP HERE .

We're going to have a great time jumping at Sky Zone and then having pizza and ice cream at my house!

February 7, 5:30-8
The event is free.
Drop Off: Sky Zone on Laurens Road
Pick Up: Becky's house at 108 Faris Circle

Don't forget to fill out your Sky Zone waiver, here . I'll check on these on Thursday.

Sunday School Teacher Appreciation This Sunday!
Each week, our Sunday school teachers carry us right into the Bible stories!
We love them so!
I know you'll want to join me in expressing your appreciation for our teachers this Sunday!
Thank you, teachers!

First Grade
Beatriz Dennis
Charmaine Fuller
Brooke Johnston

Second Grade
Pam Shucker
Laurin McDonald
John Smith
Jennifer Restine

Third Grade
Pat Carson
Wyline Holder
Cam McDade
Earle Furman

Fourth Grade
Roy Janse
Mike Payne
Carrie Rieder
Krista Martin

Fifth Grade
Lora Johnstone
Rob Hanley
Carrie Nettles
Rotating Helpers: Julie and Daniel Moniot, Jennifer Powell, Dawn Strickland, Virginia Wagoner,
Love Lunch (February 23) Sign Ups Have Begun
Our love lunch is one of the best things we get to do each year!
Sign up and pay here !
The Latest in Children on Mission
Children on Mission have been busy!

Hop over to Facebook and see what they've been up to:
  1. They celebrated the Chinese New Year with Rosemary Lee and her parents Jenny and Ming Lee. What is in those red envelopes? I bet your kids know. Many thanks to the Lee's for sharing their traditions!
  2. They recently began a unit on missions in Macedonia, learning about the work of CBF personnel Alicia and Jeff Lee. The kids are enjoying making butter (Why butter?) and icons. Ask your child about cow banking!
  3. But tomorrow we get a visit from the Foushees, so kids will enjoy that and then get back to Macedonia next week. :)
Summer Is Coming!
Are Our Dates on Your Calendar?
As you firm up your child's plans for the summer, don't forget about our programming at church. We'd love to have your children learn and grow in their faith and have fun with us!

Here are the dates and prices. There will be more info to come.

Missions Blast for kids who've finished grades 1 or 2: June 8-11, 9am-1pm
26 max kids
Price: FREE, thanks to the Stogner gift!

Missions Blast for kids who've finished grades 3, 4, or 5: June 15-18, 9am-3:30pm
30 max kids
Price: FREE, thanks to the Stogner gift!


Camp Prism for kids who've finished grades 3, 4, or 5 , July 14-17
Price: $100, thanks to the Stogner gift!

Sign ups begin soon.
Special Events for Rising 6th Graders This Summer
Important info for soon-to-be-rising 6th graders!

Merge 2020 registration is open. Being new can be scary for anyone! Merge is an event for rising 6th and 12th graders that provides a time for them to have fun together. Asbury Hills Camp in Cleveland, SC is the perfect location for our newest in the youth family to have their very own 24-hour event to celebrate their new adventure!

We want to provide an opportunity for these new members to jump right in with us and to feel they are a special piece of our family. It is the perfect way to start the year in the FBG Youth Family! Sign up today HERE !

Rockmont 2020 r egistration is also open. Rockmont is a celebratory time in the life of our youth family. We are kicking off a new school year, we are welcoming a new group of 6th graders, and we are finding some moments together to catch our breath after a very busy start of school and fall. Rockmont is a wonderful tradition. Year after year, our youth celebrate a significant milestone as they arrive at Camp Rockmont together. This is an event that will create memories and maintain a strong foundation for our youth family. Sign up today HERE !
Sexuality Series for Parents of Youth--We're Invited Too
FBG Youth Ministry is providing a parent Sex Series and parents of older children are invited too.

March 1, 5:30-7:30 : Best Practices Dinner Party
Join us and other parents for an evening of casual conversations and sharing of experiences regarding best parenting practices around topics such as : curfew, social media, cell phones, and other topics related to the challenges of raising teens. A group of professionals from medical, law enforcement, counseling, and law backgrounds will join us.

March 8, 5:30-7:30 : Two sessions: LGBTQ+ Conversations & Social Media and Internet Safety.
The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe was Wonderful!
Thank You, Helpers!
We had such a good time at the play- and at lunch!

Thank you to all our families for bringing donations to Greenville's Gift!

Many thanks to our chaperones, Cherington Shucker, Darin Gerhke, Jeremy Murphy, Georgiana Gray, and Jamie Weathers!

Thanks also to Rebecca Blevins, Elizabeth Hart, Beth Holder, and Brooke Johnston for supplying our lunch! We appreciate you all!
This Children's Minister Loves a Lunch Date Out!
Does your child have a school play or a game or an event coming up? I'd love to come support her or him!

Lunches are also fun. If your child would enjoy lunch with her/his children's minister, give me a call or an email and let's get it on my calendar!

I love any opportunity to get to know your child better. It's something I love to do! Email me here .

Acolytes

February 2
Doug Cline and Liam Martin

February 9
Erik Rieder and Jacob LaForge

February 16
Jack Hollis and James Caldwell

February 23
Jeremiah Hamilton and Charlie Good

March 1
Julie Wagoner and Ciera Weathers

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 2
Carrie and Mason Nettles

February 9
Leah and Camp Wynn

February 16
Brooke and Andy Johnston

February 23
Jamie and Jay Womack

March 1
Georgiana Gray and Pat Gray


Can't remember when your family provides refreshments next?

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February Birthdays!

Jack Gilbert, February 4

Addison Powell, February 4

Sarah Moniot, February 7

Ray Wynn, February 9

Emmett Johnston, February 14

Mary Bostick Farrar, February 16

Barrett Barnhill, February 18

Opie Ethridge, February 25


Sunday school Teachers have birthdays too!

Laurin McDonald, February 7


Happy birthday, EVERYONE! We love you!

(Parents, if your child has a February birthday that's not on this list, I need to know.
Please email me here. :) )

February 2
Jesus Visits Martha and Mary

February 9
The Parable of the Loving Father

February 16
Jesus Welcomes the Children

February 23
Jesus Meets a Poor Man and a Rich Man

March 1
Faces of Easter: Remembering Jesus' Birth and Growth
February 7, Fifth Grade Night , 5:30-8

February 23, Children's Ministry February Event: Love Lunch with Grandparents for a Day , 11:30-1:15

March 6, Children's Ministry March Event: Bowling and Pizza at SpareTime , 4-6pm

April 5, Children's Ministry April Event: Color Clay Cafe, 11:30-2:30

May 3, Fifth Grade Celebration Lunch , 11:30-1

May 3, Children's Ministry May Event: Hike the Trail to an Ice Cream Party , 1-3pm

Missions Blast for kids who've finished grades 1 or 2: June 8-11, 9am-1pm

Missions Blast for kids who've finished grades 3, 4, or 5: June 15-18, 9am-3:30pm

Camp Prism for kids who've finished grades 3, 4, or 5 , July 14-17
Becky's Schedule
When and where to find me...

You can usually find me in my office between 9 and 2:30, Mondays-Thursdays.

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/