When you were a kid, did you go to Vacation Bible School?
I have the BEST memories of days of singing and games and crafts and worship time- having all that fun while guided by adults in the church who loved me as if I were one of their own.
The good news is that it's still one of our kids' favorite parts of the summer, even though we've shortened it to one day (and a night- it's a sleepover!) to fit our crazy summer schedules.
MAY 1
is the sign up deadline for our VBS Blast this year.
Don't miss signing your child up
for this nearly 24 hours of fun (and yes, we do sleep!), along with all our other summer activities! We hope to build wonderful memories that will last their lifetime!
And next week, get ready to sign up to join in on the fun. VBS is our one summer program (besides Sunday school, that is,) that's run by volunteers. All the plans are done- we just need moms and dads to take a shift to be there to carry them out. Look for a link in next week's news to sign up for a morning, afternoon, evening or overnight shift. Your kids will be thrilled that you're taking part- and you'll help make VBS possible for all of our kids!
Love to you and your precious children,
Becky
Becky Ramsey, Minister to Children, 864-233-2527
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Thank you, Sawyer Cruce, for sharing your artwork this week!
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Congratulations, Sawyer Cruce! We're so happy for you about your baptism!
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Is Our May Walk and Ice Cream Party on Your Calendar?
It's a Freebie!
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Our May Children's Activity is...
A WALK DOWNTOWN FOR AN ICE CREAM PARTY!
May 6
1-3 pm
Immediately after the Celebration Lunch for Fifth Graders, we'll take a walk downtown, where we'll enjoy making ice cream sundaes! Then the bus will come and take us back to church.
It's for first through fifth graders and it's free!
Just bring a donation of wipes for the Diaper Bank of the Carolinas.
Sign Up with Becky
HERE
!
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Fun at the Color Clay Cafe
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We had a wonderful time at the Color Clay Cafe!
Thank you to our fabulous chaperones, Virginia Wagoner, Marci Dewolf, and Roy Janse! Thanks also to Sean Martin for driving us!
Thanks also to our families who donated towards the Diaper Bank of the Carolinas!
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A Special Celebration Luncheon for Our Fifth Graders and Their Families!
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We can't wait to celebrate our fifth graders of 2018!
All families should have received an invitation to the lunch on May 6, from 11:30-1.
Families may go ahead and pay
HERE
, so they don't have to pay on the day of the luncheon. Thanks!
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Summer Registration Has Begun!
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It's time to sign up!
Click on the program titles for flyers with all sorts of information about the event.
VBS Blast
(for kids who've finished grades 1-5)
9:15 am June 10-7 am June 11, FREE
Registration ends May 1
.
(Volunteer sign up will begin in a few weeks.)
June 12-15, (Tues-Fri) 9am-noon
$50 if paid in full by May 1
$70 if paid after May 1. Registration ends May 27.
June 18-21, (Mon-Thurs) 9am-3:30pm,
$65 if paid in full by May 1
$85 if paid after May 1. Registration ends May 27.
July 10-13
$175 if paid in full before May 1
$200 if paid after May 1. Registration ends May 27.
Space is limited at camp on account of housing, so register soon!
Know that we don't want cost to prohibit your child from attending, so please talk with me if this is the case. I want to help your child attend as much of our summer programming as possible!
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A Skating Camp Here This Summer
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Roller Time Skating Academy will hold two summer camps at First Baptist this summer on August 6-10.
For more information, check out the flyer
here
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Our Children Respond to the Sacred Stories
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Hop over to
our Facebook page
, here, to see photos of some of the children's art responses to Sunday's story of Jesus appearing to the disciples in the breaking of the bread, after walking the road to Emmaus.
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Acolytes
Sunday, April 22
Molly Gilbert
Leira Johnson
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
Sunday, April 22
Rebecca and Bryan Feldman
Can't remember when your family provides refreshments next?
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Join us on Facebook!
I hope to see you there!
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Is Godly Play new to you?
Want to know more? Visit
HERE and use the tabs at the top of the blog under the title to learn more. Enjoy your visit!
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David Greer,
April 18
Collin Jones,
April 18
Charlie Good,
April 21
Happy Birthday, everyone! We love you!
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This Sunday we'll share the Eastertide story of Jesus appearing to Thomas.
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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
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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
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Children's Ministry | First Baptist Greenville | 864-233-2527 | becky.ramsey@firstbaptistgreenville.com | http://firstbaptistgreenville.com/childrens-ministry/
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