Happy Tuesday!
What a big, beautiful worship time we had on Sunday! I'm still reliving the joy of it!
Our new acolytes were dedicated (19 new children to lead us into worship!) and our third graders received the most precious gift our church could give them, God's love story for us all as written in a Bible of their own, inscribed with their names.
If you missed it- or if your kids would like to watch footage of themselves receiving their Bibles or acolyte crosses - you can still find it
here
.
I'm so thankful for each of our children and the many ways they contribute to life at First Baptist!
See you at church!
Love,
Becky
Becky Ramsey, Minister to Children, 864-233-2527
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Thank you, Olivia Holder, for sharing your artwork!
It's so fun to feature your child's artwork on the cover of the Sunday Order of Worship for Children!
It's a great way for your child to keep their hands busy during worship while their ears are listening!
Here are some suggestions you can give them of what to draw:
*Draw yourself in your favorite part of our church
*Draw your favorite Bible story
*Draw what you imagine God looks like
*Draw your family at church
*Draw your favorite part of God's creation
*Illustrate a truth about God- what God is like, who God loves, what is special about God
*Draw what it means to be like Jesus
*Draw yourself serving others
*Draw your favorite thing to do at church
Your child can give me the art after worship, put it in my white mailbox outside my office door, or leave it in their worship bag where it is easy to find. (Not tucked in the pad of paper, please. I might miss it!)
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Denver Downs Is So Much Fun!
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Your kids won't want to miss our October Children's Event!
Sunday, October 7
11:30-4 pm
Sign Ups End Tomorrow, so hurry!
Friends are welcome!
(All attendees must have a registration/permission form online- find it
here
!)
Cost:
$10 per child, and we're asking each child bring either a container of squeezable jelly or a 14 oz jar of peanut butter for Mission Backpack.
(I will email all families of Denver Downs goers on Thursday with all the details you need to know. Watch your inbox for it!)
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Children's Sabbath, October 14
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Can you believe that some of these babies from Children's Sabbath not so long ago will now be leading our service?
They will be!
Our 5th graders will be speaking and our children's choirs will be singing and God will be showing up, as God always does!
It's going to be a joyful time! I hope you can join us!
Fifth grade speakers will practice in the sanctuary on Saturday, October 13, 9 am-10:30.
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Laps for Lula-- and a Bank for Your Child
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Tomorrow night, our 1st-5th graders will meet on the
bridge
between the Fellowship Hall and the AYMC at
5:30
. This is our special "Laps for Lula" night, which the children love every year!
They will review who Lula was and why we collect the offering, receive their Lula Whilden Offering banks, and run laps to earn money to kick-start their offering collection. Their offering collection culminates on Sunday, December 16 when they process during morning worship to share their offerings under the Chrismon tree. If your child won't be at church tomorrow night, we will also have the banks available on upcoming Sundays and Wednesdays.
Children can run in comfortable shoes or barefoot.
We look forward to seeing your child tomorrow at 5:30 on the bridge. We will leave the bridge by 6:10 to walk to
choir rooms. If your child is not staying for choir, please let us know at drop off and meet us at the bridge by 6:10.
Contact Laura Stout or Shanda LaForge with any questions. :)
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Beautiful Singing, Children's Choirs!
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Our Melody and Harmony choirs sang so beautifully Sunday! Thank you, choirs!
Be sure to take note (hahaha) of two very important dates for your calendar, via this excerpt from a note you received from Priscilla if your child attends choir.
1. Children's Sabbath will be October 14. This is always such a special service where the children lead almost every aspect of the service. All of the children's Choirs will sing at this service except for the 3 year olds. I will send more information as we get closer.
PLEASE make every effort to bring your child so that he/she will feel prepared
.
- Children's Choir Christmas program. We will be having this on a Wednesday evening this year - Wednesday, December 12 during the regular Midweek time. All of the Children's Choirs will sing for this (including the 3 year olds). We are planning to present "Christmas Around the World" this year. If you are able to get or create an outfit for your child that represents a different country, that would be so great! Please do not let this cause you any stress - American Christmas dress is fine too! But it would be so nice if some of the children are able to wear something that represents another country. (The 3 year olds will wear their traditional Angel Choir angel costumes as they sing for the prelude to the program.) Again, I will email more information about this as we get closer.
Thank you again for sharing your wonderful children with us!
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It's Time to Reserve Your 4th and 5th Grader's Spot for Discipleship Class
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Each fall we offer a two Sunday Discipleship class to our fourth and fifth graders. This year our fourth grade group is so big that we'll also offer a spring class. (Class size is limited to 12 children per session.)
The purpose of these classes is to encourage our children to question and begin to understand some of the basics of our faith heritage. What does it mean to be a Christian? What happens when you're baptized? What is involved in church membership? No one is pushed into making a profession of faith, but all are encouraged to begin the journey toward a life of following Jesus Christ.
Our class this fall happens November 11 and November 18, from 11:30-2, and includes lunch.
Children must be registered ahead of time to attend so that we can arrange to have all materials ready and plenty for lunch. The last day to register is Wednesday, November 7. You may register by emailing me (Becky)
here
. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
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Church Retreat Sign Ups Have Begun!
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Have you signed up for our church retreat yet?
It's always such a fun and meaningful time! Find out all about it and sign up
here
!
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Church Basketball is Coming! Register Now, Pay Later.
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Sign ups for church basketball, from K5-12th grade have started. For more info and to register, go
HERE
.
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Worship Is Like a Soccer Game?
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Enjoy
this post
about worshiping with children from Carolyn Brown.
You may find it helpful!
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Next Up on the Monthly Activities Calendar?
Bowling and Pizza at Spare Time!
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Our November Children's Ministry Event is fun at Spare Time!
November 16
4-6 pm
$10 per person
I'll send out a blast with more details and an online sign up beginning late this month.
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What Do You Get When You Combine VBS with Missions Week?
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A brand new program for your kids called
Mission Blast
!
We're hoping to take the best, most important, most FUN elements of VBS and Missions Weeks, infuse them with some special surprises (more info on this later) and have a program your kids will love!
Here are the dates for your Summer 2019 calendar:
Missions Blast for 3rd-5th graders
: Sunday, June 9- Wednesday June 12
(11:30-5 on Sunday, 9-4 Mon-Wed)
Missions Blast for grades 1 & 2
: Sunday, June 23 - Wednesday, June 26
(11:30-5 on Sunday, 9-1 Mon-Wed)
More info to come this spring!
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Acolytes
October 7
Ella Burns and Abigail Handal
October 14
Garrett Greer and Doug Cline
October 21
Leira Johnson and Addyson Payne
October 28
Max Richards and Barrett Barnhill
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
October 7
Marie and Jason Richards
October 14
Rebecca and Fred Blevins
October 21
Perry and Brian Behrens
October 28
Hailey and Stewart Caldwell
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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Garrett Greer, October 1
Julia Davis, October 4
Beau Barnhill, October 10
Luke Whitehouse, October 15
Julie Wagoner, October 15
Catharine Easterling, October 25
Reeves Israel, October 25
Mary Kate Gray, October 27
Sunday School teachers have birthdays too!
Lora Johnstone, October 7
Stephanie Wright, October 23
Rob Hanley, October 27
Happy birthday, EVERYONE! We love you!
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October 7: The Ark and the Tent
October 14: The Story of Ruth
October 21: The Story of Samuel
October 28: The Story of David
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October 7,
Children's October Event, Trip to Denver Downs
, 11:30-4
October 13, 5th Grade Speakers Rehearse for Children's Sabbath, 9-10:30
November 11, 11:30-2,
Discipleship Class 1
November 16,
Children's November Event, Bowling and Pizza at Spare Time
, 4-6
November 18, 11:30-2,
Discipleship Class 2
December 2, 11:30-2,
Children's December Event, Cocoa and Caroling
January 25, 7pm,
Children's January Event, Family Hockey Game Night
February 8, 5:30-8,
Fifth Grade Night
, Pizza and Skyzone
February 10, 11:30-1:30
Children's February Event: Love Lunch with Senior Adults
March 10, 2:15-4:15,
Children's March Event: Swimming at the Kroc Center
, No vehicles needed.
April 7, 2-5,
Children's April Event: Roller Skating at a Skating Rink
May 5, 11:30-1,
Celebration Lunch for Fifth Graders and their Families
May 5, 1-3,
Children's May Event: Hike the Swamp Rabbit Trail to an Ice Cream Party
Missions Blast for 3rd-5th graders
:
Sunday, June 9- Wednesday June 12
(11:30-5 on Sunday, 9-4 Mon-Wed)
Missions Blast for grades 1 & 2
:
Sunday, June 23 - Wednesday, June 26
(11:30-5 on Sunday, 9-1 Mon-Wed)
July 16-19,
Camp Prism
for Grades 3-5
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Becky's Schedule
When and where to find me...
Sunday 8:30-12
Monday 9-2:30
Tuesday 9-2:30
Wednesday 9-7:00
Thursday 9-2:30
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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