S'up y'all?
Don't you love Tigist's Jesus in his tee shirt and shorts, surrounded by his friends? I sure do!
Her creation reminds me that Jesus comes to us right where we are, speaking our language, in the middle of whatever we are doing.
There are a couple of things that we're doing (Jesus, we want you there too!) that I want to take a sec to highlight. Okay, 3 things!
- We're going skating Sunday and sign ups end tomorrow. Details have had to change some, so please scroll down and check it out! Use the link to sign your kiddos up!
- It's time to sign up for summer activities! Scroll down and see all that's happening at FBG this summer!
- There's a WONDERFUL parenting seminar that we're able to offer this September, thanks to a generous gift by Michael Stogner. It's called Sexual Awareness and Family Empowerment, developed by minister and social worker, LeAnn Gardner, for parents of kids 0-18. Scroll down and learn more. Juli, Mary Carol, and I are super excited to offer it to you, and we hope you'll invite your friends! It's such an important, relevant topic .
Blessings to you as we all prepare for Easter!
See you at church!
Love, Becky
Becky Ramsey, Minister to Children, 864-233-2527
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Thank you, Miller Blevins, for sharing your artwork!
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Let's Go Skating at Golden Skate This Sunday!
A FEW CHANGES TO THE PLAN
Sign ups end tomorrow!
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We're going roller skating and we hope your child can come!
When? Sunday, April 7,
2:15-5:15
(We had to change times since we'll be taking the church bus.)
Where?
ROLLER SPORTS in Taylors!
(We had to change venues on account of scheduling.)
How Much? $5 per child.
Please also bring either diapers or wipes for the Diaper Bank.
Drop off and pick up at church
at the entrance to the AYMC
. (We're taking the bus.)
Chaperones are needed. :)
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Have You Registered Your Child for Summer Activities Yet?
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It's time!
Sign ups have begun
HERE
!
Here's what we're offering this summer:
Missions Blast 2019!
Missions Blast combines the best of VBS Blast and Missions Week into two fun-packed weeks, one week for older kids and one week for younger kids.
There are BIG CHANGES
from our regular Missions Weeks:
- No need to pack a lunch! And our younger kids get lunch too! We'll be getting lunch from local kids' favorite spots around town.
- Notice the days and times are different! Both groups meet from Sunday to Wednesday! (We hoped this would help with swim team meet days on Thursdays.) Both age groups start right after church on Sunday and finish at 5. For Monday- Wednesday, the older kids go 9-3:30, and the younger kids go 9-1.
3. And we have all sorts of VBS style fun infused into the week!
Camp Prism 2019
Camp Prism is the AWESOME four day sleep away camp we've been doing for years (BECAUSE IT'S SO SO GOOD!) for rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders.
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Missions Blast for Older Kids: TRUE YOU!
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Click
HERE
for the flyer.
Who? Kids who've finished grades 3, 4, or 5
When? Sunday, June 9- Wednesday June 12
(11:30-5 on Sunday, 9-3:30 Mon-Wed)
What?
We'll have many of the same components of VBS (games, snacks, crazy singing, etc) and Missions Week (field trips to do missions, afternoon outings just for fun- like gem mining and Gravitopia among others!)
We're also hitting up local restaurants for lunch this time- no need to pack a lunch!
How Much? $75 if paid completely by May 1,
$95 if paid after May 1
Must register by May 29
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Missions Blast for Younger Kids: Disciple Detectives
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Who? Kids who've finished grades 1 or 2
When?
Sunday, June 23 - Wednesday, June 26
(11:30-5 on Sunday, 9-1 Mon-Wed)
What? We'll have many of the same components of VBS (games, snacks, crazy singing, etc) and Missions Week (field trips to do missions, books, photo books) Plus we'll have lunch together each day from local restaurants. No need to pack a lunch!
More information coming soon!
How much? $50 if paid completely by May 1
$75 if paid after May 1
Must register by May 29
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Camp Prism 2019: Free to Be God's People!
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Who? Kids who've finished grades 3,4, or 5
When? July 16-19
How Much? $175 if paid completely by May 1
$200 if paid after May 1
Registration ends May 29.
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We never want money to be an issue as to whether or not your child participates in our summer programming.
Please feel free to contact me (Becky) and I can help make participation possible!
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Save the Date for A Parenting Seminar You Won't Want to Miss!
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Juli, Mary Carol, and I are
SUPER EXCITED
to be able to offer to you this fall a very important parenting seminar relevant to anyone parenting of children aged 0-18.
We hope you'll get out your calendars and save the evening of
Sept 13
and the morning of
Sept 14
to meet with minister and social worker LeAnn Gardner as she gives us knowledge, tools, and confidence in being the primary sex educators of our children.
During the Sexual Awareness and Family Empowerment seminar, LeAnn will talk to us about consent, body safety/ boundaries, emotional health, puberty, and relationships at every stage of development. LeAnn emphasizes the importance of listening to and trusting our intuition – and teaching our children to do the same.
The world is guaranteed to give your children messages about their bodies. Join us as we learn how to help our children develop a healthy sense of their own God-given sexuality.
More details to come!
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Choir and Missions Dates to Remember
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Wednesday, April 3 - regular Missions/Choir schedule
Wednesday, April 10 - regular Missions/Choir schedule (with final rehearsal before 1st-5th graders sing in church for Palm Sunday)
Sunday, April 14 - 1st-5th graders sing the introit on Palm Sunday
Wednesday, April 17 - No Missions/Choir: Greenville County Spring Break
Wednesday, April 24 - Final rehearsal for the End of the Year Choir/Missions Program
Sunday, April 28 - 4 and 5 year olds sing the introit in Worship
Wednesday, May 1 - End of the Year Program in the Fellowship Hall (final Wednesday night of children's activities)
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A Celebration Lunch in Honor of All Our Fifth Graders!
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We can hardly believe that our fifth graders will be moving up to Youth at the end of this summer!
Before summer begins, we want to honor them with a special lunch! Our Fifth Grade Celebration Lunch (for fifth graders and their families and anyone else who'd like to attend!) will happen May 5, from 11:30-1. They'll get a gift from the church and hear some nice words about each of them, because we love them so!
Families of fifth graders, look for an invitation in your mailbox soon!
We hope everyone can attend!
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Is Our May Event on Your Calendar? Save the Date!
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We're going to hike the Swamp Rabbit Trail to an ice cream party!
When? Sunday, May 5, 1-3pm
Who? Kids grades 1-5
How Much? Free!
Save the Date!
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A Guide for Your Child Through Lent
It's Not Too Late to Grab One!
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I've found a wonderful day by day guide through Lent for your child, and it's not too late to enjoy it.
For each day of Lent, from Ash Wednesday through Easter, there is a 1 or 2 paragraph story and an easy activity or puzzle. It's published by a Catholic press, which explains a couple references to Pope Francis. It's so very well done.
You may pick them up on the table at the entrance of the Children's Hall. Feel free to get one for each of your children. :)
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Your Traveling Buddy Is Ready !
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Would your child enjoy a lunch date with her/his minister to children?
I've had such a great time lately visiting schools for lunch! If this is something your child would like, I'd be happy to find a time when I can visit! It's a great way for me to get to know your child better.
Just email me
here
and I'll get out my calendar!
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A Skating Camp at FBG This August
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Roller Time Skating Academy is offering a summer skate camp at First Baptist Church August 5-9.
This week-long camp will teach students how to balance, skate forward and backwards, fall and recover, toe stop, and more. Campers will also strengthen their self-esteem and improve gross motor skills.
On the last day of class, each student performs a routine to show off the skating skills they have learned during the week, and will also earn their certificate. Family & friends are invited to attend this end-of-camp show to cheer for their skater(s).
Camp includes: rental skates, professional instruction, cool
games, and awesome prizes!
There are two camp sessions - a morning session and an
afternoon session
August 5 - 9 9:00am - 12:00pm
August 5 - 9 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Acolytes
April 7
William Austin and Ray Wynn
April 14
Molly Gilbert and Molly Good
April 21
Collin Jones and Kathryn Union
April 28
Jack Hollis and Luke Whitehouse
May 5
Porter Blum and Wesa Good
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
April 7
Julie and Daniel Moniot
April 14
Julie and Jon Good
April 21
Krista and Matt Good
April 28
Sarah and Robert Farrar
May 5
Ryan and Jason Dennis
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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Sid Johnstone, April 5
Madelyn Kate Cline, April 6
Edie Johnson, April 7
Leira Johnson, April 11
Sarah Richards, April 11
Collin Jones, April 18
Charlie Good, April 21
Hannah Johnston, April 27
Sunday School Teachers Have Birthdays Too!
Carrie Nettles, April 14
Happy birthday, EVERYONE! We love you!
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March 3 Jesus Teaches in the Temple
April 7 Faces of Easter 5 (Remembering Jesus' work healing and sharing parables)
April 14 Faces of Easter 6 (Remembering Jesus at the Last Supper)
April 21 Easter Sunday
April 28 Knowing Jesus in a New Way 1 (Known in Absence- at the Garden)
May 5 Knowing Jesus in a New Way 2 (Known in the Breaking of the Bread)
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April 7, 2:15-5:15,
Children's April Event: Roller Skating at Roller Sports in Taylors
May 1 Choir and Missions Showcase
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, 9-3:30 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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