AUGUST 2022
Dear First Pres Families,
I hope everyone had a fantastic summer! It was wonderful to hear all the stories from your children each Sunday about fun events and travels. Now as yet another school year begins, I pray God watches over all students and teachers- replacing fear with joy, anxiety with peace, and tiredness with energy.

We have several exciting events this season at church, so please read through this newsletter and mark your calendars. And keep in mind as we continue with our church building transition, it's not "strong churches that make strong families," but rather "strong families that make strong churches." We look forward to seeing you!

Joyfully,
Rachel Godin
MOVE UP SUNDAY THIS WEEK

All children who meet the age requirements will be moving to a new CREW/Little CREW class this Sunday! CHILDREN WILL START IN THEIR PREVIOUS CLASS, AND PARENTS WILL PICK UP IN THE NEW LOCATION. We will be "moving them up" in a super fun way during church services. See below if this affects your child:

Babies who are now between 19-36 months= Move up to our Toddler Little CREW Class (Miss Tori Ray)

Children now in PreK3 for the '22-23 school year= Move up to our PreK 3/4 Little CREW Class
(Mrs. Charli Mason)

Children now in Kindergarten for '22-23 school year = Move up to Pier 95
(Mrs. Rachel Godin)

Children in 6th Grade for 22-23 school year= Move up to LOOP Student Ministry at 10:30am
PAJAMA JAM SEPTEMBER 16th

Parents, on September 16th enjoy an evening out while your children experience Superhero Pajama JAM at First Pres! The night will be filled with music, games, crafts, and a movie! Plus, a pizza dinner and snacks/drinks are provided for appropriate ages. Birth through 5th grade are encouraged to wear comfy pajamas, and get ready for a HERO filled night of fun!

Register today and invite your friends! We have 40 spots available.

Also, we will only be taking payment at the door for this event, cash or check.

BOOK DRIVE FOR WEST TAMPA ELEMENTARY

From August 21 to September 25th, CREW Children's Ministry will be hosting a book drive to help build the library of West Tampa Elementary School! We are asking for NEW or LIKE NEW books, appropriate for ages PreK4 through 6th grade. Now is a great time to clean out your bookshelves, and help supply a world of imagination for these students.

Children will receive 2 CREW coins per book donated. Look for the large labeled box outside of PIER 95. Thank you for your generosity!
FALL CALENDAR-SAVE THE DATES!
Parents, click on the calendar icon to view and print an overview of our most important dates for 2022 including the first ever FIRST PRES TRUNK -OR-TREAT and our ANNUAL CHIRSTMAS CREW PROGRAM! This will help with planning ahead. Of course, more information will be sent out regarding each event as dates approach. We can't wait to do life with you and your children!
VBS VIDEO SLIDESHOW
VBS 2022 was truly an amazing week! For those who were there, and even those who weren't, please view this slideshow and see just how many lives were impacted of all ages. Thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers who made this week a success! God's Galaxy was out of this world!