Hey there, families!
Recognize the little fellow there among the reeds? This Sunday on the children's hall, we'll be learning about his start in a basket, floating down the river, and the things he grew up to do for God.
We know that your children's spiritual education is important to you, and at FBG we LOVE getting to explore the sacred stories with them. It's a gift to get to see God lead them as they process the stories and share their insights.
We want to do everything we can to help you feel comfortable bringing your kids to church, so scroll below for more on masks and our newish Covid guidelines at FBG.
Covid has stolen so much of our time together. It's such a joy when we feel safe enough to reunite!
See you at church!
Love, Becky
Becky Ramsey, Minister to Children, 864-233-2527, ext 116
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Movie and Pizza Night at the AYMC
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Woo hoo! It's time to sign up!
Who? Kids grades 1-5.
What? We'll watch a movie and eat pizza together and hang out at the AYMC. Kids can also play ping pong, foosball, pool, etc.
When? September 17, 5:30-8 pm
Why? To build friendships and have fun!
How much does it cost?
It's free! Just see below what to bring.
What Do I Bring?
- A mask
- A beach towel (labelled) to sit on to eat
- A labelled water bottle
- A can of fruit for United Ministries
Are friends invited? Yes! They'll need to fill out an online permission form by Sept.16.
POC certified Chaperones are needed for this event to happen!
And let Becky know if you can chaperone. :)
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To Come to Church or Not to Come, A Covid Question... And More about Masks |
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Dealing with Covid-19 is terrible enough, but it can be confusing as to when kids can come back to church after Covid in the home or after exposure.
As followers of the gospel, we always want to protect the most vulnerable among us, so here are two guidelines to consider:
- If there is a case of active Covid in the home, we ask the whole household to stay home from church, whether vaccinated or not, whether isolating the infected person or not, no matter the results of Covid tests.
- Please consult your medical provider about when it is safe to come back to church and school.
Also, just to be clear, masks are now required of everyone in our building, 3 years old and up.
Thanks so much for helping us keep everyone safe!
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New: A Slate of Monthly Fellowship Activities for Your Calendar! |
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Many thanks to our AMAZING Children's Committee for this awesome slate of events to help build strong friendships within our church family!
As dates approach, you'll be invited to sign up your child. Thanks to the Stogner gift, we keep all events to $5 or less and usually involve a missions component (like a donation of fruit for United Ministries, etc.)
Scroll down to the end of the newsletter to see a complete list of events, including Fifth Grade Night, our Discipleship Retreat, and summer dates!
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September 17, 5:30-8 Movie and Pizza Night at the AYMC
October 10, Children's Ministry Goes to Denver Downs, 11:30-3:45 (Lunch included)
November 19, 6-7:30, Flashlight Games and S'mores at FBG
December 5, 11:30-1:30, Children's Ministry Christmas Party (Lunch included)
January 30, 2-3:30 Family Hike at Paris Mountain
February 6, 4:30-5:30, Families pick up Friendship Cookie Kits to be ready for Senior Adults by Feb 13
March 13, 11:30-1:30, Bring Your Bike to Church Day (Lunch included)
April 3, 11:30-1:45, Roller Skating in the Practice Gym at FBG (Lunch included)
May 1, 1-2:30, Walk the Trail to Ice Cream (right after 5th Grade Luncheon)
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Please Share the Load in Protecting Our Children |
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We're asking all of our dads and moms and guardians to get certified in Protecting Our Children in order to safely share the load in chaperoning activities for our kids.
POC certification is required to volunteer in any way with children at church, from bringing snacks to the Gathering Room on Sundays to chaperoning events like our Movie and Pizza Night or our trip to Denver Downs.
POC requires turning in some paperwork to be used for a background check, watching three short videos and completing the accompanying quizzes.
It takes about three weeks once the paperwork is submitted to get the background checks finished, and POC certification is good for three years.
Thank you for helping to keep our children safe at church!
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Fall Kick-Off, Wednesday, September 8 at Yee-Haw Brewery |
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Join your church family as we kick off our fall Wednesday nights on Wednesday, September 8! (Yes, the date changed back to a Wednesday!) Meet us at 6-8pm at Yee-Haw Brewing Company for a fun family time outside. There will be music --and food and drink if you like.
Our regular Wednesday night activities begin September 15 with Music and Missions from 5:30-7.
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Have You Registered Your Child Yet for FBG Activities? |
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Be like these smiling people and get your child registered HERE.
Not only does your registration let us know who might participate in our programming but it also works as a permission slip for all 2021-2022 activities through the summer!
Thanks!
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Sunday School Teachers Needed for Grades 1&2, 4&5 |
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We are still in need of Sunday school teachers for the 1st and 2nd grade class and for the 4th and 5th grade class.
Please contact me for more information. The material is easy to use--we provide a script to use if you like!
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First Graders and Bibles and Acolytes, Oh My! |
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In the next few Sundays, so many exciting things will be happening for kids during worship!
Look for separate emails from me coming soon about:
- First Grade Recognition on September 12
- Bible Presentation to Third Graders on September 19
- Dedication of our new acolytes to God on September 19
- Acolyte training from 11:30-1:30 (lunch included) September 12
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Thank you so much for your prayers last month for my husband's surgery. Thankfully, he has finished treatment and all is well!
I'm so grateful for such a loving, supportive community!
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September 8, 6-8, Fall Kick-Off at Yee-Haw Brewery
September 12, First Grade Recognition during Worship
September 12, New Acolyte Training, 11:30-1:30
September 15, Wednesday Night Activities Resume
September 17, 5:30-8 Movie and Pizza Night at the AYMC
September 19, Acolyte Dedication and Bible Presentation during Worship
October 10, Children's Ministry Goes to Denver Downs, 11:30-3:45 (Lunch included)
November 19, 6-7:30, Flashlight Games and S'mores at FBG
December 5, 11:30-1:30, Children's Ministry Christmas Party (Lunch included)
January 30, 2-3:30 Family Hike at Paris Mountain
February 6, 4:30-5:30, Families pick up Friendship Cookie Kits to be ready for Senior Adults by Feb 13
February 25, 5:30-8, Fifth Grade Night (Dinner included)
March 13, 11:30-1:30, Bring Your Bike to Church Day (Lunch included)
April 3, 11:30-1:45, Roller Skating in the Practice Gym at FBG (Lunch included)
April 9-10, Discipleship Retreat for 4th and 5th Graders
April 24, Children's Sabbath
May 1, 11:30-1, Celebration Lunch for 5th Graders and Families
May 1, 1-2:30, Walk the Trail to Ice Cream (right after 5th Grade Luncheon)
Missions Week for Grades 1&2, June 13-16, 9-noon
Missions Weeks for Grades 3-5, June 20-23, 9-3:30
July 12-15, Camp Prism (for kids who've finished grades 3, 4, or 5)
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September Acolytes
September 5 Nora Burns and Edward Easterling
September 12 Sophie Hart and Kasey Marshall
September 19 Hayden Behrens and Wit Behrens
September 26 To be determined
October 3 To be determined
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Sacred Stories This Month
September 5 Moses, the Beginning
September 12 The Exodus
September 19 The Ten Best Ways to Live
September 26 The Ark and the Tent
October 3 The Story of Ruth
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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September Birthdays!
Nora Burns, September 2
Benjamin Gold, September 3
Olivia Holder, September 8
Genevieve Krantz, September 10
Clara Moore, September 11
Emmy Holder, September 12
Belle Miller Howard, September 13
Joseph Gold, September 25
Happy birthday, EVERYONE! We love you!
(Parents, if your elementary school aged child has a September birthday that's not on this list, I need to know.
Please email me here. :) )
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I hope to see you there!
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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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