July 2021 Children's Ministry Updates
Dear Parents,

It has been wonderful to be able to do so many meaningful things with your children this summer. I had missed you so much and it is GREAT to be back together (normal) in-person!

It’s not too late for your child to be involved in VBS and/or Family Camp. Please let me know if you are not signed up.

As you know, every child in the Children’s Ministry has a prayer partner. Pray4Me is when a church family commits to pray for your child every day. I would love for our children to volunteer to pray for a senior adult.

Please send me any special prayer needs as well as something fun to know about your child no later than August 1. I hope to introduce prayer partners on August 15. Prayer is a gift that we can give to our children (1 Thessalonians 5:17). We can let them know they can pray to God anywhere and at anytime, and that they have someone who loves the Lord and loves them enough to pray for them every day.

See you Sunday!

Sharon
Vacation Bible School: Joseph's Journey | July 12-15
VBS is quickly approaching! Don't forget to register your child - we have spots for kids who have completed 5K-5th grade. We still need your help to make VBS a success. Can you pray for the week? Can you help decorate? Can you help with registration? Can you simply commit to coming and being present to show God's love to our kids? If you can serve, email Sharon (sharon@mbbc.org)
Movie Night Under the Stars | Friday, July 23 | 7 p.m.
Join us for a movie under the stars! We'll begin selling concessions at 7 p.m. and showtime will be at 7:30 p.m. No reservations necessary!
Family Camp | July 25-28
We want YOUR family at camp on July 25-28. The cost is $400 for the room which includes three nights lodging, activities, and tax. Our theme is ONE: One God, One Family of Faith, One Purpose.
End of Summer Social | Sunday, August 15 | 4-6 p.m.
We'll celebrate the end of summer with water slides and dinner in the lower parking lot! Join your church family for an afternoon of fun and fellowship together. Bring a tailgate chair. Be sure to register so we can have an accurate count for food. Cost is $5/person, $20 max per family.
Preschool Memory Verses
July
God has been good to me (Genesis 33:11).

August
The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid (Hebrews 13:6).

Send Sharon a video for piece of pie!
School Age Memory Verses
July
“When I am afraid, I will trust in you” (Psalm 56:3).

August
“If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9).

Send Sharon a video for piece of pie!
Realm Check-In/Raptor Security System
Our church is beginning to use the Raptor system. If you are volunteering in our children’s area, you will be asked to scan your driver’s license. The system will give you a printed name badge for you to wear while you serve. We will begin to implement background checks using Raptor for anyone working with children. The other IMPORTANT piece is you will need to check your child in/out via our Realm app. PLEASE make sure you have a Realm log-in. Download the Realm app and set up your account. Amy sent everyone an invite but if you need another invite, please email Amy (amy@mbbc.org)
Preschool Worship for 3K-4K Kids
Beginning in June, we started offering worship care for kids ages 3K and 4K. Kids go to the Sanctuary for worship with their parents and then leave for Preschool Worship with Mrs. Sharon after the Children's Sermon. Thank you to the parents who have already volunteered to help; we do need more parents to make sure we can continue to offer worship care, so contact Sharon (sharon@mbbc.org) to sign up.
What's Your Favorite Pie?
Who is ready to pie someone at End of Summer Social? Remember, you get a piece of pie when you complete the following:

  • Come to Sunday School and Worship six times between June 6 and August 8.
  • Learn your monthly Bible verse - a piece for each month’s verse learned.
  • Read your Bible every day. Complete your Bible skills sheet and return to Mrs. Sharon. You get a piece of pie for each month.
  • Come to one of our three summer socials.
  • Come to VBS. Make sure you have registered.
  • Come to Family Camp.
  • Come to two special children’s activities this summer not listed above.
  • Bring a friend to church and introducing your friend to Sharon.
  • Take Jesus with you on vacation. Send us a picture. Let us know something you can do for your family or someone else while there.
  • Serve at church (see below).
iServe
Serving our Lord together at MBBC can be meaningful your family as well as your church family. Complete a much-needed service task and receive a piece of pie. Contact Sharon for a list of ways you can serve.