Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Awana Leaders Meeting Scheduled
Awana Leaders Meeting - April 17th at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul's, in the FLC. Bring a breakfast dish to share. Awards night prep.
VBS Registration on line
Vacation Bible School registration can be picked up/copied off and sent in. Pick up at www.splcomaha.org click on downloads and 2010 VBS. There ya go.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Maybe a repeat..
Awana will be from 7 - 8:05. If you and your family plan to attend services, please have your child go directly to their classrooms. If you plan to not attend services you child may check in with you at 6:50 near the Family Life Center. Please stick around the Amen Cafe or come help listen to verses, play games. We are in the final weeks...
Sunday, February 14, 2010
No Awana on 2/17 - Ash Wednesday but...
There is service starting at 6:30 with dinner before from 5:15 - 6:15. See you on Feb 24th. Just 8 weeks left.
Lenten Schedule for the next 6 weeks. Service starts at 6:30 - 7 p.m. Awana for those attending service starts right after service. For those who do not plan to attend, clubbers may check in at 6:50 in the Family Life Center.
Thank you.
Lenten Schedule for the next 6 weeks. Service starts at 6:30 - 7 p.m. Awana for those attending service starts right after service. For those who do not plan to attend, clubbers may check in at 6:50 in the Family Life Center.
Thank you.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Just in - 7 Christian Bands - One Night for $10 per person
The Rock and Worship Road Show
Mar 20, 2010 (Sat) 6:00 PM
Arena
The Rock and Worship Road Show features MercyMe, David Crowder*Band, Family Force 5, Francesca Battistelli, Fee, Remedy Drive and Sidewalk Prophets.
Last year, the Rock and Worship Roadshow drew more than 170,000 fans to major cities across the U.S. and this year hopes to continue to attract people by the thousands providing them the best entertainment along with a meaningful message.
In addition to bringing a night of exciting performances, the tour is also dedicated to a much greater purpose: helping children with juvenile diabetes via "Imagine A Cure," a non-profit organization geared to raise awareness and to support research that will lead to a cure along with Compassion International, a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults.
Tickets
General Admission: $10 at the door
For more information, please visit or call the Mid-America Center Box Office at 712.326.2295.
The Box Office is open Monday thru Friday from Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Additional Information
For Club Party Room or Luxury Suite rental inquiries, please call Kim at 712.326.2293.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
THERE IS NO RE-ENTRY
The Mid-America Center is a smoke-free facility in accordance with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. For more information visit www.iowasmokefreeair.gov.
Mar 20, 2010 (Sat) 6:00 PM
Arena
The Rock and Worship Road Show features MercyMe, David Crowder*Band, Family Force 5, Francesca Battistelli, Fee, Remedy Drive and Sidewalk Prophets.
Last year, the Rock and Worship Roadshow drew more than 170,000 fans to major cities across the U.S. and this year hopes to continue to attract people by the thousands providing them the best entertainment along with a meaningful message.
In addition to bringing a night of exciting performances, the tour is also dedicated to a much greater purpose: helping children with juvenile diabetes via "Imagine A Cure," a non-profit organization geared to raise awareness and to support research that will lead to a cure along with Compassion International, a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults.
Tickets
General Admission: $10 at the door
For more information, please visit or call the Mid-America Center Box Office at 712.326.2295.
The Box Office is open Monday thru Friday from Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Additional Information
For Club Party Room or Luxury Suite rental inquiries, please call Kim at 712.326.2293.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
THERE IS NO RE-ENTRY
The Mid-America Center is a smoke-free facility in accordance with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. For more information visit www.iowasmokefreeair.gov.
Lots of things coming up. Please read
First Communion -
February 28th - March 28th 12:30 - 1:40 in the Sanctuary or Chapel (depending on the size of the group). For children who are ready to partake of the Sacraments. We believe parents should be the spiritual leader of the home and we are the guides. If you have taught your child why you partake and they have a brief understanding, we invite you to call the church at 895-3366 and be apart of this wonderful class with us.
Vacation Bible School
June 7 - 11 9-11:30 a.m.
June 6 - 10 6-8:30 p.m.
Ages 4 and up. St. Paul's. We are going to Egypt to visit Joseph. His brothers threw him in a well and left him, he was taken to Egypt, he was thrown into prison, still followed the LORD, God gave him favor, he went to the Palace to be in charge of the food and supplies and fed a nation in the famine.
Cost: Early Registration - Feb 1st -April 30th $14 per child/$25 per family
Regular Registration - May 1st and after $25 per child/$45 per family
Full Week Ministry Partners (workers) $11 per child/$20 per family
Pick up registration at the church or email and I will email it to you.
2nd Annual Fam Camp
July 9, 10, 11
Two Rivers State Park
Cost: $25 per tent for two nights
All Families invited
Shared meals on Sat and Sun. morning
Dutch oven/Fire pit cook off Sat night.
Dinner provided on Friday night.
Call the church to secure your spot!
Only 4 trailer/camper sites, 12-14 tent sites available.
Friday Family Movie Night
Feb. 12 - 6-8:30 in the chapel
Dinner from 6:6:25 p.m. Chicken Nuggets, Fries, fruit
Great Men of God - Eric Liddell, William Tyndale, Glays Aylward, and John Bunyan
Cost: Free Will offering
Awana will not participate in the Games this year due to lack of interest. Hopefully next year we will have full teams going.
Kingdom Quest
Usually Kingdom Quest takes the summer and does something more laid back. NOT THIS YEAR!
This year - we will be teaching how to get into our Bibles, how to study them, really study them, how to grow deeper as disciples. You can come as a family or send your child. DON'T even think about missing out!
This class will start June 6th and go until August 1st.
Kingdom Quest 5th graders will start a Bible Busters class on Feb. 14. What is Bible Busters you ask? Bible Busters is an in-depth Bible Study. Our first study will be Dare to Be a Daniel (D2BD). You can look it up at www.daretobeadaniel.com
Your child can use an interactive website to complete their homework. We will have 12 sessions and finish by the end of May. We will then go into the Bible Study, How to Study your Bible. Leslie Nelson will be the lead teacher with Kaite Hossner as the aide for the girls. Janette and Steve Sanne will lead the boys.
Rotations coming up? Easter/Holy Week Feb. 14th - 21 Mar. Philippians and then The Disciples.
Did you know, we have another new room! Our 2 yo by Aug. 15th - 3.5 yo will be in their very own room. Our new teachers are Mary Boerchet and Angela MacDonald. Susie Stieren and her parents will be in the 3.5 yo - 5 yo room. Susie coordinates all of it. Thanks Susie!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Are your kids really learning...
Hi there,
Did you know, that God has given you the authority to teach your children about Him?
Did you know that in Deuteronomy 6:5-9 it is one of the greatest treasures God entrusts to any man or woman a child. And no one can really replace a parent in the life of a child. What are you doing to help your child to know God and His Word?
There are endless opportunities to teach God's truths to your child every day! In Deuteronomy, God commands parents to incorporate His Word into your daily lives, when they speak, when they are thinking, and living; from sun up to bedtime.
It really is easy. Marvel at God's creation when you take a walk, when the ice crystals are on the trees and it makes everything beautifully magnificient! Let children see your responses to day-to-day happenings - a dented fender (oh little mouth watch what you say), a financial crisis or a surprise, a job promotion or a serious illness.
Remember, as you answer the multitude of questions they ask every days, as you talk to them about the days events, as you show them how to behave at home, school or play, you are teaching them patterns of thinking, speaking and acting. Pray that your teaching will always be according to the Word of God.
Plan structured times for teaching the Family the Bible. Yes, you can do this, simply open up God's Word.
Choose a time that suits everyone, sometimes the best time is right after the nightly bath, right before bed, or as they grow older, right after family dinner time. Some of you are so busy that this doesn't happen, without my judgement, it really should happen. This is really a time to connect with each other.
Whatever time you choose, schedule it regularly and ask God to help you keep that time.
Keep your Bible time age appropriate. For the little ones, even highchair tots can listen to God's Word as they eat their snack. For older ones, a 20 min. lecture really isn't needed. Stick in the Word and you will see a huge growth in your walk.
Encourage your child to read and take part. They may just teach you a thing or two.
Find a great worship CD and sing together, it can be simple Sunday school songs. Sing soft or loud, whispers or shouts, but sing unto the Lord a new song!
Use the Bible, selecting passages children can easily understand. You could use Bible story books or devotionals as your jumping off spot and than dig into the scripture to back it up.
Equip your child to face difficulties. The world has a different view than Christianity does, stick to your faith and help your child stand strong.
Share prayer requests, pray for others and yourself as a family.
Read together missionary stories and talk about what God did in their lives and what do you think He wants in your life.
Sunday school and Awana, the teachers/leaders are your guides to help your children, but as a guide we help to train and show the ways. You are their leader/equipper and we are here to help you.
We want to do that well but we need your help. In every area of children's and youth ministry, we need your prayers, we need sometimes your hands and feet, but mostly, we need you to take the lead in teaching your children those fruits that are ever so important to their lives.
Did you know, that God has given you the authority to teach your children about Him?
Did you know that in Deuteronomy 6:5-9 it is one of the greatest treasures God entrusts to any man or woman a child. And no one can really replace a parent in the life of a child. What are you doing to help your child to know God and His Word?
There are endless opportunities to teach God's truths to your child every day! In Deuteronomy, God commands parents to incorporate His Word into your daily lives, when they speak, when they are thinking, and living; from sun up to bedtime.
It really is easy. Marvel at God's creation when you take a walk, when the ice crystals are on the trees and it makes everything beautifully magnificient! Let children see your responses to day-to-day happenings - a dented fender (oh little mouth watch what you say), a financial crisis or a surprise, a job promotion or a serious illness.
Remember, as you answer the multitude of questions they ask every days, as you talk to them about the days events, as you show them how to behave at home, school or play, you are teaching them patterns of thinking, speaking and acting. Pray that your teaching will always be according to the Word of God.
Plan structured times for teaching the Family the Bible. Yes, you can do this, simply open up God's Word.
Choose a time that suits everyone, sometimes the best time is right after the nightly bath, right before bed, or as they grow older, right after family dinner time. Some of you are so busy that this doesn't happen, without my judgement, it really should happen. This is really a time to connect with each other.
Whatever time you choose, schedule it regularly and ask God to help you keep that time.
Keep your Bible time age appropriate. For the little ones, even highchair tots can listen to God's Word as they eat their snack. For older ones, a 20 min. lecture really isn't needed. Stick in the Word and you will see a huge growth in your walk.
Encourage your child to read and take part. They may just teach you a thing or two.
Find a great worship CD and sing together, it can be simple Sunday school songs. Sing soft or loud, whispers or shouts, but sing unto the Lord a new song!
Use the Bible, selecting passages children can easily understand. You could use Bible story books or devotionals as your jumping off spot and than dig into the scripture to back it up.
Equip your child to face difficulties. The world has a different view than Christianity does, stick to your faith and help your child stand strong.
Share prayer requests, pray for others and yourself as a family.
Read together missionary stories and talk about what God did in their lives and what do you think He wants in your life.
Sunday school and Awana, the teachers/leaders are your guides to help your children, but as a guide we help to train and show the ways. You are their leader/equipper and we are here to help you.
We want to do that well but we need your help. In every area of children's and youth ministry, we need your prayers, we need sometimes your hands and feet, but mostly, we need you to take the lead in teaching your children those fruits that are ever so important to their lives.
Friday, January 8, 2010
What are your kids learning in Sunday school and Awana
Your kids are so blessed! We have incredible teachers/leaders in our area.
This month - Jan, Sunday school is discovering the beauty of Galatians and 2 Peter. The Fruit of the Holy Spirit. God wants us to have them and we need them to live a life worthy of His calling. So what are they? Love, Peace, longsuffering (aka patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
Galatains 5:19- 26 says "Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleaness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkeness, revelries and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is Love, Peace, longsuffering (aka patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control against such there is no law. And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another."
2 Peter 1:5 says "But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness love. For is these things are yours and abound, you will neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins."
Maybe you think this is too deep for your child, it's not. When a child knows Jesus and the expectations of living a life pleasing to God, through the grace by faith, he will grow to be a wonderful person who loves others.
In Awana T&T 3-6th gr. we will be reading and studying Colossians for the next 4 weeks maybe a little longer. Four leaders will take a week and teach this. It is so exciting that we will have fresh eyes and fresh teaching.
In Kids' Church - we are studying Acts 1 - 8 for the next 7 weeks. God has provided more teachers. Sharla, Rick, Elizabeth and Robin along with myself.
On Feb. 14th - the 9:30 5th graders will be moving into a new room. Bible Busters at one time or about 4 years ago that existed but was moved out. Well, we will reinstate the room with a new focus. To go deep, to teach to be able to stand strong in middle school through learning to share their faith, to understand others, to make disciples to make disciples (yep, took that from Ken). We will most likely keep the 6th graders next year as well, instead of moving them to the youth. They will be able to grow and know each other, they will have a place just for them to talk in small groups, learn as a team and to develop in their faith journey.
My hope is as we continue to build on the foundation that you have started, it will be strong and secure. However, we need to work together, homework sent home is to strengthen this foundation, it isn't because I think they need more to do, some of them are so busy they don't have time. But I believe when they get into their Bible every single day for 5-10 min. it builds them up in their most holy faith. It guides their steps and helps the decisions that they make on a daily basis better.
I know as a mom, I wanted my children to stand strong and be bold in their faith. I wanted them to shine the light of Jesus. That was a long time ago. They are adults with families of their own and they are teaching their children about Jesus.
Growing disciples isn't easy, there is a lot out there to take the focus of Jesus.
But when you as a parent are the leader in your faith life at home, your children follow you. Me and My team are the guides, we guide your children to God's Word, we teach, but we send home stuff for you to teach as well.
Please help us by raising Spiritual Champions!
Blessings!
This month - Jan, Sunday school is discovering the beauty of Galatians and 2 Peter. The Fruit of the Holy Spirit. God wants us to have them and we need them to live a life worthy of His calling. So what are they? Love, Peace, longsuffering (aka patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
Galatains 5:19- 26 says "Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleaness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkeness, revelries and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is Love, Peace, longsuffering (aka patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control against such there is no law. And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another."
2 Peter 1:5 says "But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness love. For is these things are yours and abound, you will neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins."
Maybe you think this is too deep for your child, it's not. When a child knows Jesus and the expectations of living a life pleasing to God, through the grace by faith, he will grow to be a wonderful person who loves others.
In Awana T&T 3-6th gr. we will be reading and studying Colossians for the next 4 weeks maybe a little longer. Four leaders will take a week and teach this. It is so exciting that we will have fresh eyes and fresh teaching.
In Kids' Church - we are studying Acts 1 - 8 for the next 7 weeks. God has provided more teachers. Sharla, Rick, Elizabeth and Robin along with myself.
On Feb. 14th - the 9:30 5th graders will be moving into a new room. Bible Busters at one time or about 4 years ago that existed but was moved out. Well, we will reinstate the room with a new focus. To go deep, to teach to be able to stand strong in middle school through learning to share their faith, to understand others, to make disciples to make disciples (yep, took that from Ken). We will most likely keep the 6th graders next year as well, instead of moving them to the youth. They will be able to grow and know each other, they will have a place just for them to talk in small groups, learn as a team and to develop in their faith journey.
My hope is as we continue to build on the foundation that you have started, it will be strong and secure. However, we need to work together, homework sent home is to strengthen this foundation, it isn't because I think they need more to do, some of them are so busy they don't have time. But I believe when they get into their Bible every single day for 5-10 min. it builds them up in their most holy faith. It guides their steps and helps the decisions that they make on a daily basis better.
I know as a mom, I wanted my children to stand strong and be bold in their faith. I wanted them to shine the light of Jesus. That was a long time ago. They are adults with families of their own and they are teaching their children about Jesus.
Growing disciples isn't easy, there is a lot out there to take the focus of Jesus.
But when you as a parent are the leader in your faith life at home, your children follow you. Me and My team are the guides, we guide your children to God's Word, we teach, but we send home stuff for you to teach as well.
Please help us by raising Spiritual Champions!
Blessings!
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