Jesus loves the little children …And so do we at St. Stephen UMC West Campus
Two weeks ago, some of the West Campus Kids put together goody bags filled with toothpaste, toothbrush, comb and peanut butter crackers with a sticker that said “Jesus Loves the Children and so do we at St. Stephen West Campus.” This Wednesday, July 8, we will be delivering these special care packages. We are going to meet in the West Campus Children’s Church room at 6:30 for a quick talk about missions and how we can share the love of God. Then we will set out to deliver our message of love. (Where we deliver is still up in the air- but we will have a destination by 6:30pm tomorrow night!) We want to turn the church inside out this summer and spread the word of God further than our own walls. Let me tell you, I am the first one to stand up and say that this is a little bit outside of my comfort zone. Can’t I just stay in my little room and share the love of Jesus with the children? That has been my philosophy for 34 years and Rich has challenged our church this summer to step outside of where we fill comfortable. I am not asking for a leap- I don’t do leaps. I am asking for a baby step. I have made some contacts and am waiting to hear on exactly where we will go, but I can promise you wherever we end up, we will have made a difference. All we are doing tomorrow night is delivering these care packages- we will not be standing on the corner of 45th and Bell proclaiming the word of God as we hold our bibles out to every passing car- Remember, baby steps! Once you get one baby step down, the next one gets even easier!! I would love to have you join us!!
It’s time for VBS!! I am really excited about this year’s VBS. It isn’t like anything our church has ever done before! We will be having three nights of teaching time and on the last night of VBS we will have a fun Family Night. The kids will be able to show you their “campgrounds,” you can meet their teachers and best of all there will be food, fun and games! We’ll end the night with a very special children’s production!! You can register online at http://www.ssumc.net/. It is super easy and all of this is FREE!!
If you are interested in helping out at VBS this summer, we can still use volunteers! I am praying that one of you is feeling super called right now to come and be a preschool camp guide for me. This means, you would be the lead teacher for a group of 15- 4yr olds. All supplies and curriculum is ready for you and I will be there to help every step of the way. You will also have a storyteller, music man and at least two volunteers in your room with you! We have a great team assembled and God has given us one more opening to fill. If you hear God in your ear this very moment, please let me know. We will be having a short informational meeting for all Preschool volunteers for VBS on July 8th at 5:30pm at West Campus. Even if you aren’t sure you want to be a preschool camp guide, I know I have something that would interest you. I will be decorating the Preschool rooms for SonRock Kids Camp on Sunday, July 12 at East Campus at 1:00pm, if anyone is interested in coming over and helping out!
Last thing, I don’t like to waste your time or fill up your inbox with information that you would rather not have. At the same time, I do want to make sure that everyone knows what is going on in our children’s ministry. So, if you like receiving emails, please let me know and I will make a special list of people who like to get info by email. If you would prefer, there are other ways you can get information about West Campus Kids!
Two weeks ago, some of the West Campus Kids put together goody bags filled with toothpaste, toothbrush, comb and peanut butter crackers with a sticker that said “Jesus Loves the Children and so do we at St. Stephen West Campus.” This Wednesday, July 8, we will be delivering these special care packages. We are going to meet in the West Campus Children’s Church room at 6:30 for a quick talk about missions and how we can share the love of God. Then we will set out to deliver our message of love. (Where we deliver is still up in the air- but we will have a destination by 6:30pm tomorrow night!) We want to turn the church inside out this summer and spread the word of God further than our own walls. Let me tell you, I am the first one to stand up and say that this is a little bit outside of my comfort zone. Can’t I just stay in my little room and share the love of Jesus with the children? That has been my philosophy for 34 years and Rich has challenged our church this summer to step outside of where we fill comfortable. I am not asking for a leap- I don’t do leaps. I am asking for a baby step. I have made some contacts and am waiting to hear on exactly where we will go, but I can promise you wherever we end up, we will have made a difference. All we are doing tomorrow night is delivering these care packages- we will not be standing on the corner of 45th and Bell proclaiming the word of God as we hold our bibles out to every passing car- Remember, baby steps! Once you get one baby step down, the next one gets even easier!! I would love to have you join us!!
It’s time for VBS!! I am really excited about this year’s VBS. It isn’t like anything our church has ever done before! We will be having three nights of teaching time and on the last night of VBS we will have a fun Family Night. The kids will be able to show you their “campgrounds,” you can meet their teachers and best of all there will be food, fun and games! We’ll end the night with a very special children’s production!! You can register online at http://www.ssumc.net/. It is super easy and all of this is FREE!!
If you are interested in helping out at VBS this summer, we can still use volunteers! I am praying that one of you is feeling super called right now to come and be a preschool camp guide for me. This means, you would be the lead teacher for a group of 15- 4yr olds. All supplies and curriculum is ready for you and I will be there to help every step of the way. You will also have a storyteller, music man and at least two volunteers in your room with you! We have a great team assembled and God has given us one more opening to fill. If you hear God in your ear this very moment, please let me know. We will be having a short informational meeting for all Preschool volunteers for VBS on July 8th at 5:30pm at West Campus. Even if you aren’t sure you want to be a preschool camp guide, I know I have something that would interest you. I will be decorating the Preschool rooms for SonRock Kids Camp on Sunday, July 12 at East Campus at 1:00pm, if anyone is interested in coming over and helping out!
Last thing, I don’t like to waste your time or fill up your inbox with information that you would rather not have. At the same time, I do want to make sure that everyone knows what is going on in our children’s ministry. So, if you like receiving emails, please let me know and I will make a special list of people who like to get info by email. If you would prefer, there are other ways you can get information about West Campus Kids!
I pray you all have a very blessed afternoon and I hope to see you tomorrow night!
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