WPC Children's Ministry

VBS

2007-06-21T08:07:00.001-07:00

Watch this spot for VBS stuff all week long!!!

New Series!

2007-05-11T09:46:00.000-07:00

Get ready for our new series! Interstate 4 One Another! Join Natalie, Craig and some new friends as they spend 8 weeks traveling together in one RV. Craig doesn't seem to happy to be there!

The series is based on Philippians 2:2 which says: "...then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose."

As CL grows and we have more CL kids become more a part of Biblemaniacs, this will help us all to see how we can come together as the ONE church with TWO main cultures and get to know one another!

We will also preview music from VBS as part of our our worship time!

Easter Sunday!

2007-04-10T09:52:00.000-07:00

Here is a little of what happened on Easter!

VBS Registration is HERE!!!

2007-03-13T10:49:00.000-07:00

It's time to saddle up your horses and head on to Avalanche Ranch in June! Chadder will be back, you will meet some new Bible Buddies, play great games, make fun crafts and watch the Bible come to life! There will also be yummy snacks to make and lots of music, fun and more!

Registration is open on the web! Please go to:

https://www.groupvbs.com/myvbs/default.aspx?churchid=791

Here you can register (send in check by "snail mail" or put it in my box) and/or volunteer!

Jesus is Messiah

2006-09-27T09:01:00.000-07:00

This month's theme is: "Jesus is the Messiah."

Our BIG idea: We believe Jesus is the Messiah, the special one sent by God.

Bible Verse (not the same on as Biblemaniacs): "You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God." Matthew 16:16

Be sure not to miss Live BIG as we catch up with the gang at The Station, learn about Jesus and those he came in contact with and learn what it means to Live BIG in our world!

Get Ready to LIVE B.I.G.!!!

2006-08-23T08:14:00.000-07:00

Starting Sunday, September 17th get ready to LIVE your Belief In God!! Children's church this year is going to be better than ever! Through the Bible, crafts, music and more you will learn about God starting with Creation this month!

We start at 9:00 AM each Sunday! Come on and join us and bring a friend!!

Week Three

2006-07-14T09:09:00.000-07:00

This week we are going to look at the extreme saying of "faith." Craig and Natalie will take us on journey to Noah's time and what happened when God told him to build the ark. There will be another awesome jump and another interview with Dan Gerous!

See you Sunday!!!

More Fiesta Photos!

2006-07-11T08:17:00.000-07:00

Thanks, Sean for your great pictures! More to come soon!

Extreme Sayings!

2006-07-06T09:58:00.000-07:00

This Sunday we are back with part two of "Extreme Sayings." This week will will be looking at "forgiveness."

If you did not get a Family Enteraction Guide, they will be available this week in E-223. You can pick one up on your way out!

If you have song suggestions, let me know!

But Wait...Here's More!

2006-07-06T09:40:00.000-07:00

Here We GO!!!!!

2006-07-06T09:25:00.000-07:00

VBS Part 2...Almost Ready!

2006-07-06T09:20:00.001-07:00

VBS In Pictures Part 1...Prep Work

2006-07-06T09:15:00.000-07:00

We're Fired Up About Jesus!!!

2006-06-29T19:27:00.000-07:00

This has been an amazing week! Watch for pictures early next week! I am soooo sad tomorrow is our last day. Make sure you are there on Sunday as we share our week with our church!

Viva!

Countdown...FOUR Days!

2006-06-22T08:59:00.000-07:00

It is four days until Fiesta begins!!! There are 25 kids signed up so far! Get ready for a great week!!!

VIVA!

2006-06-02T10:03:00.000-07:00

There is still PLENTY of time to register! See Deneice if you and/your parents have any questions!!!

The Great Commandment

2006-05-30T08:03:00.000-07:00

May's workshops were great! You got to help others, learn what it means to love others and make a visual reminder to do so!

In the audio visual workshop, you were asked three questions. Here are some random answers to those questions:

1. How Do I Love God?

praying and reading the Bible
coming to Sunday School
being kind
coming to church

2. How Do I Love Others?

be nice
tell them about God and pray for them
helping the to succeed
respecting others
talking to them

3. How I Love Myself...

giving myself hugs
build up my self esteem
being nice to myself
going to school and learning
being myself
I don't hurt me

Awesome answers everyone!

VBS, Summer, Etc.

2006-05-24T08:12:00.000-07:00

Just a few reminders:

Registration is going on NOW for VBS! Tell your parents to get signed up and ready to go!

5th Graders: Your last Sunday is June 11th. You can come to youth group that night as well. Your family will receive more info on that this week!

There are some changes this summer and if you 5th graders would like to finish watching "Rescue 911" on June 18th, please feel free to go with us after the Children's Message!

Natalie Rocks!

2006-05-11T07:55:00.000-07:00

I wish I had a picture...but they didn't allow them! Last night I went to see Natalie in "The Wizard of Oz Jr." She played a flying monkey and did a GREAT job! I hope this will not be the last play Natalie gets to perform in at Kirk Community Center!

Memory Verse

2006-05-03T19:21:00.000-07:00

"Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart
and with all your soul and with all your mind.'This is the first and greatest commandment.
And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"

Matthew 22:37-39

I'm BAAACK!

2006-05-02T08:57:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I got back Sunday evening and now have to get back into work mode! :) The conference was great and Craig was really, really, REALLY funny! We got to meet two of his kids (his daughter was on a field trip and didn't want to miss it...she was adopted from Kazakhstan) and found out that Natalie no longer works for Craig. She married one of the Pastors and the church has a rule that you cannot be married to anyone else on staff.

I hope you are enjoying "Rescue 911" and I can'r wait to see what they have for us this week!

A new rotation starts on the 14th so Sunday I will be writing down who has April's verse memorized and by tomorrow I will try and have this month's verse here on the blog. So, be sure to check it out!

I'll post some photos later!

MIss You Guys!

2006-04-23T07:23:00.000-07:00

Here I am in "The OC." I was going to go to Disneyland with a friend today...but I looked up some stuff and today is a black out date for her. Gina has an annual passport, but hers has dates she can't go to Disneyland because of tourists! Today is one of those days. So, we will do something else!

I took this yesterday at the Lego store at Downtown Disney!

More later! I'll try and get a picture of Craig (from the Children's Church DVD) when the conference starts!

More Easter Pictures!

2006-04-19T08:07:00.000-07:00

Easter Pictures!

2006-04-18T07:35:00.000-07:00

Even thought it rained...I think we had a great Easter Egg Hunt this year! Wasn't awesome that the Easter Bunny came and visited the younger kids? That helped make a rainy day a bit brighter!

Our Jr. High helpers, Michelle Sam and Caitlin Shriner, did a FANTASTIC job of hiding the eggs in very creative places! I wouldn't be surprised if a 3-5 year old classroom teacher or Stella came to us and said they were still finding eggs! Watching the older kids tear through the Jr. High and Children Church rooms was really funny. Too funny. You all didn't let me get a lot of pictures! No time to pose...gottta find chocolate!

For those of you who had their last Easter Egg Hunt as a participant, I hope you will be back next year to help hid eggs and help to keep on eye on the younger kids. For those of you who WILL be back to hunt another year...I hope we don't get rained out again!

2006-04-11T09:40:00.000-07:00

The countdown to VBS is ON! VBS is June 26th-June 30th this year!

"Fiesta!" is for all kids who will enter kidergarten in the fall through those who have just completed 5th grade!

We will meet in the Chapel at 9:00 AM each morning for Sing and Play Ole! Afterward, you and your crew leader will take part in Grande Games, Chadder's Desert Drive in Theater, Cactus Crafts, Maraca Munchies and Hot Bible Adventures. We will then all meet up for the Fiesta Finale where you will choose your Daily Challenge, ecelbrate the challenges you have completed and praise God through song!

The cost is $40 and includes all materials, including your own set of Bible Buddies to take home!

We will also have a chance to make blankets through Operation Kid 2 Kid. These soft, warm blankets will be given to kids in the mountains on Mexico and South America along with a book in Spanish!

If you ahve any questions, please call Deneice at church! 294-7447 x17

Easter Sunday!

2006-04-06T08:28:00.000-07:00

This Easter, be here for our Easter Egg Hunt AND the WPC "Premiere" of the newest Veggie Tales, "Sheerluck Holmes and The Golden Ruler."

After the Children's Message ALL kids 3 years through 5th grade will head to the Bible Times Theater (Room E-223) to decorate their bags and watch the film. During "Sheerluck," the kids will be excused by age to the front lawn to hunt for eggs. After the hunt, kids will return to the theater to finish watching the film and may be picked up there after our worship service.

If you have any questions, please call me at church or at home!

April Memory Verse/Biblemaniacs

2006-04-06T08:19:00.000-07:00

Okay...this is so easy you ALL should be able to memorize it. It is two words...but very important ones:

"Follow me." John 21:19

This month we are going to look at the sightings of Jesus AFTER His death and resurrection. First off, we will all be together playing some games that sort of recreate some of the times Jesus appeared to His disciples.

Easter Sunday? See the above "blurb".

April 23rd and 30th you will either be in the Soul Kitchen or you will here from Peter and his experiences with Jesus.

So plan to be here, bring a friend and memorize that verse!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KID'S DAY OUT!!!!

2006-03-10T10:34:00.000-08:00

It’s Time for Another Kid’s Day Out!!!!!

Nickel City!!!

Saturday, March 25th
2:30PM-5:30 PM

Cost is $10.00 which includes:
Admission
40 Nickels
50 tickets!!
A free pass for a 2nd visit
SNACKS!

You may want to bring extra nickels/money of nickels

Please RSVP to Deneice by Sunday, March 19th

March Biblemaniacs and Memory Verse!!!

2006-03-08T10:24:00.000-08:00

This month we will be talking about Zacchaeus (this was planned before camp!) and how special he was to Jesus (and we are, too!) and how Jesus gives us second chances when we blow it!

We will be in the Craetion Station, Soul Kitchen and the Fun Zone/Bible Times Theater.

Here is our memory verse:

"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost." Luke 19:10

I won't be here this week, but you will have the verse handed out!

CAMP!!!!

2006-03-07T09:37:00.000-08:00

Here are assorted pix!

CAMP Tomorrow!!!!

2006-03-02T08:51:00.000-08:00

I can't wait! Rain, snow or shine we are off to Redwood Camp!

Be at the church by 4 PM all packed and ready to go! Once we get to Redwood Camp we will check in, go to our cabins and settle in and then we have dinner at 6:30 PM. After dinner, you will be playing games and I will be in a meeting! Fun! :)

My camp name is again going to be Queenie...just so you know.

Here is the memory verse for the weekend: Hebrews 12:1. The "bonus" is Hebrews 12:1-3. Not sure if there is a giveaway for memorizing the verse(s)...but I challenge you to try! :)

See you tomorrow!!!

Sunday!

2006-02-23T09:50:00.000-08:00

Sunday will be the LAST in "The Plane Truth" series. This week Craig and Natalie will talk about "The Journey of Your Life." Who will Ande interview this week? What sport does he/she play? In "Get It, Got It, Good!" will Myron T. Rat stump his volunteer? Come and find out!

This week In Biblemaniacs we will finish up "The Miracle Maker" and also finish "Dave and the Giant Pickle."

School House Rock!!

2006-02-23T09:13:00.000-08:00

It's been about two weeks now, but Veronica was in her school play performed at Santa Clara High School! It was called "School House Rock." Here are some pictures of her from the play!

This Sunday!!!

2006-02-15T08:08:00.000-08:00

This Sunday in Biblemaniacs, you will be watching another story about Jesus. Last week you learned a few stories Jesus told and that there were people who would be arrested for worshipping Jesus. Did you all notice the fish at the entrance to the baker's house? So people travelling or in trouble would know who else was a follower of Jesus, the fish was a symbol of the Christians.

This week's story is about some of the miracles and then Jesus' death and resurrection. If thre is time, you will also get to finish "Dave and the Giant Pickle."

In Children's Church it will be part 7 of "The Plane Truth." This week is "The Journey of Salvation." Get ready for Criag, Natalie and more high flying hijinnks! Who will Ande interview this week?? Be there and find out!

February Memory Verse

2006-02-07T07:47:00.000-08:00

For those of you who check the blog...you have a heads up! Here it is:

“Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6

January Biblemaniacs Wrap-Up

2006-02-02T08:27:00.000-08:00

This month, through art, film clips and games we learned about the four friends who took their other friend to Jesus. Okay, you'd probably do the same. BUT...they took him because he was paralyzed AND they knew by taking him to Jesus, He could heal their friend.

When they got to the home where Jesus was teaching, there seemed to be no room. That had to be a shock to the men. They knew what they had to do and knew what Jesus could do and yet it appeared they wouldn't be able to get to him.

Did they allow that little obstacle to stop them? Nope! Up the stairs to the roof they went. Next thing the people in the house know...pieces of roof are coming down on them and a hole opens up. The friends lower their other friend into the house and Jesus does exactly what they were certain He could...he healed the man!

Friendship is such an important thing. After watching a portion of "The Miracle Maker," you were asked what makes a good friend. Here are some of the answers:

Veronica: "Not bossy"

Lyndon: "Likes you for who you are."

Emma J.: "Trust them"

Abby: "Have fun with them"

January Memory Verse

2006-02-01T07:48:00.000-08:00

Congratultions to Emma and Gigi for memorizing

the January memory verse!!!

The Plane Truth & Biblemaniacs

2006-01-29T13:41:00.000-08:00

Don't forget...there are THREE things to do this week if you were in Children's Church! Just take a look at your "Plane Truth" bulletin in case you forgot and don't forget to STOP, in the name of love (do silly dance here)!"

I think I am going to start a contest for y'all! More details next week. I want to put something in the bulletin so Gigi doesn't have an unfair advantage!

Sunday morning the diorama will be up in the Fireside Room!

Happy Campers!!!

2006-01-27T10:11:00.000-08:00

We have four kids going to Redwood Camp at Mount Hermon for the Get Away Weekend! Gigi, Natalie, Emma and Chad will all be heading up to camp with Deneice in March! Departure time and more details will be available soon. The camp will send schedules, what to bring, etc. as soon as they have things set on their end. I spoke to director of Redwood Camp back in October at the National Youth Workers Convention and he said they were going to get started as soon as he got back to camp! It is going to be a great weekend!

Get Away Camp!!!

2006-01-05T11:07:00.000-08:00

All 4th and 5th graders...

This week you will hear about the Weekend Get Away Camp at Mt. Hermon! Ask Emma, Chad and Gigi what a great time we had last year!

Brochures will be available Sunday morning and I hope you all can come!!!

Better Late Than Never!!!

2006-01-05T11:00:00.000-08:00

Here are pix from December when the Mustard Seed and Joyful Noise Choirs sang. You were great!!!

Sing a Joyful Noise!

2005-12-21T15:44:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve both Emma M. and Natalie F. will be singing solos! Don't miss the Family Christmas Eve Service at 6:30 PM.

Don't forget...NO Children's Church on the 25th and January 1st!!

Memory Verse

2005-12-21T15:25:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder. I need to hear the memory verse by January 1st. Check the directory and call me at home if you need to!

Isaiah 9:6: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Hanging of the Greens 2005

2005-11-30T09:37:00.000-08:00

Each year we spend part of the day before Advent, preparing the church. While the adults are in the sanctuary and Fireside Room decorating, I am with the kids making treats to share with everyone while they are working. This year we made fudge, peanut butter cookies and Rice Krispie treats! We also heated up spiced cider. They finally sell it pre-spiced! Woo hoo!

Plan on coming next year and help us get ready for Advent! The date is November 25th!

Kids Day Out!!!

2005-11-29T08:22:00.000-08:00

Get ready for our next Kids Day Out!!!

We will be going to see "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" on Saturday, December 17th. We'll meet at the church and then head to the movie theater.

Tickets are $6.50 and $7.00 for any adults coming with us! We WILL need adults to help drive! Look for a flyer in the mail this week!

December Rotation...

2005-11-17T08:47:00.000-08:00

The December rotation will begin December 11th and will end December 18th due to Christmas.

So far, our kids have explored the Messiah by looking at David (see if they can remember how many "greats" are between David and Jesus), exploring some of the prophecies of Isaiah and learning how the 23rd Psalm's imagery of a shepherd relates to who Jesus is in our lives.

December's theme is "Jesus as the Fulfillment of the Prophecies." Tentatively the kids will be in two workshops. In the Fun Zone, the kids will create a yarn web whioch will connect the story of Jesus' birth to the Old Testament. They will also have a great time in the "Soul Kitchen" as they make baklava as a symbol of the many layers of prophecy that foretold the Messiah's birth.

Check back soon for the memory verse of the month!

Trunk & Treat

2005-11-17T08:38:00.000-08:00

These are just a few of the pictures from our Frist Annual Trunk & Treat! We saw at least one hundred or so people some through and had 12 cars ready to hand out candy. Each one was decorated creatively and the high school group handed out ribbons to all the participants!

Looking forward to next year!

Welcome!

2005-10-31T14:04:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our blog!