Check it out…Kids in the Word! 

 Though we’ve referenced our curriculum for each age group in the information given for each age group, now you can see more specifics regarding the lessons children experience on Sundays and Wednesdays.  Visit the “Kids in the Word” Page to find out more.

Families of 6th Graders…

Families of 6th Graders…you can find out information about our specialized classes for 6th Graders by visiting the page entitled, “6th Grade Spring Classes 2011″

CAMP SONrise 2011…Though we’re still in Gloves and Sweaters…it won’t be long before it’s time for Sunscreen and Bugspray!  Mark your Calendar for Camp SONrise…June 3rd-6th

*Zoner Day Camp and Camp Station: ZDC is June 13-15 and Camp Station is June 17th.

Interested in Serving in our Puppet Ministry? 

Make plans to attend…Children/Family Ministry Puppetry Workshop with Wood & Strings Theatre

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Time:  9:00 am–12:30 pm                    Location:  Room 106 EAST

Featured Artist: Clarissa Lega, Producer, Puppet Designer, Artistic Director Wood & Strings Theatre

Wood & Strings Theatre is a national touring company that performs traditional folktales with classic forms of puppetry. Founded in 1988 by Clarissa Lega and Leon Fuller, this company has performed at National Geographic Live in Washington DC, Tribeca PAC in NY and the Detroit Institute of Art on multiple occasions. The cast is made up of four highly trained artists that transform the stage with artistic scenic elements and mask and puppetry work similar to the stylist approach of “Lion King”.  Visit http://www.woodandstrings.net for more details on the productions. Also visit http://www.YouTube.com/ArtistreeInc and see a video of the company in performance.  This outstanding national theatre company offers performances and workshops for your audiences.

 Agenda for the Workshop

Wow, Puppets!: History of Puppetry across the ages with samples of traditional puppets from the company’s collection

Shape ‘em and make ‘em!: Sculpting and building techniques in puppet design

Shake those dolls!: The Fine Art of Manipulation how the pro’s convince the world the shape is alive.

Can you do it?: Practice with puppets from Family’s collection

This workshop is intended for Teen (7^th Grade and Older) and Adult participants only.  

*This Workshop is Free BUT you do need to Register.  Sign up for the workshop at Children/Family Registration desk in the church lobby.

Contact David VanHooser with any questions at:

David.vanhooser@mac.com         ~Hope to see you there!

JAM Night at Pump-it-Up!

When:  Sunday, February 20^th

Who:  JAM Students     (We love siblings but this event is just for students in JAM.  Thank you.   And…parents, we will have Chaperones so you are welcome to stay or to come back and pick up your student by 7:00 p.m.)

Where:  “Pump-it-Up” in Brentwood   Time:  5:00-7:00 p.m.     

Cost:  $5.00 per student

What to Bring:  Your $5.00, A Party Food to Share, Your Signed Waiver and SOCKS   ~Invite a Friend!

*Waivers and Directions are available at www.pumpitupparty.com   ~Be sure to click on the “Brentwood Location”  We will also have them available at Children/Family Registration starting Feb. 13^th.

Check it out…Kids in the Word! 

 Though we’ve referenced our curriculum for each age group in the information given for each age group, now you can see more specifics regarding the lessons children experience on Sundays and Wednesdays.  Visit the “Kids in the Word” Page to find out more.

Families of 6th Graders…

Mark your Calendars!   6th Grade Classes:  “Promise” for girls and “Roundtable” for guys and dads/mentors will begin in March.  ~Stay tuned for more information.

CAMP SONrise 2011…Though we’re still in Gloves and Sweaters…it won’t be long before it’s time for Sunscreen and Bugspray!  Mark your Calendar for Camp SONrise…June 3rd-6th

*Zoner Day Camp and Camp Station:  Dates to be determined.

Next Promotion Date… Sunday, Jan. 30th  for the following ages:

*Children who turn two and a half by January 31st will promote to Live Wires. ~Children should go to their Regular First Steps Class at 9:00 on the 30th.  They will promote to Live Wires during the 9:00 hour and can then be picked up in Live Wires.  Live Wires offers a Bible Teaching Experience for children during the 9:00 Hour and a Nursery Care Experience during the 10:45 Hour.

**Children who turn four and a half by January 31st will promote to Celebration Station.  ~Children should go to their Regular Live Wires Class at 9:00 on the 30th.  They will promote to Celebration Station during the 9:00 hour and can then be picked up in Celebration Station at the end of the 9:00 Hour.  Celebration Station does not have Programming at 10:45 to give families the opportunity to worship together in the Great Hall at that time.

***For more details on Live Wires and Celebration Station be sure to visit those pages.

Check it out…Kids in the Word! 

 Though we’ve referenced our curriculum for each age group in the information given for each age group, now you can see more specifics regarding the lessons children experience on Sundays and Wednesdays.  Visit the “Kids in the Word” Page to find out more.

Families of 6th Graders…

Mark your Calendars!   6th Grade Classes:  “Promise” for girls and “Roundtable” for guys and dads/mentors will begin in March.  ~Stay tuned for more information.

 Upcoming Events

 Friday, December 17th:  JAM Christmas Skate Party at Brentwood Skate Center, 5:00-7:00  Cost:  $5.00  What to Bring:  A Party Food to Share …and Friends are More than Welcome! ~We will also have Christmas games and activities to enjoy! *Inline Skates are Fine during our Party (However…if you plan on skating from 7:00 on, the Skate Center does not permit Inline Skates during that time.)  ~We will have adult chaperones for this event.  Parents, you are welcome to stay for the party or return at 7:00 to pick up your students.

Sunday, December 19th:  Christmas Program in the Great Hall at 6:00 p.m.  ~Please bring 2 Dozen Cookies  to share for the Refreshment that follows in the Lobby. 

 Children in Celebration Station and  Adventure Zone  who are participating in the Program need to be on Campus by 5:30.  CS and AZ children need to report to their Classrooms.   What to wear:  Christmas Colors.

CHANGE IN TIME FOR JAM STUDENTS: JAM  students participating in the Program need to report to JAM Room 206 no later than 5:00 Sunday evening.  What to wear:  Christmas Colors unless otherwise instructed.

 Holiday Class Schedule…

Wednesday, December 22nd: NO CLASSES

Sunday, December 26th:  “All in the Hall”  Worship:  NO CLASSES:  Attended Nursery Care at the 9:00 Hour for First Steps and Live Wires.  UNattended Nursery available at 10:45 in Room 122 for First Steps and Live Wires.

Wednesday, December 29th:  NO CLASSES

Sunday, January 2nd:  “All in the Hall”  Worship:  NO CLASSES:  Attended Nursery Care at the 9:00 Hour for First Steps and Live Wires.  UNattended Nursery available at 10:45 in Room 122 for First Steps and Live Wires.

Check it out…Kids in the Word!

 Though we’ve referenced our curriculum for each age group in the information given for each age group, now you can see more specifics regarding the lessons children experience on Sundays and Wednesdays.  Visit the “Kids in the Word” Page to find out more.

*Due to the weather conditions, the Shepherds have canceled classes/activities for tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 15th.  

Stay Safe and Warm.

Upcoming Events…

Holiday Class Schedule

Wednesday, December 15th:  Christmas Program Rehearsal is CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.

Friday, December 17th:  JAM Christmas Skate Party at Brentwood Skate Center, 5:00-7:00  Cost:  $5.00  What to Bring:  A Party Food to Share …and Friends are More than Welcome! ~We will also have Christmas games and activities to enjoy! *Inline Skates are Fine during our Party (However…if you plan on skating from 7:00 on, the Skate Center does not permit Inline Skates during that time.)  ~We will have adult chaperones for this event.  Parents, you are welcome to stay for the party or return at 7:00 to pick up your students.

Sunday, December 19th:  Christmas Program in the Great Hall at 6:00 p.m.  ~Please bring 2 Dozen Cookies  to share for the Refreshment that follows in the Lobby.  Children in Celebration Station, Adventure Zone and JAM who are participating in the Program need to be on Campus by 5:30.  CS and AZ children need to report to their Classrooms and JAM needs to report to the Great Hall down front.  What to wear:  Christmas Colors.

 Holiday Class Schedule…

Wednesday, December 22nd: NO CLASSES

Sunday, December 26th:  “All in the Hall”  Worship:  NO CLASSES:  Attended Nursery Care at the 9:00 Hour for First Steps and Live Wires.  UNattended Nursery available at 10:45 in Room 122 for First Steps and Live Wires.

Wednesday, December 29th:  NO CLASSES

Sunday, January 2nd:  “All in the Hall”  Worship:  NO CLASSES:  Attended Nursery Care at the 9:00 Hour for First Steps and Live Wires.  UNattended Nursery available at 10:45 in Room 122 for First Steps and Live Wires.

Check it out…Kids in the Word!

 Though we’ve referenced our curriculum for each age group in the information given for each age group, now you can see more specifics regarding the lessons children experience on Sundays and Wednesdays.  Visit the “Kids in the Word” Page to find out more.

Upcoming Events / Holiday Class Schedule:

THIS SUNDAY: 

Special Class Schedule for this Sunday for Celebration Station, Adventure Zone and JAM:

Because the Christmas Festival starts at 11:00 and because we need the extra time to practice for the Christmas Program…Dismissal for these age groups will be 10:55 this Sunday, December 12^th. *Adventure Zone children can be picked up in Celebration Station.  We will be rehearsing together in Celebration Station.

Regarding First Steps and Live Wires:  The 2^nd Volunteer Teams will be in place at the end of the 9:00 Hour and are available to care for children until the Festival begins.  These teams will remain in place throughout the 10:45 Hour for those that need care for the remainder of the 10:45 Hour.

THIS Sunday, December 12th:  Family Christmas Festival!   TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED.  If you have purchased tickets to attend the Festival, please stop by “Christmas Festival Check-in” at the Table located by Room 106 (Adventure Zone) on the East Hall at 11:00 this Sunday to pick up your Program of Events for the Day.  For more information or to find out how you can help, please contact:  Lorie Brawner @ 473-384 or John Holland @ 386-0319.

Wednesday, December 15th:  Christmas Program REHEARSAL for children in Celebration Station, Adventure Zone and JAM “34″ and “56″ in the Great Hall at 6:30.  **Please note, Rehearsal for JAM Students may last a little longer than 7:30.

Friday, December 17th:  JAM Christmas Skate Party at Brentwood Skate Center, 5:00-7:00  Cost:  $5.00  What to Bring:  A Party Food to Share …and Friends are More than Welcome! ~We will also have Christmas games and activities to enjoy! *Inline Skates are Fine during our Party (However…if you plan on skating from 7:00 on, the Skate Center does not permit Inline Skates during that time.)  ~We will have adult chaperones for this event.  Parents, you are welcome to stay for the party or return at 7:00 to pick up your students.

Sunday, December 19th:  Christmas Program in the Great Hall at 6:00 p.m.  ~Please bring 2 Dozen Cookies  to share for the Refreshment that follows in the Lobby.  Children in Celebration Station, Adventure Zone and JAM who are participating in the Program need to be on Campus by 5:30.  CS and AZ children need to report to their Classrooms and JAM needs to report to the Great Hall down front.  What to wear:  Christmas Colors.

Wednesday, December 22nd: NO CLASSES

Sunday, December 26th:  “All in the Hall”  Worship:  NO CLASSES:  Attended Nursery Care at the 9:00 Hour for First Steps and Live Wires.  UNattended Nursery available at 10:45 in Room 122 for First Steps and Live Wires.

Wednesday, December 29th:  NO CLASSES

Sunday, January 2nd:  “All in the Hall”  Worship:  NO CLASSES:  Attended Nursery Care at the 9:00 Hour for First Steps and Live Wires.  UNattended Nursery available at 10:45 in Room 122 for First Steps and Live Wires.

 CHECK IT OUT…Kids in the Word!

Though we’ve referenced our curriculum for each age group in the information given for each age group, now you can see more specifics regarding the lessons children experience on Sundays and Wednesdays.  Visit the “Kids in the Word” Page to find out more.

Upcoming Events / Holiday Class Schedule:

Saturday, December 4th:  “Breakfast with Santa” sponsored by our Minds in Motion Dayschool.  Tickets can be purchased through Minds in Motion Day by calling 297-9524.

Sunday, December 12th:  Family Christmas Festival!  Please make plans to join us from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on this special Sunday.  There will be a Catered Brunch and Arts and Crafts and Activities for children of All Ages!  *You do need to purchase tickets ahead of time for this event.  Tickets are:  Adults:  $7.00    Children:  $4.00  (Family Maximum of $25.00)  Tickets will be on sale in the Lobby. Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday, December 7th. For more information or to find out how you can help, please contact:  Lorie Brawner @ 473-384 or John Holland @ 386-0319.

Wednesday, December 15th:  Christmas Program REHEARSAL for children in Celebration Station, Adventure Zone and JAM “34″ and “56″ in the Great Hall at 6:30.  **Please note, Rehearsal for JAM Students may last a little longer than 7:30.

Friday, December 17th:  JAM Christmas Skate Party at Brentwood Skate Center, 5:00-7:00  Cost:  $5.00  What to Bring:  A Party Food to Share …and Friends are More than Welcome!  *Inline Skates are Fine during our Party (However…if you plan on skating from 7:00 on, the Skate Center does not permit Inline Skates during that time.)

Sunday, December 19th:  Christmas Program in the Great Hall at 6:00 p.m.  ~Please bring 2 Dozen Cookies or a Gallon of Lemonade to share for the Refreshment that follows in the Lobby.

Wednesday, December 22nd: NO CLASSES

Sunday, December 26th:  “All in the Hall”  Worship:  NO CLASSES:  Attended Nursery Care at the 9:00 Hour for First Steps and Live Wires.  UNattended Nursery available at 10:45 in Room 122 for First Steps and Live Wires.

Wednesday, December 29th:  NO CLASSES

Sunday, January 3rd:  “All in the Hall”  Worship:  NO CLASSES:  Attended Nursery Care at the 9:00 Hour for First Steps and Live Wires.  UNattended Nursery available at 10:45 in Room 122 for First Steps and Live Wires.

 CHECK IT OUT…Kids in the Word!

Though we’ve referenced our curriculum for each age group in the information given for each age group, now you can see more specifics regarding the lessons children experience on Sundays and Wednesdays.  Visit the “Kids in the Word” Page to find out more

COATS, COATS, COATS!

Last year, our church family collected numerous coats for men, women and children for Refugees and our Room-in-the-Inn Guests.  We would like to assist with that need this year as well.  Please bring New or Used Coats to the Drop-off Bin at Children/Family Registration throughout the Month of November. 

*Thank you for being sure that Used Coats are CLEAN and in GOOD CONDITION.*

Upcoming Events / Holiday Class Schedule:

Wednesday, November 24th:  Classes will NOT meet.

Saturday, December 4th:  “Breakfast with Santa” sponsored by our Minds in Motion Dayschool.  More Details to Come

Sunday, December 12th:  Family Christmas Festival!  …More Details to Come

Wednesday, December 15th:  Christmas Program REHEARSAL for children in Celebration Station, Adventure Zone and JAM “34″ and “56″ in the Great Hall at 6:30.

Friday, December 17th:  JAM Christmas Skate Party at Brentwood Skate Center, 5:00-7:00  Cost:  $5.00  What to Bring:  A Party Food to Share …and Friends are More than Welcome!  *Inline Skates are Fine during our Party (However…if you plan on skating from 7:00 on, the Skate Center does not permit Inline Skates during that time.)

Sunday, December 19th:  Christmas Program in the Great Hall at 6:00 p.m.  ~Please bring 2 Dozen Cookies or a Gallon of Lemonade to share for the Refreshment that follows in the Lobby.

Wednesday, December 22nd: NO CLASSES

Sunday, December 26th:  “All in the Hall”  Worship:  NO CLASSES:  Attended Nursery Care at the 9:00 Hour for First Steps and Live Wires.  UNattended Nursery available at 10:45 in Room 122 for First Steps and Live Wires.

Wednesday, December 29th:  NO CLASSES

Sunday, January 3rd:  “All in the Hall”  Worship:  NO CLASSES:  Attended Nursery Care at the 9:00 Hour for First Steps and Live Wires.  UNattended Nursery available at 10:45 in Room 122 for First Steps and Live Wires.

 CHECK IT OUT…Kids in the Word!

Though we’ve referenced our curriculum for each age group in the information given for each age group, now you can see more specifics regarding the lessons children experience on Sundays and Wednesdays.  Visit the “Kids in the Word” Page to find out more.

HARVEST SUNDAY:  November 14^th

“All in the Hall Worship”  Children’s Classes will not meet so that Families can participate together in this Special Day.

~Nursery Care for First Steps and Live Wires will be available at the 9:00 Hour.

*UPDATE:  An Unattended Nursery will be available at the 10:45 Hour in Room 122 for First Steps and Live Wires.

COATS, COATS, COATS!

Last year, our church family collected numerous coats for men, women and children for Refugees and our Room-in-the-Inn Guests.  We would like to assist with that need this year as well.  Please bring New or Used Coats to the Drop-off Bin at Children/Family Registration throughout the Month of November. 

*Thank you for being sure that Used Coats are CLEAN and in GOOD CONDITION.*

Upcoming Events / Holiday Class Schedule:

Wednesday, November 24th:  Classes will NOT meet.

Saturday, December 4th:  “Breakfast with Santa” sponsored by our Minds in Motion Dayschool.  More Details to Come

Sunday, December 12th:  Family Christmas Festival!  …More Details to Come

Wednesday, December 15th:  Christmas Program REHEARSAL for children in Celebration Station, Adventure Zone and JAM “34″ and “56″ in the Great Hall at 6:30.

Friday, December 17th:  JAM Christmas Skate Party at Brentwood Skate Center, 5:00-7:00  Cost:  $5.00  What to Bring:  A Party Food to Share …and Friends are More than Welcome!  *Inline Skates are Fine during our Party (However…if you plan on skating from 7:00 on, the Skate Center does not permit Inline Skates during that time.)

Sunday, December 19th:  Christmas Program in the Great Hall at 6:00 p.m.  ~Please bring 2 Dozen Cookies or a Gallon of Lemonade to share for the Refreshment that follows in the Lobby.

Wednesday, December 22nd: NO CLASSES

Sunday, December 26th:  NO CLASSES:  Nursery Care at Both Hours for First Steps and Live Wires

Wednesday, December 29th:  NO CLASSES

Sunday, January 3rd:  NO CLASSES:  Nursery Care at Both Hours for First Steps and Live Wires

 CHECK IT OUT…Kids in the Word!

Though we’ve referenced our curriculum for each age group in the information given for each age group, now you can see more specifics regarding the lessons children experience on Sundays and Wednesdays.  Visit the “Kids in the Word” Page to find out more.

MISSIONS’ SUNDAY, November 7th! 

Calling All Children in Celebration Station AND Adventure Zone!

November 7^th is a Big Day for our church family…Missions’ Sunday.  We would like for the children in Celebration Station AND Adventure Zone to share through music and prayer at BOTH Worship Services in the Great Hall.

Time:  Children need to be in their Classrooms (Celebration Station and Adventure Zone) NO LATER than 8:40.  The Volunteer Teams will take the children to the Great Hall to sing. After they have shared, Volunteers will take them back to Celebration Station and Adventure Zone. 

**Celebration Station Parents…immediately following the time your children sing, please return to Celebration Station to participate in the “Celebration Station Open House” for the remainder of the 9:00 Hour. 

For the 10:45 Hour, Volunteers will escort your children to the Choir Room.  After the children have shared, they will be brought to the Lobby for you to pick them up.  We would like to encourage you to come back into the Great Hall to participate in the rest of Missions’ Sunday as a family.

COATS, COATS, COATS!

Last year, our church family collected numerous coats for men, women and children for Refugees and our Room-in-the-Inn Guests.  We would like to assist with that need this year as well.  Please bring New or Used Coats to the Drop-off Bin at Children/Family Registration throughout the Month of November. 

*Thank you for being sure that Used Coats are CLEAN and in GOOD CONDITION.*

 JAM Families:  STOP THE PRESSES! 

Open House has been postponed.  Stay tuned for new date and time.

HARVEST SUNDAY:  November 14^th

“All in the Hall Worship”  Children’s Classes will not meet so that Families can participate together in this Special Day.

~Nursery Care for First Steps and Live Wires will be available at Both Worship Hours.

Upcoming Events / Holiday Class Schedule:

Wednesday, November 24th:  Classes will NOT meet.

Saturday, December 4th:  “Breakfast with Santa” sponsored by our Minds in Motion Dayschool.  More Details to Come

Sunday, December 12th:  Family Christmas Celebration…More Details to Come

Wednesday, December 15th:  Christmas Program REHEARSAL for children in Celebration Station, Adventure Zone and JAM “34″ and “56″ in the Great Hall at 6:30.

Friday, December 17th:  JAM Christmas Skate Party at Brentwood Skate Center, 5:00-7:00  Cost:  $5.00  What to Bring:  A Party Food to Share …and Friends are More than Welcome!  *Inline Skates are Fine during our Party (However…if you plan on skating from 7:00 on, the Skate Center does not permit Inline Skates during that time.)

Sunday, December 19th:  Christmas Program in the Great Hall at 6:00 p.m.  ~Please bring 2 Dozen Cookies or a Gallon of Lemonade to share for the Refreshment that follows in the Lobby.

Wednesday, December 22nd: NO CLASSES

Sunday, December 26th:  NO CLASSES:  Nursery Care at Both Hours for First Steps and Live Wires

Wednesday, December 29th:  NO CLASSES

Sunday, January 3rd:  NO CLASSES:  Nursery Care at Both Hours for First Steps and Live Wires

 COMING SOON!!!

Though we’ve referenced our curriculum for each age group in the information given for each age group, soon, you will be able to see more specifics regarding the lessons children experience on Sundays and Wednesdays.  So…stay tuned!