CM Update 8/2/09

Matthew 4:17 - From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

Repentance: Turning from self to God. Casting off the works of sin and submitting yourself to the work and will of God. The correct choice is obvious, but the willingness to do so is not natural. Thus, Jesus began to preach and preached throughout His ministry repentance. We to need follow the lead of Jesus in calling for repentance. It is not an easy word, but it reaps a good reward.

In Jesus,
Phil

Weekly Updates:

• Next Wednesday is our CM Water Olympics. Please pass out the fliers in the 4yr thru 5th grade classes.
  
• The August CM Schedule is posted online.
• CM Graduation Sunday is quickly approaching.
• Graduating kindergartners move into the 1st & 2nd Grade Class.
• Graduating 2nd Graders move into the 3rd thru 5th Grade Class.
• Graduating 5th Graders move into Abide (Jr. High).
• Note, children 4 years old and under move based on their birthday and maturity level
• We will be having a 5th Grade Graduation dinner to celebrate the 5th graders moving up on Tuesday, August 25th.
  

Upcoming Events:

1. Water Olympics - Wednesday, August 5th (7:00 to 8:30pm)
2. 5th Graduation Dinner - Tuesday, August 25th (5:30 to 7:00pm)
3. Graduation Sunday - Sunday, August 30th
   

CM Update 7/26/09

Isaiah 10:27 - It shall come to pass in that day that his burden will be taken away from your shoulder, and his yoke from your neck, and the yoke will be destroyed because of the anointing oil.

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by situations before me. It may be a conversation I don't want to have. It may be a problem that seems unfixble. It may be when I feel over my head. Most of the time these problems don't come to pass, but I still get worked up. Yet, this promise in Isaiah gives me great peace. I recently was interacting with a group of people far my superior, but I realized I had no reason to be yoked with fear. The anointing of the Holy Spirit is in me and on me. He is my guide and my defense.

Know that the Holy Spirit is upon you as well. Trust in His power and guidance.

In Jesus,
Phil

Weekly Updates:

• This Sunday, Equipping for Ministry will be an abridged version (45 min) due to the Baptism. We will have a simple meeting to catch up before finishing off the summer.
• Jillian and Gerrit need more help with the CM schedule for August. If you can help by filling a slot or two please let Gerrit or Jillian know.
  
• If you are new to the Children's Ministry then please attend our CM Orientation this Tuesday at the church office.

Upcoming Events:

1. Equipping for Ministry - Sunday, July 26th (1:15 to 2:00pm)
2. CM Orientation - Tuesday, July 28th (6:30 to 8:30pm)
   
3. Water Olympics - Wednesday, August 5th (7:00 to 8:30pm)

Adventures Down the Romans' Road

Here are Heather's pictures of Vacation Bible School. Enjoy!

CM Update 7/19/09

1 Corinthians 3:6-7 - I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.

This week of Vacation Bible School has caused me to reflect upon the opportunity to sow God's word in the hearts of children. Some soil is hard, some is soft, some is rocky, but in any case, God's word is making an impact. Keep sowing God's word in your classes. God will reap an increase in the lives of these kids, and you get to be a part of His work.

In Jesus,
Phil

Weekly Updates:

• Thank you for your help and prayers at Vacation Bible School. We are finishing up a rewarding week of ministry.
  
• Equipping for Ministry this month will be an abridged version (45 min) due to the Baptism on the same day (Sunday, July 26). We will have a simple meeting to catch up before finishing off the summer.

Upcoming Events:

1. Equipping for Ministry - Sunday, July 26th (1:15 to 2:00pm)
2. Water Olympics - Wednesday, August 5th (7:00 to 8:30pm)

CM Update 7/12/09

Jeremiah 9:23-24 - Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the LORD.

Wisdom or knowledge, might or strength, and riches or wealth are easy for us to take great pride in, but these are deceiving. The true glory is to know God. The One who is all wise, all powerful, and exceedingly wealthy. Delight in Him!

In Jesus,
Phil

Weekly Updates:

• Equipping for Ministry this month will be an abridged version (45 min) due to the Baptism on the same day (Sunday, July 26). We will have a simple meeting to catch up before finishing off the summer.
• Vacation Bible School is here. It is going to be great fun.
  
• Make sure to pump it up in your classes this Sunday.
  
• All volunteers will be meeting for a dry run on this Sunday at 2:00pm at Clark's Creek Park South.

Upcoming Events:

1. VBS Planning Meeting - Thursday, July 9th (6:30 to ???)
2. VBS Dry Run - Sunday, July 12th (2:00 to 3:30pm)
   
3. VBS: Adventures Down the Romans' Road - Mon to Fri, July 13th to 17th (6:30 to 8:30pm)
4. Equipping for Ministry - Sunday, July 26th (1:15 to 2:00pm)
5. Water Olympics - Wednesday, August 5th (7:00 to 8:30pm)