Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Kidapalooza Is Coming Soon!

Your kids’ favorite summer event is coming June 13-17… Kidapalooza! It’s five nights of fun, faith and friends for elementary-aged kids. The fun goes from 6 - 8:30 pm nightly right here at Bay Life Church. Best of all - it's FREE and open to children who are entering kindergarten through those who’ve completed fifth grade. Each night will be packed with games, worship, drama, teaching, and SLIME!


We want kids to have fun while learning about God. This year we’re going to teach using the HOOPS” approach: Hear God, Open your heart, Obey God, Pray, and Serve.
We’ll tell bible stories and put them into action in our stage productions. Students who memorize the verse of the night will earn a chance to slime one of our staffers! We’ll have pizza, candy and drinks available for purchase, too!

Pick up an application at the INFOdesk at church or hereComplete your registration by May 22nd and get a free Kidapalooza t-shirt!


So come on kids, invite your friends, family and neighbors and join us this summer for an awesome, good time at KIDAPALOOZA!

It’s Elementary! Here’s what’s new:

This month's virtue: Forgiveness—deciding that someone who has wronged you doesn't have to pay.

This month's memory verse: “Forgive the things you are holding against one another. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you."  Colossians 3:13 NIrV

This month's virtue hero: 4GIV-RO

Nursery News
Want a happy and contented baby in the nursery? We do, too! A key to success is consistency. When you bring your child every week to the same service time, your baby is able to adjust from any separation anxiety they may have. Consistency also helps your child acclimate to the routine, the classroom, the other children and to get to know and recognize their teachers. It also gives their teachers an opportunity to get to know your child. Our children's ministry staff and volunteers understand the importance of your child being comfortable and happy in our nursery so that you can be comfortable and happy while you attend your adult service. It's our joy and privilege to be able to care for the little ones that God has entrusted to us. Let us know how we can best meet your child's needs.

Preschool News
During the month of May the children will learn that they can pray to Jesus anywhere and anytime.
This week, we start a new unit. The children will begin by learning that the Bible is the best book. They will discover that the Bible tells us about God, all its words are true, that Jesus loves everyone, and it tells us to obey.
Each week the children bring home a color sheet with a synopsis of the day’s lesson and a family activity on the reverse side for you to review at home with your child. This is designed so that we can partner together in carrying out the lesson and the key concept learned.