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Camp Vine August 4-8: A Music and Arts Experience for Kids

 
We invite all children exiting 1st-6th Grades to attend Camp Vine this year. Camp Vine is Monday through Friday, August 4-8, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day. This is an exciting week filled with music, art, and fun. In addition to other fun activities, the kids learn a musical during the course of the week and present it on the final day.
 
Camp Vine costs $50 per child. Please register online.
 

This year's Camp Vine musical is "It's Cool in the Furnace: A Musical About Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego." Some things never grow old and never go out of fashion; some things remain "cool" forever. Bible stories are timeless, and the tale of a Godly guy named Daniel, his three sidekicks and a fiery furnace is about as cool as it gets. So too is the classic children's musical that recounts this captivating tale with humor, action, and spiritual heart.
 
For more details about Camp Vine, contact Karen Gossett (817-731-0701).
 
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Camp Vine August 4-8: A Music and Arts Experience for Kids

 
We invite all children exiting 1st-6th Grades to attend Camp Vine this year. Camp Vine is Monday through Friday, August 4-8, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day. This is an exciting week filled with music, art, and fun. In addition to other fun activities, the kids learn a musical during the course of the week and present it on the final day.
 
Camp Vine costs $50 per child. Please register online.
 

This year's Camp Vine musical is "It's Cool in the Furnace: A Musical About Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego." Some things never grow old and never go out of fashion; some things remain "cool" forever. Bible stories are timeless, and the tale of a Godly guy named Daniel, his three sidekicks and a fiery furnace is about as cool as it gets. So too is the classic children's musical that recounts this captivating tale with humor, action, and spiritual heart.
 
For more details about Camp Vine, contact Karen Gossett (817-731-0701).
 
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Please support the Camp Vine kids by attending their musical on Friday evening, August 9

 
Each year the Camp Vine children work all week putting a musical production together. This year is no different; the kids will be performing "Table for Five... Thousand" on Friday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Worship Center.
 

Unforgettable melodies and poignant lyrics abound in the inspiring "Table for Five… Thousand," which is based on the account of Jesus feeding the five thousand. Found in all four New Testament gospels, the story reveals how one young boy with five loaves of bread and two fish - and an apparent willingness to share - leads to an event so startling that members of the crowd wanted to proclaim Jesus as King. The musical remains true to the Biblical accounts while underlining the theme that the most humble among us, especially children, can do great things with God's help.
 
Plan now to support the children of Arborlawn by attending this wonderful evening of celebration!
 
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Support the Camp Vine kids by attending this year's musical on Friday, August 9

 
Each year the Camp Vine children work all week putting a musical production together. This year is no different; the kids will be performing "Table for Five… Thousand" on Friday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Worship Center.
 

Be here at 6:00 p.m. for dinner in the Family Life Center. It's free (donations will be accepted), but please make a reservation by calling the church office (817-731-0701). Two of our church family's outstanding chefs - Jerry Westenkuehler and Marge Becker - will be cooking for us, and they need to know how much food to prepare.
 
After dinner, the children will present their musical at 7:00 p.m. in the Worship Center.
 
Plan now to support the children of Arborlawn by attending this wonderful evening of celebration!
 
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Camp Vine August 5-9: Kids, register today and sing and dance with us in the musical "Table for Five… Thousand"

 
We invite all children exiting 1st-6th Grades to attend Camp Vine. This is an exciting week filled with music and art... in other words, fun! The kids learn a musical during the week and present it on the final day.
 

This year's camp is Monday through Friday, August 5-9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day. Camp Vine concludes on Friday evening with the kids performing the musical "Table for Five… Thousand" for family and friends. Camp Vine costs $50 per child, and online registration is available online.
 
Unforgettable melodies and poignant lyrics abound in the inspiring "Table for Five… Thousand," which is based on the account of Jesus feeding the five thousand. Found in all four New Testament gospels, the story reveals how one young boy with five loaves of bread and two fish - and an apparent willingness to share - leads to an event so startling that members of the crowd wanted to proclaim Jesus as King. The musical remains true to the Biblical accounts while underlining the theme that the most humble among us, especially children, can do great things with God's help.
 
For more details about Camp Vine, contact Karen Gossett (817-731-0701).
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Camp Vine coming August 5-9; "Table for Five… Thousand" this year's musical

 
We invite all children exiting 1st-6th Grades to attend Camp Vine. This is an exciting week filled with music and art... in other words, fun! The kids learn a musical during the week and present it on the final day.
 

This year's camp is Monday through Friday, August 5-9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day. Camp Vine concludes on Friday evening with the kids performing the musical "Table for Five… Thousand" for family and friends. Camp Vine costs $50 per child, and online registration is available online.
 
Unforgettable melodies and poignant lyrics abound in the inspiring "Table for Five… Thousand," which is based on the account of Jesus feeding the five thousand. Found in all four New Testament gospels, the story reveals how one young boy with five loaves of bread and two fish - and an apparent willingness to share - leads to an event so startling that members of the crowd wanted to proclaim Jesus as King. The musical remains true to the Biblical accounts while underlining the theme that the most humble among us, especially children, can do great things with God's help.
 
For more details about Camp Vine, contact Karen Gossett (817-731-0701).
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Camp Vine coming August 5-9; "Table for Five… Thousand" this year's musical

 
We invite all children exiting 1st-6th Grades to attend Camp Vine. This is an exciting week filled with music and art... in other words, fun! The kids learn a musical during the week and present it on the final day.
 
This year's camp is Monday through Friday, August 5-9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day. Camp Vine concludes on Friday evening with the kids performing the musical "Table for Five… Thousand" for family and friends. Camp Vine costs $50 per child. Please register online.
 

Unforgettable melodies and poignant lyrics abound in the inspiring "Table for Five… Thousand," which is based on the account of Jesus feeding the five thousand. Found in all four New Testament gospels, the story reveals how one young boy with five loaves of bread and two fish - and an apparent willingness to share - leads to an event so startling that members of the crowd wanted to proclaim Jesus as King. The musical remains true to the Biblical accounts while underlining the theme that the most humble among us, especially children, can do great things with God's help.
 
For more details about Camp Vine, contact Karen Gossett (817-731-0701).
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

A thank you about Camp Vine

 
From Deb Sewell: [On] Friday evening, Aug. 10, we attended the final performance of this year’s Arborlawn Camp Vine as they presented “The Old Testament: Fast Forward,” by Tom Long and Alan Pote. It was one of the most clever, witty, and humorous church youth musicals we have seen to date. The costumes, staging, and musical performance certainly exceeded our expectations. This year’s theme seemed to be the perfect selection on the heels of The Bible in 90 Days.
 
Kudos to Karen Gossett for her leadership as Camp Director in putting this year’s musical together, as well as to her support staff consisting of: Jerry Westenkuehler (keyboards), Jennifer Portele (conductor), Pam Stoker (music teacher), and Sara Heiser (drama production).
 
Karen Gossett mentioned that at least half of the [more than] 25 students attending this year are not part of the Arborlawn family. What a wonderful way for the community to see some of the opportunities at Arborlawn.
 
We are so very blessed to have the music support staff we have. If it has been awhile since you’ve expressed your appreciation to Karen, Jerry, or Jennifer, let them know how very blessed we are to have them at Arborlawn!
 
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Support the Camp Vine kids! Everyone invited to big evening production on Friday, Aug. 10

 
If you want to get a heartwarming view of our church's bright future, make plans to be with us Friday evening, Aug. 10. On that night, the kids who participated in Camp Vine: A Music and Arts Experience will stage their production of “The Old Testament: Fast Forward.” All of you who read The Bible in 90 Days with us last winter will enjoy this charming presentation by the campers. Expect to hear your favorite Bible stories in a new and fresh way!
 

(Photo: Preparation of sets for the Camp Vine musical "The Old Testament Fast Forward.")
 
Be here at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 for dinner in the Family Life Center. It's free (donations will be accepted), but please make a reservation by calling the church office (817-731-0701). Two of our church family's outstanding chefs - Jerry Westenkuehler and Marge Becker - will be cooking for us, and they need to know how much food to prepare.
 
After dinner, the children will present their musical at 7 p.m. in the Worship Center.
 
Plan now to support the children of Arborlawn by attending this wonderful evening of celebration!
 
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Camp Vine August 6-10; students get to learn and present musical about the Old Testament

 
By Karen Gossett
 
Excitement is building as time nears for Camp Vine! If you are exiting 1st through 5th Grades, join us Aug. 6-10, 9 a.m. to Noon each day, for this wonderful music and arts experience. (Read more and register starting at ArborlawnUMC.org/campvine.)
 
This will be an awesome week of creative fun, music, pottery and photography, culminating in a huge celebration on Friday evening, Aug. 10.  Everyone is invited to attend the Celebration Dinner at 6 p.m. that night in the Family Life Center. Please make a reservation by calling the Church Office at 817-731-0701. On Celebration night, visit the Art Gallery in the Upper Commons, where the kids will share their creations.
 

Then enjoy the production of “The Old Testament: Fast Forward” at 7 p.m. in the Worship Center. All of you who read the Bible in 90 Days with us last winter will enjoy this charming presentation by the campers. Expect to hear your favorite Bible stories in a new and fresh way! 
 
The song “God’s Word” remind us:
 
God’s word tells the story, God’s word is where it starts,
God’s word makes a promise, God’s word is in our hearts.
God’s word lights the darkness, God’s word a burning blaze,
God’s word fills creation, moves the earth to songs of praise.
 
Plan now to support the children of Arborlawn by attending this wonderful evening of celebration! And get your kids registered for Camp Vine today.
 
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Camp Vine: A Music and Arts Experience for Kids - Aug. 6-10

 
Camp Vine is Aug. 6-10, and it’s for all kids exiting 1st through 6th Grades. The event is from 9 a.m. to Noon each day, and the cost is $50.
 
This is an exciting week filled with music, theater, photography, pottery... in other words, fun! The kids learn a musical during the week and present it on the final day.
 

The musical – “The Old Testament Fast Forward” – is an amusing attempt to present the Old Testament beginning with a promise to cover the entire history in 10 minutes. Needless to say, this is a tall order, even after revising the estimate to 20, then 30, then 40 minutes. But there’s plenty of humor and moving moments as  kids encounter the lessons and eternal truths found within the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, David and many more.
 
Sign up at ArborlawnUMC.org/register. Questions? Contact Karen Gossett (817-731-0701).
 
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Choir Camp starts next week

Choir Camp is June 13-17 this year, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. It’s for kids who have completed 1st through 6th grades. This year’s theme is “Happily Forever After.”
 
The kids spend the week producing  a musical, which includes learning music and solos, acting and speaking, creative movement, creating props and scenery, and other fun.
 
The cost is $40, which includes the music and a T-shirt. We provide snacks each day, and kids bring their own sack lunches.   
 
On Friday, June 17 at Noon, the entire congregation, family, and friends are invited to come watch the presentation of our Choir Camp musical, “Happily Forever After” in the Sanctuary.   
 
Registration forms are now available in the Gathering Area or church office. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Portele.
 

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Kids to perform "Happily Forever After" at this year's Choir Camp in June

Choir Camp is June 13-17 this year, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. It's for kids who have completed 1st through 6th grades. This year’s theme is “Happily Forever After.” 
 

The kids spend the week producing  a musical, which includes learning music and solos, acting and speaking, creative movement, creating props and scenery, and other fun.  
 
We provide snacks each day, and kids bring their own sack lunches.  
 
On Friday, June 17 at Noon, the entire congregation is invited to come watch the presentation of our Choir Camp musical, "Happily Forever After" in the Sanctuary.   
 
Register now by contacting Jennifer Portele or by picking up a registration form in the church office. Cost is $40, and this includes a T-shirt and admission to a pool party on Friday afternoon.
 
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