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Arborlawn Children Collecting for Souper Bowl of Caring on Sunday, February 1; WestAid Seeking Food Donations

 
Kids from Arborlawn’s Children’s Ministries will be collecting money once again this year for Souper Bowl of Caring. Look for them in the Lower Commons on Sunday, February 1 after each service. They will have collection soup pots, and donated funds go directly to the Tarrant Area Food Bank.
 

Each year on Super Bowl Sunday many churches collect money to help local food banks. Last year Arborlawn Kids collected $460. Thank you so much for your support of this worthy cause!
 
Also, our friends at WestAid are having a Souper Bowl of Caring drive this year. If you are interested in donating, they are looking for macaroni and cheese, cornbread mix, canned pasta, canned pork and beans, and dried ramen soups. Please bring your WestAid donations to Room 230 (adjacent to the kitchen).
 
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Breakfast With Santa Saturday, Dec. 13

 
We invite all children to join us for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 13 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Come enjoy breakfast with friends and bring your camera and take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. You can make reindeer food and other crafts to take home.

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“A Night Like No Other”: Children’s Advent & Christmas 2014

 

Be a part of our Advent and Christmas opportunities for children during this special season on the year.
 
December 13 – Breakfast with Santa. Join us from 9:00-10:30 a.m. for this first-time event in the Family Life Center. Come enjoy breakfast with friends and bring your camera and take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. You can make reindeer food and other crafts to take home.
 

December 13 – Kid’s Mission Day. Register to join us from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for mission activities, lunch, and an afternoon movie. The cost is $10 and is for kids Kindergarten through 5th grade. Register today. (Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 12.) Bring a friend!
 
December 13 – Parent’s Day Out. Register to join us from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and parents can spend the afternoon shopping or wrapping or just reading a book! This is for infants through Pre-K. The cost is $30 for the first child and $10 for each sibling not to exceed $50 per family. Register for nursery. (Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 12.) 
 
December 14 – Third Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift.
 
December 14 – Children’s Musical. Come enjoy “Three Wee Kings” performed by our own Children’s Music Experience kids. It is at 3:00 p.m. in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel.
 

December 21 – Fourth Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift and preschool Sunday School will celebrate Jesus’ Birthday with special snacks.
 
December 21 – Blessing of the Animals. Bring your special pet to be blessed at 3:00 p.m. All animals are welcome.
 
December 24 – Family Christmas Eve Service. Join us at 5:00 p.m. for this special family service. The kids are all welcome to come and get in costume and join us in the telling of the Christmas Story. You can be a sheep, angel, shepherd, wise man, Mary or Joseph. Then wave your glowsticks as we sing “Silent Night.”
 
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“A Night Like No Other”: Children’s Advent and Christmas 2014

 

Here are our Advent and Christmas opportunities for children during this special season on the year.
 
December 6 and 7 – Nativity Pageant. Performances at 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. each night.
 
December 7 – Second Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift.
 
December 13 – Breakfast with Santa. Join us from 9:00-10:30 a.m. for this first-time event in the Family Life Center. Come enjoy breakfast with friends and bring your camera and take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. You can make reindeer food and other crafts to take home.
 

December 13 – Kid’s Mission Day. Register to join us from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for mission activities, lunch, and an afternoon movie. The cost is $10 and is for kids Kindergarten through 5th grade. Register today. Bring a friend!
 
December 13 – Parent’s Day Out. Register to join us from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and parents can spend the afternoon shopping or wrapping or just reading a book! This is for infants through Pre-K. The cost is $30 for the first child and $10 for each sibling not to exceed $50 per family. Register for nursery.  
 
December 14 – Third Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift.
 
December 14 – Children’s Musical. Come enjoy “Three Wee Kings” performed by our own Children’s Music Experience kids. It is at 3:00 p.m. in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel.
 

December 21 – Fourth Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift and preschool Sunday School will celebrate Jesus’ Birthday with special snacks.
 
December 21 – Blessing of the Animals. Bring your special pet to be blessed at 3:00 p.m. All animals are welcome.
 
December 24 – Family Christmas Eve Service. Join us at 5:00 p.m. for this special family service. The kids are all welcome to come and get in costume and join us in the telling of the Christmas Story. You can be a sheep, angel, shepherd, wise man, Mary or Joseph. Then wave your glowsticks as we sing “Silent Night.”
 
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“A Night Like No Other”: Children’s Advent 2014

 

November 30 – First Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive an Advent calendar.
 
December 6 and 7 – Nativity Pageant. Performances at 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. each night.
 
December 7 – Second Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift.
 
December 13 – Breakfast with Santa. Join us from 9:00-10:30 a.m. for this first-time event in the Family Life Center. Come enjoy breakfast with friends and bring your camera and take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. You can make reindeer food and other crafts to take home.
 

December 13 – Kid’s Mission Day. Register to join us from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for mission activities, lunch, and an afternoon movie. The cost is $10 and is for kids Kindergarten through 5th grade. Register today. Bring a friend!
 
December 13 – Parent’s Day Out. Register to join us from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and parents can spend the afternoon shopping or wrapping or just reading a book! This is for infants through Pre-K. The cost is $30 for the first child and $10 for each sibling not to exceed $50 per family. Register for nursery.  
 
December 14 – Third Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift.
 
December 14 – Children’s Musical. Come enjoy “Three Wee Kings” performed by our own Children’s Music Experience kids. It is at 3:00 p.m. in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel.
 

December 21 – Fourth Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift and preschool Sunday School will celebrate Jesus’ Birthday with special snacks.
 
December 21 – Blessing of the Animals. Bring your special pet to be blessed at 3:00 p.m. All animals are welcome.
 
December 24 – Family Christmas Eve Service. Join us at 5:00 p.m. for this special family service. The kids are all welcome to come and get in costume and join us in the telling of the Christmas Story. You can be a sheep, angel, shepherd, wise man, Mary or Joseph. Then wave your glowsticks as we sing “Silent Night.”
 
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“Caring About Kids”: Leanne Hadley Speaking Here October 26

 
Arborlawn welcomes Rev. Dr. Leanne Hadley on Sunday, October 26. Dr. Hadley, a noted expert on children's issues, particularly as they relate to the faith walk and navigating our challenging culture, conducted a workshop here in the fall of 2013 about helping children understand God. She offered many valuable insights to us at that time, so we're thrilled to have her back! We invite everyone to come hear this dynamic advocate for children's faith issues.
 

Leanne will be having a conversation with Rev. Ben Disney at both the 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services on October 26.
 
She will also be speaking in the Worship Center at 9:45 a.m. that day. Leanne will be focusing on how parents, families and the church can learn from and be in ministry with children in our congregation and community. Leanne is a gifted speaker and author and an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. She’s worked extensively with children and families in regard to faith development, particularly in the current climate of difficulties and challenges facing our children. The event is open to everyone including other adult Sunday School classes who may wish to join us at 9:45 a.m.
 
From Leanne Hadley’s web site, called “Caring About Kids”: “This world has become a difficult place for kids! They face divorce, bullying, school shootings, social media issues, death of loved ones, deployment of a parent and the list could go on and on! We need to help kids learn to cope, heal, and navigate this world. I am here to help!”
 
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Pumpkin Patch and Trunk-or-Treat: Sunday, October 26; Candy Donations Appreciated

 
Our annual Pumpkin Patch and Trunk-or-Treat for children is Sunday, October 26 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Invite your friends and neighbors for this fun and free event.
 

 

We will have hot dogs and drinks, lots of fun games, trunk-or-treat, a bounce house, face painting, and a lot of candy! Dress up in a non-scary costume and come have an evening of fun. Please leave your pets at home.
 

We need your car for Trunk-or-Treat! Last year, the kids and the volunteers had so much fun with Trunk-or-Treat. If you can bring your trunk - decorated or not - we will provide the candy. If you can help, contact Kristen Harford. Cars will get parked about 4:30 p.m., and the kids will trunk-or-treat from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
 

If you want to donate candy for this year's festivities, please bring your donations to the special boxes around the church. We appreciate your help!
 
For more details or if you have any questions about Pumpkin Patch, please contact Melissa Hedger.
 

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PT Fit Kids Hosting Event Here Nov. 1; Children Ages 8 to 12 Welcome

 
PT Fit Kids will be hosting a kid friendly morning of exercise through games and activities on Saturday, November 1 at 8:00 a.m. in Arborlawn's Family Life Center.
 

Designed for 8- to 12-year-olds, this program promises to be a morning of fun as kids are engaged in professionally designed activities that will make them forget they're working out. The main program is built for kids, but parents are invited to stick around and join in at the end of the session for a game of tag they'll never forget. For more details contact Abby Johnson.
 
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“Caring About Kids”: Leanne Hadley Speaking Here October 26

 
Arborlawn welcomes Rev. Dr. Leanne Hadley on Sunday, October 26. Dr. Hadley, a noted expert on children's issues, particularly as they relate to the faith walk and navigating our challenging culture, conducted a workshop here in the fall of 2013 about helping children understand God. She offered many valuable insights to us at that time, so we're thrilled to have her back! We invite everyone to come hear this dynamic advocate for children's faith issues.
 

Leanne will be having a conversation with Rev. Ben Disney at both the 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services on October 26.
 
She will also be speaking in the Worship Center at 9:45 a.m. that day. Leanne will be focusing on how parents, families and the church can learn from and be in ministry with children in our congregation and community. Leanne is a gifted speaker and author and an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. She’s worked extensively with children and families in regard to faith development, particularly in the current climate of difficulties and challenges facing our children. The event is open to everyone including other adult Sunday School classes who may wish to join us at 9:45 a.m.
 
From Leanne Hadley’s web site, called “Caring About Kids”: “This world has become a difficult place for kids! They face divorce, bullying, school shootings, social media issues, death of loved ones, deployment of a parent and the list could go on and on! We need to help kids learn to cope, heal, and navigate this world. I am here to help!”
 
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Pumpkin Patch and Trunk-or-Treat: Sunday, October 26; Candy Donations Appreciated

 
Our annual Pumpkin Patch and Trunk-or-Treat for children is Sunday, October 26 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Invite your friends and neighbors for this fun and free event.
 

 

We will have hot dogs and drinks, lots of fun games, trunk-or-treat, a bounce house, face painting, and a lot of candy! Dress up in a non-scary costume and come have an evening of fun. Please leave your pets at home.
 

We need your car for Trunk-or-Treat! Last year, the kids and the volunteers had so much fun with Trunk-or-Treat. If you can bring your trunk - decorated or not - we will provide the candy. If you can help, contact Kristen Harford. Cars will get parked about 4:30 p.m., and the kids will trunk-or-treat from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
 

If you want to donate candy for this year's festivities, please bring your donations to the special boxes around the church. We appreciate your help!
 
For more details or if you have any questions about Pumpkin Patch, please contact Melissa Hedger.
 

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Children’s Sunday School: Spotlight on PreK Teachers

 
By Susan Pike
 
Emily Chumchal
2 Year Old Sunday School
 
An elementary school teacher, Emily now teaches 4 year olds at UCC Preschool, while her husband Matt is a biology professor at TCU. They have two girls, Ella who is six years old and Lily who is four. Emily also serves as the Preschool Hospitality and Wee Worship Coordinator at Arborlawn and Matt attends the Journey Sunday school class.
 

Emily feels called to teach the two year olds, and she is fascinated by how much they learn and grow in the span of one year. “And let’s face it,” says Emily, “they are pretty precious at this age!” Emily uses a hands-on curriculum complete with story boards to help illustrate each lesson. To make what the children are learning more concrete, the story boards include sensory items that the children can feel or manipulate - such as green ribbon for grass, yarn for a fuzzy beard, or sandpaper for a rocky path, etc. With two helpers from our nursery staff for assistance, Emily also incorporates songs, crafts, and finger plays to engage this precious group of tiny disciples. They are learning about God’s love for them in a safe and nurturing environment.
 
Miriam Marshall and Lisa Marino
3 Year Old Sunday school
 
Both Miriam and Lisa have years of experience teaching Sunday school! Miriam has led music during the preschool gathering time for 15 years and has taught taught Kindergarten and served as a helper for our Confirmation Classes. Lisa has taught several other age groups over the past 17 years of her Arborlawn membership. “My reasons for teaching are many…” says Lisa, “…my love of children, my love of God’s message, and my commitment to our congregation.”
 
Together they are a great team of teachers for our three year olds. Both of these ladies feel they receive much more than they give to this ministry. This Fall, they are learning stories from the Old Testament until Advent, when they will celebrate and learn about the coming of the Christ Child. Using a variety of hands-on activities, they keep the children engaged in God’s Word.
 
Lindy Eubank and Paula Medford
4 Year Old Sunday school
 
Friends since their grown children were in preschool, Lindy and Paula have been teaching 4 year old Sunday school together for 14 years. With a shared passion for teaching the fours, both Lindy and Paula feel that “each child, each class, and each year have been a joy.”
 

They spend each week reading a Bible story and then elaborating on it using drama, crafts, or games. The blocks come in handy for the stories of Babel and Jericho, and each year the students receive the royal treatment during the lesson about Jesus washing the feet of the disciples. They have made gingerbread nativities, as well as many themed crafts as the children learn and experience God’s love.  
 
Janice Johnson and Miriam Marshall
Accompanist and Song Leader for Preschool
Sunday School Music/Gathering Time
 
Janice has accompanied the children during music time before Sunday school for 15 years, alongside Miriam Marshall, our song leader. Janice loves to see the children dressed for Sunday school and eager to worship God in song. They sing many old-time favorite Sunday school songs including “Jesus Loves Me,” "Zacchaeus Was a Wee Little Man,” and “His Banner Over Me is Love.”
 

Janice began piano lessons at age 6 and by the time she was 12, was the accompanist at her small church in Indiana. She played the organ at her church in Benbrook after she married, also singing in the choir, where her husband Maynard was the choir director for a time. They then moved to California, where they attended a Methodist church in Lancaster, and both sang in the choir. Janice is a long time member of our Arborlawn Chancel Choir, as is her husband Maynard. In addition, she played handbells for the Seminary and has been in the Westcliff and now Arborlawn handbell ensembles for 40 years. Thank you, Janice, for sharing your gifts and your love of God and music with this youngest group of Arborlawn disciples!  
 
Arborlawn Student Helpers
 
As part of a leadership program in Arborlawn’s Student Ministry, junior and senior high students serve as helpers in children’s Sunday school. This provides the youth with leadership skills as well as valued assistance to our adult teachers. Preschool helpers include: Woods Pate, 3 year old class; and Travis Crawford, 4 year old class.
 
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“Caring About Kids”: Leanne Hadley Speaking Here October 26

 
Arborlawn welcomes Rev. Dr. Leanne Hadley on Sunday, October 26. Dr. Hadley, a noted expert on children’s issues, particularly as they relate to the faith walk and navigating our challenging culture, conducted a workshop here in the fall of 2013 about helping children understand God. She offered many valuable insights to us at that time, so we're thrilled to have her back!
 

Leanne will be having a conversation with Rev. Ben Disney at both the 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services on October 26. During the Sunday School hour she will be speaking in the Worship Center. Everyone is invited to come hear this dynamic advocate for children’s faith issues.
 
From Leanne Hadley’s web site, called “Caring About Kids”: “This world has become a difficult place for kids! They face divorce, bullying, school shootings, social media issues, death of loved ones, deployment of a parent and the list could go on and on! We need to help kids learn to cope, heal, and navigate this world. I am here to help!”
 
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One Room, Relational Style Sunday School for Children

 
By Susan Pike
 
Studies show that children who have relationships with other adults within the church stay connected to the church when they are grown. Sunday School teachers can lend credibility to what parents are teaching at home when it comes to faith education. At Arborlawn, we are focused on building our children’s faith every Sunday. With access to the computer, workshop, art, and movie rooms, the children can benefit from a one-room style class, while still enjoying the occasional change of pace to reinforce lessons. (We might be one class with two teachers – but we’re on the move!)
 
SPOTLIGHT ON TEACHERS:
 
Roy and Laurie Topham, Kindergarten and 1st Grade, Combined
 
Welcome to Mr.Roy’s K-1 Sunday school class. If you have ever ventured into the Sunday school area, chances are you’ve seen or heard Mr. Roy! His boisterous enthusiasm is hard to miss. Mr. Roy and his wife Laurie have been teaching Sunday school for 20 years. They’ve taught Kindergarten, confirmation classes, and everything in between.
 

Most recently, with the help of their daughter, Sarah Koons, they have settled into Kindergarten and First grades at Arborlawn. Throughout the year, the Topham’s classes can be seen wandering through the “wilderness” (halls of Arborlawn), stopping to have “manna” (donuts) from heaven. They can be heard in our Sanctuary, as the children deliver the Ten Commandments to Moses from “Mount Sinai” (the pulpit). The Tophams have led their classes to numerous bible towns, including Bethlehem, where, loaded with suitcases for the trip, the children looked for a place to stay. Their students have shot down a paper Goliath with slingshots and nerf balls, as well as looked for “lost” (hidden) sheep with each of their names on them! Who says learning about God’s Word can’t be fun? Don’t miss out – bring your Kindergarten and 1st graders to Sunday school and let them join the fun. (But don’t be late – because who knows where they might be traveling next?)  
 
Steve and Susan Pike, 2nd and 3rd Grades, Combined
 
What does the Bible say? Steve and Susan Pike’s Sunday school class is finding out that God’s Word is something they can really understand and follow! The Pikes have been longtime Sunday school teachers. Susan has served on the curriculum team at Arborlawn and has taught rotation style Sunday school since its inception. Steve looks forward to the one room style class again, since he enjoys getting to know the children from week to week. Assisting the Pikes, Lori Carrender has served in the children’s Sunday school department since Day One of Arborlawn. Her quiet, personable rapport with the children is invaluable.
 

In preparation for the 3rd grade students to receive their own bibles each Fall, the children will learn to navigate their bibles as they act out different stories, learn where they are located within God’s Word, and how the lessons they learn can be applied in their own lives today. Throughout the year, using props and costumes, the children will make their own video as they retell God’s story. In addition, they will use paints and mixed media, creating works of art and playing games as they learn and develop their faith. Look for Arborlawn’s 2nd graders on the first Sunday of every month, where you might see them serving with the Pikes as greeters before our 11:00 service. You might also spy a few of them helping to pass out bulletins when Steve is serving as an usher.
 
Cathy Lin and Tammy Pfrang, 4th and 5th Grades, Combined
 
For thirteen years, Cathy Lin has taught 3 year-old through 5th grade Sunday school, and most recently has served as a shepherd (helper) each Sunday. Tammy, also having served in the children’s Sunday school department for more than ten years, clearly has a similar calling and passion for children’s faith education. Together, they are teaching this sophisticated group of young disciples using a Cokesbury curriculum.
 
Beginning with the Old Testament and moving through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, the class will also spend some time learning about the Fruits of the Spirit. Although many of the topics might seem familiar, this teaching team finds new ways to surprise their students and keep them interested, playing games as well as enjoying thematic snacks. They are digging into bible truths with lively discussion, which is fitting for this more mature and insightful age group. In addition, the weekly youth helpers promote relationships and a sense of familiarity, as the students look forward to the day that they, too, will be joining Youth Activities within our church.
 
Arborlawn Student Helpers
 
As part of a leadership program in Arborlawn’s Student Ministry, junior and senior high students alternate serving as helpers in children’s Sunday school. This provides the youth with leadership skills as they serve as mature examples to the younger students. The children love getting to know this responsible group of students, and it provides an ease of transition, as the children look forward to their next classes and the day that they, too, will be in Arborlawn’s Student Program. The youth who are currently serving as assistants include: Ashley Deats and Lindsay Feldman – grades 2 and 3, combined; and Ryan Mackechnie, Jack Doby, Amy Burdette, Connor Cassady, and Josh Feldman – grades 4 and 5, combined.
 
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Pumpkin Patch and Trunk-or-Treat: Sunday, October 26; Candy Donations Appreciated

 
Our annual Pumpkin Patch and Trunk-or-Treat for children is Sunday, October 26 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Invite your friends and neighbors for this fun and free event.
 

 

We will have hot dogs and drinks, lots of fun games, trunk-or-treat, a bounce house, face painting, and a lot of candy! Dress up in a non-scary costume and come have an evening of fun. Please leave your pets at home.
 

We need your car for Trunk-or-Treat! Last year, the kids and the volunteers had so much fun with Trunk-or-Treat. If you can bring your trunk - decorated or not - we will provide the candy. If you can help, contact Kristen Harford. Cars will get parked about 4:30 p.m., and the kids will trunk-or-treat from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
 

If you want to donate candy for this year's festivities, please bring your donations to the special boxes around the church. We appreciate your help!
 
For more details or if you have any questions about Pumpkin Patch, please contact Melissa Hedger.
 

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Love & Logic Series for Families With Small Children Sunday Afternoons Through October 12

 
Families with children from infants to age 6, join us for the class “Love and Logic: Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun” Sundays through October 12 from 4:00-6:00 p.m in Room 222.
 

Attend all the sessions or come to just one or two. The cost is $30 for a couple and $20 for individuals. The cost includes the book. Register online or pay when your arrive. A nursery is available. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Cordell.
 
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Love & Logic Series for Families With Small Children Starts September 14; Register Online Today

 
Families with children from infants to age 6, join us for the class “Love and Logic: Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun” Sundays, September 14 through October 12 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
 

Attend all five sessions or come to just one or two. The cost is $30 for a couple and $20 for individuals. The cost includes the book. Register online. A nursery is available. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Cordell.
 
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Love & Logic Series for Families With Small Children Starts September 14

 
Families with children from infants to age 6, join us for the class “Love and Logic: Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun” Sundays, September 14 through October 12 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
 

Attend all five sessions or come to just one or two. The cost is $30 for a couple and $20 for individuals. The cost includes the book. Register online. A nursery is available. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Cordell.
 
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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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Vacation Bible Camp July 21-25; This Year’s Theme: “Weird Animals: Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind”

 
Vacation Bible Camp is July 21-25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day. The theme this year is “Weird Animals: Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind.” This theme teaches us that no matter how different you may be, you are unique and special in God’s eyes.
 

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VBC: The Best Experience for the Kids Because of Our Great Volunteers!

 
We offer a big thanks to everyone who has volunteered for the upcoming Vacation Bible Camp ("Weird Animals") July 21-25. We still need help in either of these ways: 1) helpers to decorate on Sunday, July 20 after church; or 2) people to bring snacks for the adult and youth volunteers. If you can assist in either of these areas, please contact Kristen Harford. Thanks so much. We cannot do this without our volunteers!
 

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