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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Music Camp Finale

We just finished our last week of Music Camp and now we are preparing for our new segment, In the Doghouse. This group of lessons is all about sibling rivalry and I am really excited to start it! I just looked at our lesson for Sunday and it is going to be really fun! I think the kids will like talking about the different siblings in the Bible and they will really enjoy the hands-on activities that are a part of this segment.
Here's a quick overview of the lessons for the next four weeks:

  • Cain Kills His Brother in Anger (Genesis 4:2b-16)
  • Jacob Steals His Brother's Blessing (Genesis 27:1-45)
  • Joseph is Sold Into Slavery (Genesis 37:3-36)
  • Story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)

The theme verse for the next month is, "You should love each other." -John 13:34

Our "cheers" for the next four weeks are:

  • Week 1: "We show God's love by controlling our anger."
  • Week 2: "We show God's love by being honest"
  • Week 3: "We show God's love by encouraging each other."
  • Week 4: "We show God's love by forgiving each other."

Obviously, if you haven't guessed it, these lessons are focused on showing God's love. We will be talking about different ways that we can show His love to the people around us and we will talk about why it is so important to love people. I am really excited to get the kids talking about this and I can't wait to hear all of the things that they have to say! This curriculum is really good because it really gets the kids engaged in the lesson. I love letting them share their ideas and talk about what they are learning because I think it gives them a sense of ownership over the material.

The other big thing going on in children's ministry right now is our VBS! Our Power Lab VBS starts this Sunday night (June 13th) and goes through Thursday (June 18th). It is going to be so much fun! We are decorating the church this week and I get more and more excited each time I look at the progress. Michelle Rice is doing an amazing job organizing everything and I can't wait to work with all of our incredible volunteers! Be sure to register your kids if you have not yet done so. You can register in the church lobby or online at https://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs.fcwcvbs2008 Be sure to check it out right away and encourage your kids to bring friends! There will also be registration at the door. I look forward to seeing all of you there!

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