Hey Everyone!!

I just wanted to let you know that this Sunday is the last Sunday to bring in items for C.C. Dodd's father. We are putting together Christmas boxes for him while he is serving in Afghanistan.

Also this Sunday we have a full cast practice for the Christmas musical from 4-6 and at 5:45 there is a parents meeting.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Blessings,
Pastor Donovan and Pastor Sarah

This is the final week for Operation Enduring Courage! This has been a super fun serious of investigation into the life of Daniel and his three friends. This week we are talking specifically about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

Our points this week are:

God is in Control

God is bigger than the fire

God has a plan

The Power Verse for this week is: "I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me." Psalm 23:4

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Be Blessed,
Pastor Sarah and Pastor Donovan

Parents,

We have been having a blast in Kidz Connection going through Operation Enduring Courage. This past week we learned about picking good friends and how iron sharpens iron. This week we are learning about surviving a night with the lions.

The points for this week are:

1. Pray

2. Obey God

3. Depend on God

4. Stay Humble

The Power Verse is:

"But I will call on God, and the Lord will rescue me." Psalm 55:16

This is going to be an awesome week!!

Be Blessed,

Pastor Sarah and Pastor Donovan

Parents!!



There are many new exciting things happening in Kidz Connection!!



We have revamped the store and it will be opened this week. Your children will be able to receive "Linkage Loot" for bringing their friends, Bible and saying their memory verses on Sunday Morning. The store will them be opened at the end of the service for them to make their purchases. They are able to save their Linkage Loot and buy bigger prizes or spend it and get smaller prizes. This is their reward for working hard.



We are also going to be sending a Christmas package to C.C. Dodds' father who is in Afghanistan right now. If your children would like to make cards that would be great too!! This package is for Gary Dodds.



A list of items that can be brought in for the package are:

Baby wipes

Travel Size shampoo/lotion

deodorant

Mouth Wash

Granola bars/ small snacks/cereal bars/nuts

Chapstick

Card Games

Toothpaste/brushes

Powdered drink mix (individual mixes)

Instant coffee/hot cocoa/ tea bags

socks/scarves

beef jerky/slim jims

gum

face cleaning pads

kleenex/soap/washcloths

crosswordbooks/small handheld games/magazines/books

stationary

phone cards

AA batteries



Thank you for your help and support we and Mr. Dodds definitely appreciate it.



Be Blessed,



Pastor Sarah and Pastor Donovan

Parents,

In Kidz Connection this week we are learning to keep the "Daniels" in our lives close to us. Daniel was so wise and King Nebuchadnezzar appreciated the man that Daniel was, however Belshazzar did not.

This week's story in on the writing on the wall at Belshazzar's party.

Our points are:

1. Listen to them

2. Honor them

3. Keep them close to you

The Power Verse for this week is:

"The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the wicked leads them astray." Proverbs 12:26

This week is going to be great, we are learning the importance of appreciating our friends and choosing them wisely. To honor and listen to what they have to say rather than always be the one to do the talking. I'm really excited for what is to come this week!!

Be Blessed,

Pastor Donovan and Pastor Sarah

Parents!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are making some changes in Kidz Connection starting this week Nov. 8, 2009. These changes pertain to sign -in and sign -out.

We are requiring that all Kidz Connection kidz be signed in. You can start signing your child/children in anytime after 8:45 Sunday morning. This should leave plenty of time to come up and sign them in.

In regards to sign-out, you MUST have your tag to get your child. When you come to the top of the stairs you will need to show your tag to the person at the table and then flow through the adjacent Connection Class room. Your child will be on the other side with someone there to make sure that the numbers on the tag match up.

These changes are for the safety of your children. As we grow we want to protect your children as much as possible and this is a great way to make sure that everyone is signed in and out each and every Sunday.

Be Blessed,

Pastor Sarah and Pastor Donovan