UPCOMING EVENTS Starting Point 07.30 We may have a new name, but Thursday nights are still games, music, journaling, and a lesson tailored to children and youth Moving Up Sunday 08.30 We’ll be kicking off the new school year right! Join us as we welcome our new 1st graders at 9:30 (party) and start our 2015-2016 classes at 11! Wednesday Night Live 09.02 We’re back and better than ever! This year kids can sign up for Choir, Theatre Club, and more! Stay tuned for updates and registration information. Fall Lock In!!! 09.11 That’s right! It’s that time of year again! Join us for a ginormous sleepover full of fun, games, worship, movies and a scavenger hunt. All 1st-5th graders are welcome! Space will be limited. Finally, let the Lord make you strong. Depend on His mighty power. Ephesians 6:10 Passage of the Month PARADISE ISLAND Summer is the perfect time to focus on your family’s spiritual growth and education. With only a few weeks left, what can you do to make this a summer that matters? A few Fridays ago, the Fellowship Hall filled with family, friends and preschool campers as those of us lucky enough to be in attendance were blessed with a wonderful performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by this year’s “In His Light” Theatre Camp. Their performance is always one of my favorite events of the year, and, like always, I was impressed by how much Sandal Aronson and the kids were able to accomplish in one short week. The set design and costumes were fun and inventive, Phyllis Gessler rocked the piano, and the kids really shined as narrators, egyptians, and the sons of Jacob. Everyone did an AWESOME job! I was particularly thrilled because of how thoroughly the script required the kids to learn about the life of Joseph, the Israelite patriarchs, and early biblical history – all while singing, dancing, and (often) hula hooping! It was clear they were enjoying themselves... but, even better, it was clear they would each come away with yet another piece of the story we are all born to play a role in: the story of God’s redemptive love for His creation. I was again reminded of just how EASY it can be. One week. One camp. One new song stuck in a child’s head. It doesn’t take much to make a difference, and it’s still not too late for you to start a family tradition or habit that will impact your kids, spiritually. It can be as easy as starting a family devotion , doing a pre-dinner dance-off to Jumpstart3 , taking daily thankfulness walks , or just helping your child to learn their next Level before church on Sunday — every little bit will go a long way. Begin praying about it and listen for God’s leading. It’s not too late to make this a summer that matters for Him! Sunday Morning 11am Leaders 1st & 2nd Graders: Amy Plouf & Karin Kmetz 3rd & 4th Graders: Mike & Gina White 5th Graders: Lois Jablonski & Mandy Houston FUMC Elementary Newsletter! JULY A Summer That Matters!
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UPCOMING EVENTSStarting Point 07.30
We may have a new name, but Thursday nights are still games, music, journaling, and a lesson tailored to children and youth
Moving Up Sunday 08.30 We’ll be kicking off the new school year right! Join us as we welcome our new 1st graders at 9:30 (party) and start our 2015-2016 classes at 11!
Wednesday Night Live 09.02 We’re back and better than ever! This year kids can sign up for Choir, Theatre Club, and more! Stay tuned for updates and registration information.
Fall Lock In!!! 09.11 That’s right! It’s that time of year again! Join us for a ginormous sleepover full of fun, games, worship, movies and a scavenger hunt. All 1st-5th graders are welcome! Space will be limited.
Finally, let the Lo
rd
make you strong.
Depend on His mighty
power.
Ephesians 6:10
Passage of the Month
PARADISE ISLAND
Summer is the perfect time to focus on your family’s spiritual growth and education. With only a few weeks left, what can you do to make this a summer that matters?
A few Fridays ago, the Fellowship Hall filled with family, friends and preschool campers as those of us lucky enough to be in attendance were blessed with a wonderful performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by this year’s “In His Light” Theatre Camp. Their performance is always one of my favorite events of the year, and, like always, I was impressed by how much Sandal Aronson and the kids were able to accomplish in one short week. The set design and costumes were fun and inventive, Phyllis Gessler rocked the piano, and the kids really shined as narrators, egyptians, and the sons of Jacob. Everyone did an AWESOME job! I was particularly thrilled because of how thoroughly the script required the kids to learn about the life of Joseph, the Israelite patriarchs, and early biblical history – all while singing, dancing, and (often) hula hooping! It was clear they were enjoying themselves... but, even better, it was clear they would each come away with yet another piece of the story we are all born to play a role in: the story of God’s redemptive love for His creation. I was again reminded of just how EASY it can be. One week. One camp. One new song stuck in a child’s head. It doesn’t take much to make a difference, and it’s still not too late for you to start a family tradition or habit that will impact your kids, spiritually. It can be as easy as starting a family devotion, doing a pre-dinner dance-off to Jumpstart3, taking daily thankfulness walks, or just helping your child to learn their next Level before church on Sunday — every little bit will go a long way. Begin praying about it and listen for God’s leading. It’s not too late to make this a summer that matters for Him!
Sunday Morning 11am Leaders
1st & 2nd Graders: Amy Plouf & Karin Kmetz 3rd & 4th Graders: Mike & Gina White 5th Graders: Lois Jablonski & Mandy Houston
The S.S.UPDATEBringing you up-to-the-minute Sunday School info!
This week, weʼre discovering: Weʼll finish out the Stand Up series back in the New Testament with Peter and John in Acts 4. In this passage, they got in trouble for sharing the message of Jesus. When theyʼre put on trial and told to stop talking about Jesus, they stood up for whatʼs right and told everyone that they will keep telling others about Jesus no matter what will happen to them.
Our Bottom Line is: We can stand for whatʼs right because Jesus is alive.
We hope kids understand that Jesusʼ death and resurrection was a game changer. Our life can have purpose because of what Jesus did. We can show conviction¬ by trusting Him no matter what.
Take-Away Concept:Our memory verse for the month is Ephesians 6:10, “Finally, let the Lord make you strong. Depend on His mighty power.” This is a great reminder for kids to trust God to help them stand up for whatʼs right.
Games! Music!
Journaling!
Friends!
Thursdays 5:30-9:30
Ask a kid: How can the way you live share the good news about Jesus with others?
Ask a parent: How can we have courage to stand for Jesus every day?
Parent Cue
Throughout the year, a portion of the children’s offering will be used to fund
the education of a child in Argentina.
Key Verse: ”For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light!” Ephesians 5:8
Theme: This summer we are focusing on God’s love and purpose for our lives. We are each very important to Him!
Ropes
Cours
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Swimming! S’mores! Adventure! Friendship!
Warren Willis Summer Camp7.27 - 8.1
Your kids are in for an amazing summer adventure that they will never forget! Rising 4th and 5th graders are invited to join Emily, Jesse, and the Youth for a week of worship, games, and new friendships in Fruitland, Florida! Sign up at WarrenWillisCamp.org for July 27th!
Head to Warren-Willis for Mom and Me Weekend, where the world of big screens, popcorn, and red carpets will
guide us in learning what it means to be a Christian – it’s not just what we believe, but how we live our lives. There will also be archery, canoeing, swimming, a
campfire, interactive worship, and more!Get the details at: LECfamily.org/programs/2015/9/18/mom-and-me-weekend
September 18-20
Starting Point
Rev. Dr. Craig Nelson, Senior Pastor
Rev. Doug Townley,Executive Pastor
Curriculum Materials for K-5th Grades
BIBLE STORYPeter and John before the Sanhedrin • Acts 3:1-9; 4:1-21
BOTTOM LINEWe can stand for what’s right because Jesus is alive.
MEMORY VERSE“Finally, let the Lord make you strong. Depend on his mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10, NIrV
PLUG INSMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES TO FOCUS THE ENERGY
• Ideas for Early Arrivers
• Conviction Review
POWER UPINTERACTIVE LARGE GROUP EXPERIENCE
TO ENGAGE THE HEART
• Opener
• Worship
• Bible story
• Prayer and Worship
• Closer
CATCH ONSMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES TO MAKE THE CONNECTION
(CHOOSE TWO OR MORE OF THESE ACTIVITIES)
• Power Up
• Exploding Conviction
• Ping Pong Power
DISMISSAL• Pray, share and reflect on today’s lesson before
leaving
HERE’S A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN 4TH AND 5TH GRADE THIS WEEK:
JULWEEK
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CONVICTIONStanding for what is right even when others don’t.
Parenting is Stressful! Sometimes you need a quiet moment... and sometimes you just need to kick something. Luckily, we’re offering FREE classes in both! Join your church family for some much needed you-time. Men, women and youth welcome!
