tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54918316239223391152023-11-16T04:37:54.555-06:00Wonder Way - Early Childhood Ministry First Christian Church, ILMrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-70898502257477859952012-11-13T11:11:00.000-06:002012-11-13T11:13:06.308-06:00Christmas Song 2012<div>
Over the next few Sundays, your child is
practicing their special Christmas song they will perform on stage <b><span style="color: red;"><span style="background-color: yellow;">Sunday, Dec. 16th</span></span></b>. As a gift to Jesus, they will
offer the best present they can give - their beautiful voices in
worship!<br />
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If your last name begins with the letter <span style="color: red;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><b>A-M, please attend the 9:15 service</b></span></span>. Your child needs to arrive to their classroom at 9:00 a.m.<br />
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If your last name begins with the letter <span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="color: red;"><b>N-Z, please attend the 10:45 service</b></span></span>. Your child needs to arrive to their classroom at 10:30 a.m.<br />
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<i>(It is so important that your children arrive on time so they can line up in their spots to go on stage. We don't want any late comers to miss out!</i>)<br />
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Since we only have a few more Sundays to
practice, I encourage you to go over the song with your child throughout the
week. The kids are going to <u>ECHO</u> each line. Click <a href="https://vimeo.com/53430847">here </a>for a video with the motions. Below, you'll find the lyrics:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">
In a stable </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In a manger</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Lies a baby</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A baby boy</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
His name is Jesus</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Born at Christmas</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
He is God's gift</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Of great joy.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Jesus</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Baby Jesus</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sent down to us.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Ohhh, Jesus</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Baby Jesus</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">We are thankful for your birth.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: red;"></span></b> Thanks! Happy practicing!</span></span></div>
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Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-71666000577202470902012-03-14T11:05:00.001-05:002012-03-14T11:10:11.092-05:00Spring Break Activities 2012Come and join us for 3 great family events!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQEnGcHsD9xZJFf9avdX4JiAoVhnPn52WVZn8PaEtgPolIInAhI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQEnGcHsD9xZJFf9avdX4JiAoVhnPn52WVZn8PaEtgPolIInAhI" width="200" border="0" height="182" /></a></div> <ul><li><b>Monday, March 19, 2012, 6:00-8:00 p.m.</b> Skate on over and join us at Skateland (208 W. Curtis Road, Savoy, IL). Cost is $4.00 per person at the door plus $3.00 per person if you need to rent skates.<br /><br /> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSzyLjyCz5n0U6EDpC_jlaCd519pmOvt4z74iaKeEAz-vnK3sWY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img style="width: 165px; height: 110px;" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSzyLjyCz5n0U6EDpC_jlaCd519pmOvt4z74iaKeEAz-vnK3sWY" border="0" /></a></li><li><b>Thursday, March 22, 2012, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.</b> Bowling is always a ball when you come to this activity at Old Orchard Lanes (901 N. Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, IL). Cost is $3.50 per person per game (shoes are free to rent).<br /><br /> <img src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ2A0uCk054yXrXFtPkSnZQF6510RRurZbyE6NGrcN1LTG8eGPBiQ" width="135" height="200" /> </li><li><b>Friday, March 23, 2012, 6:00-8:00 p.m.</b> Cruise on over to the FCC worship center (3601 S. Staley Road, Champaign, IL) for a Drive-In Movie Night. Bring your lawn chairs, pillows, and blankets to enjoy the movie. Each family will get a "car" to decorate when they arrive, and prizes will be given out to the families with the coolest rides. Grab some snacks at the "concession stand" and enjoy <i>Cars 2</i> with your family on the big screen. Don't forget to bring a friend! There is no cost for this event.</li></ul> <div> In order to have a better estimate of how many people are coming to each event, please e-mail <a href="mailto:children@fcc-online.org">children@fcc-online.org</a> by <b>Friday, March 16</b>. In your e-mail please include your name, how many people are coming in your group for each event, and which events you are going to be attending. You will receive a confirmation e-mail from one of the children's ministers if we have received your e-mail. <u>These are family events: parents must accompany their children!</u></div>Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-83141615904330099492012-02-03T17:28:00.003-06:002012-02-03T17:30:32.551-06:00"The Story" Family Page - Week 1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCczVmeH2-OkCbM0t6Y0Nkd6uUNVLEKBc-6qE3Yk2gm9YMH4KxUKcwFeu3DJP0MzwPyoUbcEmf1nye1BvfqHIvkJE7QaHPw2dNscQy6ah_HJ5PaPfArfdtyilE6__mefxsS_X1csHk7VA/s1600/Week+1+jpeg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCczVmeH2-OkCbM0t6Y0Nkd6uUNVLEKBc-6qE3Yk2gm9YMH4KxUKcwFeu3DJP0MzwPyoUbcEmf1nye1BvfqHIvkJE7QaHPw2dNscQy6ah_HJ5PaPfArfdtyilE6__mefxsS_X1csHk7VA/s400/Week+1+jpeg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705055733682465458" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyuuo9aObLiIbnJuxVl0ucKHAs8YQaLY1X-ge0ZO2mHQmoXFOHRS7_IF-WdZSO9IpUwAbUW1h2g1_cpGhsGoJ_xh_KswcGS_JZjCXez4L2T2O06opyoFGEw8xFR5JpUB4tHIk0ss7UqYg/s1600/Week+1+jpeg.jpg"><br /></a>Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-6483078125459786952012-01-31T14:06:00.002-06:002012-01-31T14:07:54.381-06:00"The Story" Memorization<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" >(Week 1)<span style=""> </span>God created the heavens and the <span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>earth.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" >(Week 2)<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>Adam and Eve sinned.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" >(Week 3)<span style=""> </span>Abraham and his family trusted <span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>God.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" >(Week 4)<span style=""> </span>God loved his people even when <span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>they did wrong.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" >(Week 5)<span style=""> </span>God promised to save his people.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" >(Week 6)<span style=""> </span>God sent his son, Jesus, to save all <span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>people.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" >(Week 7)<span style=""> </span>The church is the hands and feet <span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>of Jesus.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Veggieburger;font-size:100%;" >(Week 8)<span style=""> </span>Because I love Jesus, I will be with <span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>him forever in heaven!</span></p>Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-46680564975621194622012-01-25T14:07:00.003-06:002012-01-25T14:17:49.096-06:00Preschool/Kindergarten Bible<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSrsH5cK3WSG20LVIw24bLgew6CwAaE1df2G8nxVuFeeFC-5pB3Mw"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 241px;" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSrsH5cK3WSG20LVIw24bLgew6CwAaE1df2G8nxVuFeeFC-5pB3Mw" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Parents, please purchase this bible for your preschooler/kindergartner (if you don't already own it). During "The Story" series, happening Feb.5 - Mar.25, our desire is for families to be reading the scr<span class="text_exposed_hide"></span><span class="text_exposed_show">iptures together at home.<br /><br />The bibles are available at Family Christian Bookstore or online <a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=709628&event=STWE%20.%20http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=709628&event=STWE%20.">here</a>. Please share this info with your FCC friends!<br /></span>Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-84911870888207913612011-12-28T12:15:00.006-06:002011-12-28T12:24:41.504-06:00Princess Social<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Calling all princesses,</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">ages 2-years-old - 2nd grade...</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">By royal command, you are invited to the</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;" >PRINCESS SOCIAL</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">at the Royal Playground at FCC</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Monday, January 16th</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">6:00 - 7:30 p.m.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Cost is free! Come dressed in your most fabulous princess gown as we enjoy pastries, punch & activities fit for a princess. We ask that all children be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP to Mrs. Margo by January 11th by emailing margos@fcc-online.org.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Please note - this event is for anyone, not just FCC members.<br />Please bring a friend!</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-ZT1-PnIJJfrkZfWBdu2WVyFXBuq3x81-W8rXUK3xdWf4QtsrvZIeESYVGIoA8YyMzJeabdBXjWWYjlxIDRP3gmyiPyoNsuf3YB6xKTz1JszoKC51O8NWmfm4vfvQ2_4xgGaXeSueTU/s1600/DSCN0813.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-ZT1-PnIJJfrkZfWBdu2WVyFXBuq3x81-W8rXUK3xdWf4QtsrvZIeESYVGIoA8YyMzJeabdBXjWWYjlxIDRP3gmyiPyoNsuf3YB6xKTz1JszoKC51O8NWmfm4vfvQ2_4xgGaXeSueTU/s320/DSCN0813.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691246024859637058" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZAlEPm1P9VAzY5YItRyxVcSUdPFoV7h73IebqVE2zulJAXh3Nzt-JJ5AaBjePL7LOw-dq_H_Yofw9IQhOAaIhHuLeLd-V1l7iFkI0PJCsP89FUSBbtpBzDK1EQfbWmwoWhYfBe7H_z-U/s1600/DSCN0812.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxnKpAApHmJBQIY3G1RWoY713i5v5ODANvfEflcwGbk1ucGLpL4yjRlLNtI1By9eYz9pZ9yOlLIGIjz94vdzd3o2lFgufvEOWpNN6frvEZQ5Xtkj8_yjKYS8lmduZymJBd3ZVLkPIxoI/s320/ashlyn+meeting+the+princess.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691246001117616770" border="0" /></a>Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-50849876840438783842011-12-14T13:21:00.003-06:002011-12-14T13:27:56.145-06:00Christmas Program 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0kuG2E2Tegs4W53Ofpt3pFRjtBGQrMGZXYvMfO2eNdL7AGdEHQ-PDnjixakv9q3TgQMFXF8jVIb6ZS6hs4j4WZ2mzaJaaQH7wq6XzixQmb6uzp4MM9vUQzB-IMuUxLzLtkm1pMTMQFxg/s1600/carolers+clip+art.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0kuG2E2Tegs4W53Ofpt3pFRjtBGQrMGZXYvMfO2eNdL7AGdEHQ-PDnjixakv9q3TgQMFXF8jVIb6ZS6hs4j4WZ2mzaJaaQH7wq6XzixQmb6uzp4MM9vUQzB-IMuUxLzLtkm1pMTMQFxg/s320/carolers+clip+art.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686067803913675458" border="0" /></a>Don't forget...<br /><br />Christmas Song Rehearsal <span style="font-style: italic;">this </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Saturday, Dec. 17th</span> in the <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Worship Center</span>.<br /><br />The <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Early Childhood Ministry</span> will rehearse their song from <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">9:00 - 9:30 a.m.</span><br />The Elementary Ministry will rehearse from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-22800872939196122792011-11-16T13:26:00.008-06:002011-11-16T13:55:22.301-06:002011 Early Childhood Christmas Song<div><div><span style="color:#006600;">Over the next few Sundays, your child is practicing their special Christmas song they will be performing on stage at the 9:15 and 10:45 services on Sunday, Dec. 18th. As a gift to Jesus, they will offer the best gift they can give - their beautiful voices in worship!<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="color:#006600;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#990000;">Since we only have a few more Sundays to practice, I encourage you to go over the song with your child throughout the week. Below is a video of the motions (I asked The Wiggles if they would perform, but they said, "no," so you're stuck with Mrs. Margo. If you make fun of me, I will punch you in the face.):</span></div><p align="center"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxwG4n86kjMqFr-eTgLUzd5FpLtuc2GNA6Kl4Msu1dozUJ-HwvtKNwOl1m3CSD0ftV3RcLmsOCAJRWtY2Nm3A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><div align="left"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Lyrics:</span></strong></div><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><em>The angel brought a message, a baby would be born</em></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><em>His name is Jesus, God's special gift, this boy.</em></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><em>Shepherds came to worship, wise men brought him gifts</em></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><em>What do I have to offer? What can I bring to give?</em></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><em>I will bring my worship, that will be the gift I give</em></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><em>I will bring my worship, that will be the gift I give</em></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><em>All I have I bring you, for Jesus you're my Lord.</em></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><em>(Repeat entire song again. Repeat chorus a second time at end with more strength!)</em></span></p><p align="left"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Also, a few reminders regarding the Christmas Program:</strong></span></p><ul><li>Saturday, December 17 - 9:00-9:30 p.m. - we will be holding a Saturday rehearsal, so the children can learn where to stand and how to get on and off stage.</li><li>Sunday, December 18 - Please bring your child to their Sunday school class <em>early</em> - arrive at 9:00 for the 9:15 service and 10:30 for the 10:45 service. It is very important that your child arrives on time so they can line up in their spots to go on stage. We don't want any late comers to miss out!</li></ul></div>Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-56467300307391455332011-10-23T21:23:00.004-05:002011-10-23T21:31:26.852-05:00Simply Fun Fest 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4TddlOxbYMYyKvd2J9rrE77YyADvUfZxqi4RGuxNsZDXI5bhtuppFzxu2OMxXl5N8sV6M1cPh-Yy1BbX09Zy9Hm9j9ckkkXdEkhRJFxyWf7qcbYKU1CMZzgq6e3h-AjhaiuFEPpKJN3c/s1600/GCHaloweenFestival-TorT-11_01_2008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 186px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666880367395238722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4TddlOxbYMYyKvd2J9rrE77YyADvUfZxqi4RGuxNsZDXI5bhtuppFzxu2OMxXl5N8sV6M1cPh-Yy1BbX09Zy9Hm9j9ckkkXdEkhRJFxyWf7qcbYKU1CMZzgq6e3h-AjhaiuFEPpKJN3c/s400/GCHaloweenFestival-TorT-11_01_2008.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">Monday, October 31st</div><br /><br /><div align="center">5:30-7:30 p.m.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">at First Christian Church</div><br /><br /><div align="center">(enter through the playground doors)</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Admission is 1 bag of candy per child</div><br /><br /><div align="center">After you've cruised your neighborhood for candy, drive on over to FCC! Join us for a night of fun in a safe, friendly, indoor environment! There will be inflatables, food, games, prizes and loads of candy! </div>Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-42243376902448351962011-08-12T10:26:00.009-05:002011-08-12T10:42:46.790-05:00Family Event<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Curtis Orchard Play Day!!</span></div>
<br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Wednesday, September 7th</span></div>
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<br /><div align="center">Just show up! Bring a sack lunch or order something delicious from the Flying Monkey Cafe. Kids can play while the parents chat. Mrs. Margo will be there to get to know the parents and kids at FCC better. If you are new to FCC, this is a great opportunity to get to know other families in the church. It's also a great opportunity to invite some friends. See the map below for directions to Curtis Orchard.
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<br />Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-35540457299179747172011-06-09T14:17:00.004-05:002011-06-09T14:32:59.989-05:00How do I register my child for VBS?You can register your child for Vacation Bible School at First Christian Church one of three ways:<br /><ol><li>Online at <a href="http://www.fcc-online.org/">www.fcc-online.org</a> - click on the "ministries" tab and then click on "Vacation Bible School '11"</li><li>Head to the VBS table on a Sunday morning at First Christian Church. The table is located between the indoor playground and the worship center.</li><li>Stop by the church office from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, to pick up and fill out a registration form.</li></ol><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi68ihCxIQWjCt-I_UOqaKm1S3_fTXOplnS0UqbvYOQD1kMU-Yw3eM8nJ9AxkQWs7eVBfz1lwuo4bLfVXoxkwzwxONyiqvHvYtNm9KfjelInw8QUAB4d21q-tKocqRIOqZ3YTtQ7zin9WY/s1600/Day5LuluRight.tif"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi68ihCxIQWjCt-I_UOqaKm1S3_fTXOplnS0UqbvYOQD1kMU-Yw3eM8nJ9AxkQWs7eVBfz1lwuo4bLfVXoxkwzwxONyiqvHvYtNm9KfjelInw8QUAB4d21q-tKocqRIOqZ3YTtQ7zin9WY/s320/Day5LuluRight.tif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616305172437845362" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]-->Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-69156762432945494582011-05-16T14:52:00.008-05:002011-05-16T15:14:45.053-05:00Eat Out for a Good Cause - Monday, May 16th!Come help your friends at<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://www.fcc-online.org/">First Christian Church</a> raise $2,000 to feed 150 families for one whole week!<br /><br />Bring your family to Buffalo Wild Wings (Savoy, IL) tonight from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. and 10% of your bill goes straight to the <a style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://www.eifoodbank.org/">Eastern Illinois Foodbank</a>.<br /><br />Click <a style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://www.buffalowildwings.com/">here</a> to see a Buffalo Wild Wings menu.<br />Click <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=buffalo+wild+wings,+savoy,+il&fb=1&gl=us&hq=buffalo+wild+wings,&hnear=0x880cd15ecbcbbbc7:0x464190b84c6cda50,Savoy,+IL&view=map&cid=9431279754587386304&ll=40.072226,-88.251929&spn=0.00844,0.016544&z=16&iwloc=A"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">here</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </span></a>for directions.Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-34617458589949265922011-05-05T14:04:00.004-05:002011-05-05T14:19:03.540-05:00VBS 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYRpLmMiHasrZHZIXObGSlhzyytk4eSFcpWBCwyralNVEdNGCw1_taEUQDr7ZgseOdOj2iE0I-eLymKkf1jSWtSTjegCEyP-mB21q11dCUvFpsPs4OLDRwzEzggWWiZWIDsJIvNqIM_E4/s1600/Pandamania.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYRpLmMiHasrZHZIXObGSlhzyytk4eSFcpWBCwyralNVEdNGCw1_taEUQDr7ZgseOdOj2iE0I-eLymKkf1jSWtSTjegCEyP-mB21q11dCUvFpsPs4OLDRwzEzggWWiZWIDsJIvNqIM_E4/s400/Pandamania.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603311021388736290" border="0" /></a><a onclick="if (this.className.indexOf("ubtn-disabled") == -1) {var e = document['stuffform'].publish;(e.length) ? e[0].click() : e.click(); if (window.event) window.event.cancelBubble = true; return false;}" id="publishButton" class="cssButton" href="javascript:void(0)" target=""></a>What happens when a pack of fun-loving pandas invades your church? A wild celebration of God's unconditional love! At PandaMania VBS, kids will discover that God has a purpse and a plan for everyone and that he crafted each of us with his own loving hands. It will easily be the BEST time your kids will have all summer!<br /><br /><br />VBS is happening<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Sunday, July 10-Thursday, July 15 <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">from</span> 6:00-8:15 p.m.</span> Child registration begins June 5th and end July 3rd. Please note, your child <span style="font-style: italic;">must </span>be potty trained by July 10, 2011 in order to participate.<br /><br />Our volunteer registration table is up and running behind the stage next to the breezeway. If you are interested in serving as a teacher or helper for VBS, stop by our table or email Margo at margos@fcc-online.org.Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-51577494274922464312011-05-05T13:52:00.007-05:002011-05-05T14:17:25.357-05:00Fun Mother's Day ActivityRight click the image below, save it on your computer and print:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcZ6mpa3CutS3fmD9Cfm3G73UW0oobyc8XkjNZeg6Xzlh2gc73l0IDDIMHcT6tcV8CDu3r2BAkWu15bUABBnkFnI1AF9SYkPrXYl9BbndB7Ls-fxplMGf1eeSPHcNfbsRMWbcLRJNYeU/s1600/handprint+page.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcZ6mpa3CutS3fmD9Cfm3G73UW0oobyc8XkjNZeg6Xzlh2gc73l0IDDIMHcT6tcV8CDu3r2BAkWu15bUABBnkFnI1AF9SYkPrXYl9BbndB7Ls-fxplMGf1eeSPHcNfbsRMWbcLRJNYeU/s400/handprint+page.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603308594215671122" border="0" /></a>Next, pour some finger paint* on a paper plate. Then, dip your child's hand in the paint and have them place it on the template. Now you have a special gift for Mom!<br /><br />*If you don't have any finger paint lying around, your can trace your child's hand and let them color it.Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-58834554147458764612011-03-08T15:54:00.006-06:002011-03-08T16:12:40.563-06:00Spring Break 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;" >Family Spring Break Activities</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Invite your cousins! Invite the kid that sits next to you in class!<br />Invite your neighbors! Invite Grandma and Grandpa!</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:100%;" >Monday, March 21st</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:100%;" >Skate Night @ Skateland</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:100%;" >208 West Curtis Road, Savoy, IL</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:100%;" >5:30 - 7:30 p.m.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:100%;" >Cost: $4 at the door, plus $3 if you need to rent skates</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Tuesday, March 22nd</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Family Swim @ Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">102 East Michigan Ave., Urbana, IL</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">3:00 - 5:00 p.m.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Cost: $5 per person</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Wednesday, March 23rd</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Movie Night @ FCC's Indoor Playground</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">3601 S. Staley Rd., Champaign, IL</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">6:00 - 8:30 p.m.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Cost: $3 per person (includes movie, pizza, popcorn and soda) </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Thursday, March 24th</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Bowling @ Old Orchard Lanes</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">901 N. Dunlap St., Savoy, IL</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Cost: $3.75 per person/per game (shoes included in this cost)</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Friday, March 25th</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Enjoy the evening with just your family!</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP for every event you are attending by Friday, March 18th by emailing erinf@fcc-online.org. </span><br /></div></div><br /><br /></div>Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-24840379045250958072010-12-13T17:35:00.002-06:002010-12-13T17:37:15.967-06:00Hand Sanitizer<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Wzxlv5vdN9I?fs=1" width="480" frameborder="0" height="295"></iframe>Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-24494696880310925402010-12-01T09:49:00.007-06:002010-12-01T14:59:11.076-06:00Children's Christmas Program 2010<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"></p><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hello Parents!<br /><br />Here is a copy of the lyrics and motions to our Christmas song. The children will be performing this song on the "big church" stage at the 9:15 and 10:45 services Sunday, December 19th. There will also be a rehearsal to practice getting the kids safely on and off the stage. Please plan on bringing your child to this practice run, December 18th from 9:00-9:30 a.m.<br /><br />The lyrics and motions to this year's song are posted below so that you can be practicing at home.</span><br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;">Baby Jesus, We Love You:</span></span></span><br /><span><span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;">What did the cows at the manger say To baby Jesus in the hay? </span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(lift arms up and shrug shoulders like you are saying “what?”) </span></span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;">“Moo, moo, moo, moo. </span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(slap hands on knees) </span></span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;">Baby Jesus, we love you.” </span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(swing arms back and forth like you are rocking a baby; cross arms across chest; point ahead)</span></span> <span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span></span><br /><span><span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;">What did the sheep at the manger say to baby Jesus in the hay? </span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(lift arms up and shrug shoulders like you are saying “what?”) </span></span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;">“Baa, baa, baa, baa. </span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(slap hands on knees) </span></span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;">Baby Jesus, we love you.” </span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(swing arms back and forth like you are rocking a baby; cross arms across chest; point) </span></span> <span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span></span><br /><span><span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Chorus:</span></span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Jesus was born on Christmas day. Mary laid Him in the hay. So little boys and girls may pray, </span></span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-style: italic;">(raise arms up in the air and sway them back and forth) </span></span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"> “Jesus, Jesus, Baby Jesus, we love you. </span></span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">(say “Jesus” in sign language twice [finger to palms]; rock a baby; cross arms across chest; point) </span> </span></span></span></span><br /><span><span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;">What did the donkey’s at the manger say to Baby Jesus in the hay? </span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(lift arms up and shrug shoulders like you are saying “what?”) </span></span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;">“Hee-Haw, Hee-haw. </span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(slap hands on knees) </span></span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;">Baby Jesus, we love you.” </span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(swing arms back and forth like you are rocking a baby; cross arms across chest; point) </span></span> <span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span></span><br /><span><span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:85%;" >Chorus </span> </span></span><br /><span><span> </span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;">Moo, moo; Baa, baa; Hee-haw. Jesus. </span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(slap hands on knees) </span></span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"> Baby Jesus, we love you! </span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(swing arms back and forth like you are rocking a baby; cross arms across chest; point)<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I've also attached a video clip I found on youtube of a baptist elementary school singing the song. While the video does not help you learn the motions, it should help you learn the tune of the song. </span><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hf7dapqeOFo?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hf7dapqeOFo?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">On the day of the performance (Sunday, Dec. 19), please drop your children off at their Sunday school classrooms early. We ask that they arrive at 9:00 for the 9:15 service and 10:30 for the 10:45 service. It is very important that your children arrive on time so they can line up in their spots to go on stage. 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The word itself stirs feeling of extraordinary excitement. And rightly so. During the holiday season there are reminders of the season everywhere. But let's be sure our children know what the excitement is really about.<br /><br />How can we help a young child realize that Christmas is a celebration of gratitude to God for his wonderful gift of love? There are several ways you can make the biblical and spiritual aspects of Christmas meaningful and attractive to a young child.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Help children know the simple facts of Jesus' birth as recorded in scripture.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><ul><li>Tell or read the story of the first Christmas to children from Bible storybooks or from an easy-to-understand version of the Bible.</li><li>Allow children to participate in assembling a manger scene. Retell the story of Jesus' birth as they move the figures, or invite children to tell the story as you move the figures.</li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Help children feel that Jesus is God's best gift of love.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><ul><li>Remember that much of a child's response is a reflection of the attitudes he or she sees from you. Nurture feelings of joy, love and thankfulness in your child.</li><li>In the presence of your child, give thanks to God for Jesus.</li><li>Include children in your church's plans for expressing love to Jesus by caring for and loving others (collect canned foods or personal care items for a rescue mission, fill a shoebox with age-appropriate gifts to be given to needs children, etc.). With your child, talk about the gifts the wise men gave to Jesus to show their love for him. Explain that we give gifts to others at Christmas to show our love for them.</li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Help your child express joy, excitement, and feelings of love.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><ul><li>Show gladness as you sing about Jesus' birth.</li><li>Be sensitive to moments when it is natural to talk about Jesus' birth and encourage your child to thank God in prayer for sending Jesus to be born.</li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Keep Santa in the proper perspective.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><ul><li>Avoid referring to Santa as a real person. If a child talks about Santa, say "Talking about Santa is fun. But it's even better to talk about Jesus who loves us all year long."</li><li>Avoid the "What do you want Santa to bring you for Christmas?" and "Be good for Santa" emphases.</li><li>Keep the meaning of Christmas clear by frequently commenting on it. "Christmas is a happy time because it is Jesus' birthday. People give presents to show their love. God showed his love by giving us Jesus."<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">When I was growing up, my family would sit together in the living room and read the nativity story from the book of Luke. As a young girl, I watched my mom, dad and brother take turns reading different parts of the story. When I was old enough to read, I was so excited to participate in this annual tradition.<br /><br />In the Early Childhood Ministry at FCC, there is a small nativity scene in each classroom. We use the nativities each Sunday in December as we learn about the birth narrative. We even have a special gift that we get to unwrap each Sunday - the box contains baby Jesus.<br /><br />Parents, what are some things that you and your family do to keep Christ as the focus of Christmas?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-67392570539235689082010-10-05T12:56:00.007-05:002010-10-05T13:25:42.651-05:00Family Event<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXs6CzVOZ1DULeP7d9e1KPRiAyHZsNZyw5EJEmCvZBrnLkCwRWkEV3PyDBznyK7gCiXDdx36QSqN2JMYhb_x6uii42s4Fh1gbAhpmnpvnP1noPvd_5fXg9p208z3I8Zy5hdKi05W3R9qo/s1600/FFD+-+January+2009+024.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-family:georgia;" >Join us for...</span></a></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXs6CzVOZ1DULeP7d9e1KPRiAyHZsNZyw5EJEmCvZBrnLkCwRWkEV3PyDBznyK7gCiXDdx36QSqN2JMYhb_x6uii42s4Fh1gbAhpmnpvnP1noPvd_5fXg9p208z3I8Zy5hdKi05W3R9qo/s1600/FFD+-+January+2009+024.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >FAMILYPALOOZA</span></a></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXs6CzVOZ1DULeP7d9e1KPRiAyHZsNZyw5EJEmCvZBrnLkCwRWkEV3PyDBznyK7gCiXDdx36QSqN2JMYhb_x6uii42s4Fh1gbAhpmnpvnP1noPvd_5fXg9p208z3I8Zy5hdKi05W3R9qo/s1600/FFD+-+January+2009+024.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Monday, October 11th<br />FCC Indoor Playground<br />11:00 am - 1:00 pm<br /></span></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >School is out, so we are going to party! There will be crafts, snacks, movies and pizza for the whole family. Bring a friend! Pizza is $2 per perso</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >n or $7 per fa</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >mily. </span><br /><br /></span></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXs6CzVOZ1DULeP7d9e1KPRiAyHZsNZyw5EJEmCvZBrnLkCwRWkEV3PyDBznyK7gCiXDdx36QSqN2JMYhb_x6uii42s4Fh1gbAhpmnpvnP1noPvd_5fXg9p208z3I8Zy5hdKi05W3R9qo/s1600/FFD+-+January+2009+024.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXs6CzVOZ1DULeP7d9e1KPRiAyHZsNZyw5EJEmCvZBrnLkCwRWkEV3PyDBznyK7gCiXDdx36QSqN2JMYhb_x6uii42s4Fh1gbAhpmnpvnP1noPvd_5fXg9p208z3I8Zy5hdKi05W3R9qo/s320/FFD+-+January+2009+024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524626315998471714" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhguHO1wX4NOIRC0vtHnIhxcU-29LkvDXfDjGf5zpmIkejICbwFgbW4yYZQJO44nv-jYuFv4kVNC29BMhEDYuPahtbjc04MWzbHHO_f33vQKHESd-3xuEmd1jE9P_thItgCWQuf-caJhZY/s1600/FFD+-+January+2009+095.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhguHO1wX4NOIRC0vtHnIhxcU-29LkvDXfDjGf5zpmIkejICbwFgbW4yYZQJO44nv-jYuFv4kVNC29BMhEDYuPahtbjc04MWzbHHO_f33vQKHESd-3xuEmd1jE9P_thItgCWQuf-caJhZY/s320/FFD+-+January+2009+095.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524626310439785458" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZgVkSKQ6Pln6LlkOS4SzG0ybD-0zjsZrnjZWgJbu3lr732HfYVGesbB_bRbTkrBXCj8iGQrKn4114TafHnyjdu_UBn0AyBBNmHzmND4z_wUdjLPv_vwJh7dZHBGxFZIa-qQ_VSWPndg/s1600/FFD+-+January+2009+091.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZgVkSKQ6Pln6LlkOS4SzG0ybD-0zjsZrnjZWgJbu3lr732HfYVGesbB_bRbTkrBXCj8iGQrKn4114TafHnyjdu_UBn0AyBBNmHzmND4z_wUdjLPv_vwJh7dZHBGxFZIa-qQ_VSWPndg/s320/FFD+-+January+2009+091.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524626305266466626" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6cPr6F4LTatx4c9x4JZ5DX67e5sEzIu19i8yGxNcO2HRuNXZ4nOneWDmesP17OB4bQtaxL-pE11SGCxUTbk1mLKTh2TFN1EMBcB80JM0h2__i0LGlwtt8ygtLJeZe7WJQ4lksbUsi9qw/s1600/FFD+-+January+2009+081.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6cPr6F4LTatx4c9x4JZ5DX67e5sEzIu19i8yGxNcO2HRuNXZ4nOneWDmesP17OB4bQtaxL-pE11SGCxUTbk1mLKTh2TFN1EMBcB80JM0h2__i0LGlwtt8ygtLJeZe7WJQ4lksbUsi9qw/s320/FFD+-+January+2009+081.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524626288814616546" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-59873998446783622832010-08-13T13:33:00.005-05:002010-08-13T14:04:27.674-05:00Sunday, August 15th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRGt6JOPzFiZX7nlZ8jwf64l0-co_KPaygBsXMm3yYJNXpBdX50Evs5Fptsl_9KJxMa-48wjEZvyG_IY0r4PtCzGzGFRq8Zgn0SjvE1M5EkZZZ5qmbINwOb_KAINNKD7QG-kVsduUhv9Y/s1600/11.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRGt6JOPzFiZX7nlZ8jwf64l0-co_KPaygBsXMm3yYJNXpBdX50Evs5Fptsl_9KJxMa-48wjEZvyG_IY0r4PtCzGzGFRq8Zgn0SjvE1M5EkZZZ5qmbINwOb_KAINNKD7QG-kVsduUhv9Y/s400/11.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504971628556313730" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="color:black;">Hello Families! Just a reminder that this Sunday, August 15th is "Be the Church" Sunday. </span></span>Childrens activities will be available 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for nursery through preschool age children <span style="text-decoration: underline;">only</span> (there will be no K-Zone class).
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<br />Participating families should check in at the nursery counter and drop their children off at their normal Sunday school classes. Be sure to dress your child in something casual, because we are going to do some serious playing.</span><span style="font-size:small;"> The kids are going to learn how much God loves, not only them, but people all over the world. We are going to have music, dance, a missions talk with Mrs. Margo, snack, playground fun and then we are making cards to mail to our missionary friends in Japan – Mustard Seed Global Fellowship. </span><span style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size:small;">If you have not registered you child, please do so immediately by emailing their name and age at margos@fcc-online.org. See you Sunday!
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<br />Oh, and be sure and read this</span><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="color:black;"> great article for some helpful ideas on how to get your kiddos involved in "Be the Church" Sunday: </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>19 Ideas to Help Kids Serve at Home and Around the World<o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>by Gordon and Becki West</b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Why is it that we have to beg adults to serve, while children are always ready to give? Children<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">seem to be born with a desire to serve others. Even a 2-year-old will automatically comfort a<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">crying baby by sharing a toy.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">And Christian children have an added motivation to serve God. They serve the same God and have the same spiritual gifts as the rest of us. And they’ve been given the same challenge and promise from God: "You will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). For children, that might sound something like this: "You’ll be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—at home and school, throughout your town, across the country, and to the ends of the earth."</span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" equiv="Content-Type"><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator"><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator"><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cmargos%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"><style><br /><!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --><br /></style> </div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Let’s take a look at the many ways you can incorporate service into the fiber of your ministry from home to church to community to country to the world—just as in Acts 1:8.</span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" equiv="Content-Type"><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator"><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator"><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cmargos%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype></span><style><br /><!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --><br /></style> </div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>Service at Home<o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">It’s not as exciting as a missions trip to <st1:place st="on">Africa</st1:place>, but contributing at home is truly the foundation for a lifetime of service. Here are ideas you can use to get kids serving at home.</span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:85%;" ></span><ul style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Helper’s Hints—On slips of paper, have kids write or draw a picture of a way to serve each<o:p></o:p> family member. Then place the slips in a decorated shoebox. For example, kids might<o:p></o:p> write, "Make Mom’s bed," "Give a hug," or "Do the dishes." Each morning kids can choose a<o:p></o:p> slip of paper and use the "hint" to serve someone that day. Periodically have kids come up<o:p></o:p> with new ideas to add to their boxes at home. </span></li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p>Love Language—Discuss with kids how service is doing what someone else needs, not simply<o:p></o:p> doing what we like to do for others. Then ask kids to identify meaningful ways they can<o:p></o:p> show love to their families. Have kids create a service plan for the following week and<o:p></o:p> keep a short journal of people’s reactions to their acts of service. Share reports the<o:p></o:p> following week.</span> </li></ul><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:85%;" ></span><ul style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Service Celebration—Challenge kids to complete one act of kindness for each family<o:p></o:p> member during the week. In your classroom, have kids share ways they served their<o:p></o:p> families so other kids get new ideas. Then serve the kids snacks as a celebration of their<o:p></o:p> service</span></li></ul><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" equiv="Content-Type"><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator"><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:85%;" >
<br /></span><style><br /><!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --><br /></style> <div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>Service in the Community<o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Seventy-three percent of kids believe they can make a difference in their communities. We only<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;">need to provide opportunities for children to act on this belief. Try these opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></div><ul style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Be a good neighbor. Older kids can help neighbors by weeding, mowing, painting, housesitting,<o:p></o:p>or pet-sitting. Preschoolers enjoy leaving flowers or handmade cards on doorsteps.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p>Give something special. Encourage families to clean closets by giving gently used clothing<o:p></o:p> and toys directly to less fortunate families or organizations supporting families in need.</span></li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Toy</st1:city> <st1:state st="on">Wash</st1:state></st1:place>—Children can help your nursery staff by washing toys. Preschoolers and preteens<o:p></o:p> can work together to scrub plastic toys according to your nursery policies.</span></li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p>Birthday Party for Jesus—Have an "after Christmas" party where children can give their<o:p></o:p> gently used toys to your children’s ministry or a shelter in honor of Jesus</span></li></ul><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" equiv="Content-Type"><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator"><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator"><link style="font-family: times new roman; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cmargos%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"><style><br /><!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>Service Across the World<o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;">As children get older, they gain more understanding of needs outside their communities.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Elementary and preteen kids love to get involved with national projects.<o:p></o:p></span></div><ul style="font-family:times new roman;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Stuff Envelopes—Most nonprofit organizations or church denominations have regular<o:p></o:p> mailings requiring hours of stuffing and labeling. Ask your church or favorite charity about<o:p></o:p> their needs.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style="font-family:times new roman;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Pray for Countries—Pick one location each month and have kids pray for the people living there and those who need to hear about Jesus. Share stories from missionaries your church<o:p></o:p> supports in the regions you choose.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> <span style="color:purple;">(Parents, There is a great book, titled <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Operation-World-Century-Updated-Revised/dp/1850783578">Operation World</a>, that would be a great tool for your family to use when praying for other countries. You can purchase it for as little as $0.50 on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Operation-World-Century-Updated-Revised/dp/1850783578">Amazon</a>!</span><b style="color: purple;"> </b><span style="color:purple;">- Margo) </span><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style="font-family:times new roman;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p>Help in Hardship—Kids hear about needs within our country and want to help. When natural<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p> such as these: Red Cross or Salvation Army.<o:p></o:p></span> disasters occur, kids and families can get involved with well-known national relief agencies </li><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></ul><div face="times new roman" class="MsoNormal"><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" equiv="Content-Type"><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator"><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator"><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cmargos%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"><style><br /><!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --><br /></style> <div face="times new roman" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>Statistics</b></span></div><div face="times new roman" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">When we teach a child to serve, we’re also teaching that child to become a servant for life<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-family: times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">because children who serve become adults who serve. Consider these statistics from Engaging<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-family: times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Youth in Lifelong Service (Independent Sector)<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:85%;" ></span><ul style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Adults who volunteered as children give more money and volunteer more time than adults<o:p></o:p> who began serving later in life.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Two-thirds of adult volunteers began serving as children.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Those who volunteer as children are twice as likely to volunteer as those who don’t.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:times new roman;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Across incomes and age groups, those who volunteered as children give and volunteer more<o:p></o:p> than those who didn’t.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><li style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Those who volunteered as youth and whose parents volunteered became the most generous<o:p></o:p> adults when it comes to giving their time.</span></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"></span></div>Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-34653850520475188082010-07-11T06:39:00.003-05:002010-07-11T06:51:03.974-05:00Come set sail with us!VBS begins tonight - 6:00-8:15 p.m. for ages 3 through 5th grade. 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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >Story Time will resume its weekly schedule on Tuesday, September 7th.</span>
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Make new friends and bring along old ones. Meet up at the following parks on Thursday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.:<br /><br /></span></span>June<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">:<br /></span></span></span><ul><li>3rd - Centennial Park (Crescent & Kirby, C)</li><li>10th - Scott Park (Third & Springfield, C)</li><li>17th - Meadowbrook Park (Windsor & Race, U)</li><li>24th - Zahnd Park (Windsor & Race, U)</li></ul>July:<br /><ul><li>1st - Prairie Fields Park (Prairie Rose, S)</li><li>8th - Carle Park (Indiana & Garfield, U)</li><li>15th - Morrissey Park (Plymouth & Harrington, C)<br /></li><li>22nd - Ambucs Park (1100 block of University, U)</li><li>29th - Burwash Park (Burwash, S)</li></ul>August:<br /><ul><li>5th - Blair Park (Vine & Florida, U)</li><li>12th - Hessel Park (C)</li><li>Crystal Lake Park (Parkway & Broadway, U)</li><li>Robeson Park (W of Brett on Southmoor, C)</li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />("C" = Champaign; "U" = Urbana; "S" = Savoy)</span>Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-88397490824945990272010-04-23T16:30:00.004-05:002010-05-21T12:31:41.931-05:00VBS 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdvPlJNKQhH9rkcimVgXOznxO3aPmLqcCM0_0unJVy9J0IX86WqrVSDSK5lt7ShGsVKO8jXqUi20USOdT8UV541Qv5GCT0RJuY2SDUvbqEQrKiju1yAcYA_93wz2n-QLHk9c-BZK8sZ4/s1600/Director+Book+Clip+Art.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 196px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdvPlJNKQhH9rkcimVgXOznxO3aPmLqcCM0_0unJVy9J0IX86WqrVSDSK5lt7ShGsVKO8jXqUi20USOdT8UV541Qv5GCT0RJuY2SDUvbqEQrKiju1yAcYA_93wz2n-QLHk9c-BZK8sZ4/s200/Director+Book+Clip+Art.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463449446271284578" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;">July 11-15th<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >6:00-8:15 p.m.<br />For ages 3 – 5th grade</span><br /><br /></div>This summer, set sail for VBS fun! Feel sea spray on your face as sails snap overhead! During this exciting week, your child will experience the deep, rolling waters of God’s love. It will easily be the best time your kids will have all summer! Parents can begin registering their child June 6th. If you are interested in serving as a teacher or helper for VBS, please email Mrs. Margo at margos@fcc-online.org.Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491831623922339115.post-71249063798930169412010-04-09T16:41:00.004-05:002010-04-09T16:45:41.952-05:00Summer Play Days<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Publisher.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Publisher 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cmargos%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if !mso]> <style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} b\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if pub]><xml> <b:publication type="OplPub" oty="68" oh="256"> <b:ohprintblock priv="30E">285</b:OhPrintBlock> <b:dptlpagedimensions type="OplPt" priv="1211"> <b:xl priv="104">7772400</b:Xl> <b:yl priv="204">10058400</b:Yl> </b:DptlPageDimensions> <b:ohgallery priv="180E">259</b:OhGallery> <b:ohfancyborders priv="190E">261</b:OhFancyBorders> <b:ohcaptions priv="1A0E">257</b:OhCaptions> <b:ohquilldoc priv="200E">280</b:OhQuillDoc> <b:ohmailmergedata priv="210E">262</b:OhMailMergeData> <b:ohcolorscheme priv="220E">283</b:OhColorScheme> <b:dwnextuniqueoid priv="2304">1</b:DwNextUniqueOid> <b:identguid priv="2A07">02THYUK,ZC4^1RK+Z"$-)B`</b:IdentGUID> <b:dpgspecial priv="2C03">5</b:DpgSpecial> <b:ctimesedited priv="3C04">1</b:CTimesEdited> <b:nudefaultunitsex priv="4104">0</b:NuDefaultUnitsEx> </b:Publication> <b:printerinfo type="OplPrb" oty="75" oh="285"> <b:ohcolorsepblock priv="30E">286</b:OhColorSepBlock> <b:finitcomplete priv="1400">False</b:FInitComplete> <b:dpix priv="2203">0</b:DpiX> <b:dpiy priv="2303">0</b:DpiY> </b:PrinterInfo> <b:colorseperationinfo type="OplCsb" oty="79" oh="286"> <b:plates type="OplCsp" priv="214"> <b:oplcsp type="OplCsp" priv="11"> <b:ecpplate type="OplEcp" priv="213"> <b:color priv="104">-1</b:Color> </b:EcpPlate> </b:OplCsp> </b:Plates> <b:dzloverprintmost priv="304">304800</b:DzlOverprintMost> <b:cproverprintmin priv="404">243</b:CprOverprintMin> <b:fkeepawaytrap priv="700">True</b:FKeepawayTrap> <b:cprtrapmin1 priv="904">128</b:CprTrapMin1> <b:cprtrapmin2 priv="A04">77</b:CprTrapMin2> <b:cprkeepawaymin priv="B04">255</b:CprKeepawayMin> <b:dzltrap priv="C04">3175</b:DzlTrap> <b:dzlindtrap priv="D04">3175</b:DzlIndTrap> <b:pctcenterline priv="E04">70</b:PctCenterline> <b:fmarksregistration priv="F00">True</b:FMarksRegistration> <b:fmarksjob priv="1000">True</b:FMarksJob> <b:fmarksdensity priv="1100">True</b:FMarksDensity> <b:fmarkscolor priv="1200">True</b:FMarksColor> <b:flinescreendefault priv="1300">True</b:FLineScreenDefault> </b:ColorSeperationInfo> <b:textdocproperties type="OplDocq" oty="91" oh="280"> <b:ohplcqsb priv="20E">282</b:OhPlcqsb> <b:ecpsplitmenu type="OplEcp" priv="A13"> <b:color>134217728</b:Color> </b:EcpSplitMenu> </b:TextDocProperties> <b:storyblock type="OplPlcQsb" oty="101" oh="282"> <b:iqsbmax priv="104">1</b:IqsbMax> <b:rgqsb type="OplQsb" priv="214"> <b:oplqsb type="OplQsb" priv="11"> <b:qsid priv="104">1</b:Qsid> <b:tomfcopyfitbase priv="80B">-9999996.000000</b:TomfCopyfitBase> <b:tomfcopyfitbase2 priv="90B">-9999996.000000</b:TomfCopyfitBase2> </b:OplQsb> </b:Rgqsb> </b:StoryBlock> <b:colorscheme type="OplSccm" oty="92" oh="283"> <b:cecp priv="104">8</b:Cecp> <b:rgecp type="OplEcp" priv="214"> <b:oplecp priv="F">Empty</b:OplEcp> <b:oplecp type="OplEcp" priv="111"> <b:color>16711680</b:Color> </b:OplEcp> <b:oplecp type="OplEcp" priv="211"> <b:color>52479</b:Color> </b:OplEcp> <b:oplecp type="OplEcp" priv="311"> <b:color>26367</b:Color> </b:OplEcp> <b:oplecp type="OplEcp" priv="411"> <b:color>13421772</b:Color> </b:OplEcp> <b:oplecp type="OplEcp" priv="511"> <b:color>16737792</b:Color> </b:OplEcp> <b:oplecp type="OplEcp" priv="611"> <b:color>13382502</b:Color> </b:OplEcp> <b:oplecp type="OplEcp" priv="711"> <b:color>16777215</b:Color> </b:OplEcp> </b:Rgecp> <b:szschemename priv="618">Bluebird</b:SzSchemeName> </b:ColorScheme> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if pub]><xml> <b:page type="OplPd" oty="67" oh="266"> <b:ptlvorigin type="OplPt" priv="511"> <b:xl>-87325200</b:Xl> <b:yl>-87325200</b:Yl> </b:PtlvOrigin> <b:oid priv="605">(`@`````````</b:Oid> <b:ohoplwebpageprops priv="90E">267</b:OhoplWebPageProps> <b:ohpdmaster priv="D0D">263</b:OhpdMaster> <b:pgttype priv="1004">5</b:PgtType> </b:Page> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Times New Roman"; 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Kids can play while the parents chat. Mrs. Margo will be there to get to know the parents and kids at FCC better. If you are new to FCC, this is a great opportunity to get to know other families in the church. Do bring a friend; don’t forget your sunscreen!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 255);font-size:85%;" >
<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 255);font-size:85%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Wednesday, June 9<sup>th </sup></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Prairie Field Park—200 Prairie Rose Lane, Savoy, IL<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">11:30 am—1:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Pack a sack lunch and meet us at the park. Cold drinks will be provided.
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<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Wednesday, June 16<sup>th </sup></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">First Christian Church’s Indoor Playground—3601 S. Staley Rd., Champaign, IL<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">11:30 am—1:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Bring your lunch—kids can play on the playground while parents chat at Common Grounds 2.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Wednesday, June 30<sup>th </sup></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Marble Slab Creamery—1211 Savoy Plaza Lane—Savoy, IL<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">10:00 am—11:00 am<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">We’re going to take a tour of the creamery to see how all of that yummy ice cream is made. Maybe we can convince them to give us a free sample?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Wednesday, July 7<sup>th </sup></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Sholem Aquatic Center—2205 W. Sangamon Dr.—Champaign, IL<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">12:30 pm—5:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Join us for a day of fun in the sun. We’ve got a spot reserved under the shade on the east end of the facility. Cost is $5.25 per person—just tell them you are with First Christian Church. Children 3-years-old and under are free. Bring a friend and don’t forget your sunscreen!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Wednesday, July 21<sup>st </sup></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Hessel Park—1402 Grandview Dr.—Champaign, IL<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">11:30 am—1:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Come enjoy popsicles on a warm summer day.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Wednesday, August 4<sup>th </sup></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Sholem Aquatic Center—2205 W. Sangamon Dr.—Champaign, IL<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">12:30 pm—5:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Join us for a day of fun in the sun. We’ve got a spot reserved under the shade on the east end of the facility. Cost is $5.25 per person—just tell them you are with First Christian Church. Children 3-years-old and under are free.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Wednesday, August 25<sup>th </sup></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Curtis Orchard—3902 S. Duncan Rd.—Champaign, IL<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">11:30 am—1:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Stick some quarters in your pocket; you will want them so you can buy food to feed the goats with.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=""><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> Mrs. Margohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680512015714673951noreply@blogger.com0