All Things Really Are Possible For You...

All Things Really Are Possible for You

"Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus." John 14:29

Peter starts off well, takes a few steps, and begins to sink.
Jesus asks, "Why did you doubt?"
I pause and ponder, "Who did Peter doubt? Jesus or himself?"
And it seems there's a whisper in response...
Same thing.

What I mean is this...
I no longer live but Christ lives in me. Galatians 2:20
I'm still quick to protest, "But I have so many weaknesses!"
And then I remember that every promise given and every truth declared was for us, all of us, and none of us have it together.
Our humanity isn't too much for God.

Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it's the Lord's purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21

There is nothing God can't do through a heart fully surrendered to Him.
Nothing.

Lead an entire nation through a desert.
Knock down a giant with a single stone.
Fulfill His purpose for your life.

Let's believe that in us, through us, in spite of us...
With God all things are possible. -Matthew 19:26

What does this sound like in our everyday lives?
"This seems impossible for me. But nothing is impossible for the God who lives in me. That means all things really are possible for me too. I can do this with Him."

Now that's good news!
Can I get an "amen" and a "woo-hoo" too?

--by Holley Gerth For more hope and encouragement, visit Heart to Heart with Holley: http://blog.dayspring.com. Or click here.

Teacher Helps pages

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*If you would like a sample schedule, please let me know.

Happy New Year 2011!

Happy New Year and thank you to all our wonderful preschool volunteers!

Because of you we were able to provide a loving and safe environment this past year for the children we were privileged to care for and lead here in our weekend services. And now 2011 promises to be another awesome year of extending God's love to His little ones through you!

I am looking forward to this new year with a heart of gratitude for your continued faithful service and dedication to the ministry of leading children to Jesus here at Faith.

Joyfully!

Jackie

The Perfect Christmas Gifts!

Dear Friends,

Are you looking for the perfect gifts to give this Christmastime? Well, I found them so I'm gonna share!

1. A gentle answer.
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." -Proverbs 15:1

2. Patience.
"Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." -James 1:19

3. Love.
"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8

Merry Christmas with joy!

Jackie

Preschool Christmas Songs for FamJam

 

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Children’s Ministry Team Meeting & Training

This Sunday, September 19th @ 12:45 p.m.

Dear Valuable Volunteer!

You are invited to attend the Children’s Ministry Team Meeting & Training this coming Sunday, September 19th @ 12:45 p.m. This will be a great time to fellowship with other team members & staff, eat some yummy Moose’s Tooth Pizza, listen to Pastor Dan share his vision with us, receive ministry specific training in the area you serve, have fun and be appreciated! I hope you will all make every effort to join us! And if you need childcare, please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks!

Joyfully,

Jackie

Welcome & Welcome Back!

Letter to our Preschool Classroom Volunteers, FALL 2010

The Fall Quarter in the Children’s Ministry is here and we are off to a great start thanks to all of you! Some of you are returning and some are just starting and I am so excited to have all of you on the team! Welcome and welcome back!!

So this note is to welcome you, let you know that you are appreciated and loved and to fill you in on some items and events that are coming up. :) Please read it all the way to the end so you won’t miss anything. Thanks!

Back 2 School Skating Party – Sep 12th @ 5:30 to 7:30; Dimond Skateland
Everyone is invited and it’s a great way to connect with FCC kids and families! Cost is $6.00 plus whatever food you buy.

Children’s Ministry Team Meeting & Training – Sep 19th @ 12:45 p.m.
Plan now to attend! This will be a great time to fellowship with other children’s ministry team members & staff, eat some yummy Moose’s Tooth Pizza, listen to Pastor Dan share his vision with us, receive ministry specific training, have fun and be appreciated! I hope you will all make a real effort to join us! And if you need childcare, please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks!

Curriculum/Class Time Tips - Here is a class time schedule that works well if you are new to planning it out and want some help:

*Start with centers & visiting with the children (blocks, puzzles, coloring, playdough, legos, trains, etc.) until about 15 minutes after the hour
*Clean up centers
*Go to worship time (if a worship volunteer is scheduled) or do some worship songs in your room with the kids
*Back in class - Bible Story time & Activity Page
*Snack & Bible Verse
*Activity/Game or Craft (there are a number of choices in the curriculum; choose from those or one you come up with)
*Wind down with centers & visiting again if time allows
*Parents pick up kids

Note: You can use this or come up with your own class time schedule.

OUR GOAL is to teach God’s truth in a very inviting and loving atmosphere. Young children who feel loved and safe, are having fun and who learn that God loves them will be drawn to Him through us. Glory to God!

Supply Room –
The room across the hall from the Moose classroom is our supply room. You will find craft supplies, construction paper, & more toys for centers in this room. Please remember to return whatever you use from this room, unless it is a consumable. Take a moment this month to go check out what is there and make a note of the supplies and items we already have on hand.

Important -

*Arrival time - Please be in your classroom and ready to interact with your children 15 minutes prior to class time. All prep should be done by then, if possible. This will allow the children to feel welcome as they arrive and it will also allow the parents to get to the church service on time, insuring them a place to sit!
*Security - Please check in at the front desk for your name tag and grab your lanyard from the hospitality room before you serve. Since we have so many people coming and going it is very important to wear these identifiers. If you need a lanyard, please let me know.
*Parent pick-up - Please make sure you match up the parent sticker with the child’s nametag before letting a child leave the classroom at the end of class. There are custody issues and parents that are not allowed to be with their children so it is very important that we do this for all families. If a parent cannot find a sticker, please use the walkie-talkie and contact me or the preschool staff member for that service so we can come and check the child out.
*Resource needs - When you choose to do an activity or craft that requires resources, please let me know by Tuesday before the weekend you need it. This way we will have enough time to buy it or round it up for you from our supplies. We will have it on the counter for you to use before class.
*Vacations – Please let me know of any dates you will need a sub at your earliest convenience. You can email me or write it on the volunteer log kept in your classroom.
*Clean up – please straighten the room, clean the counter & table and push the chairs in after class. If you serve at the 11:00 a.m. service, please stack chairs and book center books. Do not do these last 2 items if you serve at 6PM or 9AM.

Whew! There’s probably more, but I think we will stop there for now. Hopefully I didn’t put you to sleep. Please be sure to let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks again for serving! I am overjoyed to have you on the team!

Blessings with love,

Jackie