Easter Drama~Road to the Cross! This next weekend

We need all of our members and staff to invite guests out to our Easter Drama and to be a part of one of the teams....greeting, breakfast, hostesses...etc... Everyone is important in making our guests feel welcome. Be helpful & aware of those around you. We are expecting an awesome & empacting Easter weekend!!

We begin our Deeper Roots series this week!

True Love was a great series!

I would like to thank Sis. Deanna for all her hard work on the "True Love Series"......I would love to hear a praise report from the teachers and students. It would be so nice this Wednesday night to have a few samples of the activities and the children share a thought that has stuck with them thru the last 6 week series. We truly appreciate all that you...the teachers....are doing each week to teach & disciple our kids.

Spread Happiness....by Thinking Positive... & Dream BIG!

Happy Thoughts

"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe." by Toby Reynolds

Happy thoughts or positive thoughts are very important. There is power in our thoughts and we can shape our lives thru them. We always say and think that we would like our lives to be like this or like that. Once we know what we want we can follow the path much easier. We are given the means to become what we want to become, it´s just that sometimes it is a bit difficult for us to see this. If you are true to yourself you can accomplish a lot. It's amazing when you speak positive to yourself...even in the bad times....things look brighter. The light of God shines brighter in the darkest hour. No matter what circumstance is facing you....keep your faith in the lead and not your doubts. Don't let negative thoughts steal your joy! Happy People think more "Happy Thoughts"- than Sad people. Think "Happy Thoughts" and you will have a Happy Day!

Two more weeks of the Love Series

We have two more Wednesdays of The TRUE LOVE SERIES. Then begins our new series Deeper Roots. We will be decorating with Trees, shovels, dirt, plants.....gardening....growing items. We are planning on having a cup of dirt for each child to grow a plant during this series. They can water it each week to see it grow. You can start changing over after this Weds. Nite Session if You would Like to. It will be the essential Bible Doctrines....
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THE WORD
The Bible is our Roadmap: The Word of God is True & Infallible
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12

THE REVELATION
God in Christ: His Nature & Identity in Jesus Christ
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us...” John 1:14

THE NEW BIRTH
Understanding Salvation: Grace, Repentance, Water & Spirit Baptism
Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. John 3:5

THE LIFESTYLE
Christian Living: The Personal Pursuit & Public Witness of God’s Holiness
“Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23

THE 3 T’s TIME - TALENT - TREASURE
Stewardship: Being a Good Manager of God’s Resources & Gifts
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

THE SUPERNATURAL
Living the Abundant Life: Miracles & Gifts of the Spirit
“God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.” Hebrews 2:4

THE ENDTIMES
The Church’s Destiny: Unlocking the Mysteries of Life, Judgement & Eternity
“For prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God[a] spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Peter 1:21

Children's Ministry Seminar

Our team had a nice time at the Children's Ministry Seminar in Riverside. Bro. Brent Randall inspired us to bring the Bible Alive with looking at the Bible Stories from a different perspective each time. Ex: Pick another voice....not the main character...ex: Jonah & the Whale....tell the story from the Whales perspective. Choose other characters and even objects of the story to keep it fresh & interesting to the children. Moses & the Burning Bush....tell it from the Bush's perspective. Make noises or hand motions the kids can copy and be a part of the story. Apply it to their everyday life. Make it simple to understand. If we don't apply it to them and give them a clear spiritual application....we might as well just be telling a fairy tale....it will not change their life without understanding what it means to them.

He just released a new book with techniques for story telling. I hope you are able to buy it and re-read the lessons he taught.

It was a nice time for our team to be together outside of the work we do each week. You are a blessing to our children. God Bless YOU for your ministry!


The theme of the Weekend was Passion....many spoke on it and I believe our team has Passion!