This little girl is:
A) Learning God's Word
B) Spending time with Dad
C) Gaining knowledge that will transform her as she gets older
D) God's Precious Child who is learning about Him
E) All of the above.
Your Answer? _____
See you at Sunday School, Choirs, and AWANA.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Is AWANA important? You bet...
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
A GREAT Night!!
Tonight was a great first night for AWANA! The kids were so excited to be back and had a great time! In Cubbies specifically, the children were very busy and happy. We had a great time getting to know one another and beginning to memorize Scripture! Personally, I had a blast! Even after a full day of teaching second grade, I was energized and really looking forward to another great year in AWANA and Cubbies!
Brian
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Upward... AGAIN??
It's a start of a new school year. We're all praying for our kids as the return to school. The start of a school year means AWANA begins, Sunday School promotion and UPWARD. Yes UPWARD Basketball and Cheerleading signups are taking place now.
Can't wait for the brochure in your mailbox? Here's a PDF of the file you can print.
UPWARD BROCHURE
Wanna be a coach? Upward doesn't happen by magic. Help us out!
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Our Kids Are AWESOME!!!
Sunday night's performance of the musical was great! What is even more impressive, they only had four days for learning the whole thing! I have seen programs with months of practice nowhere near the equal to the performance given by the PVS kids!
Having worked for some time in the children's department, this really comes as no surprise. The kids are so well-versed (both literally and figuratively) and are truly becoming the spiritual champions of tomorrow! I invite you all to take the opportunity to sit in on a regular Sunday School or AWANA session and see what I mean. You will truly be blown away at their spiritual maturity and application of biblical principles.
Parents, thank you for your dedication and faithfulness in the training of your children. Thank you for letting us be a part of their growth. Mark and Chris, thank you for your leadership and vision that carry the ministry to the next level. And, thank you PVS for dedicating yourselves to a ministry that impacts lives now and into the future.
Brian
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
What's happenin SOON!
Hey,
Been a while since the last post. Just some info for you...
Starting Wednesday July 25th...
Thursday: PIZZA at Treasure Island Pizza. Starts at 5:00. Come by with the fam and have a ball.
Friday: Gross Games for the kids at Music Camp
Sunday: Evening Service Estherordinary Faith Musical from Music Camp
Wednesday August 1st: AWANA Celebration. Outdoor games that'll get you wet, gross and even grosser. Don't wear your AWANA STUFF!
Wednesday August 8th: First AWANA Club meeting. Come with all your AWANA ON.
Don't miss the opportunities for fun... but also don't miss the opportunities to teach your kids commitment. When you make the family commitment that Sunday is God's Day, and you make it a priority to be at Sunday School and Church, you teach a valuable lesson. No matter the circumstance "we serve God and worship." My Dad committed our family to organize our schedule around church. I'm a better man for it.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Is Transformers for the transformed?
Focus on the Family's Plugged in Review <-- good Christian Review of the movie. I agree with his presentation on the moral issues of the film. I was set to write all that, but why waste internet space? Here's a few of my thoughts.
I saw Transformers today. I had mixed feelings about the movie from my nerd side to start with. I grew up when Transformers ruled the toy aisles and the afternoon toons, so I like my Transformers old skool (come to my office and I'll introduce you to Optimus Prime and his pals the way they should look). As the movie rumors and info began making news last year I really was disappointed with the choice of director (Michael Bay, his film style gives me a headache in more ways than one) AND with the designs of the robots.
So nerd side and children's minister side (I'm a big guy, I have many sides) had a conversation on the way home from the movie. (My brother was driving and I was holding the tropical fish he bought after the movie... next door at the fish store) Nerd side: Man the effects were cool, I'm not sure the designs were great, but did ya see when Rachet was blowin' up that badguy? OH the effects were some of the best I've ever seen. Honestly! So realistic and natural looking. Children's Minister side: Yeah yeah, realistic? How unrealistic a portrayal of teen relationships, parent relationships and dialog. BLUH. Come on, if you can't make a movie with kids characters without bringing up non kid themes then GET SOME CREATIVITY.
I use Transformers toys as illustrations for Bible stuff with our kids. It's great to use them to talk about Good vs Evil, Hidden talents, Hidden dangers, and that kinda stuff. The good guys battle the badguys in the film, the subtlety of it's great effects shows some hidden talents of the director... but its the hidden dangers of some adult themes that kill it. Would I recommend this movie to my kids? No. A flat no. I hate it say it. The nerd is saying "BUT THE EFFECTS..." But, I can't say "excuse the offensive stuff and take your 10 year old." It's PG-13 for a reason (and I'd hold back the 13 year olds as well).
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