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Monday, August 30, 2010
Back to School
Labor Day weekend marks the back to school season! Our prayers are with the teachers this week as they prepare, and with students and parents next Tuesday as they begin the academic year.
This Sunday, First Steps with Jesus (birth-K) will enjoy the new Veggie Tales movie, Sweat Pea, in the older classes.
Remember there is no PowerJam (1st-6th grades) this Sunday (September 5). See you back next weekend in your new classes!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
End of Summer Celebrations
This week at our Powhatan campus, we'll celebrate with a graduation party for our parting K class as they rise up to 1st grade! It is always a little sad to see them go, but we know that we can always peek into PowerJam(1st-6th grade environment) to say hi.
The elementary students are also celebrating the end of summer with a game day in PowerJam. **Remember, no PowerJam on Sunday September 5th.
PROMOTION day will be Sunday September 12 and all children will be promoted to their next age/grade levels classes. If you have any questions or concerns about that, please contact Susan at children@pccwired.net.
See you Sunday!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Sunday August 22 highlights
Today your preschooler learned that God is with me always, so I can be brave. Our story focused on God being with Moses and the Israelites at the Red Sea (see Exodus 13:17-14:31). Our monthly verse has been “God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9, NLT. Ask your preschooler if they can teach YOU the motions we have been practicing for this verse. You might be surprised how it helps you to remember it too!
Preschool parent challenge: Take some time this week as you run errands and ask, 'Is God here with us?" at each stop. Be sure to keep repeating this month's bottom line, "God is always with me."
Elementary kids focused on what it means to think about good things (specifically, the Bible). Because we know that when we focus on good stuff, it help us to focus on God, helps us to use words that honor Him, and helps our actions to point others to Him. “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8, NIV
Elementary parent challenge: Reinforce our monthly theme of peace by encouraging your child to be a peacemaker. Ask them to think of at least two things they can do on a regular basis that will help them become a peacemaker rather than a peace breaker?
Preschool parent challenge: Take some time this week as you run errands and ask, 'Is God here with us?" at each stop. Be sure to keep repeating this month's bottom line, "God is always with me."
Elementary kids focused on what it means to think about good things (specifically, the Bible). Because we know that when we focus on good stuff, it help us to focus on God, helps us to use words that honor Him, and helps our actions to point others to Him. “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8, NIV
Elementary parent challenge: Reinforce our monthly theme of peace by encouraging your child to be a peacemaker. Ask them to think of at least two things they can do on a regular basis that will help them become a peacemaker rather than a peace breaker?
Sunday, August 15, 2010
The Teen Brain: It's Just Not Grown Up Yet
The science behind the teen brain - check it out here.
Thanks to our Student Pastor, Angie Frame, for this great article!
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