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Winter 2012 - EFBC Children’s Ministry News
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Dearest Family and Friends,
Happy New Year to each of you! What a year of Reaching Out, Building Up and Growing in the Lord! I know all of you have stories and memories that best describe 2011. I’d love to hear what YOUR highlights were. For me, I am looking forward already and waving bye- bye to 2011 and hello to six new classrooms for our bursting at the seams ministry! We are blessed indeed to share with our community this new building and grow His church as Christ would release us to!
Here are some amazing ways God is growing us right now.
Congratulations to Joy and Jason Wiseman and their two sons as they welcome little Miss Annabelle Willow to their family. Annabelle Willow Wiseman was born on Tuesday Dec 14th 7lb. 8oz. Her brothers love her and her family feels quite blessed.
Mr. Logan William Pennington joined his Big Brother Cole and Big Sister Laura. Logan is the son of Tom and Tammy Pennington. Logan was born December 28th 2011. He weighed in at 6 lbs 11 oz was and 19 1/2" inches long.
Expecting soon ~ We have nearly a dozen Mom’s expecting by this Summer. Please continue to pray for their health and the health of the babies being “wonderfully knitted together” – Thank you for walking alongside them in prayer! If you are expecting and would like to tell us, in order that we could be in prayer over your months ahead, don’t hesitate to contact us at efbckids@yahoo.com
Mom’s Swap Program coming soon… If you have gently used baby clothes, blankets and items that you would like to share with our Moms Ministry, OR if you are in need of baby items, Please contact Taryn Neujahr with EFBC Mom’s Program, for further information. You can call the church at 503 630 5325 and leave a message for Taryn.
Growing with new Coordinators for our increasing team ~
Wee Ones Nursery ages 0-2 years – Lead Coordinator: Anna Cooke
Wee Ones Co-Coordinator: Rachel Cox~
Welcome Rachel! Here is a note about Rachel Cox ~ Rachel is an effervescent woman of God whose smile will put you at ease! Rachel comes from a strong Christian Family and is married to Husband Jake Cox. Together, they have a big brown eyed baby girl named “Jubilee” that has gifted their lives and brought a delight to their world. Rachel is a dedicated wife and mother and we are excited to have Rachel on board with Children’s Ministry. Read more about Rachel next month in our Family Newsletter ~ Be sure to stop by and introduce yourself to Rachel and Anna.
Treasures – ages 2-3 year olds
Lead Coordinator: Becky Scott
Hello, my name is Becky Scott and I'm now co-leading the Treasures class with Karen Nation. I just wanted to let you know a little bit about me!
My husband is Steve and we have been married for 7 years. We met through youth group at Estacada Christian Church and are high school sweethearts. My two kiddos are Mia (7 months) and Henry (2.5). We started coming to EFBC a little over a year ago. Our heart is to know God in a deeper way and to have God use us to serve others.
Teryn Tatro did such a wonderful job setting up the treasures room and I'm hoping to keep the ball rolling in the new facility. The 2's and 3's are a very fun yet challenging age group. When we first started coming to EFBC Henry would not go to class during church. One time I will never forget setting him down in the class and peeling myself away, only to look back over my shoulder to see him running full speed screaming while totally flattening the child safety gate to get back to me. Toddlers are passionate little people!
It took a few months I think to get Henry through a whole service and we tried just about everything. I know how it feels to be a parent who just needs to spend some quiet time worshipping, praying and reflecting....not worrying about if your little one is going to make it through the service. It's such a comfort knowing that Henry is not only being fed yummy goldfish snacks to keep him happy on Sunday mornings, but that he is also being fed the spiritual truths of our faith. It's a win-win for the whole family!
Karen and I are here for you, to help in whatever way we can to make your little person's time in Treasures happy and fun! If you have any questions of us, suggestions or new ideas, please email, call, text or grab us on Sunday morning. Looking forward to hearing from you and thanks for your time!
Treasures Co-Coordinator:Karen Nation
I have been married to the love of my life, Aaran, for 5 wonderful years. We have a beautiful daughter, Ellie, and another bundle of joy joining our family in May.
Ever since I can remember I have wanted to work with children. I have been involved in children’s ministries from a young age, worked many summers at Trout Creek Bible Camp as “Bashful” and have taught at River Mill as a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher. Currently, I love being a stay at home mom. My passion is sharing God’s love, especially to this age group as they make connections in their own little world. This is an exciting time to be a part of God’s preparation in the lives of these precious children, and I look forward to sharing it with all of you! I am excited to embark on this journey with Becky as we team up leading Treasures.
Kids Club ages 4-Kindergarten: Lead Coordinator: Beverly Milbradt –
Kids Club Co-Coordinator: Amy Froyd A few words from Amy: ~ Hi everyone!! My name is Amy Froyd. I am the new co-coordinator of Kids Club with Beverly. My husband, Lyle, and I have been married for 4 years and have been attending EFBC for over 2 years now. My 2 stepchildren, Lyle Jr. (19) and Lillian (13) also attend. It has been absolutely wonderful getting to know everyone and their children through working in the Children's Ministry these past few months. I have such a passion for children and helping them to grow in the Lord. I am so excited to be more involved in planning the Kids Club class and helping us transition into the new building!! I look forward to getting to know you and your children this year!!
Crusaders Ages 1st - 5th Grade Coordinator: Melinda Walter
The next several weeks we will be learning “The Lords Prayer” - What is prayer? Is it a magic wand we wave in front of God to get him to turn events and situations to our advantage? Is it simply a conversation? Is it worship? Is it for adults or children or both? Why, when, and how should we talk to God? Jesus gave a guide to help answer these questions in Matthew 6, what we now call the Lord’s Prayer we will explore the concepts such as the holiness of God, God’s provision, the importance of forgiving as well as being forgiven, and so on. This study helps us dig deeper into the concepts behind the Lord’s Prayer. It helps children not only learn the words to this prayer, but what those words mean and how they apply to the lives of children today. Through these lessons the Crusaders will discover that prayer is more than recitation or a wish list. It’s part of a vital relationship with God. What a joy to be part of the journey!
To The Family Sign In Area –Sybil Ernst and Kary Gaskill
Sybil is coming aboard Children’s Ministry with a heart of getting to know the children and the families who come into contact here at EFBC. Here is a note from Sybil! Be sure to stop and introduce yourself to her.
Hi, my name is Sybil Ernst and I am co-leading at the sign in table with Kary :)
I have been married for 10 years to a amazing man named Chris and we have been blessed with our 8 year old daughter Samantha. Chris had attended EFBC when he was growing up and we started coming together around the time we got married. Our family enjoys spending time outdoors and vacationing in Hawaii whenever possible. I am excited to be serving on the Children's Ministry Team!
: Postcard Scripture
Our Kingdom Crusader Children ages 1st - 5th grade is participating in a wonderful Postcard Scripture program. Our Children will get to see and hear from people all over the world in Christ. This is a simple exercise for you to participate in. Our children will be having a fun contest to see how many post cards arrive (who can guess the amount) as well as a contest for the Postcard from the furthest place on the map! Please ask your friends and family via email to help us by sending in a postcard with a favorite Bible Scripture written on it. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ. Please write us your favorite Bible Scripture in whatever language you speak and don’t forget to say where you are from!
Please send a Postcard by mail to: EFBC Crusaders- PO Box 310- Estacada, Oregon 97023 USA
EFBC Child Illness Policy ~
Our Children’s Ministry staff and volunteers have been instructed to look for signs of illness. For the health of others, children will not be accepted into the classroom if any of the following signs are present.
· A fever of 100 degrees or higher.
· A croupy or productive cough (a cough that produces mucus from the lungs)
- a sore throat
- An intestinal disturbance with diarrhea or abnormally loose stools. If your child has signs of a stomach virus or has had a stomach virus with-in the past 24 hours.
- GREEN 11 profuse thick nasal discharge = Green Snot)
- An eye infection (draining)
- Nausea with vomiting
Your child should not return to the classroom until he or she has been without temperature or any of the above symptoms for 24 hours for their protection and the protection of other children.
Thanks for the privilege of teaching your child!
Kary Gaskill, Director of Children’s Ministry
Along with the Coordinators and Volunteers at Estacada First Baptist Church
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