FEBRUARY 2014

Every February, you probably see a lot of heart-themed decor in stores, school, or maybe even in your church. Thats fine, but what does it really mean to focus on our hearts this time of year? Move past the paper-heart cutouts and into transformed hearts; God often transforms our hearts when we share his love and give to others. Thats why Jesus said that its more blessed to give than to receive. Use this idea to serve others and see how God changes your kids hearts (and yours). Change your kids hearts by giving them a bank of simple service project ideas they can do on their own. You will need a Bible, white paper lunch bags, markers, and slips of paper. Give kids each a paper lunch bag and have them decorate their bags with hearts. Have kids write From [their name]s heart on the bag. For example, From Sashas heart. Read aloud Mark 10:43-45. Ask: What does it mean to do the job of a slave or servant? What are ways you enjoy serving people? Give kids slips of paper and have them write or draw at least 10 simple ways they can give to or serve others, one idea per slip. For example, do someone elses chores, make a picture for a friend, or pull weeds for a neighbor. Help younger kids draw pictures you can caption. Once theyre finished, have kids put their slips of paper in their bags. Say: Jesus said to be first, we must serve others. Whenever youre feeling like you want to be first, pull out one slip of paper and serve in the way you wrote. Excerpt from Childrens Ministry Magazine Jan/Feb 2014 By Kristen Kansiewicz & Donna Simcoe

Heart Changers

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Believe Class 11am
No Wednesday Night Services

Discover Class @ 11am

Top 10
1) My first job was at Cousins BBQ as a bus boy. 2) I knocked my brother out with a pillow in a pillow fight. 3) I split an arrow down the middle with another arrow (actually called the shot too). 4) I have been skydiving. 5) I've had at least seven concussions, but I have never broken a bone. 6) My favorite sport to play is golf. 7) I LOVE Mexican food. 8) I was in the National Honor Society in high school. 9) I was 2nd team All-American goal keeper my senior year in college. 10) I have 5 AMAZING kids and 1 INCREDIBLE wife (and Kirbythe Maltese puppy).

Illusionist Brock Gill

Educational App fo Kid

Number Run $.99 (math) I love this app for math practice. Your character is running along and must answer the math problem (1 + 5) correctly to defeat the upcoming obstacles.

Shannon Lovelady

Word Mover free (writing) A fun poetry app using the word bank they show you.
PlayArt $3.99 (art) Create and play with images taken from Van Gogh, Klee, Rousseau, Monet and Czanne paintings to make your own paintings. Youll learn about the artists, too.
Geography Drive USA $4.99 (social studies) Great for kids over ten. A fun, interactive trivia game through the United States. Youre driving your car through the states and to get gas or earn the state pass, players must answer trivia questions.

Grammaropolis $1.99 (grammar/writing) The best part of this app is the animated grammar videos.
Wee Sing & Learn ABC $2.99 (letter recognition/reading) This app teaches letter names/sounds, animal names and the sounds they make as well as some musical instruments.

Summer Mission Trip

open to families high schoolers & adults

NICARAGUA

May 31-June 7

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