Wednesday, March 18, 2009

March News

Warren Willis Summer Camp. Get ready all rising 4th to 12th graders for the Leesburg Methodist Summer Camp on July 20 - 25. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to experience an entire week of Christian unity among friends. Registration for the camp began February 1 at umsummercamp.org. If your child/youth is planning on going with the church, please contact Angie Engelthaler so we can plan our transportation.

Kids Combo. February 4 – April 1. All 3 year olds to 5th graders are encouraged to come join the fun while parents are participating in adult studies. We have a great time with crafts, games and music focused on the 5 Languages of Love. Our classes are divided into Preschool and Elementary Groups. If they are also participating in choir, dance or homework help, we will make sure your child safely gets to all his or her activities. Elementary and preschool sign in each evening is done in the Fellowship Hall by the stage.

VBS Volunteers—Adults and Youth. March 22 from 9:00 -12:30. Hey all you VBS people! It is time to venture down the lazy river to “Crocodile Dock VBS 2009”. We will have a sneak peak at the curriculum and all the sign up sheets available. VBS will be June 15-19. Please stop by the Annex room #603 and see what’s happening. If you have any questions, please call Angie.

3rd graders and up. The India Children’s Choir will be performing at our church March 28 and 29. We would love for parents and children in 3rd grade and up to please come out to help us serve and greet them at a special dinner. If you are interested or need more information, call Angie.

Upcoming dates to remember:
· June 15 to 19 – VBS
· July 13 to 19 – Music Camp
· July 20 to 25 – Warren Willis Summer Camp

February News

Ash Wednesday ~ February 25. All children 3 years old to 5th grade are invited to a special program teaching them the importance of this special time of year. We will have crafts and hands on activities. Upon closing of the program, children will be reunited with their families in the sanctuary to receive ashes.

Kids Combo February 4 to April 1. All 3 year olds to 5th graders are encouraged to come join the fun while parents are participating in adult studies. We will have a great time with crafts, games and music focused on the Five Languages of Love. Our classes are divided into Preschool or Elementary Groups. If you are also participating in choir, dance or homework help, we will make sure your child safely gets to all his or her activities.

Children’s Council Meeting. February 8th at 4:00 p.m. We will continue our first quarter meeting to plan for the children in our church. Please RSVP to Angie at aengelthaler@mumc.net

Warren Willis Summer Camp. Get ready all rising 4th - 12th graders for the Leesburg Methodist Summer Camp on July 20 to 25. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to experience an entire week of Christian unity among friends. We will have an informational "open door" meeting on February 1 from 11:00 to 12:30 in the Treehouse. This meeting will be for any adults or children/youth who would like more information about the camp or changes made from last year. Come when you can and we will answer all the questions possible. Registration for the camp begins February 1 at umsummercamp.org.

Dates to remember:
· June 15 to 19 – VBS
· July 13 to 19 – Music Camp
· July 20 to 25 – Warren Willis Summer Camp

January 2008 News

Children’s Council. The next meeting is January 11, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room (room 303). All new and existing members are invited to attend. This meeting will be on visioning for Children’s Ministry. What is your vision for Children’s Ministry? Come share your ideas!

Children are invited to participate with Evangelist Wesley Putnam on Sunday January 25, Monday January 26, Tuesday January 27, and Wednesday January 28. This will be a time of excitement for the children as they actively engage in a search for the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. They will be encouraged to walk with Jesus in their daily lives through many actives.

Summer Camp. Watch the Mandarin United Methodist Church website for details about summer camp at Warren W. Willis.