APRIL NEWS

VBS!!! Registration/Volunteer Sign up!
Our registration for VBS has begun!! You may sign up at the Children’s Welcome Table any Sunday from 9:30-12:30, or in the main office M-F from 9-5. Registration opens to the public on April 19. VBS “Crocodile Dock” is June 15-19 for 3 year olds (by 9/1/08) through current 5th graders. If you have any questions, please call Angie.

Kids G.I.G. Changes!!
We are very excited to announce that due to our 11:00 Kids G.I.G. group rapidly growing, we will make changes starting April 5. We will relocate to the Learning Ladders wing and separate the children into Preschool and Elementary age groups. Please sign up to help just one Sunday every six weeks, so that we can provide a safe environment for our children as they continue “Growing In God.”

Wednesday, April 8 ~ Special Children’s Easter Celebration
Join us from 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. while we celebrate this wonderful time of year. Our children will be divided into Preschool and Elementary Groups and will experience God’s love through his son Jesus Christ. We have fun age appropriate games, crafts and activities planned for this special event.

Sunday, April 12 — Easter Sunday
All of our Children’s small group 9:45 classes and 11:00 large group Kids G.I.G. will follow the regular schedule.

Kids Combo April 15 – May
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. Our classes are divided into two groups: Preschool (Bible Stories) and Elementary (Bible Search). If your child also participates in dance or homework help, we will make sure they safely get to all their activities. Elementary and preschool sign in each evening is done in the Fellowship Hall by the stage.

Warren Willis Summer Camp
Get ready all rising 4th to 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. 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.

Summer Small and Large Group Leaders!
Summer is coming which means our wonderful leaders will get a well deserved break. Please prayerfully consider helping us continue our small and large group classes at 9:45 and 11:00 during the summer months. You can sign up at our Children’s Welcome Table, by email, or call Angie.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:
July 13 to 19 – Music Camp