Appreciate Your Child’s Leaders? May 17, 2013
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“Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing. But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.” – Philippians 2:12-18
On Friday, May 31 we will honor our regular Kid’s Quest volunteers at our annual “Evening with the Stars” event to celebrate God’s goodness for another year in children’s ministry together. We are so grateful for God’s provision of these faithful servants to serve families and support our ministry each and every week. We would not have a children’s ministry without their service!
We encourage you to thank the people who serve regularly with your child or for your child with kind words and hand-made notes. If you’d like to show your appreciation, we are providing a reception at the event and would welcome any bite-sized appetizers or treats (ex. chicken nuggets, meatballs, cheese & crackers, cut veggies, mini quiches, deviled eggs, brownie bites, mini muffins, cookies, etc.) or gift cards to Costco to help us purchase additional food and drink items. Food contributions can be dropped off in Room 1208 (first floor, off Smith Center lobby) on Friday, May 31, between 11:00 am – 4:00 pm or make alternative arrangements by contacting Jennifer Myers at Jennifer.myers@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000, x1989. Gift cards can be mailed to:
Kid’s Quest Tysons-Volunteer Celebration
P.O. Box 9300
McLean, VA 22102
or placed in an envelope labeled “Kid’s Quest Tysons-Volunteer Celebration” and given to the person at our Volunteer Central counter on the 2nd floor, off the MBC Café, during services.
Blast Off! April 3, 2013
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Blast off on an intergalactic adventure as the Creative Arts Club presents their Spring Musical next Friday, April 12, at 7:30 pm in the Smith Center. Join Rudy, Rachel and Riley aboard the space shuttle Discovery as they travel through space and discover all the indescribably things in creation that were made by the hand of God. With help from various stars, planets, a cantankerous robot and the wise and patient Flight Commander, Mr. Houston, they learn that the God who created the stars and the heavens is the same God that loved the world so much, that He sent His son to die for them, wants to have a relationship with them, and that with Him, nothing is impossible.
This is a free family event. No tickets required.
A Beautiful Day February 19, 2013
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On Feb. 9, 20 children experienced a milestone moment in their spiritual journeys as they publicly proclaimed their faith in Jesus in a baptism ceremony and reception hosted by Kid’s Quest.
Joe Henriques served as baptizing pastor, greeting an audience that consisted of about 300 family members, friends, and Kid’s Quest leaders. He shared the Gospel message, the purpose of baptism, and then invited each child to personally acknowledge their guests and share their video testimony of who Jesus is to them.
The ceremony concluded with a charge to all who play a role in the faith training of these kids, to continue their good efforts and to remember that baptism symbolizes a beginning, not an end, to becoming a fully devoted follower of Christ. Following the ceremony everyone enjoyed a reception to celebrate this happy moment in these kids’ lives.
Baptism is the final step of a program within Kid’s Quest called Starting Zone. Children who wish to be baptized start by attending a Gospel presentation class. The next round of classes are coming up March 2, 3, 9, & 10. To learn more about Starting Zone, including the requirements for baptism, visit mbctysons.org/startingzone.
It’s Back… January 31, 2013
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The BIG GAME isn’t the only BIG THING happening this Sunday! That’s right, the most wonderful, uplifting, stupendous, hilarious, awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping, amazingly awesome family event is back!
Ok, perhaps that’s a bit of an exaggeration but we’re just so excited to see KIDstuff return with a new show this Sunday, Feb. 3 at 12:30 pm in the Smith Center as they teach us about the virtue of Peace. Through live theater, rockin’ worship, video, dance, and games, we’ll learn that Peace is proving that you care more about others than winning an argument. And who knows what additional fun surprises the KIDstuff cast will throw our way – anything can happen at KIDstuff!
So bring your family and invite your friends and co-workers with families, too. It’s going to be an exciting show!
P.S.
Just to give you a taste of what’s to come, enjoy this song performed at the last KIDstuff show and sung in Kid’s Quest Large Group, too. It’s called “No One Greater.”
Did you catch Pastor Lon’s sermon last weekend in which he included “play Christian music in your home” as one of his top suggestions for spiritually investing in your children? Well the Kid’s Quest store can help! We’ll have several worship CD’s on sale including the album “Zapped” where this song can be found.
And just in case you’ve ever wondered, our Kid’s Quest store doesn’t make a profit – we don’t aim to. Our purpose is simply to offer items we feel encourage bringing church and family together for a child’s spiritual growth; that’s what we call Thinking Orange. So if you’re looking to expand your family’s worship music library, consider the music you’re kids are hearing at church. If you prefer mp3’s we recommend going to amberskyrecords.com and checking out the following songs that may be familiar to your kids:
- Turn It Up: Better Than The Best Thing
- Zapped: No One Greater
- Jump! Put Faith In Motion: Rise & Sing, Cannons, Glory To God, Big House, Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher
- Live It Out: Happy Day, We Won’t Be Quiet, Feeling So Fly
- Chase The Light: Everlasting God, Get Down
- The Big Story: Spin, Tell The World
- Between You And Me: P.A.T.I.E.N.C.E, Shake This Planet
Kid’s Quest on Christmas Eve December 21, 2012
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3:00 pm Family Service:
This is a 45-minute family-friendly Christmas Eve service featuring a delightful live children’s theatrical performance and a message from Pastor Joe Henriques.
Nursery (newborns – 36 months)
- No reservations required.
- Nursery check-in open 2:45 pm – 3:20 pm.
- Check-in at the computer stations in the cafeteria (on the 2nd floor).
Preschoolers Explorers (3 years by 9-30-12) & Pathfinders (4 years by 9-30-12)
- Kid’s Quest preschoolers are performing bells at the beginning of the service.
- Participants must arrive and check-in at the main lobby computers (near The Bookstore) at 2:30 pm.
- If you have a preschooler and nursery age child, drop off your preschooler first as the nursery opens later.
- Parents need to reserve seats for their preschooler. After they perform, they will be released to you to sit with you for the remainder of the service.
Elementary children (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
- Sit with parents in service.
4:30 pm Family Service:
This is a 45-minute family-friendly Christmas Eve service featuring a delightful live children’s theatrical performance and a message from Pastor Joe Henriques.
Nursery (newborns – 36 months)
- No reservations required.
- Nursery check-in open 4:15 pm – 4:50 pm.
- Check-in at the computer stations in the cafeteria (on the 2nd floor).
Preschoolers Explorers (3 years by 9-30-12) & Pathfinders (4 years by 9-30-12)
- Kid’s Quest preschoolers are performing bells at the beginning of the service.
- Participants must arrive and check-in at the main lobby computers (near The Bookstore) at 4:00 pm.
- If you have a preschooler and nursery age child, drop off your preschooler first as the nursery opens later.
- Parents need to reserve seats for their preschooler. After they perform, they will be released to you to sit with you for the remainder of the service.
Elementary children (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
- Sit with parents in service.
6:00 pm Communion Service:
This is a 60-minute communion service that is more adult-oriented.
Nursery (newborns – 36 months)
- No reservations required.
- Nursery check-in open 5:45 pm – 6:20 pm.
- Check-in at the computer stations in the cafeteria (on the 2nd floor).