Easter Praises April 24, 2012
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Hello KQ Parents!
Following Easter weekend we received reports back from our staff, volunteers, and parents that roughly 50 children, across preschool and elementary, responded to the Gospel message in a meaningful way after participating in Kid’s Quest on Easter. A dozen specifically indicated that they just prayed to receive Christ that weekend and many who already had a relationship with Christ, expressed a commitment and desire for their faith to grow deeper.
I wanted to share with you some of the amazing testimonies of how God worked in the hearts of our kids this past Easter. It was a wonderful and emotional experience to witness and truly unforgettable.
- Easter Sunday, three 3rd Grade boys from the same class all wanted to ask Jesus into their hearts. Our Sunday 2nd -3rd Grade Small Group Coordinator, Sandy Peterson, had the privilege of praying with two of them along with their parents. The other boy almost couldn’t wait because he was so excited that when his mom picked him up, they rushed to get Dad, too, so they could pray together.
- A Sunday 2nd-3rd Grade Small Group Leader shared that she was so happy because a girl in her class had prayed and asked Jesus into her heart! The leader was overjoyed and said it was her best day at Kids Quest.
- Several kids who had already accepted Christ before had candid discussions with their Small Group Leaders on what it meant to have Christ in their lives and how they could share the gift of salvation with their family and friends.
- On Saturday night, there were roughly 15 kids who responded to the Gospel message or accepted Christ into their hearts!
- From our Kid’s Quest Director, Betsy Riggan: “I hope you are all walking around with glad hearts today as I am! I am so very glad for God’s gracious provision and presence with us over this past Easter week. God brought so many volunteers ready and willing to serve the kids. We were able to keep all our classes open and that meant so many things…parents of little ones could worship and be encouraged and challenged by Lon’s powerful message, our preschool kids could attend the Tree House and hear the resurrection story told to them by caring people, and elementary children could be challenged to respond to begin a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ…and the most beautiful thing is that many did just that!”
Parents, what a huge praise! I hope these stories have shown you how great the Lord’s love is and how our working together CAN have a huge impact on your child. I ask that you pray for these children so that their young hearts will continue to obey Him and His Word. Also please pray for the kids who felt a spark in their heart but have not yet made the decision to give their life to Jesus.
In Christ, Andrea
P.S.
Do you, too, have a story to share of how Kid’s Quest helped impact your child’s faith? We’d love to hear it! Email romney.short@mcleanbible.org with your family’s story. Or, are you volunteer with a story to share of how serving in Kid’s Quest impacted your faith? We’d love to hear that, too. Email andrea.arispe@mcleanbible.org with your volunteer stories.
A Very Merry Kid’s Quest December 13, 2011
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4 pm Family Christmas Eve Service: service geared specifically for families with children with a message by Pastor Joe Henriques and special appearance by KIDStuff.
Nursery (newborns – 36 months)
- No reservations required for 4pm Christmas Eve service; just show up.
- Nursery check-in opens at 3:45 pm. Please note that preschoolers need to check-in earlier than nursery-age children (see below).
- Go directly to nursery rooms to check in. There will be no computerized check-in. Use the sign-in sheet provided and you and your child will receive matching security wristbands.
- Infants/Crawlers: Room 2303; Walkers: Room 2304; Hikers (19-24 months): Room 2305; Navigators (25-29 months): Room 2302; Little Adventurers (30 months-3 years): Room 2301.
Preschoolers Explorers (3 years by 9-30-11) & Pathfinders (4 years by 9-30-11)
- Kid’s Quest preschoolers will perform bells, “Away in The Manger,” at the beginning of the service.
- No sign up required; just show up.
- Preschoolers will practice the bells in their Kid’s Quest classrooms on weekends in December. Parents, please review basic colors with your children at home to prepare as this is how children know when to ring their bell.
- Preschoolers MUST ARRIVE AT 3:30 PM and check-in at the computers in the main lobby in order to participate. Make sure you plan enough time to find parking.
- Parents need to reserve seats for their preschoolers and pick up glow sticks for them. After they perform, they will be released to you to sit with you for the remainder of the service.
- Many children enjoy getting on stage and participating in services. However, if your child is uncomfortable doing this, please do not pressure them.
Elementary children (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
- Sit with parents in service.
- Pick up glow sticks at the doors.
Other information:
- Access will be providing Beautiful Blessings programming for children with special needs. Reservations required. Contact Jackie Janssen at jacqueline.janssen@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x3438. No Friendship Club.
- Internet Campus available at mbclive.org.
6 pm Christmas Eve Service with Communion: message by Pastor Lon Solomon
Nursery (newborns – 36 months)
- Advance nursery care reservations required for 6pm Christmas Eve service. Reserve by Monday, Dec. 19 by contacting Janie Cotone at 703-639-2000 x1014 or janie.cotone@mcleanbible.org.
- Nursery check-in opens at 5:45 pm.
- Go directly to nursery rooms to check in.There will be no computerized check-in. Use the sign-in sheet provided and you and your child will receive matching security wristbands.
- Infants/Crawlers: Room 2303; Walkers/Hikers (13-24 months): Room 2304; Navigators/Little Adventurers (25 months-3 years): Room 2305.
Other information:
- No Kid’s Quest preschool-elementary programming.
- Access will be providing Beautiful Blessings programming for children with special needs. Reservations required. Contact Jackie Janssen at jacqueline.janssen@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x3438. No Friendship Club.
- Internet Campus available at mbclive.org.
8 pm Christmas Eve Service with Communion: message by Pastor Lon Solomon.
- No Kid’s Quest childcare available.
- No Access Ministry (children with special needs) available.
- Internet Campus available at mbclive.org.
10 pm Christmas Eve Service with Communion: message by Pastor Lon Solomon.
- No Kid’s Quest childcare available.
- No Access Ministry (children with special needs) available.
- Internet Campus available at mbclive.org.
9 am Christmas Day Service:
Nursery (newborns – 36 months)
- Advance nursery care reservations required for 9am Christmas Day service. Reserve by Monday, Dec. 19 by contacting Janie Cotone at 703-639-2000 x1014 or janie.cotone@mcleanbible.org.
- Check-in opens at 8:45 am.
- Go directly to nursery rooms to check in. There will be no computerized check-in. Use the sign-in sheet provided and you and your child will receive matching security wristbands.
- Infants/Crawlers: Room 2303; Walkers/Hikers (13-24 months): Room 2305; Navigators/Little Aventurers (25 months-3 years): Room 2302.
Preschoolers Explorers (3 years by 9-30-11) & Pathfinders (4 years by 9-30-11)
- Advance reservations for preschool care required. Reserve by Monday, Dec. 19 by contacting Janie Cotone at 703-639-2000 x1014 or janie.cotone@mcleanbible.org.
- Check-in opens at 8:45 am.
- Go directly to Room 2301 to check in. There will be no computerized check-in. Use the sign-in sheet provided and you and your child will receive matching security wristbands. NOTE: Preschoolers will meet on the SECOND FLOOR in Room 2301 (next to Cafe Check-in station) instead of their normal rooms.
Elementary children (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
- Sit with parents in service.
Can You Help? Click here to learn how you could serve other families during the Christmas season.
Easter at MBC April 18, 2011
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Many of you are on Spring Break this week but spiritual growth doesn’t take a break! Enjoy your chocolate bunnies and egg hunts but also talk to your kids about the true meaning of Easter - a celebration of our risen Savior! Here’s a fun family activity for teaching your kids the Easter story: mbctysons.org/eastercookies.
And if you’ll be joining us for Easter at MBC, here’s what you’ll need to know:
COMMUNION SERVICE – April 21: A special Communion Service for all MBC campuses is being be led by Tysons Campus Pastor Joe Henriques on Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 pm in the Smith Center. Kid’s Quest is providing limited childcare for newborn-Kindergarten aged children with advance reservations. Just in case you didn’t quite catch that, we’ll be providing care for up to KINDERGARTEN age (this is new for us this year) although you are welcome to bring your Kindergartener into the service, too, if you feel they are ready for the content. Register online at mbctysons.org/kqevents. Children 1st Grade & up should attend the service with their parents. For questions contact Kim Hellen at kim.hellen@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2901. Access Ministry is also providing care on by reservation only by contacting Jackie Janssen at jacqueline.janssen@mcleanbible.org.
EASTER WEEKEND – April 23/24: Easter services are Saturday, April 23, at 6:30 pm and Sunday, April 24, at 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:45 am, and 12:30 pm. Kid’s Quest is providing normal weekend programming for newborn through 5th Grade at all these service times EXCEPT 7:30 am. There is no Kid’s Quest or Access Ministry at 7:30 am.
Kid’s Quest is also providing normal Kid’s Quest programming for newborn through pre-kindergarten at the Frontline service at 5:30 pm service. There is no Awana Club.
Easter services are being broadcast online at mbclive.org on Sunday, April 24, at 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:45 am, and 12:30 pm.
Have a wonderful holiday!
Easter 2011 April 1, 2011
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PALM PROCESSIONAL – April 16/17: Children in Explorers through 5th Grade, as well as Access Ministry, are participating in a Palm Processional at the beginning of each service in the main auditorium (not in Smith Center for The Edge) on Saturday, April 16, at 6:30 pm and Sunday, April 17, at 9:00 am, 10:45 am, & 12:30 pm. Sunday evening there is no Awana Club and no Palm Processional at the Frontline service. Go to mbctysons.org/kqevents for complete details including the music, lyrics, maps showing where your child will stand, and a video preview.
COMMUNION SERVICE – April 21: A special Communion Service for all MBC campuses is being be led by Tysons Campus Pastor Joe Henriques on Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 pm in the Smith Center. Kid’s Quest is providing limited childcare for newborn-Kindergarten aged children with advance reservations. Register online at mbctysons.org/kqevents.
Children 1st Grade & up should attend the service with their parents. For questions contact Kim Hellen at kim.hellen@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2901.
Access Ministry is also providing care on by reservation only by contacting Jackie Janssen at jacqueline.janssen@mcleanbible.org.
EASTER WEEKEND – April 23/24: Easter services are Saturday, April 23, at 6:30 pm and Sunday, April 24, at 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:45 am, and 12:30 pm. Kid’s Quest is providing normal weekend programming for newborn through 5th Grade at all these service times EXCEPT 7:30 am. There is no Kid’s Quest or Access Ministry at 7:30 am.
Kid’s Quest is also providing normal Kid’s Quest programming for newborn through pre-kindergarten at the Frontline service at 5:30 pm service. There is no Awana Club.
Easter services are being broadcast online at mbclive.org on Sunday, April 24, at 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:45 am, and 12:30 pm with a re-broadcasts on Wednesday, April 27, at 2:00 and 7:30 pm.
FAMILY ACTIVITY: Teach your kids the Easter story and bake a fun treat at the same time! Go to mbctysons.org/eastercookies to learn the recipe for Resurrection Cookies.
SAVE YOUR SERVICE FOR EASTER: We still need helpers to support all these Easter activities. Our greatest needs are Saturday, April 23, at 6:30 pm and Sunday, April 24, at 12:30 pm. Contact alessandra.prosper@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2902 to sign up to serve.
Save Your Service For Easter March 18, 2011
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Easter is approaching and MBC has many Easter-related activities coming up. Please welcome guest blogger Alessandra Prosper, our Volunteer Services Manager, sharing how you can be involved:
What would Jesus Do? : Live a life of service
Think about it: “What Would Jesus Do?” is a common question many of us learned growing up. You may remember how easy it was to wear the WWJD bracelets, or doodle WWJD as you sat through that one class where you knew the professor was related to the Visine commercial guy – but when really faced with the question, it was (and can often still be) hard to act on.
This is particularly true when we start to talk about service. God tells us: “the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:2. So, if we were to ask ourselves “what would Jesus do,” we all could agree that part of our answer would be: “he would serve.” But even with that truth, the idea of serving can be a daunting one, especially given the fast-pace culture in which we live, where everything we do becomes another item on our check-list.
God, however, had a different intention when he set the example of being a servant. He did not want service to be something we add to our ever increasing To-Do list, but rather he intended it to be a way of life – an act of worship in light of Christ’s gift of salvation. Consider what Paul tells us through his letter to the Church in Rome: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Romans 12:1. God wants us to joyously give him our all, because he gave us his all, and because he knows that in serving him we will find great satisfaction.
Take Action: In light of our calling to service, let’s come and pursue that lifestyle together. At Kid’s Quest we would like to offer you a place to start. This Easter thousands of people, many of them first-time visitors, will be joining us. So come and serve families with us as we celebrate our Savior! We have 4 exciting opportunities that you can be a part of:
- The Rock That Rolled Family Easter Party (Friday, April 8) – Assist with set up or run an activity station for this Easter-themed carnival outreach. Can sign up in shifts so you can still enjoy the event with your family!
- Palm Processional (Saturday, April 16 & Sunday, April 17) – Greet families or escort children on stage to sing for the congregation in main services.
- Maundy Thursday Communion Service (Thursday, April 21) – Care for children newborn-preschool while parents attend the communion service.
- Easter Weekend (Saturday, April 23 & Sunday, April 24) – Greet families or help in children’s classrooms.
Contact me at alessandra.prosper@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2902 to discuss your interests and sign up to serve.
Pray: God wants us to pursue lifestyles of service, but he doesn’t expect us to do it on our own. It’s important to pray for his help and guidance, and ask him to help us see the opportunities he is giving us to serve him. My prayer for you is that God would reveal the incredible joy and fulfillment you could have in serving him.