With Thanks, From Kid’s Quest December 30, 2010
Posted by rshort in : 5-Holidays , comments closedAs the new year approaches the Kid’s Quest staff would like to first, thank God for His many blessings in 2010 and second, thank all of you who have been a part of our ministry in some way. We are so grateful for all of you families who attend each week and give us the opportunity to speak God’s Word into your lives. We look forward to strengthening the bond between us, church and family, that enable us to have a greater influence on the spiritual growth of the next generation.
We are also very thankful for you many faithful servants who give your time and talents every week. Whether you are on the front lines or behind-the-scenes, your service is so very much appreciated! And even when we sometimes fail in our human ways to always recognize everything you do for the ministry, nothing goes unnoticed by God and His rewards for you are rich and everlasting. We look forward to growing in our relationships with you and continually building our skills together to increase our effectiveness.
And a big thank you to all of you ministry friends who have supported us through your prayers, your encouraging words, your gifts of resources or finances, or your partnership, supporting us through your own ministries. Thank you for your kindness.
We look forward to praising God with you for all that He will do for us and through us in 2011. Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year!
With thanks, from Kid’s Quest
P.S.
Enjoy some pictures from the Family Christmas Eve Service
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| Family Christmas Eve Service 2010 (3:00pm) |
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas December 23, 2010
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Join us for Christmas Eve Services on Friday, December 24!
3:00 pm Family 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 nursery care reservations required for Family Services; just show up.
- Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to service.
- 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.
- Same rooms as those used on Sundays (2300′s & 2200′s).
Preschoolers Explorers (3 years by 9-30-10) & Pathfinders (4 years by 9-30-10)
- No sign up required; just show up.
- Preschoolers will perform bells, “O Come All Ye Faithful.”
- 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 15 minutes early in order to participate.
- There will be no computerized check-in. Bring preschoolers directly to the check-in area in the far end of the Main Lobby, near the stairwell and Got Questions area. You and your child will receive matching security wristbands.
- Parents, at the door, pick up a glow stick for your preschoolers and reserve seats 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 programming for children with special needs. Reservations required. Contact Jackie Janssen at jacqueline.janssen@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 ext 3438
- No Internet Campus available.
5:00 pm Family Service:
Service geared specifically for families with children with a message by Pastor Joe Henriques and special appearance by KIDStuff!
- For children newborn-5th Grade, same information as outlined for 3:00 pm service above.
- Access programming for children with special needs. Reservations required. Contact Jackie Janssen at jacqueline.janssen@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 ext 3438
- Someone in the family sick? You can still participate! Internet Campus available at www.mbclive.org.
7:00 pm Service with Communion:
Nursery (newborns – 24 months)
- The deadline for nursery care reservations has passed (Dec 20). INFO: Janie Cotone at 703-639-2000, x1012 or janie.cotone@mcleanbible.org.
- Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to service.
- 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.
- Same rooms as those used on Sundays (2300′s).
Other information:
- No preschool-elementary programming.
- No Access Ministry (children with special needs) available.
- Internet Campus available at www.mbclive.org
9:00 pm Service with Communion:
- No childcare available.
- No Access Ministry (children with special needs) available.
- Internet Campus available at www.mbclive.org
11:00 pm Service with Communion:
- No childcare available.
- No Access Ministry (children with special needs) available.
- Internet Campus available at www.mbclive.org
Can You Help?
Click here to learn how you could serve other families during the Christmas season.
Help Us Have A Holly Jolly Kid’s Quest! December 13, 2010
Posted by rshort in : 5-Holidays, 7-Volunteer , comments closedEnjoy the Kid’s Quest singers caroling about serving in Kid’s Quest this Christmas season!
“Make it a holly, jolly Kid’s Quest.
If you’re feeling called to serve,
There’s a way, sign up today,
Give kids the guidance they deserve.
Make it a holly, jolly Kid’s Quest.
You can volunteer.
Help kids grow, and let them know
about God’s love and cheer.
Volunteer with Kid’s Quest!”
We’re anticipating both an increase in visiting families between December 24-January 2 and a decrease in our volunteer force as leaders take time off to travel to see their families. Could you help us receive all our regular and visiting families by serving in Kid’s Quest during the holidays?
Christmas Eve, December 24:
- Nursery: Caregivers during the 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm Family Services for newborns to 36 months.
- Nursery: Caregivers during the 7:00 pm Communion Service for newborns to 24 months.
- Preschool Escorts: Help kids enter and exit the stage at 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm and match wristbands to return children to the correct parents after performance. Escorts will miss a portion of the worship at the beginning while backstage but will still be able to attend the majority of the service.
- Greeters: Do not need to know the computer! At 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm, direct families to correct nursery locations, pass out matching wristbands to Preschool children, and assist with keeping preschoolers in hallway. At 7:00 pm, direct families to correct nursery locations. Greeters will miss a portion of the worship at the beginning but will still be able to attend the majority of the service.
Sunday, December 26: 9:00am, 10:45 am, 12:30 pm, or 5:30 pm:
- Greeters: Welcome families and check them in using our computerized check-in system any service. It’s easy to learn and we will train you!
- Nursery/Toddlers: Serve with children newborn to 3 years any service.
- Preschool: Serve with children 3 years to Pre-Kindergarten any service. Opportunities in both Large Group (on stage or sound & tech) and Small Group (activities & discussion).
- Elementary: Serve with children in Kindergarten to 5th Grade any service except 5:30 pm. Opportunities in both Large Group (on stage or sound & tech) and Small Group (activities & discussion).
Saturday, January 1, 6:30 pm:
- Greeters: Welcome families and check them in using our computerized check-in system. It’s easy to learn and we will train you!
- Nursery/Toddlers: Serve with children newborn to 3 years.
- Preschool: Serve with children 3 years to Pre-Kindergarten. Opportunities in both Large Group (on stage or sound & tech) and Small Group (activities & discussion).
- Elementary: Serve with children in Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Opportunities in both Large Group (on stage or sound & tech) and Small Group (activities & discussion).
Sunday, January 2, 9:00 am, 10:45 am, 12:30 pm, or 5:30 pm:
- Greeters: Welcome families and check them in using our computerized check-in system any service. It’s easy to learn and we will train you!
- Nursery/Toddlers: Serve with children newborn to 3 years any service.
- Preschool: Serve with children 3 years to Pre-Kindergarten any service. Opportunities in both Large Group (on stage or sound & tech) and Small Group (activities & discussion).
- Elementary: Serve with children in Kindergarten to 5th Grade any service except 5:30 pm. Opportunities in both Large Group (on stage or sound & tech) and Small Group (activities & discussion).
To volunteer, contact Alessandra Prosper at alessandra.prosper@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000, x1012.
Spend Christmas Eve with Us November 30, 2010
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Join us for Christmas Eve Services on Friday, December 24!
3:00 pm Family 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 nursery care reservations required for Family Services; just show up.
- Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to service.
- 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.
- See TV monitors for nursery room locations.
Preschoolers Explorers (3 years by 9-30-10) & Pathfinders (4 years by 9-30-10)
- No sign up required; just show up.
- Preschoolers will perform bells, “O Come All Ye Faithful.”
- Preschoolers will practice the bells in their 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 15 minutes early in order to participate.
- There will be no computerized check-in. Bring preschoolers directly to the check-in area in the far end of the Main Lobby, near the stairwell and Got Questions area. You and your child will receive matching security wristbands.
- Parents, at the door, pick up a glow stick for your preschoolers and reserve seats 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 programming for children with special needs. Reservations required. Contact Jackie Janssen at jacqueline.janssen@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 ext 3438
- No Internet Campus available.
5:00 pm Family Service:
Service geared specifically for families with children with a message by Pastor Joe Henriques and special appearance by KIDStuff!
- For children newborn-5th Grade, same information as outlined for 3:00 pm service above.
- Access programming for children with special needs. Reservations required. Contact Jackie Janssen at jacqueline.janssen@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 ext 3438
- Someone in the family sick? You can still participate! Internet Campus available at www.mbclive.org.
7:00 pm Service with Communion:
Nursery (newborns – 24 months)
- Reservations for nursery care required. Reserve by Monday, December 20 by contacting Janie Cotone at 703-639-2000, x1012 or janie.cotone@mcleanbible.org.
- Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to service.
- 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.
- See TV monitors for nursery room locations.
Other information:
- No preschool-elementary programming.
- No Access Ministry (children with special needs) available.
- Internet Campus available at www.mbclive.org
9:00 pm Service with Communion:
- No childcare available.
- No Access Ministry (children with special needs) available.
- Internet Campus available at www.mbclive.org
11:00 pm Service with Communion:
- No childcare available.
- No Access Ministry (children with special needs) available.
- Internet Campus available at www.mbclive.org
Can You Help?
Click here to learn how you could serve other families during the Christmas season.
Remembering Easter April 6, 2010
Posted by rshort in : 5-Holidays , add a commentWhat an amazing Easter we had - so many activities to enrich us and celebrate that Jesus is alive! We kicked off the season with 650 kids and adults at The Rock That Rolled Family Easter Party on Friday, March 26. The kids had so much fun and enjoyed a great show with Green Bird and Yellow Bird which included a Gospel message. Click the image below for pictures from the event.
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| Rock That Rolled Easter Party 2010 |
On March 27/28 our Preschoolers through 5th Graders participated in a Palm Processional like Jesus’ triumphal entry we read about in Matthew 21. It was quite a sight seeing all our kids jumping up and down and shouting “Hosanna!” along with the congregation. Enjoy video and pictures from the processional.
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| Palm Processional 2010 |
On Maundy Thursday, April 1, we learned about Christ in the Passover and on Easter Weekend, April 3/4, we celebrated our risen Lord! Many visiting families attended MBC for the first time. It has been our prayer for all our families that these events may serve as catalysts for continuing spiritual conversations at home about why we celebrate Easter and how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you’d like to learn how to talk to your kids about Jesus and how to present the Gospel in a clear, easy to grasp manner, consider bringing your family to Starting Zone. Our next round of classes will return in the fall.