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?
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CUE Box For Christmas December 17, 2010
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Looking for that last-minute stocking stuffer? Need a simple, inexpensive gift to give to another family? Desperately seeking a way to get your own kids’ minds off their Christmas Wish Lists and focused on the true meaning of Christmas? Consider purchasing a CUE Box!
CUE Box is a home resource that gives parents intentional “cues” to use certain times of the day they’re already spending with their kids to further their spiritual growth. The box is filled with Bible stories, discussion starters, activities, videos, collectible cards, and access to a family-friendly website full of additional content.
This month’s CUE Box teaches the virtue Joy: finding a way to be happy even when things don’t go your way — a good virtue for our kids to remember when they don’t get everything they might have hoped for under the Christmas tree. This is the same virtue we’re teaching in Kid’s Quest elementary classes this month however the CUE Box content can stand alone – making this a terrific gift to share with another family.
Listen to these testimonies from two families that are enjoying their CUE Box experience:
The Densley Family:
“Sunday on riding home we discussed with the kids what their services were about and immediately came home to watch the videos on the DVD in the CUE box. The kids of course had to watch them all. They then wanted to immediately get online and check out the website and games (probably to avoid cleaning/chores, but hey whatever gets them there).”
The Carr Family:
“Love the CUE box…Our schedule is loaded. We come together on Sundays for dinner as a family. This past Sunday we finished dinner on the porch and passed around the box. The kids picked a question off the lid and chose a person to ask. They made eye contact. They listened. They laughed. We all did. I asked them to hold that thought while I went in and got paper to write down their answers. I was so impressed with how wise my kids are growing. I definitely gained respect for my kids. This is an easy way to honor God…We have enjoyed the CUE box and there are so many things to do in it and online. It is a great resource. It was a little bit hard to get through all the activities. To me, that is a great problem to have. As far as assisting me with my own character-check, I can tell you it has made a difference.”
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALE
CUE Box is available for purchase in the MBC Bookstore and just in time for Christmas we’re offering it at a special sales price of $9 (regularly $11.99) this weekend, December 18/19 as well as Christmas Eve, December 24. So we hope you’ll spread a little Joy and bring home a CUE Box for Christmas!
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.
Give A Gift Of Warmth & Joy December 11, 2010
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We’re nearing the end of our current Missions Project supporting The Clothing Shop, an MBC Ministry, through our children’s offering and collecting used coats for kids. A big thanks to all of you who have already contributed. If you still wish to participate, bring in coats by Sunday, December 26.
Coats do not need to be in perfect condition. Nothing goes to waste! The Clothing Shop coordinates with other organizations so that any items that can’t be used “as is” are either mended or recycled for reusable parts. Drop off coats in the collection bins at Kid’s Quest check-in stations.
While it may be easier for you to sort through and gather the extra coats on your own, we encourage you not to pass up the opporturunity for a teachable moment with your kids. This month’s virtue we’re teaching in elementary is Joy: finding a way to be happy, even when things don’t go your way. There are many families in financial need right now who may be struggling to find joy in their situation. Have your kids participate in looking for all the extra coats hanging out in your closets that are no longer needed. Then share with them how giving these coats to others is one way they can bring joy to another this winter. Their coat may be the answer to another child’s prayer! Also, challenge them to see the many blessings surrounding them. Help them see how much God has given them, including His most precious gift of all, His son Jesus. It’s because of our hope in Jesus that we can find joy and contentment in all situations. An excellent reminder for all of us as we prepare to celebrate Christmas!
NOTE: Kid’s Quest missions projects are part of Start Where You Are, a Tysons Campus initiative to encourage our congregation to take advantage of opportunities to love our neighbors – anyone God has brought into your life – by a) doing something good that meets a practical need, b) sharing practical advice from the Bible, or c) explaining the message of Christ in a way that makes sense.