Children's Ministry
December, already? I know I say this every year, but WOW! This year has flown by! The Fall semester has been one “for the books”. We have had record children in Awana and while it may seem that I am focused on a number, the only number I focus on is that every number is a heart that we get to share the love of Jesus with!
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We packed a record number of shoeboxes – 135. How did we get to that number you may wonder? We began collecting items in August for our shoeboxes. Each month the Awana children brought specific items to go in the shoeboxes. We were also given some very amazing donations both monetarily and through item donations. We were also able to use offering that has been brought each week to purchase additional items to go in the boxes. On November 13th, the Awana children placed a handprint in the lid of the boxes, and we gathered around them and prayed for the children who would receive those boxes. This is one of our favorite nights of the year! Thank you again to everyone who gave items, offering, money or your time to help shop for our items and pack the boxes. We are incredibly blessed to be a part of such a wonderful church family who give when the need arises.
December is always a busy time of the year, so we do not try to have too many things on the calendar. This year, we sent home Christmas Advent scriptures for each day of December. Our hope is that you will use these as a constant reminder during December of the best gift we can receive – Jesus!
The one event we always look forward to in December is Family Night. This is a time for parents to join their children in making a craft that will hopefully be cherished for years to come. We hope you will join us on December 17th as we celebrate our family units and our Savior.
Important dates to remember:
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November 27th – No Awana – enjoy Thanksgiving with your families
December 10th – Our last regular Awana meeting for the Fall semester – Crazy Christmas. Dress all out for Christmas – head gear, necklaces, or shirts / sweaters.
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December 17th – Family Night in the Fellowship Hall
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December 24th – No Awana – Christmas Eve Service at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
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December 31st – No Awana – Spend New Year’s Eve reflecting on the year past and a commitment to Christ in the New Year.
January 7th – We are back at church with Winter Extreme! We will spend a fun night of winter games and activities!
January 14th – Getting back to our regular Awana schedule.
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Just in case you want to go ahead and mark your calendars – VBS – Illumination Station will be June 7 – 11, 2026!
In His Service
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Cristi Armistead
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TBC Children’s director
