Lives Changed, Seeds planted 

There were some tired agents at Mission headquarters yesterday.  Thank you for making this week fun and helping our special agents uncover evidence about Jesus.  There were some decisions made, conversations happening at home, and seeds have been planted.  That is why we all sign up for this mission each year, and God is using you.  You may never know what impact you have had on the lives of the children in your class, but the evidence that has been shared, and conversations that have taken place, will continue to grow in the hearts of our agents that were on the mission with us this week.   

 

Mission Continues on Wednesday Nights

We will continue our mission on Wednesday Nights, with Summer VBS.  Remember to keep whatever you will need for your night. and we still have some openings..

We need help on July 30, August 6 or August 10th in Preschool.

We need help on August 6 or August 20th with School Age.

Click here for a complete schedule or to sign up

Special Agent Carol you have changed lives and planted seeds       Lives Changed, Seeds planted  There were some tired agents at Mission headquarters yesterday.  Thank you for making this week fun and helping our special agents uncover evidence about Jesus.  There were some decisions made, conversations happening at home, and seeds have been planted.  That is why we all sign up for this mission each year, and God is using you.  You may never know what impact you have had on the lives of the children in your class, but the evidence that has been shared, and conversations that have taken place, will continue to grow in the hearts of our agents that were on the mission with us this week.     Mission Continues on Wednesday Nights We will continue our mission on Wednesday Nights, with Summer VBS.  Remember to keep whatever you will need for your night. and we still have some openings.. We need help on July 30, August 6 or August 10th in Preschool. We need help on August 6 or August 20th with School Age. Click here for a complete schedule or to sign up Click to share your ideas and observations from this year, suggestions for next year while the mission is fresh in your mind.  Next Mission takes Place  June 22-26, 2015 SAVE THE DATE!!! "Journey off the map- Jesus is our Guide"

Lunches at

 VBS

 

During VBS Week, lunches are provided for $1.50 each.  This allows you to feed your children (and yourself- go back to the room and set up for the next day, rest and relax while the children play, or even grab a bag, take it home and put the kids down for a nap.

The menu is as follows- We need a count for Monday, so please click here if you want to order Monday lunch.  On Monday, there will be a sheet for the rest of the week. 

Monday- Ham/cheese, PB & Jelly

Tuesday- Corn Dog, or PB & J

Wednesday- Chicken Salad or PB& 

Thursday- Chicken Fingers or PB&J

Friday-cheese pizza slice or pepperoni slice, and icecream. 

Safety and Security during VBS week

Safety and

Security!

The spiritual and well being of these children are being entrusted to us for 3 hours each day..  Please read Carefully. 

Some missions can make your heart pound and your hands sweat. But VBS can be a smooth mission if we all follow protocol for safety and security.  These guidelines protect you, the church and the children.  

• Consistency is a must.If you let one person slide by because you know them, but not the other person, then you are discriminating and that can cause problems. 
• Radio's are located at children desk downstairs, clc lobby desk, front office and elevator lobby of 3rd floor. PJ, Deborah, Rhonda, Medical personal and security can be reached on these radios. 
• Do NOT change student roomassignment.  If there is an issue talk to PJ for school age or Deborah Brown for Preschool. 
• ALL Preschool parents must havePink or Blue card (or Drivers license) when they pick up the child.  
• I.E.- If you let one parent pick up their child without the card, because you know them, but not the next parent- it can get the church into trouble, if there is an issue.  If we are consistent... it provides more protection. 
• All children must be picked up by adult, no one can be released on their own (unless you have the form from the parent - who is worker)
• TAKE YOUR  CLASS ROSTER with you ever time you leave your room. - so if something happens, you know which children you are supposed to have. Count & recount as you come and go from each location, But have your roster and keep it up to date. Be aware of who you have each day.  (ex- Fire alarm that happened last year)
• Post schedule inside your door, so when you are not there we know where to find you. 
• Have the same person (who is organized, welcoming, sharp with attention to detail) the door at arrival and dismissal.  They are familiar with the parents and the children.  Keep conversation to a minimum.
• Glass on the classroom doors cannot be covered. We need to be able to see into the classroom. 
• Background checks are required for all workers- no one is allowed to be in the classroom without a background check. 
•  Everyone will wear Security name-tags,  we will supply name tages for staff and students. All adults who are working VBS, should have a VBS lanyard and name-tag. -and would have had a background check.  This will help identify if someone is not supposed to be there. 
• Do not take children to restroom alone. Take children in groups with 2 adults present. In Classroom, always be insight of another adult. 
• Always have 2 adults with the students- in the classroom, or traveling from location to location.  One at the back and one at the front of the line (with a youth in the middle if needed)
• Never leave a youth in charge. 
• First Aid: We have a medical person on site each day- located downstairs, and also reachable by radio.

Preparing for VBS

Regional training is such a wonderful way to learn ways to prepare for vacation Bible school, exchange ideas and get excited about the theme! This year we went through the six steps to prepare for VBS and each one is so valuable to ensuring that your time and the children's experience is the best that we can give God.

Six Steps to Preparing for VBS:

1. Prepare your heart! Don't forget to prepare your heart so that you can teach from the overflow. Remember to read the teacher devotionals each day and spend time in prayer for your class and individual students. Be expectant of what God is going to do during and after vacation Bible school. 
2. Get the Basic Facts. Look at the schedule, teaching time frames, supply lists and important dates. 
3. Plan. Understand the Bible content. Spend some time carefully reading each day's Bible story to familiarize yourself with it. Learn the Bible verse for the week and the key points for each day. Listen to the CD with the songs and practice the hand motions. None of this takes up too much time, but is vital to ensuring you are ready to teach. 
4. Gather & Prepare. Decide what activities you will do. Make your supply lists and purchase anything that you will be reimbursed for. Assemble a paper grocery bag for each day that has all the materials you will need to make it easier to have things on hand when you need them. 
5. Teach. Use everything that you have been working so hard on and teach the children about Jesus! Remember that children learn in four ways: spiritually, socially & emotionally, mentally, and physically. Try to appeal to several of these ways each day. 
6. Continue the Connection. Follow up with your kids! A simple phone call or postcard can mean the world to a child and make them feel so special. Volunteer for a Wednesday night childcare slot to continue the VBS experience. Consider sending home a piece of your decorations (a piece of a banner, a poster, etc) with each child to hang in their room to remind them of VBS. 

And the most important things to remember:

• BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
• BE FLEXIBLE
• ADJUST YOUR PLANS TO FIT THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN
• HELP THEM REMEMBER FACTS ABOUT JESUS!