Children's Church Newsletter

Welcome to the FOURTEENTH issue of our newsletter! We are taking a break from interviews due to Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving everybody! Thank you for reading! What does Thanksgiving mean to you? I hear one boy say, "It means a big dinner." I think we all agree with him. Who does not welcome and enjoy a good dinner! I hear Mary say, "Thanksgiving means a day off from school." I guess you are right too. School is not such a charming place that girls and boys are unwilling to have an occasional holiday. Now I am going to ask some of the older people what the day means to them. There is a young woman. She is a stenographer. She says, "Thanksgiving means a day away from the office. I am at the office every day except Sunday, and I do appreciate, now and then, a day that is really my own." Yonder is a traveling salesman. What does Thanksgiving mean to you? He says, "It means a day at home. Last year I spent one hundred and sixty-nine nights away from home. I have three children. I should like to see them every day. There are times when many days pass and I do not see them. Thanksgiving week I plan to be at home." There are others I could ask. Each has his answer. But Thanksgiving has a special meaning for us. It is the Harvest time. I have here an apple. Isn't this a beautiful apple? What color! Who mixed the paints, who handled the brush to give such color (Continued ) love and wisdom, has provided, through the unfailing laws of nature, for the growth, sweetness, coloring and beautifying of all the products of the fields. This apple is but one of many kinds of fruits. Praise, then, is the great meaning of Thanksgiving. God, our heavenly Father, sends us every good gift. From his bountiful hand come our daily and nightly mercies. We should praise him every day. But the day for the united chorus of praise is Thanksgiving. (by Bruce Wright) ______________________________ Psalm 150:8 Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Psalm 107:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 29:11-13 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.

Month 3, Week 4 November 25th, 2012

The Schedule 1st Sunday: Lesson & Science 2nd Sunday: Ocho & Craft 3rd Sunday: Video & Game *4th Sunday: Reflection & Music (and Souvenir shop)

Snacks!!
11/18 Veggie Octopus, will be provided by Lisa/Eva 11/25 Fruit Snacks, will be provided by Tasia W. 12/2 Mixed fruit cups, will be provided by Carolyn Read

1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you. Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him. Volunteers
November 25 Reflection Leader - Julie Howe December 2 Storyteller Kelly Phillips Paul OPEN Jesus Larry Fletcher Fishing Partner Layne Phillips December 9 Craft Helper Jessy Stephenson December 16 Game Leader OPEN December 23 Reflection Leader Julie Howe

Please, let us know if you are willing to fill any OPEN slots!

This week: We will reflect on everything we have learned while we discuss what it means to Claim Jesus! We will also sing some fun songs and take a trip to the Souvenir Shop.

If you sign up for ANYTHING and later find that you cant, please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan around it. Call Lisa Nuhn: 660-239-4638

The Memory Verse

God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son so that whoever believes in Him will not die, but have eternal life."

JAM Update!
Our Christmas Program practice will be Sunday nights from 5:00pm 6:00pm, with no meal provided. (K 6th grade.) Please bring your children!

John 3:16

This Months theme: CLAIM JESUS!

Next week: We will be watching a play about fishing, and learning a new theme and memory verse. We will also be doing some really fun experiments!

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
December 16th 5:00-6:00pm With finger foods to follow!
ACC Children's Church "Don't let anyone look down on you for being young." - 1 Timothy 4:13