Quarterly Children’s Ministry Update! May 10, 2010

I wanted to share with you some exciting things that are going on in Kid’s avenue, I will try to do this quarterly so that everyone knows what is going on with our children!

Sunday Morning Update:

Currently we are averaging 152 children on Sunday mornings!!!

 We have had over 40 volunteers each Sunday to help us with those children!! We have continually been blessed with many children in kid’s avenue and elevate on Sunday mornings. We heavily depend on our wonderful parents and volunteers to make Sunday mornings a success for the children.

During this quarter we have 7 new families visit Main Street for the First time!

A good number of our parents to give at least 3 months of their time to developing our children spiritually. Most parents are doing that and then some!!!

For the Summer quarter we still need to fill Eighteen spots for June, July and August. Parents can sign up when you sign your child in next Sunday morning or you can send me an email (magenniece@sievechurch.org).

There is training available for new volunteers, two training dates that are coming up are May 19th from 6:30-7:30 or May 23rd 12:15-1:15. Also one on one training is available by request.

Summer  Update:

Wednesday Nights in June Pastor Bob will be leading a Bible Study for Parents. It will be on the book One Million Arrows  and it will be from 6:30- 7:30 . Child care will be provided.  Call the Church Office to register for this Class

This year Vacation Bible School with be the Egypt File: Decoding the Mystery of Life! It will be Sunday through Thursday July 11th-15th to pre-register you child, go to www.sievechurch.org and click on the VBS Egypt file link!

Volunteers can Sign up for VBS in Kid’s Avenue or on Sunday May 23rd and May 30th we will have booth in the front Foyer!

There will be an informational meeting for VBS volunteers and leaders on June 6th from 12:15-1:15.

Focus on Marriage Simulcast Feb 27, 2010 February 22, 2010

For more information on the simulcast go to www.focusonmarriage.com to find out locations that are hosting the simulcast. One in our area is Florence Baptist church at  Mt. Zion.

Children’s Ministry Update! February 8, 2010

 

I wanted to share with you some exciting things that are going on in Kid’s avenue, I will try to do this quarterly so that everyone knows what is going on with our children! Did you know this week in the children’s department we had 175 kids??!!!  We had nearly 40 volunteers to help us with those children!! We have continually been blessed with many children in kid’s avenue and elevate on Sunday mornings. We heavily depend on our wonderful parents and volunteers to make Sunday mornings a success for the children. We also had three new families join us for Sunday worship service for the first time this Sunday! God is truly blessing us!

 What we have the opportunity to do on Sunday mornings helps  parents lay the foundation for their childrens spiritual maturity . Most importantly Sunday mornings helps to reinforce spiritual principles taught at home.  The opportuinity to lead  children at church helps you show the children your passion about serving the Lord in action. It is very important to have dedicated adults in the children’s area and to have them excited about leading . It is also a great opportunity for parents to use the resources that Main Street provides and actively participate in the spiritual formation of their children. Call me crazy, but this is EXCITING!!

I want you to know that because our average number of children continues to grow each Sunday, our need for dedicated volunteers continues to grow. I know that all of us are busy and that there are various ministries to serve here at Main Street, but our children cannot suffer. In the past Main Street has asked parents to give at least 3 months of their time to developing our children spiritually. Most parents are doing that and then some. Some are not. If you have not done your part please sign up for the spring or summer quarter, we are counting on your commitment. You can sign up when you sign your child in next Sunday morning or you can send me an email (magenniece@sievechurch.org) .

If you have served or are currently serving, you k now I am very grateful for your service and dedication to the children.

Have a blessed week! See you on Sunday!

Are you a Superhero? February 1, 2010

Currently in Kids Avenue we are working on filling the volunteer spots for the spring and Summer quarters! All parents who are members should sign up to teach at least one 3 month quarter (from September ’09-  August ’10) If you are a parent and a member and have not served yet this year, please stop by the kids avenue desk to sign up today! 

Non members can sign up to be assistants in the classrooms, if you have a child that regularly participates in kids avenue or you want to serve in Kid’s Avenue/Elevate  please contact me soon!

AWANA and OCC Box Packing Party December 1, 2009

On Wednesday November 18th the Sparks and T&T club members took time out of their regular AWANA schedule and pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child . The event was a great success. The kids watch Veggie Tales: The Story of St. Nicolas a story of joyful giving.  Then  the children rotated through our OCC story that was located in 1 Central Avenue.

The participants wrote letters to the  children that would be receiving the boxes.  They also packed the boxes with toys, stuffed animals, candy, soap, socks, pencils , crayons and coloring books.

The boxes were added to the ones that our children packed during VBS this year bring our total boxes from the children this year to over 100 boxes. The children had a penny war during VBS and during AWANA in order to generate money for shipping! It was truly a blessing to teach the children about the joy of giving.   check out our pictures from that night:

Gratitude: Give a little back November 16, 2009

 Most of the world lives on $2.00 a day. Food, clothes, shelter, $2.00 a day?  Can you imagine?  Those of you who were at the service on Sunday this won’t surprise you, It’s a fact that was used in this weeks sermon. If hearing that did not make you thankful for you house, your car, your new shoes, maybe you didn’t get it. $2.00 a day. $14.00 a week…. still not touched???

 That’s merely $730 dollars a YEAR. Even the “poorest” of us make that in a few weeks.

This months blog is centered on gratitude, appropriately so, this is the time of the year that most of us take the opportunity to meditate on the things we are thankful for.

Main Street has provided many opportunities for the members to give back this holiday season, don’t let this simple way to give back pass you by.

Bring in non perishable food items to our foyer by This Sunday November 22 and place them in the barrel for the CARE Ministry to make up Thanksgiving baskets for families in need.

 Pack a shoe box with small toys and other gifts for children in need all over the world.  We have packing materials for individuals, families and groups in our foyer. Our collection and dedication will be this Sunday November 22 during both services, be sure to bring your boxes with you on Sunday. Also if you would like to be a part of the Main Street OCC trip to the processing center a few spots are still available!!

Filled shoe box gifts are also being accepted at the Northern Kentucky Collection Center (Alexandria Community Center 8236 W.  Main Street)

November 16-20th: noon to 6:00 pm

Saturday 11/21: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Sunday 11/22: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Monday 11/23: Noon to 8:00pm

Our children will be participating in an OCC box packing party this Wednesday, November 18th  starting at 6:00. The children have worked to raise money for shipping the boxes and each will be packing their own box to send! This summer out VBS children put together over 50 boxes for OCC and raised over 1100 dollars for OCC! We plan to put together around 50 more this wednesday!

Take this week to show your Gratitude by giving a little back.

Free Community Halloweeen Celebration This Saturday! October 26, 2009

 

Come out to Main Street Baptist Church this Saturday for the Free Community Halloween Celebration. Everyone can come and enjoy, free food (chili cook-off, BBQ pulled pork, and all the sides), music, games, bon fire, inflatable bounce houses, tethered hot air balloon rides,  trunk or treat, and prizes !!!  Hope to see you there!

 

Main Street is located:

11093 Alexandria Pike Alexandria, Ky

2 miles south of Campbell County Highschool on U.S. 27

Crazy Love October 20, 2009

I am sure that all Main Streeters  recognize this title, maybe you were wondering when I would get on board and finally write something on the subject, or maybe you are thinking… how can anything better be said about Crazy love.  I surely can’t articulate as well as Pastor Bob on the subject. I have been bouncing around the book in my head for at least the last 12 weeks and I think I have something to say…

If you have not been to Main Street lately, you are missing out, Crazy love is a book by Francis Chan,truly a book worth investing your time in. We all know or have heard that God is love, but Fracis’ take on this crazy relentless all powerful love —- WOW , you should make a point to get here next  Sunday.  (www.seivechurch.org)

So what does all this Crazy love stuff have to do with the family ministry blog?  It’s pretty simple actually, and  it comes from last weeks staff meeting.  It’s great advice and I have taken a week to mull it over and it makes perfect sense.  We are all called to love. we have the greatest example, and we still seem to miss the point.

 It does not matter if you have a horrible day at work. If you completely blew a huge project, or if you lost your job. If you feel like you are not making a difference or If your employees are listening to a thing you suggest….

 It does not matter if your four kids have been complete terrors for the entire day, defying any type of rule you have set. Pushing your buttons and not eating their lunch, refusing to bathe.You probably feel like you have had an unsuccessful day. God gives you the opportunity for success each day. 

We measure our success by a clean house, well behaved children, promotions at work, money in the bank, the new clothes in the closet….

You have the chance to show love to someone each day, and if you could measure your successful day on the love you share with someone— the bagger at the store, the cashier taking your money, the bank teller, or the person tailgating you on the way home… your children, your husband, your wife, your parents…. have you shown that Crazy love to anyone? That’s what we really should use to measure our success.

Follow the link to this encouraging story about the power of a hug, that turned one young persons life around forever—Crazy love– What a success!!

http://relevantchildrensministry.blogspot.com/

Halloween Celebration October 5, 2009

Everyone is welcome to come out to this year’s Halloween Celebration at Main Street Baptist Church! We are located in Alexandria off of  U.S. 27 for more information on Main Street or for directions visit our website at www.sievechurch.org.  For questions about this event please contact Magen Niece at magenniece@sievechurch.org

This year Main Street plans to have another Halloween Celebration! It’s on Halloween Saturday October 31st from 7-9pm.  There are many ways the people of Main Street can get involved. If you missed the sign up for teams, it’s not too late!  We need donations of candy for the trunk or treat,  chili cook off participants and door prize donations! If you are interested in donating or would like to join a team please contact Magen Niece at magenniece@sievechurch.org

Questions about the Swine Flu? September 17, 2009

Got Flu?

Well it’s here.  H1N1 (better known as the swine flu).   The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) are doing every thing they can to help us prevent the spread of the disease.  For up to date information, go to the CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov.  Click on diseases and and conditions, then H1N1.  Everything you need to know is on their site.  Click on the following to go directly to the page that describes how you can care for your loved ones with the flu at home, guidelines for cleaning, etc.   http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_homecare.htm

The staff here at Main Street are doing their part to help prevent the spread as well.  You will see boxes of Kleenex as well as hand sanitizer placed in several areas throughout the building.  Please be kind to one another, God understands illness, and will excuse you from church during your illness.  The best way to prevent the spread of any disease is PROPER HANDWASHING (washing your hands for at least 30 seconds with soap-about how long it takes to sing the ABC’s.   If you can’t get to wash your hands, use the alcohol based hand sanitizers.  Avoid touching your hands to your eyes, nose, and mouth, if possible.  You are considered not contagious when the fever is gone for at least 24 hours (without the use of fever medications).  If everyone does their part, the H1N1 doesn’t stand a chance to keep spreading.

Have and safe and illness free autumn and God Bless,

Holly Kuhl

**The information contained in this letter is for educational purposes only.  This does not substitute care from your physician.  .  For any concerns that you might have, please consult your physician.