Hey Teachers, Kids & Parents,

We are having our annual Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 22nd during the morning worship service. There will be no Worship Explorer’s that morning so that families can worship together and celebrate the amazing things God has done in each others lives and in the life of FCC in 2009. The Nursery (infant – crawlers) and the Toddler Room (walkers – 31/2 yr old) will be open and available.

Kids, If you are thankful for something God has done in your life this year (2009) and you would like to share it with the church please let me know as soon as possible. We will put it in writing on Wednesday night at our Christmas Program Practice and you will be able to share it with the church at the Thanksgiving Service.

I am thankful for all of you!!!!!

Parents & Kids,

Mrs. Angie found a cool new website from the creator of Veggie Tales.  You have to go check it out.  It has some great and FUN ways to learn Bible stories and Bible facts. Calling Quizzers, You can check out Joshua, Judges and Ruth at this site too. Enjoy!

www.jellytelly.com

It has been such a busy month, with the Pumpkin Patch, Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat.  This morning I ran away to spend some time with God, just reading His Word.  I was reading 1 Samuel 17 in preparation for Sunday morning’s lesson.  I’ve read it a hundred times, but this time it came to life for me.   Reading the story aloud to myself in Starbucks, I got so excited at David’s disdain for the haughty Philistine who mocked God’s people.  David showed ‘NO FEAR’ when it came to defending his God’s honor.  He knew without a shadow of a doubt that God would protect him against this giant.  NOTHING IS TOO BIG FOR GOD.  “The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” 1 Samuel 17:37 I love when Israel’s king, Saul, gave David his armor (what and honor) and David tries it on and says, “I cannot go in these, cause I am not used to them” and he takes it off and goes with what he knows; his staff, 5 smooth stones and his sling.  He stepped up to the challenge, when no one else would, to defend the honor of his GOD with such CONFIDENCE!!!  “⁴⁵ David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. ⁴⁶ This day the LORD will hand you over to me, and I’ll strike you down and cut off your head. Today I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. ⁴⁷ All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.” (1 Samuel 17:45-47) When David ran toward the battle line to meet Goliath I wanted to jump up out of my seat and yell, ‘GO DAVID, GO’!  But I didn’t.  I controlled myself.  How FUN and EXCITING it is to serve a God who protects us when we step out in faith to honor & serve Him.  I am excited to keep on reading His Word and living by faith.

Holiday Hugs From Helping Hands

There are so many needs in our community (St. Johns County) this Christmas season.  An easy way for you and your family to help is to adopt a child from the St. Johns Homeless Coalition or a man or woman from the St. Francis House.  The Tree of Helping Hands will be here at FCC from now until Dec 2nd.  Stop by and fulfill someones Christmas wish.

Good afternoon everyone!

I hope you all are doing well.  It finally feels a little like ‘fall’ with the cooler weather.  Yeah!!!  I can now drink hot coco without sweating.  Here are a few things coming up that we need to begin preparing for.  Please read below.  Thank you!!!

Children’s Christmas Program is on Sunday, December 6th during the worship service
(If you would like to help me with this project, please contact me ASAP.)
Practice Schedule:
Sunday mornings in November from 10:45 a.m. – end of morning worship service
Wednesday, November 11th from 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2nd from 6-8 p.m. (Dress rehearsal)

Parents, I will need your help on rehearsal nights to help line up props and costumes, making sure we have enough for everyone, that they fit and that we are not missing anything.  If you are able to help, please just let me know.  If you would like to bring a snack for the kids to have after practice, please do.  We love to eat.  There are no food allergies that I am aware of at this time.

Children’s Christmas Party is on Saturday, December 5th from 5-7 p.m.
(If you would like to help me coordinate this project, please contact me ASAP.)
Christmas Story Time
Service project
Bonfire roasting hot dogs & marshmallows
Christmas caroling and Christmas lights
Bring the whole family & invite your friends!!!  The more the merrier!

Service Project with Westminster Woods to be announced.
(If you would like to help me coordinate this project, please contact me ASAP.)

A Tree of Helping Hands will be available from now until Dec 2nd.

There are so many needs in our community this Christmas season. We have are providing an easy way for you and your family to help by adopting a child from the St. Johns Homeless Coalition or a man or woman from the St. Francis House. Just take an angel from the Helping Hands Tree here at FCC and return items asked for by Dec. 2nd.

Good afternoon everyone!

I hope you all are doing well. It finally feels a little like ‘fall’ with the cooler weather. Yeah!!! I can now drink hot coco without sweating. Here are a few things coming up that we need to begin preparing for. Please read below. Thank you!!!

Children’s Christmas Program is on Sunday, December 6th during the worship service
(If you would like to help me with this project, please contact me ASAP.)
Practice Schedule:
Sunday mornings in November from 10:45 a.m. – end of morning worship service
Wednesday, November 11th from 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2nd from 6-8 p.m. (Dress rehearsal)

Parents, I will need your help on rehearsal nights to help line up props and costumes, making sure we have enough for everyone, that they fit and that we are not missing anything. If you are able to help, please just let me know. If you would like to bring a snack for the kids to have after practice, please do. We love to eat. There are no food allergies that I am aware of at this time.

Children’s Christmas Party is on Saturday, December 5th from 5-7 p.m.
(If you would like to help me coordinate this project, please contact me ASAP.)
Christmas Story Time
Service project
Bonfire roasting hot dogs & marshmallows
Christmas caroling and Christmas lights
Bring the whole family & invite your friends!!! The more the merrier!

Service Project with Westminster Woods to be announced.
(If you would like to help me coordinate this project, please contact me ASAP.)

To God be the glory!  This week has been AWESOME at (VBS) Crocodile Dock.  We’ve only done VBS twice, but this one goes on the record books as being THE BEST ONE TO DATE.

We had 53 children in attendance last night and new children keep arriving.  They are so excited and are truly enjoying themselves.  While having all of this FUN, they are also hearing God’s word and experiencing His love for them through lessons and through volunteers.

I have to BRAG on our TEENS who are doing a fabulous job!  They take their roles very seriously.  They are involved in every aspect of VBS from playing games to praying with children.  Crocodile Dock is where fearless kids shine God’s light and these teens are shining His light all over the place.  It is a beautiful sight that warms the soul.  It brings tears to my eyes.  Thank you LORD!

The sacrifices it takes to make VBS happen are worth it all.  Testimonies of God’s blessings have been incredible.  Children have given their life to Christ. One child brought her neighbor with her to VBS and the neighbor accepted Jesus as her Savior.  The girl who brought her neighbor was blessed realizing that inviting her had changed her life forever.  NOW THAT’S BIG STUFF!!!

I think Pastor Wayne is going to kiss and Aligator!!!!!  I will be providing a picture of this, so stay tuned!

January’s Memory Verse: “But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him.  This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.” 1 John 2:5-6
February’s Memory Verse: “This is the day the LORD has made: let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24

Can you believe it is time to start preparing for our 2009 VBS?!?! I am so excited about our curriculum. Take a moment and go to the website for a quick preview. http://www.group.com/vbs/crocodiledock/

Crocodile Dock is a place where fearless kids shine God’s Light!!! If you are interested in participating in VBS at any level, please let me know.

* Just a quick list of Areas Where You Can Serve
1. Registration
2. Publicity
3. Decorating
4. Gathering Supplies
5. Snacks& Games & Crafts
6. Story Telling & Drama
7. Singing & Music
8. Technical Support & Photography
9. And Much More…….

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
VBS will be at FCC Monday – Sunday, July 13th-19th.

* Mon.-Fri. evenings VBS.
* Saturday morning we will have a community service project. (Any ideas?)
* Sunday, we will have a special VBS Worship Service and Family Picnic.

Please keep this event in your prayers. Pray for the families & children who will be participating. God has a blessing for this community and this summer He is going to shine His Light BRIGHT in this community. Thank you for your support and prayers. Have a blessed day.

OH! DOES ANYONE HAVE A PIG THAT PASTOR WAYNE CAN KISS????? Last year the GIRLS won the mission offering and he was pied in the face. This year when the GIRLS win, he is going to kiss a pig.