a blog for trinity families with kids
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
We Need Cheers Volunteers!
If you have any free time on Wednesday afternoons from 4-5:30pm, please consider coming out to Trinity! Come and play with the kids and help them learn about the parables of Jesus. All lessons and materials are planned. We just need a few extra hands! We'd love to have you! Please contact Emily Pridgen for more information. 416-3008 or childcare@trinitygnv.org
"Food for Thought" Well, at least it's gum for thought!
Follow the link below for an interesting video about your role in your child's formation of faith.
http://www.worshiphousekids.com/mini-movies/16482/Gumballs
http://www.worshiphousekids.com/mini-movies/16482/Gumballs
Just Call Kristy!
Looking for volunteer information? Kristy Cardozo, our TrinityKids Program Assistant, is now coordinating all Crosswalk Sunday School volunteers. (Thank you, Kristy!) Please contact her if you have any questions about volunteering at Crosswalk. Be sure to check and sign up at the Crosswalk Volunteer and Snack Sign Up areas located just outside your child's classrooms.
8.29 Announcements
NOTICE: CHEERS Afterschool Program begins NEXT WEDNESDAY September
7th from 4-5:30pm. Stop in the TrinityKids office and sign up today!
Contact Emily for more information. epridgen@trinitygnv.org
Baptism Orientation: If you are interested in baptism for your
children, come to the next Baptism Orientation Sep 11th at 11:30 in
the TrinityKids office.
Family Communion Celebration: September 18th From 9:40-12pm "Open
House Format" in Room 228/229. Introduce and/or experience Holy
Communion as a family at this experiential event for children of all
ages. Come for one of the "Introductions to Communion" offered at
9:45, 10:45, 11:45 and 12:15 or just come and celebrate communion as a
family.
Calling all Third Graders: This year’s Bible Presentation will be on
September 25th at 11am. All third graders, members or non-members,
are invited to receive a bible. Please call or email and give us your
child's full name and bring in a picture for the slideshow by Monday,
Sep 19th. Bring your third graders back that evening from 5-8pm
for a special Bible Exploration. This fun night will include games,
introductions to their bible, pizza and ice cream and a special
family candlelight commissioning in Trinity's Chapel. Cost for this
event is 10 dollars. RSVP with Christy at cgiordano@trinitygnv.org
Acolyte Ministry: We’re still looking for someone to coordinate
Trinity’s Acolyte Ministry. If you would like to lead or co-lead this
ministry, please contact Monique at mmcbride@trinitygnv.org
Please pick up a "Family Information Card" in your child's Sunday
School class. These cards help us to have updated contact and allergy
information for your family. Please fill out one card per child.
Volunteer in your Child’s Sunday School Class! Sign ups are available
RIGHT OUTSIDE THE DOOR of all children's Sunday School classes for
Sundays thru December. Please choose which dates you are going to
come and help! Contact Kristy Cardozo, kcardozo@trinitygnv.org,
TrinityKids Program Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator to sign up or
for more information.
Did you know? We have been providing a handout for families each week
with ideas/thoughts to build upon your child's Sunday School lessons
throughout the week. Pick up hand-outs when you pick up your kids!
Join the TrinityKids blog and Facebook fan page for updates,
devotional thoughts for families and links to fun Christian websites
for kids and more. www.trinitykidsgainesville.blogspot.com
7th from 4-5:30pm. Stop in the TrinityKids office and sign up today!
Contact Emily for more information. epridgen@trinitygnv.org
Baptism Orientation: If you are interested in baptism for your
children, come to the next Baptism Orientation Sep 11th at 11:30 in
the TrinityKids office.
Family Communion Celebration: September 18th From 9:40-12pm "Open
House Format" in Room 228/229. Introduce and/or experience Holy
Communion as a family at this experiential event for children of all
ages. Come for one of the "Introductions to Communion" offered at
9:45, 10:45, 11:45 and 12:15 or just come and celebrate communion as a
family.
Calling all Third Graders: This year’s Bible Presentation will be on
September 25th at 11am. All third graders, members or non-members,
are invited to receive a bible. Please call or email and give us your
child's full name and bring in a picture for the slideshow by Monday,
Sep 19th. Bring your third graders back that evening from 5-8pm
for a special Bible Exploration. This fun night will include games,
introductions to their bible, pizza and ice cream and a special
family candlelight commissioning in Trinity's Chapel. Cost for this
event is 10 dollars. RSVP with Christy at cgiordano@trinitygnv.org
Acolyte Ministry: We’re still looking for someone to coordinate
Trinity’s Acolyte Ministry. If you would like to lead or co-lead this
ministry, please contact Monique at mmcbride@trinitygnv.org
Please pick up a "Family Information Card" in your child's Sunday
School class. These cards help us to have updated contact and allergy
information for your family. Please fill out one card per child.
Volunteer in your Child’s Sunday School Class! Sign ups are available
RIGHT OUTSIDE THE DOOR of all children's Sunday School classes for
Sundays thru December. Please choose which dates you are going to
come and help! Contact Kristy Cardozo, kcardozo@trinitygnv.org,
TrinityKids Program Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator to sign up or
for more information.
Did you know? We have been providing a handout for families each week
with ideas/thoughts to build upon your child's Sunday School lessons
throughout the week. Pick up hand-outs when you pick up your kids!
Join the TrinityKids blog and Facebook fan page for updates,
devotional thoughts for families and links to fun Christian websites
for kids and more. www.trinitykidsgainesville.blogspot.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Announcements!
CHEERS!, TrinityKids’ Wednesday afternoon afterschool program for preschoolers and elementary kids, Stop by the TrinityKids office to sign up! Cheers! begins Sep 7th.
Acolyte Ministry: We’re still looking for someone to coordinate Trinity’s Acolyte Ministry. If you would like to lead or co-lead this ministry, please contact Monique
Volunteer in your Child’s Class! Sign ups are available in all the Sunday School classes for Sundays thru December. Please choose which dates you are going to come and help!
Sponsor or Dedicate Bibles for Third Graders: Be a part of the ongoing tradition of giving children bibles when reach third grade. Stop by the TrinityKids office to make your donation of 15 dollars per bible.
Calling all Third Graders: This year’s Bible Presentation will be on September 25th at 11am. A special event ending with a family candlelight commissioning will also be held for you that evening called The Bible Exploration from 5-8pm in 228/229. RSVP at trinitykids@trinitygnv.org Cost is 10 dollars per child.
Baptism Orientation: If you are interested in baptism for your children, come to the next Baptism Orientation Sep 11th at 11:30 in the TrinityKids office.
Family Communion Celebration: September 18th From 9:40-12pm in Room 228/229. Introduce and/or experience Holy Communion as a family at this experiential event for children of all ages.
Did you know? We have been providing a handout for families each week with ideas/thoughts to build upon your child's Sunday School lessons throughout the week. Pick up hand-outs when you pick up your kids!
Acolyte Ministry: We’re still looking for someone to coordinate Trinity’s Acolyte Ministry. If you would like to lead or co-lead this ministry, please contact Monique
Volunteer in your Child’s Class! Sign ups are available in all the Sunday School classes for Sundays thru December. Please choose which dates you are going to come and help!
Sponsor or Dedicate Bibles for Third Graders: Be a part of the ongoing tradition of giving children bibles when reach third grade. Stop by the TrinityKids office to make your donation of 15 dollars per bible.
Calling all Third Graders: This year’s Bible Presentation will be on September 25th at 11am. A special event ending with a family candlelight commissioning will also be held for you that evening called The Bible Exploration from 5-8pm in 228/229. RSVP at trinitykids@trinitygnv.org Cost is 10 dollars per child.
Baptism Orientation: If you are interested in baptism for your children, come to the next Baptism Orientation Sep 11th at 11:30 in the TrinityKids office.
Family Communion Celebration: September 18th From 9:40-12pm in Room 228/229. Introduce and/or experience Holy Communion as a family at this experiential event for children of all ages.
Did you know? We have been providing a handout for families each week with ideas/thoughts to build upon your child's Sunday School lessons throughout the week. Pick up hand-outs when you pick up your kids!
Age Appropriate Bible Suggestions
Hi Friends
Several of you have asked me which Bibles I prefer for different age groups. Here are the ones I like. I'm sure there are others.
Baby Bible: Baby's First Bible by Colin MacLean
(This is a sturdy board book that will hold up to little people.)
Preschool: The Beginners Bible by Zonderkidz
(Good, preschool friendly illustrations and word choices.)
Kindergarten: The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sandy Lloyd-Jones
(Beautiful illustrations and ways to tie all parts of scripture to Jesus)
First and Second Grade:Kids Devotional Bible NIrV by Joanne E. DeJonge
(Good wording for early elementary. Nice devotionals for kids.)
Third, Fourth, Fifth Grade: The Kids Devotional Bible by Zondervan
(This is our Third Grade Bible. A great study Bible for this age.
Some time around middle school, I feel like kids should have one study bible with good footnotes and another compact, sturdy Bible for youth group trips, Sunday School etc.
I'd love to hear some of your choices!
Best,
Monique
Several of you have asked me which Bibles I prefer for different age groups. Here are the ones I like. I'm sure there are others.
Baby Bible: Baby's First Bible by Colin MacLean
(This is a sturdy board book that will hold up to little people.)
Preschool: The Beginners Bible by Zonderkidz
(Good, preschool friendly illustrations and word choices.)
Kindergarten: The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sandy Lloyd-Jones
(Beautiful illustrations and ways to tie all parts of scripture to Jesus)
First and Second Grade:Kids Devotional Bible NIrV by Joanne E. DeJonge
(Good wording for early elementary. Nice devotionals for kids.)
Third, Fourth, Fifth Grade: The Kids Devotional Bible by Zondervan
(This is our Third Grade Bible. A great study Bible for this age.
Some time around middle school, I feel like kids should have one study bible with good footnotes and another compact, sturdy Bible for youth group trips, Sunday School etc.
I'd love to hear some of your choices!
Best,
Monique
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Happy New (School) Year!
Hi Trinity Families!
Just a little note to say we'll be thinking of you as you begin new adventures, chances and challenges this year. May you sleep well tonight knowing that you are loved by your church and by your God.
Let each day challenge you to share the good news of God's love through what you say and what you do.
God's Peace,
Monique
Just a little note to say we'll be thinking of you as you begin new adventures, chances and challenges this year. May you sleep well tonight knowing that you are loved by your church and by your God.
Let each day challenge you to share the good news of God's love through what you say and what you do.
God's Peace,
Monique
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Fruit Wrap Up!
Hey Families!
So, we're about to wrap up a fruit-filled summer of learning about the fruits of the spirit! Both in Summertime Fun and Sunday School we've talked about most of the Fruits of the Spirit including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control!
How has learning about these "fruits" impacted your kids? Are they thinking about love, and kindness a little more? What about self control? What have you been doing at home to work on these attributes of Christian behavior? We'd love to hear from you!
So, we're about to wrap up a fruit-filled summer of learning about the fruits of the spirit! Both in Summertime Fun and Sunday School we've talked about most of the Fruits of the Spirit including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control!
How has learning about these "fruits" impacted your kids? Are they thinking about love, and kindness a little more? What about self control? What have you been doing at home to work on these attributes of Christian behavior? We'd love to hear from you!
Announcements!
Come One. Come All! Family Ministry Festival: Mark your calendars for August 17th from 5:30 to 7:30. We will be having a fun night of food, carnival games, bounce houses and crafts. Most importantly, there will be crafts and activities to help your family have devotion time at home and information about ministry opportunities starting this fall. Invite a friend or neighbor and receive 5 free game/food tickets! Contact Emily if you'd like to volunteer! We’ll need help with games, food, setup and cleanup!
CHEERS!, TrinityKids’ Wednesday afternoon afterschool program for preschoolers and elementary kids, begins registration this Wednesday! Stop by the TrinityKids office to sign up! Cheers! begins Sep 7th.
Volunteer in your Child’s Class! Sign ups are available in all the Sunday School classes for Sundays thru December. Please choose which dates you are going to come and help!
Sponsor or Dedicate Bibles for Third Graders: Be a part of the ongoing tradition of giving children bibles when reach third grade. Stop by the TrinityKids office to make your donation of 15 dollars per bible.
Calling all Third Graders: This year’s Bible Presentation will be on September 25th at 11am. A special event ending with a family candlelight commissioning will also be held for you that evening called The Bible Exploration from 6-9pm in 228/229. RSVP at trinitykids@trinitygnv.org
Baptism Orientation: If you are interested in baptism for your children, come to the next Baptism Orientation Sep 11th at 11:30 in the TrinityKids office.
Family Communion Celebration: September 18th From 9:40-12pm in Room 228/229. Introduce and/or experience Holy Communion as a family at this experiential event for children of all ages.
CHEERS!, TrinityKids’ Wednesday afternoon afterschool program for preschoolers and elementary kids, begins registration this Wednesday! Stop by the TrinityKids office to sign up! Cheers! begins Sep 7th.
Volunteer in your Child’s Class! Sign ups are available in all the Sunday School classes for Sundays thru December. Please choose which dates you are going to come and help!
Sponsor or Dedicate Bibles for Third Graders: Be a part of the ongoing tradition of giving children bibles when reach third grade. Stop by the TrinityKids office to make your donation of 15 dollars per bible.
Calling all Third Graders: This year’s Bible Presentation will be on September 25th at 11am. A special event ending with a family candlelight commissioning will also be held for you that evening called The Bible Exploration from 6-9pm in 228/229. RSVP at trinitykids@trinitygnv.org
Baptism Orientation: If you are interested in baptism for your children, come to the next Baptism Orientation Sep 11th at 11:30 in the TrinityKids office.
Family Communion Celebration: September 18th From 9:40-12pm in Room 228/229. Introduce and/or experience Holy Communion as a family at this experiential event for children of all ages.
Self Control!
Self control, the last Fruit of the Spirit, was this past Sunday's lesson! Preschoolers were given the daunting task of waiting until AFTER they ate lunch to open a paper bag filled with a few starbursts. It was great to watch them all walk out of church and talk about their bag! How did your preschooler do? Did anyone take the challenge to wait until AFTER DINNER??? (We DID NOT make it to dinner at our house... Though, I didn't have to do quite as much begging to get Teddy to finish his lunch!)
Elementary Kids watched this great video called "The Marshmallow Test" in Together Time and did different activities about self control in their rotations. K-1st watched a clip about Alex the Lion controlling his hunger from Madagascar, 2nd-3rd made banana s'mores and 4th,5th,6th played a relay game by rolling lemons with plastic spoons. It was a great morning!
Here is the link to the Together Time video if you'd like to watch it! You'll be glad to know that most of the kids thought they could manage this challenge!! What do you think?
http://www.worshiphousekids.com/mini-movies/14675/The-Marshmallow-Test
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