Sunday, January 17, 2010

Smells and Shadows

Perfume spreads everywhere. When a woman enters a room and she has perfume on, many times the perfume's scent can be detected throughout the room. There are many scents that are like perfume. Smells that stick with a person and can even make the people around that person smell the same way.

Smoke, Skunks, Fish...

When you walk in a room with one of those smells, you most generally will walk back out of the room smelling like that too!

We played a game with shadows. Pastor Jeremy made shadow pictures and the kids guessed what he was making with the shadow.

We learned today about smells and shadows.



"The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon's Colonnade. No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by evil spirits, and all of them were healed." Acts 5:12-16

Pastor Jeremy talked about Peter. Peter was a man who served God and loved people. He wanted to see people believe in Jesus as the Son of God. He was so intent on serving God and being used by God that even his shadow showed the power of God. People were healed and changed just by being touched by Peter's shadow!

We need to be like that. We need our love for God and our desire to serve Him effect those around us. Like perfume, our strong desire to love God should permeate a room and make others "smell" like us! How amazing it would be to be so in love with God and so on fire for Him that even our shadow caused people to be changed for God!

Pastor Jeremy challenged the kids to ask God to help them love and serve Him like Peter. To be kids who have an effect on those around them.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

First 2010 Sledding Day!








Friday, January 8, 2010

Taking down the tree...








Sledding today!!! Pictures and maybe a crazy video to come!

Sunday, January 3, 2010

The story of Gladys Aylward

Ms. Lee Ann came in to JAM today for our missions service. She told us an amazing story about a stubborn woman who gave her ALL for the call of God on her life. She felt called to go to China and nothing was going to get in her way of obeying that call and going to China to tell people about Jesus.

You can read her full story here.




So, remember to be stubborn in obeying God's call on your life! Obey what He is asking you to do and He will find a way for you.

Next week, announcing BGMC totals for 2009!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

The Sunday before Christmas...

Ms. Elaine's Sunday School Class



Ms. June's Sunday School Class



The JAM kids recording the youtube Christmas cards. Take 2.



We played a game with some extra large Iowa marshmallows. We had a contest to see who could eat their marshmallow the fastest.



The boys were very excited about the extra large marshmallows.



And, although most thought this guy would win since he won the last food eating contest in JAM.



And, although some thought Pastor Jay would win...



This pretty girl surprised us all and pulled off the win! She beat everyone and ate her marshmallow the fastest! Great Job!



That wasn't the only game the girls won. The girls also won a fun game of Christmas Carol Name That Tune! Go Girls!



We had a fun morning with the kids. We also watched the new Christmas Veggie Tale movie and made salvation bracelets. Pastor Jay encouraged the kids to wear their bracelets through the holiday season and remember to tell people about the true reason for Christmas: The birth of Jesus. He is the reason we celebrate and we can't forget about Him this Christmas. We must remember to tell others about Him and what He has done for us. The bracelet is a great way to remember Jesus this Christmas season.

Merry Christmas!

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Singing Christmas Card Event



The kids visited 3 homes, 3 nursing homes and 1 family Christmas party.

We sang, visited, wished them Merry Christmas and had a lot of fun!



And, it SNOWED!




We ate pizza for lunch.



Pastor Jay and Jenilee video taped the youtube Christmas cards. It was very cold outside but the kids were great sports!




Thank you for a great day, JAM kids!

Our youtube cards will be up soon!

Sunday, December 13, 2009

A Battle in JAM

It started out peacefully...



The Christmas program completed...



Then, Pastor Jay gave the kids straws and toothpicks...



Boys against Girls...



Crazy, Wild Mayhem



It all ended with a talk about the armor we must wear as we walk through the spiritual battles of everyday life.



Whew! What a morning!

(the girls won, by the way!)

Bethel Children's Ministry Christmas 2009







What an amazing program! Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so special for the kids.








If you have video or pictures that you would like to add, please email us at children@bethelchristian.com!

Monday, December 7, 2009

Christmas Musical Rehearsal

Well, our final rehearsal is done!

The kids practiced hard and in the midst of last minute craziness, the practice went VERY well!




Looking forward to a wonderful Christmas Sunday!



So, Miss Jenilee says, "Good job, JAM kids!"



Parents:

Please have your children at church at 9am this Sunday. ALL kids will meet in the sanctuary for a sound check and costumes.

Have children dressed in their Christmas best!

It is going to be a great morning as we sing about the birth of our Savior. Don't forget to invite family and friends.

Come celebrate with us!

Sunday, December 6, 2009

A Singing Christmas Card



Call 937-253-2161 to purchase your singing Christmas card!

We will be traveling around the Dayton area to your family and friends on December 19th. JAM Adventures will present a Singing Christmas Card (caroling) and a note from you to each giftee.

For those of you who have family outside the Dayton area, we will be making personalized youtube videos cards to send to your family!

All proceeds go to missions!

We have hit over $3000 so far for BGMC this year. Help us raise that even higher!!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Creation Museum

UPDATED:

Creation Museum trip has been canceled. Will plan again next year!

ORIGINAL POST:

JAM Adventure families will be taking a trip to the Creation Museum on November 28th. We will leave the church at 8am and return around 5pm.

We will learn about...



Pet a Zorse...



and, see Pastor Jay get attacked by a dinosaur act really goofy.



Make plans to see the Creation Museum with us! To RSVP, please email jeanette@bethelchristian.com for more information.

Sign up deadline is November 18th!

Christmas Season...

Bethel Children's Ministry Christmas Program

On the December 13th, Bethel Christian Children Department (Preschool and JAM) will be presenting “A Singing Christmas Card” during our AM service. This adorable short musical will be sure to bless you this Christmas season. Invite families and friends as we celebrate the birth of Jesus together.

Bethel Girls Ministries Christmas Party

December 16th during our regular class time we will have a fun party for the girls!
Friends - bring chips
Daisies/Prims - bring cookies

A Singing Christmas Card
December 19, 2009

We will be traveling around the Dayton area to present a Singing Christmas Card to family and friends of Bethel. We will divide into two choirs and spend the day singing Christmas carols and HAVING FUN!
Kids must arrive at the church at 8am and bring a packed lunch!!
We will be done at 5PM (we will call parents if we are finished earlier).
Sign up in the JAM room if you are interested in being a part of our traveling Christmas Choir!


PARENTS or Bethel Family: If you would like to purchase a singing Christmas card, visit the table in the foyer on December 6th or 13th. Your giftee will receive a Christmas card from you and a caroling experience from the JAM choir. Each singing card can be purchased for $10 but larger donations are welcome! All proceeds will be given to BGMC! So, purchase a singing card for your friend, neighbor, family member, shut in or place of business. What a great gift for that someone who might not need anything or that someone who need a smile for Christmas!

Finally, for all our JAM Adventure kids...



No Wednesday Evening Services on December 23 or 30.

Merry Christmas!


Friday, October 30, 2009

2009 Annual Harvest Party

118 kids

15 Games

2 Inflatables

1 Train Ride

A maze, some popcorn, balloon animals and a little bit of cotton candy...

And a WHOLE BUNCH of every other kind of candy...

we had FUN at our 2009 Harvest Party!












A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped out or donated candy. We reached 80 kids in the community through our Harvest Party, giving them candy and presenting the salvation message. You had a big part in giving each one of those kids a night to remember.

Thank you!

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Fall Family Haride







Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Sunday Fun

The kids leaving the JAM room to play a game on Sunday morning. They were tied together with string and told to stay in their string as they looked for 9 pieces of paper around the upstairs classrooms.

What an adventure! We have a great number of strong leaders so it was very interesting...

The boys won though.

Good Job, guys!





Super Summer Explosions - flashback to summer





Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Kids Camp 2010

Your Speakers:


the guys





the girls



The Theme:
Keepers of the Cross



Watch for details... summer of 2010!


Monday, October 5, 2009

Fall/Winter 2009 Event Schedule

October 24 - Family Hayride


This event will be held at the Parrott’s home! This year’s hayride includes a Chili Contest so watch the announcements for more information!

October 28 - Harvest Party

Our annual Harvest Party will start at 7PM and is filled with bounce-arounds, cotton candy, popcorn, games and face-painting! Please bring in your candy and, as part of a BGMC fundraiser, save your change to bring to this event! We will be playing games with coins and donating all coin raised on that night to BGMC! Invite friends and neighbors to this GREAT night!

Monday Nights in November and December – Christmas Practice

From 6:30-7:30PM in the JAM room, we will be practicing our Christmas music/Christmas readings with the kids. These practices will be a part of our Singing Christmas Card as well as our Sunday morning Christmas Program. All kids in grades 1st – 6th are welcome to practice with us!

November 6-7 – Synergy Leadership Conference

This conference is for all leadership in any student ministry from nursery through college. Breakouts will be offered to give further insight into how we can better raise kids for Christ at all ages! Cost is $10 for registration. Hotel/food is on your own if you would like to stay in Columbus on Friday night. Those who can attend for Saturday only, can travel to Columbus on their own or ride up in a church van. The vans will be leaving from the church at 7:15AM. Sign up today!

November 14 - JBQ Meet

Destiny Christian Center in Huber Heights

November 28 - Creation Museum

The 2 Sundays before Thanksgiving, Pastor Ron will be teaching in JAM on the subject of creation. To conclude this study in a fun, interactive way, we will be traveling to the Creation Museum as a group. Watch for more information on this event! Cost/Time TBA

December 13 - JAM Christmas Program

Our preschool department will be presenting the nativity scene as our JAM children sing Christmas carols and read the story of Christmas. We will run-through this program during Sunday School on the 13th, so PLEASE bring your child to the sanctuary at 9am that Sunday so we can get them in their costume and run-through where you will be walking for the program. JAM age children will all meet in the sanctuary and stand on the risers for the duration of the program.

December 19 - A Singing Christmas Card

To raise money for BGMC while celebrating the season of Christmas, JAM Adventures brings to you A Singing Christmas Card! On the Sundays prior to this date, we will have a table set up in the foyer to allow Bethel to purchase a singing Christmas card for someone else. Our children’s choir will travel around, sing Christmas carols and present that someone with a card from the one who purchased the singing card. All money raised by this event will be given to BGMC! Singing Christmas cards can be purchased for a business, a shut in, grandparents, aunts/uncles, friends or neighbors. Our base price per card is $10 but a donation of any amount will be a blessing to children around the world!

Parents – We have a GREAT fall planned for the kids of Bethel! Please make note of these events and feel free to contact us with any questions that you might have. We would love to have your family involved in each of these wonderful events.

Email Pastor Jay for more information!
children@bethelchristian.com


Sunday, October 4, 2009

Geocaching

Tonight, the kids went geocaching with Pastor Jay!

They were able to find one within walking distance of the church.





Lots of Fun!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Junior Bible Quiz

Our Junior Bible Quiz kids had their first meet of the new season today.

They all did VERY well!

This is our C Team (the youngest kids in JBQ).





Our next meet will be in November so make sure you are praying for our kids as they learn God's Word!

Psalm 119:11 "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."

Contact Pastor Jay if you would like to be involved with JBQ!