December Children's Ministry

The Mom’s Bible Study on Thursday mornings will be starting a new series, “Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free” on Thursday, December 5. We meet from 10-11 in the Fellowship Classroom. Come join us for a great morning in God’s word. Bring a friend and a Bible!

Parent’s Day Out—Covenant Kid’s is hosting their annual Parent’s Day Out on Sunday, December 8th from 2-5 p.m. All children up through 5th grade are invited to join us for an afternoon of movies, snacks, Bible lessons and fun. Parents can enjoy a few hours of quiet time to rest, go to a movie or get some Christmas shopping done! If your child is three years old and younger, you must RSVP so we can assure we have enough nursery workers. Please either sign up in the narthex or lobby or email the child’s name and age to children@covenantum.org.

Children’s Christmas Pageant—Sunday, December 15 during the Sunday school hour. The children of Covenant will be giving our congregation an early Christmas present with their presentation of their Christmas pageant. You won’t want to miss seeing all of their hard work come together as they share the true meaning of Christmas with the church.

Birthday Party for Jesus—Sunday, December 22nd during the Sunday school hour—All are welcome to join the children as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. The party starts at 10:30 and will be complete with cake and music! Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior!

With all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays underway, we will once again have the opportunity to give the children of Covenant the gift of prayer. We will have prayer hands with the name and age of all of the children of Covenant in a basket at each service. Please take a hand and pray for this child every day. There is no sweeter gift than fostering the spiritual growth of a child.

Lindsay Perry

Bible Boot Camp

ATTENTION:  Calling all 3rd grade cadets.  Report for duty on Saturday, August 24 at 9 a.m.  Details of assignment below:

BIBLE BOOT CAMP
Bible Boot Camp is a fun-filled day designed for our 3rd graders to dive into the Bible and discover just how amazing God's word is!  Cadet's will participate in:

• "Weapon Training"
• How to Use Your Bible
• "Basic Maneuvers"
• Bible Study Methods
• "Survival Skills"
• What's in the Bible and Why 
• "Combat Readiness"
• ...and more!

Lunch and snacks will be provided for all of our cadets.  Please email Lindsay Perry at children@covenantum.org to register for this exciting day.

Registration information needed:

• Child's name
• Child's birthdate
• Mailing address
• Home phone/Cell phone
• Parent(s)/Guardian(s) name
• email address
• Child's t-shirt size
• Emergency contact name/number
• Allergies/medical conditions
• Any other information we may need to care for your child  

All 3rd graders will be presented their Bible during the worship service on Sunday, August 25th.  Please let Lindsay Perry know if you have a 3rd grader who will not be able to participate in Bible Boot Camp to assure that we have a Bible for them!

Sincerely,
Lindsay Perry
Director of Children's Ministries
children@covenantum.org

Vacation Bible School

July 15-19
9:00am - 12:00pm Daily

Covenant VBS is just around the corner!  Register online today...all who register by June 14th will be guaranteed a t-shirt so don't delay!

VBS will be held the week of July 15-19 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  We will be rocking out to the music of the Go Fish Guys as we learn how to "Keep in Step with the Spirit."

Come join us for a fun-filled week of music, games, crafts, Bible story and missions. All children who are entering Kindergarten through those entering 5th grade are  welcome to join us!

Click here to register for VBS!!!

Do you want to help make VBS the best week of a child's summer?  VBS is not possible without our dedicated and hard working volunteers.  Sign up online as a volunteer and come join us for the fun!

Do you have any questions about VBS?  Please feel free to contact us.  We would love to help make VBS the best week of your child's summer!

Sincerely,
Jennifer Manuel
VBS Coordinator
jenandwally@earthlink.net

Lindsay Perry
Director of Children's Ministries
children@covenantum.org

Mid Week News - Trash into Treasures, and ICAN Food Offering

Wednesday Already! That means Crafters Need Your help. Your hidden treasures, your baked goods, and your help. Set up today and tomorrow, and then helping people find their treasures on the Sale Days of Friday and Saturday. Remember - no clothing, no computers.

Sunday morning
First Sunday in June means, we are able to gather at the Lord's Table and find the treasure amidst the Bread and the Cup. Don't forget, we also have the  opportunity to help others find a treasure in our ICAN food offering for UCO Food Pantry. Peanut Butter, can meats, mac & cheese, spaghetti and sauce, rice and beans, toilet paper, and any other staple item needed. Thanks for being so generous!

See you in your place of worship, as we commit to grow in our service to the world, in our study of God's Word, and to become mature disciples of Jesus Christ.

Sunday evening
The End of the Year Children's Ministry Pool Party. Contact Lindsay Perry at children@covenantum.org.

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Don't forget to be praying for the Tornado Victims, who are probably now just beginning to sense their loss. Extra donations will be sent directly to the local United Methodist Church to handle.

Covenant Children's Ministry Upcoming Events

Covenant Kids has been working on a mission project to benefit the Bridge Ministries of Acadiana. We have been collecting new or gently used books, Bibles and board games for their brand new facility. This week is the final week of our collection. If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes this weekend to work with you children cleaning out your bookshelves and closets.  You can drop off your donations in the Narthex.  It would be so great to have a HUGE donation to drop off to such a worthy local cause.  You can check out all of the great work that Bridge Ministries of Acadiana does on their website, www.bridgeacadiana.com.

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Smart Discipline
Wednesday, April 10, 2013  6:30-8:30 P.M.

Just answer this...would you come out of your snug home for a guaranteed way to stop the fighting and bickering between your kids...or, to get your kids to do what you ask the first time (without screaming at the top of your lungs)?  If your answer is yes, we have a great deal for you! We're bringing the nationally acclaimed Smart Discipline workshop to our church, Wednesday, April 10 from 6:30-8:30 P.M. You'll learn guaranteed ways to sky-rocket self-esteem (even in negative kids) and proven techniques to get your kids to cooperate!  Sounds absolutely wonderful, doesn't it? We hope you will treat yourself and join the fun. We've even made signing up  simple. Just email Lindsay Perry at children@covenantum.org to RSVP. This seminar is free of charge; child care will be provided to those who RSVP prior to the event.  It'll only take a minute, and it'll make a tremendous difference!

Sincerely,

Lindsay Perry
Director of Children's Ministry
Covenant United Methodist Church

Covenant Kids Report - October 1, 2012

Covenant Kids will be doing a month long mission project in the month of October. October is Hunger Awareness month and the kids will be collecting change in Rice Bowls. Rice Bowls provides much-needed meals to great kids around the world through partnerships with Christian orphanages. If you have any questions about this mission project you can contact Lindsay Perry at children@covenantum.org or you can visit their website at Ricebowls.org.

The Wednesday Night Program is off and running. The kids have been enjoying our Movie Clips for Kids lessons which will run for a few more weeks. We will then start a new lesson on "What's in the Bible with Buck Denver." The lessons start around 6:25 p.m. and last about 45 minutes. All kids from four years old through 5th grade are invited to join.

Covenant Kids will be hosting Family Fun Day at the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 13 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. We will have a tent set up with games and crafts for the kids. We will need volunteers to help the kids with these activities. A sign up sheet will be posted in the Narthex or you can email Lindsay Perry to find out the needs.

Covenant Kids - September 18, 2012

Wow!  Time sure does fly when you are having fun!  Covenant Kids seems to be having a blast!!  Our new group of lessons for Sunday School is under way and the kids will now take a trip down Wilderness Trail while learning about RESPECT.

This Wednesday, September 19, our kids lesson, Movie Clips for Kids, will be about David and Goliath and the kids will be watching a clip from A Bug's Life.  The kids seem to really be enjoying this lesson.  We start around 6:25 p.m. and the lesson last about 45 minutes.  All kids from four years old through 5th grade are invited to join us for movie time!

We will also be holding Sunday School training for anyone interested in learning more about our new curriculum.  It will be from 1 p.m. through 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  If you have any questions about this training or are interested in attending, please notify Lindsay Perry at children@covenantum.org.

Sincerely,
Lindsay Perry, Children's Ministry Director
Covenant United Methodist Church
337.981.2088

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 Sunday School Memory Verses

The kids have learned two memory verses.  Ask your kids to tell you the verses to help reinforce them at home.

"God is the King over all the earth." - Psalm 47:7
"Respect everyone." - I Peter 2:17

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Covenant Kids in Action

Our mission statement for Covenant Kids is:
Meet Him
Hear Him
Serve Him

No child is too young to serve.  The Children's Ministry will be kicking off a new month-long mission project this Sunday.  Make sure you have your kids in church this week so they can learn all about how, even though they may be young, they can make a huge difference in the life of other children.

Safe Sanctuary Reminder

Just a reminder that Safe Sanctuary training will be held on Saturday, September 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.  Sheri Hester will be facilitating the training and it should last no more than one hour.

This is an annual requirement for all volunteers who work with the children and youth in our church.  Please make the effort to attend so you will be up to date on all of the safety measures in place at church.

We feel that is a privilege to get to work with these kids and to help shape their faith.  We do this class for the safety of our kids and truly appreciate taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend.

If you have any questions about the class, please contact Lindsay Perry at children@covenantum.org or Sheri Hester at youth@covenantum.org.

Thank you,
Covenant Children's & Youth Ministries

Covenant Kids

Greetings!

What a busy month August has been!  We have had several training opportunities for our Children's Ministry team, blessed our kids backpacks, started back to school, trained and recognized our acolytes, promoted our kids in Sunday School, started a new Sunday school curriculum, formed our Covenant Children's Council, survived Bible Boot Camp and tomorrow we will present our 3rd and 4th graders with their Bibles.  Whew! 

That is so exciting to see so much happening in our Children's Ministry!!!  There is always room for more!  If you have any suggestions or comments about this ministry, we would love to hear from you.   Also, if you feel the call to help our kids learn about Jesus and would like to find a place as a volunteer in the Children's Ministry, we would love to have you!  Please email Lindsay Perry at children@covenantum.org to volunteer or with comments.

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Covenant Mission Kids
August 26  3:30-5:00 p.m.
All kids from 1st-5th grade are invited to join in on a hands on mission project each month.  Our first mission will have our kids making Christmas cards out of their original artwork.  These cards will be sold at Christmas time to raise money for the Angel Tree project.

If your child is interested in participating and has not yet registered, please email Jennifer Manuel at jenandwally@earthlink.net.

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Wednesday Night Program
September 5  6:30-7:30 p.m.
This year, we will be doing many new and exciting programs during our Wednesday Night programming.  We will do each program for 4-6 weeks to keep it new and fresh for the kids.

Our first program will be "Movie Clips for Kids--Faith Building Devotions."  The kids will watch a clip from a popular G-rated movie and then we will relate a Bible lesson to the movie.  It will be fun and engaging for the young and old of our Covenant kids!  We will also be learning more about the Bible through the "What's in the Bible with Buck Denver" series and doing some Bible Drills!

If your child will be participating in this program, please sign them up on the sheet in the Narthex or respond to this email with their name.  We need an estimate of the number of kids to properly prepare for this exciting program.

Sincerely,
Lindsay Perry, Director of Children's Ministry
Covenant United Methodist Church

Reminder from Children's Ministry

Just a reminder that the last Acolyte training for the year will be held this Sunday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m.  If your child is in 3rd through 7th grade and interested in serving as an acolyte, they must attend this training.  If you have any questions about this ministry, please contact Jennifer Manuel at jennandwally@earthlink.net.

Attention All Covenant Cadets
--Bible Boot Camp is just around the corner!  All kids in 3rd and 4th grade are invited to join us for a fun-filled day of Bible training.  Boot Camp will be held on Saturday, August 25th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church.  Snacks and lunch will be provided.  Registration is required and is available online.
Click here to register for Bible Boot Camp

Bibles will be handed out to our 3rd graders on Sunday, August 26th at both worship services.  We would love for all of our kids in 3rd grade to receive their Bible so be sure to email their name to Lindsay Perry @ children@covenantum.org.

3...2...1...BLAST OFF with Covenant Kids!!!

Covenant Kids will be blasting off with it's new Sunday school curriculum,  Living Inside Out, this Sunday, August 12th. All kids from Pre-K3 though 5th grade will be experiencing this fun, new adventure each week.  Our first mission will take us through "Star Quest" where kids will learn about God's nature. 

The program starts off with a large group assembly where all kids from Kindergarten though 5th grade will meet in the Fellowship Hall.  After assembly time, they will break up into small groups.  Kindergarten through 3rd grade will remain in the Fellowship Hall while 4th and 5th graders will move to Room 15 in the Preschool Building.  Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 age kids will continue to meet in Room 12 in the Preschool Building for both large and small group.   

This is an exciting time for the church; a time of growth and excitement for both kids and adults alike.  We hope to see your kids smiling faces each and every Sunday!

Sincerely,
Covenant Children's Ministry
Sunday School Team

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 Star Quest - Lesson 1
How can I prepare my child for Sunday School?
 This weeks lesson will teach our kids the Bible truth that we know God never changes.  Our memory verse will be "God is the King over all the earth."  Psalm 47:7.

A fantastic way to prepare kids for Sunday is to read the memory verse to them.  You can also help them to begin learning the verse.

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Upcoming Events
August 11 - Acolyte Training at 9:00am
August 12 - Promotion Sunday & Acolyte  Recognition
August 15 - Mid-month Summer Solace, 6:00pm

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Covenant United Methodist Church - Children's Ministries
Thank you for the opportunity to teach your kids about the love of Jesus Christ.  We look forward to working alongside you in this adventure.  We welcome any questions, feedback or suggestions for this ministry.  You can contact Lindsay Perry at children@covenantum.org or (337) 412-1930.