Greg
Monday, June 30, 2008
4th of July Party
This Wednesday, July 2nd, T&B is having a fun July 4th party in the FLC. There will be a brief patriotic devo and food and fun. There will be no kids classes meeting. I hope you and your family make it to the fun!
Greg
Greg
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Camp...now just memories
Well, our preteen camp session has come and gone and we are left with some fun memories, new friends and a better understanding of the apostles. T&B preteens joined other kids from around Texas and Oklahoma for a week at Quartz Mountain Christian Camp.
As I sit here and try to think of one or two little stories, my mind is filled with faces, laughter and so many memories that it seems impossible to find just one to share. I will say, in all the years, this has to have been one of the best group of campers we've had.
Camp can either be long and difficult, or smooth and quick. I'd have to say this one was over pretty quick. I enjoyed being around our preteen boys and girls in a different setting then here at church. Camp just lends it's self to getting to know each other in a more relaxed atomosphere.
This year, like the past two or three, I've co-directed camp with Steven Yeakley, minister at the Faith Village CofC. I can't say enough how great a job Steven does with camp, and along with the adults and youth from FV and here at T&B, we have a great camp staff, year after year. This year, Sherry Franklin and Jim Kizer joined us for the week and did a fantastic job.
Well, camp is over and next week starts TAG. Be sure to build Thursdays into your child's summer schedule and join us here for more fun than you can shake a stick at!
As I sit here and try to think of one or two little stories, my mind is filled with faces, laughter and so many memories that it seems impossible to find just one to share. I will say, in all the years, this has to have been one of the best group of campers we've had.
Camp can either be long and difficult, or smooth and quick. I'd have to say this one was over pretty quick. I enjoyed being around our preteen boys and girls in a different setting then here at church. Camp just lends it's self to getting to know each other in a more relaxed atomosphere.
This year, like the past two or three, I've co-directed camp with Steven Yeakley, minister at the Faith Village CofC. I can't say enough how great a job Steven does with camp, and along with the adults and youth from FV and here at T&B, we have a great camp staff, year after year. This year, Sherry Franklin and Jim Kizer joined us for the week and did a fantastic job.
Well, camp is over and next week starts TAG. Be sure to build Thursdays into your child's summer schedule and join us here for more fun than you can shake a stick at!
Monday, June 9, 2008
TAG Dates Set
June officially brings summer to the Children's Ministry here at Tenth & Broad, and summer means TAG. TAG or Thursday Activities with Greg is our summer play day for kids entering K-6th Grades.
TAG began between nine and eleven years ago as I looked to do something with kids here at T&B in the summer. I guess if I had thought it would stick around for so long, I might have thought out the name a little better, but TAG has been fun and we are excited to see what the Lord does this year.
TAG will begin the second Thursday in July. The dates are July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7. We begin at 9:00 AM and kids are to be picked up by 2:00 PM. All kids need a lunch or lunch plan. We eat lunch at 11:30 AM. Kids play hard at TAG and need a good lunch. Kids will not be allowed to stay without a lunch or lunch plans. All kids will need a signed, parental permission slip. You can pick up a permission slip at the TAG sign in table on Thursdays, or download one from the website, just look at the "download" section on the front page.
We will be doing some special things on certain TAG dates, like water games, and talent shows. We will soon be presenting what and when these special activities are. It will be listed on our website, www.tnbkids.org and I'm sure it will make it here on the blog.
TAG is a great place for kids to play. They are going to make new friends - we have kids from all over the area participate at TAG. They will learn how to play and cooperate with each other in team and individual activities. Kids love to hang out in the art room with Ms. Bonnie and let their imaginations run wild as they draw, sew and build craft projects.
One of the things that we decided long ago, something that makes TAG different, is that kids chose what they do. We don't force kids to play certain activities. Some kids love to spend their time shooting baskets with one or two people. Other kids spend most of their time in the artroom making some pretty incredible creations. Others love large, active group games. We do it all, but everyone has the freedom to play what they want, and for as long as they want.
TAG has always had two major rules. These rules are repeated each week. 1) You must have fun! 2) Don't get hurt. We want TAG to be a fun, safe place for kids in the summer and we will work hard to make it that way.
So, as I wrap up this entry, be sure to include TAG dates in your child's summer schedule. Also, we always need T&B adults and youth volunteers. Look for TAG volunteer needs on the website or in the Atrium at T&B.
Greg
TAG began between nine and eleven years ago as I looked to do something with kids here at T&B in the summer. I guess if I had thought it would stick around for so long, I might have thought out the name a little better, but TAG has been fun and we are excited to see what the Lord does this year.
TAG will begin the second Thursday in July. The dates are July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7. We begin at 9:00 AM and kids are to be picked up by 2:00 PM. All kids need a lunch or lunch plan. We eat lunch at 11:30 AM. Kids play hard at TAG and need a good lunch. Kids will not be allowed to stay without a lunch or lunch plans. All kids will need a signed, parental permission slip. You can pick up a permission slip at the TAG sign in table on Thursdays, or download one from the website, just look at the "download" section on the front page.
We will be doing some special things on certain TAG dates, like water games, and talent shows. We will soon be presenting what and when these special activities are. It will be listed on our website, www.tnbkids.org and I'm sure it will make it here on the blog.
TAG is a great place for kids to play. They are going to make new friends - we have kids from all over the area participate at TAG. They will learn how to play and cooperate with each other in team and individual activities. Kids love to hang out in the art room with Ms. Bonnie and let their imaginations run wild as they draw, sew and build craft projects.
One of the things that we decided long ago, something that makes TAG different, is that kids chose what they do. We don't force kids to play certain activities. Some kids love to spend their time shooting baskets with one or two people. Other kids spend most of their time in the artroom making some pretty incredible creations. Others love large, active group games. We do it all, but everyone has the freedom to play what they want, and for as long as they want.
TAG has always had two major rules. These rules are repeated each week. 1) You must have fun! 2) Don't get hurt. We want TAG to be a fun, safe place for kids in the summer and we will work hard to make it that way.
So, as I wrap up this entry, be sure to include TAG dates in your child's summer schedule. Also, we always need T&B adults and youth volunteers. Look for TAG volunteer needs on the website or in the Atrium at T&B.
Greg
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Something New for the Children's Ministry
This is the beginning of yet another way the Children's Ministry will try to stay connected to families of the Tenth & Broad Church and our friends in and around Wichita Falls.
This blog will serve several funtions throughout the year. I will try to keep it updated on things that are up and coming. I will try to post follow up after events and activities, so if you missed it you can see/hear what happened or if you were there and want to add your two-cents by commenting (good stuff, please). I'll also be adding ways for families to continue at home what kids began at church with activities, devotional ideas and resources.
Anywho...that's what we'll be attempting through our TnbKids blog. Hope you will stop by and see what's up from time to time.
This blog will serve several funtions throughout the year. I will try to keep it updated on things that are up and coming. I will try to post follow up after events and activities, so if you missed it you can see/hear what happened or if you were there and want to add your two-cents by commenting (good stuff, please). I'll also be adding ways for families to continue at home what kids began at church with activities, devotional ideas and resources.
Anywho...that's what we'll be attempting through our TnbKids blog. Hope you will stop by and see what's up from time to time.
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