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April 14, 2019
Hey everyone!
I hope your kids had a blast filling their Easter baskets on Sunday! I loved seeing the kids come forward waving palm branches during the 11 o'clock service. It warmed my heart to see them standing there celebrating. Then the churchwide lunch was a blast, and it seemed like the kids had a great time finding eggs. In case you missed our parent meeting Sunday morning, here are the notes from that meeting: Parent Meeting Notes . Here's everything that's happening in the Children and Families Ministry:
Maundy Thursday Service
I hope you will make plans to attend our Maundy Thursday service this Thursday at 7 PM in the Sanctuary. This service will be focused on Jesus' crucifixion and will be an important service of remembrance before we celebrate Easter on Sunday.

Easter Sunday
This Sunday is Easter Sunday! We will have both the 8:30 and 11 o'clock services as well as Sunday School. Our young/middle adults will be having a breakfast in the gym during Sunday School. Bring your kids by the gym before you drop them off upstairs to get a family picture at the photo booth! Easter Sunday is a wonderful time to invite friends and neighbors to church. Just make sure you plan to arrive a little early so you can find a seat. Have a lot of people joining you for worship? Come to the 8:30 worship service and sit together!
Family Picnic
Bring your family to the Family Picnic on Wednesday, April 24th, from 5 PM- 7 PM on the field (will be in the gym if it rains)! Chick-fil-a will be provided. We will eat and the kids will have a blast playing on the playground. Sign up here: Family Picnic
Date Night
Come on down to our Game Show Edition of Date Night! Join the fun in the Joy House as we enjoy a Burger Bar (catered by Canyon Burgers), build community, have a blast playing games, and learn how small things can make a big impact on our relationships. Open for all couples. Join us Saturday, April 27th, from 5 PM- 8 PM. $20 a couple, includes childcare! Sign up here: Date Night
Mother/Daughter Tea
Join us at Primrose Cottage on Thursday, May 9th, from 6 PM- 8 PM for our Annual Mother/Daughter Tea. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for daughters (3 years old- 6th Grade). Join us on the Red Carpet for our Hollywood themed tea! Tickets are almost sold out! Sign up here: Mother Daughter Tea
Vacation Bible School
ROAR VBS is going to be a fantastic week where we learn that Life is Wild...But GOD IS GOOD! VBS is June 10th-14th from 9 AM- Noon. It's open for children 4 years old (must have been 4 by  Sept.1, 2018) - current 5th graders. Register your child here:  VBS Registration

6th graders and up can volunteer!

We are looking for someone to help with our VBS set this year!  If you'd like to help out, let me know  here !

Want to help with VBS this year? We would love to have you! There are lots of options to help, from being a crew leader (walking kids from place to place), helping at one of the activities, or leading an activity. VBS is June 10th-14th from 9 AM- Noon. Sign yourself (or your youth!) up here:   VBS Volunteer Registration
Reading the Bible as a Family
Each week, we will have a spotlight on a different character/family in the Bible, along with some selected passages and what to talk about as a family. The goal of this is to give you and your family a way to read the Bible together.

Spotlight On: Jacob, Leah, and Rachel
After Jacob stole Esau’s blessing, he had to leave his home. So he went to Laban, his mother’s brother. He served Laban for seven years in exchange for Laban’s daughter Rachel. But, instead, when that seven years was up, Laban gave Jacob his older daughter, Leah, to marry instead. Read more...

Previous Spotlights:

Family Devotion
This week's devotion is all about love that endures. Check it out here:  Family Devotion

Articles for Married Couples

Parenting Podcasts/ Programs


Coming Soon...
April 21st- Easter
April 24th- Family Picnic- 5 PM- 7 PM
April 27th- Date Night!
May 9th- Mother Daughter Tea
June 10th-14th- VBS
June 18th (10 AM- Noon)- Playdate on the Playground
July 11th (10 AM- Noon)- Splash Day
July 16th-19th- Passport Kids Camp
August 10th (10 AM- Noon)- Mother/Son Laser Tag


I hope you have a great day!

Blessings,
Jessica

Rev. Jessica Asbell
Minister to Children and Families
First Baptist Roswell