News from the Children and Families' Ministry
Check out what's happening the next few weeks!
January 19, 2019

Hey everyone,
This past Sunday, Logan talked about our image of God. What does God look like to you? As a family, take a few minutes this week to talk about how you each imagine God to look. Then talk about how God is so much bigger and better than anything we could imagine.
Read on to find out what's happening in the Ministry to Children and Families:
Updates

2020 Family Ministry Calendar
In case you missed it, here's our 2020 Family Ministry Calendar. Save the dates for all these fun things! Family Ministry Calendar 2020

Wednesday Night Activities
Wednesday night activities are back! Join us for dinner (5:00-6:30), and then bring your kids to Mission Friends (3 year olds- Kindergarten), GAs (1st-5th grade girls), and RAs (1st-5th grade boys). Middle school boys and girls have their own Bible study. For adults, we have multiple Bible studies. Here's a list:

Pastor’s Bible Study - Dr. Bradley is teaching tomorrow night; Dr. Head will be back for Pastor's Bible Study on Wednesday, January 29th.
Women’s Bible Study - Finding God Faithful led by Ruth Johnson & Lynn Lynch- 352
Intentional Parenting led by Logan Carpenter- 350
The Road Back to You : An Enneagram Journey led by Amy Hayes & Dr. Doyle Hamilton- 351

School Lunch
My goal is to have lunch with at least 30 of our kids this year! But I need your help! If your child would like me to have lunch with them, sign them up here . I would love to come see them at school :)

Date Night
Join us for Date Night: Sports Fanatic Edition on Saturday, February 1st , from 5 PM- 8 PM in the Joyhouse! Show your support for your favorite team, be it Atlanta United ( We Gon' Shine), the Braves, the Falcons, UGA, GA Tech, Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, etc. Best sports fan wins a prize! Dinner will be catered by Moes, and we'll have a blast playing games, winning prizes, and learning one thing that can help make our marriages even better. $20 a couple, includes dinner and childcare! Sign up here: Date Night

Beyond Our Walls
Join us on February 8th   from 8 AM- 2 PM as we reach out into the Roswell community to serve others. Opportunities to serve include: working at local charities; helping with light construction projects; working on projects for the City of Roswell; visiting assisted living facilities; completing projects for local schools; and participating in on campus activities to support charities, veterans and first responders. No matter who you are or how old you are, there is a way for you to serve! Invite family and friends to join us as we work to make sure that no one misses the grace of God. Register here: BOW Day Sign Ups

VBS Registration Opens
Knights of North Castle VBS registration opens on February 10th! By popular demand, we are opening VBS registration a little early this year. Watch this promo and get ready to register your kids for VBS! Knights of the North Castle Promo

VBS is June 8th-12th from 9 AM- Noon. It's open for children ages 4 (by September 1, 2019)- current 5th graders. 6th graders and up can help!

Daddy/Daughter Dance
Break out your dancing shoes and join us for our annual Daddy/Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 22nd , from 6 PM- 8 PM in the Brantley Seymour Activities Building (aka the gym). We'll have dinner (chicken tenders, fruit, etc.), dancing, and a special dance off. You won't want to miss this fun event! Open for girls 3 years old- 5th grade and their dads/granddads or another significant male figure in their life. Purchase your tickets and sign up here

Parents' Night Out
Now that Christmas is over, I'm sure you're thinking, "when is the next Parents' Night Out??" Well, mark your calendars, because our next Parents' Night Out is Saturday, March 21st ! PNO will be from 6 PM- 9 PM. It's open for infants- 5th graders (6th grade and up can help!). $10 for one child; $20 for 2+ children. Sign ups begin February 1st!

Children's Camp Dates!
Save the date for 2020 Children's Camp! We will be going to Passport Kids Camp July 6th-9th (Monday-Thursday) at Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, NC. The price will be $340. This is open for children currently in 3rd-5th Grade.Sign ups are open! You can sign your child up by emailing me. Deposits are due February 15th. Also, if your child wants to go but you need a scholarship due to financial constraints, let me know!

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. If you'd like a paper copy, you can pick them up at the end of the Children's Hall!

Spotlight On: Amos
Amos was a shepherd who became a prophet for Israel when God called him. Read more...
Previous Spotlights:


Family Devotion
This week's family devotion is all about how God hears us. Check out our devotion here: Family Devotion

Family Discovery Kit
Your children are always changing and growing. Use this kit to help you discover who they are now: Family Discovery Kit

Articles for Married Couples

Parenting Podcasts/ Programs

Parenting Preschoolers

Parenting Elementary Kids


Coming Soon...
January 24th-26th- Family Retreat at Great Wolf Lodge
February 1st- Date Night
February 8th- Beyond Our Walls Service Day
February 10th- VBS Registration Opens
February 22nd- Daddy/Daughter Dance
March 21st- Parents' Night Out
March 29th- Children's Choir Finale
April 1st- Easter Egg Hunt and Holy Week Stations (Wednesday Night)
April 9th- Maundy Thursday
April 12th- Easter
April 18th- Date Night
April 19th- Children's Sunday



Children's Ministry Logo
We chose the name "Salt and Light Factory" after Matthew 5:13-16 " You are the salt of the earth. but if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
Our children are learning to be salt and light. They are building their faith foundation as they learn how much God loves them, what God has done for them, and their own place in God's big story. We are calling the Children's Ministry the Salt and Light Factory because we (Sunday School teachers, Mission leaders, VBS volunteers, choir leaders, and on and on) are partnering with you to help your children be salt and light in this world. It is my hope and prayer that by the time your children graduate from the Children's Ministry, they have built a solid faith foundation and their lights are shining brightly. Then, when they go to youth and they begin to ask more questions and to make their faith their own, they can continue to shine brightly because of that strong faith foundation.
Like any good factory, we are working with wonderful materials (your children). As a new school year begins, I hope you will make an intentional commitment to bring your kids to Sunday School and to worship, to join us for activities whenever you can, and to partner with us to help your child be salt and light in this world.




I hope you have a great day!

Blessings,
Jessica

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