THE ULTIMATE SUMMER ISSUE |
Dear Families,
It's May-Cember- The craziest time of the year for families! How are we already here in 2023?
I pray that God brings peace to your every situation and that you have strength to endure the "busyness." After all, EVERY good thing comes from God... James 1:17.
This newsletter contains TONS of important dates and information, and is the best way for you to have an overview of our children's ministry. Please take a few minutes to read and pray about how your family can be "all in" with First Pres!
Let your roots grow in Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Colossians 2:7
Joyfully,
Rachel Godin
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ARE YOU AVAILABLE ONCE A MONTH FOR 30 MINUTES?
New families are coming every Sunday, and we need 4 welcoming people to meet and greet them at CREW Check- in. This role on the Dream Team is SO important, but requires only 30 minutes of your time monthly. Moms, dads, teens, grandparents, and happy humans, are all welcome to serve! Contact Rachel Godin for more info on joining our team!
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VBS ITEM DONATIONS NEEDED |
This year we are asking for several donation items for VBS! Please read the list below, let Rachel Godin know what you plan to contribute, and drop off items in PIER 95 or the CREW Store/Copy Room labeled "VBS Donations." We are depending on these donations to help make VBS a success! Donate through July 3rd.
*=You will NOT receive these items back.
Need by May 28th:
*15 Pool noodles- various sizes and colors (green, pink, red, blue, yellow)
*6 Cardboard carpet rolls (the center of the large cut to size carpet/flooring rolls at home improvement stores, they usually give them to you for free if asked)
*1000 count box of white coffee filters
*Large, appliance/cabinet size cardboard (not so much amazon boxes, just giant sheets of cardboard)
8 Outdoor bamboo style tiki torches
Need by June 25th:
5 swim masks with snorkels
3 pairs swim fins (kids or adult size)
Surfboards
2 boogie boards
Wet suit
4-5 low beach chairs
Sand toys and buckets all sizes
LOTS of Velcro style Command strips, large and medium size
Need by July 3rd:
500 individual bags of goldfish or pretzels
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LET'S KICKOFF SUMMER MAY 21st! |
On Sunday May 21st, CREW and Little CREW will be celebrating "Summer Sunday" during church! More details and surprises to come, so stay tuned for important info via email and text! Mark your calendars and don't miss this Sunday FUNday!
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We have added a Summer Pajama Jam! Register your child now for a night filled with music, games, dinner, a movie, and JESUS. JAM= Jesus And Me! June 9th, from 5 to 9 pm. Sign up below.
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HE'S BAAAAAAAACK-FLAT JESUS |
The famous "FLAT JESUS" will be returning to First Pres! On Sunday May 21st, your family will receive it's very own Flat Jesus to take with you on your summer travels! Your kids will earn CREW coins for sending pictures of Flat Jesus adventures to Rachel Godin. Pics will be shown on the big screen in the sanctuary, our website, and social media! |
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VBS is July 17-21, and we need 15 more volunteers (18+). Volunteer M-F, 8:30-12:30pm, or any combination of days. Please sign up below for this life-changing week! We want DADS, MOMS, GRANDPARENTS, AUNTS, UNCLES, AND FRIENDS! We can't do it without you!
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Please consider sponsoring a child or giving a monetary gift to support our VBS this summer! Click on the button below for more information and options. |
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CHURCHWIDE BIBLE STUDY-JUNE |
EVERYONE is invited to join us for DEEP & WIDE: A 4 week church WIDE experience on hearing God’s voice. We can’t wait to bring men and women of all ages together to grow in their relationship with Jesus in a Life Group setting.
We are also excited to offer fun opportunities for all kids ages birth through 8th grade, led by Rachel Godin, our Little CREW team, and LOOP leaders! Your children won’t want to miss these four Thursday evenings from June 8-June 29th from 6 to 7:15pm! Dive into summer with First Pres! Stay tuned for more info!
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For the next 8 weeks, our youngest friends in Little CREW will be on Farmer Fred’s farm to help Olive with her chores-while jumping into Galatians 5:22-23! They will see through this engaging series that the Fruit of the Spirit is all of the good things God wants to grow in their hearts as they follow Jesus. |
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CHILDREN'S SINGING GROUP POLL |
Would your 2nd through 6th grader be interested in joining a singing group for kids at First Pres? Led by Rachel Godin, kids would meet after school once a week OR Sundays after church once a month beginning in September. Children will perform at several church services throughout the year, along with learning musical skills.
Click YES or MAYBE below if interested. This is not yet a commitment- just a poll to see who may be interested in this fun musical group!
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Is your 2nd -6th grade child interested in joining a singing group at First Pres?
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DATE AND TIME
09/03/23
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05/19/24
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PRAYER REQUESTS
Our team is praying for you weekly!
If you have a specific prayer request, please email us at rachel@firstprestampa.org.
"Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
If you read this entire email, reply with the word "SUMMER" for your child to receive 5 CREW coins!
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