This Week's Verse

This week our verse is quite long.  Your kids might be a bit overwhelmed by the length, but let them know that if they memorize the verse in its entirety, they will receive 2 commitment coins.  If they don't want to memorize the whole thing, they can just memorize the first half for one coin.  Either way they memorize it will count toward their standing in Verse Masters.

Choice #1: Worth 1 coin and a star in the book for Verse Masters
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” ~ I John 3:1a
Choice #2: Worth 2 coins and a star in the book for Verse Masters
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.” ~ I John 3:1

You Are Special

Max Lucado wrote a children's book called You Are Special.  We read this book in Bible Trek this week.  On your Weekly Reflections this week, as a family we asked that you watch the movie on YouTube.  Here is the link, so you watch the right one!  It's very cute, and it has a great message!

Dulcie's Discussion

On Testimony Tuesday we feature a story from one of our coaches.  This week Ms. Dulcie is sharing!  Please note that any kids' names have been changed to protect the privacy of our kids.  We will try to let you know if your child's story is going to be featured, so you can share in the joy!

Dulcie's Testimony:

I am always astounded by the kid's prayers. Everyone (no matter what grade I coach) always has a suggestion (which when you get to young and senior teens it's like pulling teeth). They always pray for their friends, family, pets; never for themselves. It is so very humbling and inspiring to pray with these kids every Sunday. I hope they never lose that innocence!

NES Newsletter

Our Bible Trek ministry got its very own article in the NES (Northeastern Seminary) Newsletter!  If you'd like to see it, follow this link.  Enjoy!

Verse Masters

We have calculated who is a verse master so far!  Ask your child to check the chalkboard this week to see if his/her name is up there!

If it is, this is not a guarantee... Verse Masters have memorized 75% or more of our verses, so they will have to continue to memorize throughout the rest of the year... we're only half-way through!

If it's not, there is still time!!  Memorize the verses in Quarters 3 and 4!!

Coupon!

It pays to read our blog!  Here is a coupon for your child.  It is only valid this week for one child, so print off one per child in your family today!

 

 

Paul's Parley

This week our 2nd grade boys' coach for the 11:00 service will share in our Testimony Tuesday segment.  Please note that all names have been changed to protect the privacy of the children in our church.


In the fall of 2011 I became aware through weekly announcements at church that there was
a need for volunteers in Bible Trek. I felt a calling to serve but was apprehensive because
my experience in other churches had been working with Jr./Sr. High Teens. But despite my
apprehension, I decided to help where there was a need and began working in Bible Trek that
September. Throughout the year I still had doubts that was the best place for me but I enjoyed
my coworkers and the interaction with the children. God must have a reason for leading me to
this ministry. Then in May 2012 I was at a soccer tournament coaching and I felt a tug on my
pants. I looked down to see Jason* standing there. He seemed as surprised as I was
to meet there. He said , “Hi Coach Paul! I know you from Bible Trek! “ It was that day that I
felt God affirmed my place in serving in children’s ministry. I realized if I can coach sports at
any age level, God can certainly use me teaching and guiding the primary age children at church
too. Just that short conversation with Jason was enough to change my attitude and approach
at Bible Trek. I enjoy each of the boys in my small group and love spending Sunday mornings
sharing about God’s love for them.

*Name has been changed