Love kids? Love music? The children’s department is seeking out enthusiastic teens or adults who’d like to serve in music-related positions this summer and next fall or spring. Opportunities include leading large group times in singing and/or dance, or accompanying singing with guitar for Sunday AM activities. The same opportunities are open for this summer’s VBS. Commitment levels vary with personal desire and availability. No previous experience is necessary, but a vibrant love for Jesus is a pre-requisite! Training in using resources and leading large groups will be provided. Please contact Heidi DeWolf (313-3191 or heidi.10@cox.net) for more information.

Elementary

May Virtue: RESPONSIBILITY – Showing you can be trusted with what’s expected of you.

Weekly Bottom Line: I can be trusted when I choose the right words.

Bible Story: Lingo (words matter) • Ephesians 4:29

Memory Verse: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” Luke 16:10, NIV

Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

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Preschool

Basic Truth: God loves me.

Key Question: What does God want you to do?

Bottom Line: God wants me to do the right thing.

Memory Verse: “Learn to do what is right.” Isaiah 1:17, NIrV

Bible Story Focus: God wants me to do the right thing. Joseph Forgives His Brothers • Genesis 42:1-6; 45:1–46:7

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May marks the end of our current teachers’ commitment to their small groups. It would be a fantastic month to show appreciation to them for all the hours they have invested into your children. Thanks for being AWESOME parents!

This month’s virtue is one I am sure all parents can get excited about, RESPONSIBILITY.

RESPONSIBILITY – Showing you can be trusted with what’s expected of you.

May Preschool: Theme Do What’s Right

Elementary

May Virtue: RESPONSIBILITY – Showing you can be trusted with what’s expected of you.

Weekly Bottom Line: I can be trusted when I make the most of what God has given to me.

Bible Story: Deal or No Deal (the parable of the talents) • Matthew 25:14-30

Memory Verse: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” Luke 16:10, NIV

Basic Truth: I need to make the wise choice.

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Preschool

Basic Truth: God loves me.

Key Question: What does God want you to do?

Bottom Line: God wants me to do the right thing.

Memory Verse: “Learn to do what is right.” Isaiah 1:17, NIrV

Bible Story Focus: God wants me to do the right thing. Joseph Does What Is Right • Genesis 37:12-28; 41:36-56

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Elementary

April Virtue: HOPE – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Weekly Bottom Line: Whatever happens, tell others what God has done.

Bible Story: Look Who’s Talking … A Lot (Peter and John before the Sanhedrin) • Acts 3:1-10, 4:1-21, 1 Peter 3:15

Memory Verse: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33b, NIV

Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.

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Preschool

Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Key Question: Who is your friend?

Bottom Line: Jesus is my good friend.

Memory Verse: “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

Bible Story Focus: Jesus wants to be with me forever. A Place for Us • John 14:1-4

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Families of Faith,

It is a great honor to work day in and day out dreaming about how your kids might live well for Jesus. Regardless of how much I dream there is no way I, or even a handful of people, could do a good job of showing our children the amazing things God has in store for them. We NEED your help! Below are a couple of opportunities that I would love for you to consider volunteering some of your time to help out with.

This year’s VBS is going to be AWESOME for both kids and adults!!!! As of now we’re still about 35 volunteers away from where we want to be. VBS will be held from 6:00pm-8:30pm June 11th-15th. One of the reasons we hold it in the evenings is because we want to see lots of dads there. Moms show your husbands this email. Dads (and moms) click this link to learn more and sign-up to volunteer, it takes less than 60 seconds!

We are also in the middle of recruiting our summer Sunday School teachers. Our current teachers have been at it for almost 9 months now! They have earned a well deserved break! One of the cool things about Faith is that we don’t tone things back during the summer. We want to keep providing top notch experiences for children year around. We have spots for all kinds of giftings. If you would like to help with summer Sunday school email me and I will find the perfect spot! (chris@faithmanhattan.org)

We have a lot of fun things in store for this summer. I hope you will join us on one of our adventures!!!

-Chris
FEFC Children’s Pastor

Parents,

I wanted to email on behalf of Sidney Westervelt. She is organizing a Girl’s Day at Faith. From what I have heard, it sounds like it will be a fun event. Here are the details Sidney has handed out:

Who: Any girl in the age range of Kindergarten through 6th grade.

What: Come and explore what it means to be beautiful and what it means to be a princess in God’s eyes.

When: April 28th, 2012 from 1:00-4:00

Where: Faith Evangelical Free Church Elementary Wing

RSVP – Sidney Westervelt at (785) 410-8798 or sidann@ksu.edu

We will be having a dance party, watching Sweetpea Beauty, learning how God sees us, and more!

Elementary

April Virtue: HOPE – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Weekly Bottom Line: Whatever happens, remember Jesus is always with you.

Bible Story: Return to Sender (The Ascension) Acts 1:3, 8-11

Memory Verse: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33b, NIV

Basic Truth: I need to make the wise choice.

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Preschool

Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Key Question: Who is your friend?

Bottom Line: Jesus is my good friend.

Memory Verse: “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

Bible Story Focus: I love Jesus. Caring for Jesus • Luke 7:36-50

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Elementary

April Virtue: HOPE – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Weekly Bottom Line: Whatever happens, remember God has a bigger story.

Bible Story: On the Road Again (Road to Emmaus) • Luke 24:13-35, Romans 15:4

Memory Verse: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33b, NIV

Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.

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Preschool

Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Key Question: Who is your friend?

Bottom Line: Jesus is my good friend.

Memory Verse: “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

Bible Story Focus: Jesus is a good friend. Mary and Martha • Luke 10:38-42

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Elementary

April Virtue: HOPE – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Weekly Bottom Line: Whatever happens, God is stronger than anything.

Bible Story: Return of the Savior (Easter) • John 20:1-18

Memory Verse: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33b, NIV

Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.

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Preschool

Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Key Question: Who is your friend?

Bottom Line: Jesus is my good friend.

Memory Verse: “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

Bible Story Focus: Easter—Jesus loves me. The Lord’s Supper, Resurrection • Matthew 26:20-30; 28:1-7

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