VBS at FPC – Turn it Up!        June 24-28

Every kid loves a good story, whether it's a book, a movie, or a video game. So get your kids excited about the most incredible true story of all - God's loving pursuit of us through time.

“Turn It Up” is a five-day VBS that takes a journey through the Bible, giving kids context for God's Big Story. Help kids discover how they can be a part of the story when they turn up the power of God's love in their life.

For our “rising” 5th & 6th graders we have something special in store for them this year during VBS! Each day they will travel off campus to one of our local mission partners, where they will learn more about that particular ministry, and how we can show God’s love for others through serving. On Thursday, of VBS, we have a trip planned to visit the Living Water International Headquarters, where they will get a taste of what it would look like to serve in other regions of the globe! This will be a great experience for them to learn just how blessed they are and what FUN it can be to be a blessing to others.

 

Contact Annie Heinbuch for more info, aheinbuch@fpchouston.org or 713-620-6545

Registration for kids, youth, and adults is now open online. Click VBS and please read all the information.

 

The ATTIC Sunday School
Come discover a place where God and kids meet.

Elementary: Kindergarten through 5th grade)
The Elementary kids will be moving up to Room 259 called “The Attic.” This is a new space created just for them, and this space really lends itself to having an attic type of feel. The kids will be climbing in and discovering new adventures as we search for treasures found in attics. Treasures that we will look for hidden in passages of the greatest treasure there is – the Bible! We’ll have our large group component in room 259 and then will move to our break out rooms in the hallway upstairs.

We are also introducing another worship time for kids to gather and participate. This will take place during the 11:05 worship hour. It will take the form of a Kids Worship Service and will be geared just for them while also teaching them aspects of worship – what does that mean, what are the elements of worship, why do we do it, etc…We are also adding a mission component to this as well where the kids will learn about and engage with our mission partners – local and global! We are excited about this new opportunity.  Contact Annie Heinbuch, aheinbuch@fpchouston.org or 713-620-6545

“The Attic” – Elementary (K – 5th grade)
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. – Luke 12:34

9:30 - 10:30  Sunday School

10:30 - 11:00  Rec Time

10:30 - 11:15  Joyful Sounds & Alleluia Choirs

11:00 -  11:15 Mission Focus

11:15 - Kids Worship

11:45 - 12:15 Rec/Snack

 

 FPC Elementary Choir Opportunities

The children’s choirs at FPC offer an interactive and fun way to learn about worship. Children have several opportunities throughout the year to sing in FPC’s worship services, and learn to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, through singing, movement, and mission involvement. All children’s music times are scheduled to fit together with Sunday School and other Children and Family activities, so that children may participate in both.

Joyful Sound (Grades K & 1)
 Alleluia (Grades 2nd-5th)

Annual Events

Freaky Fun Friday:

Fourth and fifth graders get together each month for a wild and crazy night of pizza, games and surprises. Watch for an invitation and plan to invite a friend to enjoy Freaky Fun Friday this fall! Watch for the fun to be announced in your Sunday School class.

Family First Night:

Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship where you can play, study, and grow as a family. Watch for future communications and times to be announced.

 

  SAVE THE DATE FOR VBS 2013        JUNE 24 - 28         9-Noon

 

Children’s Ministry—Your Gifts, Your Talents, Your Mission

 EXCITE AND IGNITE WITH ELEMENTARY (THE ATTIC)

At the 9:30 Discipleship Hour:
LARGE-GROUP TEACHERS:
Teach, act, and excite! Teach the weekly Bible lesson in a large-group setting. Teachers are on a rotation and can sign up for as many Sundays as they wish.

SMALL GROUP LEADERS:
Connect, guide, and grow! Develop relationships with kids as you dive deeper into each week’s lesson. Lead activities that explore the monthly virtue, scripture and weekly Bible story.

MATERIALS PREP TEAM:
Weekday serving opportunity. Working with the Elementary Coordinator, help gather, organize, and prepare materials needed for Small Group time.

MUSIC AND WORSHIP TEAM:
Praise, sing, and lead! Join the team to lead the kids in worship, or share your musical gifts as a featured performer.

GREETERS:
Be present on Sunday mornings to welcome families and kids, help visitors get acclimated, and answer questions about Elementary Ministries.

SMALL GROUP SUBSTITUTE:
Fill in for infrequent, last-minute leader absences. Great for those who travel or can’t commit
to a regular schedule!

During Transition Time (10:30 – 11:05):
SHEPHERDS:
Engage, play, and interact with Elementary age kids in the Adventure Zone during our transition time. Kids are being dropped off, picked up, and some are staying over for Kids Worship at 11:05. This is all about relationship building and having fun!

At the 11:05 Worship Hour (11:05 – 12:15):
Worship and interact with elementary kids during Kids Worship and Backpack Missions. We’ll sing, pray, and worship in a fun and age-appropriate environment. Engage with us in the mission field as we reach out to those around us. Then it’s time again for some recreational fun in the Adventure Zone.