Kid Zone – Starts back up on August 23, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Children K – 5 through 5th grade are invited each Sunday evening to play game, join in activities make crafts, have a snack and experience a Bible Lesson. We will have a special opening day surprise on August 23rd.

King’s Kids Choir – August 19th Children in Pre K through 5th grade are invited to join me and Ken Bolt each Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. – 7: 15 p.m. to prepare to praise and celebrate God through songs and handbells. We will start our new choir season by reviewing and performing some of the fun songs we learned at Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School. Once a month, the King’s Kids Choir will present music during Sunday worship.

Kid’s Fun & Fellowship Events
Play in the Shade Playground Ministry – Each Thursday children and their parents are invited to join us on the playground from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for a light snack and playtime. This is a great time to meet other parents, spend time with friends and enjoy being outside. The church will supply a light snack and restroom facilities.

Sunday, August 30, 2009 – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - End of Summer Bible Zone Pool Party at the Lancaster’s. Children Pre K – 5th grade are invited to join us at Barry and Debbie Lancaster’s home for pizza, swimming and fun. PLEASE R.S.V.P BY NOON ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2009

Saturday, September 19, 2009 - Cagle’s Dairy Farm Corn Maize & Hayride/Bonfire
We will leave Maple Avenue UMC by 3:30 p.m. and travel to Canton where we will have fun finding our way though the corn maize, bouncing up and down on the Jumpee Pillow, riding on the hay wagon and roasting marshmallows at the bonfire. Preschool age children must be accompanied by a parent. Cost: $15.00 per person. Please bring a sack dinner and a drink. A cooler will be provided. We’ll eat dinner before going on the hayride. THE R.S.V.P DEADLINE IS NOON ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Sunday, October 4, 2009 – 2:30 p.m. – Blessing of Animals Service. Bring your furry and feathered friends to a special outdoor worship service where we give thanks to God for the joy and blessings of animals. Oh yes, reptile type pets are also welcome to join us. Be sure to bring pets on leashes or in the appropriate carrier or container.

Saturday, October 24, 2009 – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Trunk or Treat, Chili Cook Off & Ice Cream Challenge – Come to MAUMC in your costume, trick or treat from trunk to trunk, play games, jump on the moonwalk, eat yummy chili and enjoy ice cream.

Saturday, November 14, 2009 – Bowling at AMF Marietta Lanes – Details to follow

Saturday, December 5, 2009 – Breakfast with Santa – The big guy will be at Maple Avenue UMC from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., so come and join him for a pancake breakfast. There will be time for making crafts, shopping in the Secret Santa Shop and taking pictures with Santa.

Sunday, December 20, 2008 – Children’s Nativity - The children are invited to help present the Christmas Story during morning worship. There are no rehearsals or lines to memorize. Each child will be assigned a role at the beginning of December and is ask to provide their costume. We will meet that morning to do a quick run through of the program. Information on times will follow.

Mission Outreach for Children
In an effort to help our children understand that Christians are called to live out their faith and love for Jesus Christ through acts of love and compassion, we will engage in several mission outreach projects. Here are just a few of the mission projects.

Donating specific food items for Operation Blessings – The children are ask to donate specific food items each month and to bring them to Bible Zone.. Parents, please encourage your children to participate.

August – 16 oz box of saltine crackers
September – canned soups
October – 15 oz canned pork-n-beans
November – 15 oz canned fruit
December -15 oz canned green beans

Collecting change for Maple Avenue UMC’s annual Thanksgiving dinner – Each year MAUMC prepares Thanksgiving dinner for the needy people of our community. In the past, our preschoolers have collected change during Sunday School to help with the cost of the meal. However, beginning in September, all the children are asked to collect change. Let’s see which class is the first to full up their collection jar.

Christmas at Fort Hills Community Center – Once again, Maple Avenue UMC will provide a Christmas party for the children of the Fort Hills Community. This is a wonderful way for children and their parents to celebrate the season and to share the love of Christ with others. Information on the date and time will follow.

Birthday Party for Jesus – Wednesday, December 16, 2009 – During our last Wednesday Night Supper of the year, we will celebrate the real reason for the Christmas Season. Everyone’s admission into supper will be a brand new toy for the M.U.S.T Ministries’ Christmas Toy Shop. Come and join the fun and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

Continuing Children’s Ministries at MAUMC
Children’s Bible Zone (Sunday School) begins at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday morning in the Education Building. The children join us each Sunday for praise and worship at The Intersection from 9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and then are dismissed to Bible Zone. Children preschool age though 5th grade experience the love of God through Bible stories, games, crafts, music and fellowship.

Promotion Sunday Celebration - August 30, 2009 – During the 9:45 worship service we will celebrate that our children have completed another year in their spiritual development. Please note that the children will attend their new Bible Zone classes beginning Sunday, September 6, 2009

I hope to see all of you at our programs and events. Please be sure to invite your friends to join us. If you have any questions or to R.S.V.P., please contact me at 770.428.0471 (office) or email me at pam@mapleavenuechurch.org.

Peace & Blessings,
Pam McCurdy-Associate Minister to Children & Youth

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