With recent news events we would like to take this opportunity to reiterate and remind our church body of the safeguards we have in place regarding adults serving with children/students under 18. Any adult serving in any capacity with children/students under 18 is required to complete a Keeping Kids Safe form and a background check BEFORE they are allowed to serve. We make every effort for at least two adults to serve in childcare or events relating to children/students.
We also continue in our development of the Safety Ministry, striving to provide a safe, secure church campus during our times of worship and Bible study. If you are not currently part of the Safety Ministry and would like to serve in this way, please contact Pastor Gene. We still have need for volunteers to serve on Sunday and Wednesday evenings.
It's time to sign up to help with VBS! We are looking forward to Sunday, June 24 through Thursday, June 28 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. each evening, and WE NEED YOU! Please sign up to help as Tribe Leaders (Teachers), Shop Keepers, and other helpers! We have a board up in the Main Hallway where you can see the needs and sign up for them. Anyone 6th grade or older can serve! Middle and High School students can serve as assistants. Thank you in advance for helping! Pastor Travis
You can sign up your children for VBS online now on this page!
THANK YOU to everyone who helped with the Good News Club Teacher Appreciation Meal this past Monday! It was a HUGE success, and all the faculty and staff were so appreciative. The kids were very excited that we were there, too. Thank you for helping us show the love to Jesus to Lake Forest Elementary!
Sunday, May 27 will be the last Sunday for Children's Church. Beginning Sunday, June 3, all children K5 and older will attend morning Worship Service with their parents. We will not resume Children's Church in the fall. Thank you to all those who have volunteered in Children's Church over the past few years!
It is not too early to be thinking about serving in our Family Ministries area next year. Teachers and leaders are needed for Superstars and AWANA! If you are interested please contact Pastor Travis as soon as possible at 244-2975, ext. 121 or by email.
AWANA Announcements:
CONGRATULATIONS to our AWANA club! Overall, the boys and girls brought in 6,202 POUNDS of donations for Miracle Hill. Way to go, AWANA! These donations resulted in a huge amount of gift cards that we are able to give out to people who come to our church with needs. We can give them the gift cards and they can shop at any of the Miracle Hill stores. Thank you to everyone who helped support this mission project!
AWANA schedule for the remainder of the year: May 30 – AWANA Awards Night! The entire church is invited to Awards Night.
If you need to say verses to finish your book you can come by the church and say verses to Pastor Travis.
Other Announcements:
Our annual Girls' Getaway for all girls who are currently in 1st – 4th grade (and their moms) will be held at the church on Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28. Cost is $30 for a mom and one daughter or $40 for a mom and two daughters.
ATTENTION ALL CURRENT 5TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS! Our 2nd annual 5th Grade Boot Camp will take place on Monday, July 30! We will meet at the church at 9:00 a.m. for a day of fun and preparing you for middle school and the church youth group. We will play games at the church, go out to eat at a restaurant, and go to Awanita Camp for a challenge/adventure course! We will end some time late that afternoon. Cost is only $20 per child!
You can register for the Girls' Getaway or the 5th Grade Boot Camp by contacting Ginger Hall at 244-2975, ext. 121 or by email.
Total fees for Children's Camp and Camp McCall must be paid no later than Tuesday, May 22. Please pick up your camp paperwork from Pastor Travis!
If you would be interested in providing a scholarship for a child to go to Children's Camp please contact Pastor Travis at 244-2975, ext. 121 or by email. Thank you!
Non-returnable donations of plastic or silk greenery and flowers are needed for the upcoming Babylon VBS June 24 - 28. These items can be left in the front office to the attention of Amy Sweeney.
PICTURES: You may notice in the Worship Guide each week and occasionally in the newsletter we run pictures of our ERBC families who are part of Family Ministries. If you would like your family picture to be used in the rotation or if you would like to submit an updated picture, we would love to have it! Simply email it to Pastor Travis.