JANUARY 2014Connect to Liberty Crossings UMC on our website www.libertycrossingsumc.org and facebook.
LAURA COX, CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR LIBERTY CROSSINGS UMC 5125 SICARD HOLLOW ROAD BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35242
Mark your Calendars • Bible  Blast:  3rd  Grade  Retreat  -­  January  10  -­  11,                   4  p.m.  -­  9:30  a.m.  (3rd  graders  only  and  friends)
• Camp  Sumatanga  Preview  -­  January  12  at  9:30  a.m.
• One  Room  Sunday  School  -­  MLK  weekend,  Jan.  19
• Birmingham  Children’s  Worship  Choir  starts  back  -­   January  27th
• Contagious!:  A  Children’s    Ministry  Conference  at   Clearbranch  UMC.  -­  Fri.,  1/30  and  Sat.,  1/31.  Please   let  Laura  know  if  you  are  interested!  KidZone   (LCUMC  Children’s  Ministry)  will  cover  the  cost.
• Stop  Hunger  Now  at  Canterbury  UMC  -­  Feb.  11-­13
• Ash  Wednesday  Service  -­  March  5  (no  children’s   activities  for  children  age  4  and  older)
• Exit  456  for  4th,  5th  and  6th  graders  at  Camp   Sumatanga  -­  March  7  -­  8
• Spring  Break  -­  March  24  -­  March  28  
• Easter  Egg  Hunt  -­  immediately  after  church  April  13
• Easter  -­  April  20,  2014
• Vacation  Bible  School  -­  June  16  -­  20,  2014
• KidShine  -­  July  14  -­  18,  2014 Did you know? Sunday  School  and  small  groups  is  a  great  way  to  get   plugged  in  and  build  stronger  rela6onships. Our  Children’s  Worship  Bulle6ns  are  inten6onally  designed   to  go  along  with  the  sermons  each  week. Your  child’s  artwork  can  be  featured  on  the  front  of  our   Children’s  Worship  Bulle6n  if  they  will  turn  it  in  to                       Mrs.  Laura The  songs  sung  on  Wednesday  night  in  KidZone  JAM  are   worship  songs  and  are  chosen  so  that  your  children  can   learn  the  songs  so  they  can  beGer  par6cipate  in  worship. Andrew  Henderson  has  joined  the  church  staff  part-­6me   and  will  be  assis6ng  Steve  Wingo  in  Worship.   We  have  a  community  worship  children’s  choir  that  meets   here  on  Monday  aMernoons  for  ages  Kindergarten  -­  6th   grade.  Each  choir  meets  for  45  minutes  once  a  week.  
Combine  all  staff  members  6me  in  ministry  and  we  have   over  85  years  experience.    (this  does  not  reflect  nursery  or   maintenance  staff  experience)   KidShine  is  an  AWESOME  experience.    Just  ask  anyone  who   has  aGended. Vaca6on  Bible  School  is  a  fun  place  to  serve  and  be  served.     Sign  up  with  Kris6  Salamone  today!  Our  theme  is  Weird   Animals:  Where  Jesus’  Love  is  One-­of-­a-­Kind! Camp  Sumatanga  offers  day  camps,  overnight  camps  and   new  equestrian  camps  (thanks  to  a  partnership  with  the   Red  Barn!). When  you  serve,  the  blessings  you  receive  in  return  are   always  more  than  you  expect  and  you  usually  bless  more   people  than  you  will  ever  know.    Small  things  make  a  BIG   difference! According  to  John  Wesley,  the  founder  of  Methodism,  we   are  all  ministers!  
Laura Cox, Children’s Director * laura@libertycrossingsumc.org * 205-951-7707
Camp Sumatanga Preview with Pastor Wade & Mrs. Laura
Camp  Sumatanga  offers  day  camps,  overnight  camps  and  new  equestrian  camps  (thanks  to  a   partnership  with  the  Red  Barn!).  Camp  Sumatanga  is  a  place  of  rest  and  vision  and  one  of  the  places  that   made  a  huge  impact  on  the  spiritual  lives  of  your  leaders.    Pastor  Wade  Griffith  and  Mrs.  Laura  Cox  will   share  some  of  their  experiences,  share  what  it  has  to  offer  and  give  you  a  chance  to  ask  ques6ons.  
Sunday,  January  12  at  9:30  AM    in  the  Brown  Room     3rd  door  on  the  leM  -­  Children’s  Hall
Strengthening families by making and growing highly committed disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Laura Cox, Children’s Director * laura@libertycrossingsumc.org * 205-951-7707
We plan to work with Canterbury UMC to help pack meals February 11- 13. Mark your calendars to be a part of this special project.
10 FRIDAY:
12 SUNDAY:
Camp Sumatanga Preview at 9:30 am in the Brown Room on the Children’s Hall
JAN
Mrs. Laura is at a Children’s Pastor’s Conference
19 SUNDAY:
27 MONDAY:
K - 2nd at 4 pm; 3rd - 6th at 5 pm
FEB 12 WEDNESDAY:
26 WEDNESDAY:
Laura Cox, Children’s Director * laura@libertycrossingsumc.org * 205-951-7707
Exit 456 is an overnight retreat designed just for 4th, 5th and 6th graders. It is March 7 - 8 and held at Camp Sumatanga. The Bible gives us what we need to find, know, love, serve, and follow Jesus. Make plans for your children to attend this retreat so we can help make it happen in their lives. Mrs. Laura is going, but we will need at least two more chaperones. Visit www.northalabamaumc.org/exit456 to find out more or call Mrs. Laura with questions. Must register and pay with Laura Cox by Feb. 1, 2014. Cost is $85 per child.
J u s t f o r t w e e n s ! !
3rd Grade Lock - In Friday, Jan. 10 - Sat., Jan. 11
4 p.m. - 9:30 a.m. cost $25 Mark your calendars and register by filling out form
and turning in payment today! If you paid last time - it will be applied to this retreat. Let me know you are coming and invite a friend!!
For members and non-members. I need adults to stay the night.
WHAT TO BRING: your Bible, a friend or two, pillow and sleeping bag,
comfortable clothes and shoes, toiletries - don’t forget your toothbrush!
They’ve worked so hard They’ve passed the test. A salute we must give
To the VERY BEST. Salute!
Dear Bible Blast Director, Just a note to make sure you knew about the trophies, ribbons, plaques and metals that are available through Bibleblast.com. All you have to do is list your memory awards, add up your quizzing point and the rest is a piece of cake! Colors, logo placements and design have already been carefully thought through in providing for the Bible Blast child memories for a life time. On the Bible Blast web site, www.Bibleblast.com , click on resources/trophy document that shows all awards and an example order blank at the end to help you get started. Depending on your budget, there are options galore. If you prefer to simply call and fax in your order, the phone 918-446-2525 or 800-915-2526 – fax (918-446-2539). You will be asked to fax in your order to obtain the correct spelling of your Blasters. Before trophies are shipped, the full cost of trophies and shipping will be confirmed to you. The biggest bonus to these trophies is that they are VERY AFFORDABLE and the shipping is slick. You need to allow 3 business days to assemble your order plus ground shipping from Tulsa, OK. Please understand that Bible Blast® is trademarked through the United State government and any use of this name in conjunction with a Bible Blast program is against the law without permission. In other words, if you use a local trophy company, the Bible Blast logo and name can not be used. If you would like to purchase rights to use the Bible Blast name and/or logo, please call 918-446-4844. You will find this process so easy and all you will have to do is blow up the party balloons and listen to the applause. Did I say they are sooooo very affordable? Blessings, Jane Mitchell
July 14 - 18, 2014 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For children finishing 2nd - 7th grades May 2014 Space is limited so register NOW! Cost is $175. $50 due at time of registration. All fees made payable to LCUMC. Balance due June 12, 2014
The week is filled with music, drama, dance, puppets, instruments, scenery painting and fun, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Friday, ending with an amazing Friday night performance at 7 pm. Our goal is to provide a creative environment where campers can discover their gifts, experience God’s love in a new way—and leave feeling cared for, challenged and encouraged.
Five Days, One Performance, Unforgettable! VBS
June 16 - 20 2014
Weird  Animals:  Where  Jesus’  Love  is  One-­of-­a-­Kind!!     Yes,  we  are  already  busy  planning  VBS  for  2014.    If   you  are  interested    in  helping  with  the  prepara6ons   or  want  to  help  the  week  of  VBS  -­  please  contact  
Kris6  Salamone,    kris6salamone@me.com  or             Laura  Cox,  laura@mylc.org.    Thanks!!
We can always use more Wednesday night helpers, Sunday School teachers and shepherds. Contact Mrs. Laura to find out
where is the best for you or sign up on VolunteerSpot!
3rd, 4th & 5th Graders Digging into God’s Word
February 9 & 16 A two week study on
how to use your Bible.
Classes will begin at 8:30 am in Classroom IV (behind doughnut tables)
This is for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who have not taken it in previous years.
B I R M I N G H A M C H I L D R E N ’ S W O R S H I P C H O I R www.childrensworshipchoir.com Phone # 484-571-6535 / email: childrensworshipchoir@gmail.com
Any child that loves music and wants to shine for Jesus can come and be a part!   There are two choirs available for children:
Choir 1 is for children in Kindergarten, first, or second grade. Mondays 4 - 4:45 pm Choir 2 is for children in third, fourth, fifth or sixth grade. Mondays 5 - 5:45 pm
Our Spring 2014 semester will begin officially on Monday, January 27.  We will meet 12 weeks in all and complete with our "Ministry Week", as we minister our music at 2 separate venues in the area.
Registration is $15 and tuition is $125. Email for more details.