Kara’s Korner A Message from your Children’s Pastor—

Crossroads Kidz Ministry has had an eventful sum-mer thus far! Go the Dis-tance Sports Camp was a huge success. 197 kids participated. We had a great time learning about the life of Paul, singing songs, memorizing scrip-ture, and learning our sport. Then, our pre-schoolers had their very own VBS! 45 little ones took the plunge with Je-sus, learning about obedi-ence, courage, and wor-ship.

I would like to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to the 65 volunteers that helped with sports camp,

and the many volunteers who helped with the pre-school only VBS. You all are greatly appreciated.

I am excited about this year’s kids camp, Ex-treme Daze! Commander Frog and I have decided to merge Royal Ranger camp and kids camp and have our first ever Cross-roads Kidz Ministry only kids camp at Camp Simp-son in Bromide, Ok. Camp will be an exciting 3 day event for kids ages 8-12 and the cost is only $30. Kids can enjoy ac-tivities like canoeing, kay-aking, swimming, and paddle boats.

Pastor Mike Dsane will be our special speaker. It will be hot! But, we pray that all our kids will return “Fired Up” for Jesus! We want to constantly remind our kids that we want to live an Extreme life for Jesus Christ and be in a Daze for Him and Him alone.

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When I first worked with children, I was rather ap-prehensive. I had never been fully exposed to the level of activity they en-joy. Honestly, it stressed me out! The constant run-ning and questions, Oh the questions children ask! Their inquisitive nature has been a real driving force for my growing love

for children. My fears I pos-sessed before vanquished when I realized the potential teaching experiences I had at my disposal.

I can honestly say that Sun-day mornings have become one of the most rewarding activities I take place in. I used to sit quietly in Sunday school, but now I teach them and I see the impact I've had

on the boys . From just feeling like I was the sound guy in KIDMOTION, to really leading these kids in worship, I am able to see these children worship un-abashedly and it is one of the most life giving activities I partake in. I look forward to many more Sundays of pure enjoyment from your chil-dren.

Inside this issue:

Kara’s Korner 1

In the Spot-

light

1

Extreme Daze–

Kidz Camp

2

Themed Sun-

days in July

2

What’s Being

Taught

3

Upcoming Events:

*Themed Sundays

in Kidmotion

*Extreme Daze

Kids Camp 2010

Camp Simpson

*Go The Distance

Sports Camp 2010

June 7-11

In the Spotlight...Mitch McDonald

Crossroad’s

Kidz Ministr

y

July 2010

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Kidz Ministry…

Fun in the Son!

EXTREME DAZE

Kidz Camp 2010

Camp Simpson, Bromide, Ok

July 29-July 31

$30

Ages 8-12

Sign up in Kidmotion Room on Sunday AM service only.

Pastor Kara and Commander Frog are teaming up for our very first Crossroads kidz ministry only camp. We will be taking boys and girls to Camp Simpson for 3 days of fun. Kids can have fun with swimming, kay-

aking, paddle boats, canoeing, shooting, hiking, archery, and much more.

The special speaker for kidz camp will be Pastor Mike Dsane. If you have any question, please see Pastor Kara or call 634-1495 or email

khendrickson@crossroadsokc.com

Space is limited...sign up quick!

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What’s Hot in July...Themed Sundays in Kidmotion

Each Sunday in July, the kidmotion kids will vote on who they think is the best “themed” dressed boy and girl in kidmotion.

Sunday, July 4...Patriotic Sunday. Rock your Red, White, and Blue!

Sunday, July 11...Crazy Hat Day. Make it BIG or Make is small, but Make it CRAZY!!!!

Sunday, July 18...Crazy Hair Day. Straight, Curly, Spiked, or Colored...just be creative.

Sunday, July 25...Mismatched Day. Socks, Shoes, Clothes...Nothing Matches.

For the Month of July, we are

beginning a brand new series

entitled “Surviving the Storm“Surviving the Storm“Surviving the Storm“Surviving the Storm” Sunday, July 4:

How to live Righteous in a

Wicked World! “The paths of the LORD are true and right, and right-eous people live by walking in them.”– Hosea 14:9

1. Choose to do what is Right.

2. Let others see the differ-

ence in you.

3. Keep a close relationship with

God.

Sunday, July 11: Don’t Miss the

Boat! “And Noah obeyed all

that God commanded him.” Gene-sis 7:5

1. When I obey God, I find

safety.

2. When I obey God, I experi-

ence miracles.

3. When I obey God, I rise

above the storm.

Sunday, July 18: After the

Rain! “O Lord, you are a refuge from the storm.” Isaiah 25:4

1. Keep obeying God.

2. Keep worshipping God.

3. Celebrate God’s blessings,

4. Remember God’s promises.

Sunday, July 25: Still under re-

view...it will be a surprise!

BABIES ON BOARD-Blooming in the Son!

The babies are learning many

exciting events in the Bible this

summer.

In the 10-18 month room, the

babies will learn the importance

of church and the Bible. They

will learn that we love going to

church and we love our Bibles.

We have the babies hold their

Bibles up to their cheek and rub

them. They also learn that they

sing and play at church and have

friends at church.

In the 19-23 month room, the

babies will learn that God cre-

ated the food that we eat and

He created the sun, moon,

stars, and the pretty flowers.

In the 2 year old room, the

Babies will learn about Abraham,

Joseph, and baby Moses. The

memory verses they will be re-

citing are Hebrews 11:6 "Faith

Pleases God.", 1 Peter 5:7 "God

cares for you.", and Isaiah

41:10 "Fear not for I am with

you."

KIDMOTION DEVOTIONKIDMOTION DEVOTIONKIDMOTION DEVOTIONKIDMOTION DEVOTION————

For the month of July, the

Training Wheels kids will learn

about Jonah and the Whale and

the importance of being obedient.

The memory verse for the

month of July is:

Deuteronomy 27:10, “Obey the Lord your God.”

Week One: God wants us to obey

Him.

Week Two: God wants us to obey

Him even when we are scared.

Week Three: God wants us to

obey Him even when we’re in trou-

ble.

Week Four: God forgives us when

we are sorry.

Training WheelsTraining WheelsTraining WheelsTraining Wheels

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