Straight From the Heart Newsletter

Straight From The Heart

Children's Ministry Newsletter

In an effort to better keep all parents of Preschoolers and Children informed on upcoming events and important dates, all future Newsletters will be sent by email. If you know someone that did not receive this newletter and would like to, please have them contact Mona in the Children's Ministry Office.

Thank you for your continued involvement and support of the Children's Ministry at HBC.

Annette Whitton

Director of Children's Ministry

	Current Events

	January 2012

DATE TIME EVENT

January 27: 9:00am Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
January 27-28 Bible Drill Retreat @ Shocco
January 28: 9:00am RA Racers Pinewood Derby

For more information on any of these events, please contact Mona in the Children's Ministry Office.

	Reminders

	Lunch with Mrs. Annette Mrs. Annette goes to lunch with one student each week. All Kindergarten through 6th graders may schedule a date for Mrs. Annette to join them at school for lunch. Call the Children's Ministry office to reserve your date now. Share the News Share this newsletter with friends and family. If they would like to receive their own newsletter, have them contact Mona in the Children's Ministry Office at childrensec@hbce.org or 334-347-2516.

Upcoming Events

GA Day - Where is your heart?

February 4, 2012

10:00am - 2:00pm

F Building - 3rd floor

Advance Registration Requested

GA day is a time for all Girls in Action to participate in various mission related tasks and to fellowship with one another. This year's theme comes from Matthew 6:21; For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

One of the projects the girls will be doing is making 'Love Kits' for the homeless in Jacksonville, FL. These are simply care packages that may contain all or a combination of the following items:

Adult socks, travel size toiletry items (bar soap, shampoo, deodorant, disposable razors, lotions, lip balm), wash cloths, face wipes, ziplock bags, $5 Burger King gift cards, small can openers, small packaged foods that can be opened and eaten without cooking (can tuna, chicken, etc.) small packaged non-perishable snacks (nuts, crackers), rain ponchos, gloves, flashlights, candles, matches or lighters, safety pins or travel size sewing kits, travel first aid kits or band-aids. Please donate or collect as many of these items as you can to bring and pack at GA Day.

More Information

All girls will need to be signed in on the 3rd floor by a parent beginning at 9:00am. Activities will begin at 10:00am and lunch will be served before the girls 'Prayer Walk' the neighborhood around HBC.

This should be a fun and fulfilling day for all involved.

For more information, see your GA leaders or contact Mona in the Children's Ministry Office.

	'I Love My Teacher' Banquet

	*February 7, 2012* *6:00pm - 8:00pm* *Fellowship Hall* *RSVP Deadline January 31* This is our opportunity to thank the many wonderful teachers we have in our community. Each child is asked to invite one teacher, media specialist, principal or other school staff that they would like to share a special night with as a 'Thank you' for what they do! Homeschoolers are invited to participate in this special night as well. Parent letters and teacher invitations were mailed recently to all Kindergarten - 6th graders. If you did not receive your letter and teacher invitation, please notify Mona in the Children's Ministry Office. More Information The night will include dinner, interactive entertainment and a time for the teacher and student to have their picture made together. Parents are asked to sign their child in when dropping them off and sign them out when they return to pick them up.

	Leadership Training

	February 11 *8:00am - 12:15pm* *Fellowship Hall* *RSVP Requested* This training is for all leaders and those interested in becoming leaders. Please contact the church office to RSVP.

	Children's Mission Explosion

	*February 18* *8:30am - 2:00pm* *Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Dothan, AL* *Limited Spaces Available - RSVP* *Cost $10/person* (includes lunch) They say talk is cheap and actions speak louder than words. This year at Children's Missions Explosion, boys and girls in grades 1-6 and their leaders will be challenged to put their faith into action and Live Out Loud. Missionaries serving around the world will share their experiences about what it means to take a step of faith and follow Jesus. Not only will you learn about how God is working in different parts of the world, we also will learn what God is doing right here in our own communities! Make plans now to put your faith into action and Live Out Loud! More Information HBC Children's Ministry has reserved a limited number of spaces for our church. Please contact any GA or RA leader if you are interested in attending or Mona in the Children's Ministry Office.

	Watch for More Upcoming Events

	DATE TIME EVENT February 16: 3:00pm Acts of Kindness (AOK's) February 24: 9:00am Mother's of Preschoolers (MOPS) February 25: 9:00am CCBA RA Racers Pinewood Derby February 26: 2:00pm CCBA Children's Choir Festival

Win an ice cream cone	The first child to bring this coupon and their completed Young Worshipper's Guide to Mrs. Annette in the Children's Ministry Office will be treated to a free ice cream cone from Milky Moo's. Watch for more special offers each month.
Offer Expires: January 31, 2012

	About Us

	Hillcrest Baptist Church Children's Ministry 500 Alberta Street Enterprise, Alabama 36330 (334) 347-2516