jesus and chidren
 
SHINING STARS NEWS
  
JANUARY 2012
 
 
from Mary Stubrich
Preschool Director, NLBC
                         
Dear Shining Stars Parents
& Volunteers,
 
We welcome the new year with anticipation for what God will do through us this year. If you haven't finished the 101-401 CLASSes yet, this Sunday @ 4pm is the first opportunity to do so. Start off the new year with "class."
 
Up and Coming Preschool Events are opportunities for you to connect with other families, invite friends, or use your gifts to serve.
 
More information will be coming your way in the next newsletter.
  
Welcome, New Life!
Matt. 18:4 "Therefore, anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven." 
 
 Born to Scott and Bethany Arrow on 12/17/2011
~ baby Sydney 

 

Born to Beau and Kelly McElfresh on 1/3/2012
~ baby Charlotte

 

Born to Zach and Jessica Simons on 1/9/2012 
~ baby Jackson
 
New moms really appreciate the home-cooked dishes that Meals of Love provides. If you want to know more about this ministry contact Joline @ 724-652-7373.
January Schedules
(nursery, preschool, registration table)
 
~these can be found @ mynlbc.com under the Shining Stars logo. 

 
Moms, stay connected...and have fun!
Moms Caring & Sharing and More Than a Story Hour
 
~the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month these groups meet, led by Carnie Verrelli, Brooke Tokar and Colette Anderson.

For times and dates go to mynlbc.com.
Join us on Friday, January 27th @ 6pm in the Teen Loft
...if you are a weekly leader or would like more information on how to be one! You will enjoy a home cooked meal and receive the 411 about the Shining Stars ministry and upcoming events! 
RSVP by replying to this email.
No cost.
Why Preschoolers Matter
 
"Human life has an aching void when childhood is squeezed away." 
The best way to be prepared for the next phase of life is to complete the previous one. If the preschool phase has not been fully developed and experienced, a child cannot be prepared or ready to handle the elementary phase. Hence, we see so many children "growing up" too fast, but emotionally and spirtually they are stunted. Let's take Jesus' approach and love each child with understanding and sympathy and see them as valuable.
 
Our desire is to embrace each phase of life and help our preschoolers experience all that Jesus has for them, because they really do matter!
  
 
Praise & Prayer:
 
Kathryn Dean
(11:00 Twinklers leader)
recovering from back surgery in November
 
Jodi Dickinson
(Wed. Shooting Stars leader)
her baby is due next month
 
Welcome Back Pastor John and Nanette!