Bible Memory Program
 Children's Ministries is beginning a new Bible memorization program in January. We now will be having one memory verse for each week of the year for all of our programs and all of our grade levels. We hope that this will help families by making it less confusing. The goal of this program is to get the whole family involved in memorizing scripture. We would love for children, families, Children's Ministry volunteers and the whole Fair Haven family to join us in this exciting year of Bible memory!
To help make it easier to "hide God's Word in your heart" we have created a flip calendar of all of the verses for the coming year. We have a calendar created for every family with children registered in our programs as well as every Children's Ministries volunteer. Be sure to check your mailboxes or child's classroom in the coming weeks for your calendar. If you are not registered and would like one to use with your family, we will have some extras available. |
Christmas BookstoreNeed Christmas gift ideas for your children or grandchildren? The Children's Ministries Team has chosen a list of excellent Christian books for children of all ages! Here are a few of our favorites:  Click here to check out the complete list at the Fair Haven Online Bookstore. |
Summer Camp
We're going to camp! Sign up to come to Camp Geneva during the week of July 20-25 when Pastor Tom Elenbaas and Children's Ministries Director, Kristin Englund will be chaplains for children and Middle School Director, Louis Ford will be chaplain for students.
 DAY CAMP Kids who will be in 1st-3rd grade next fall can come to Day Camp.
During the week of July 20-25 there will be a bus that comes directly to Fair Haven for pick-up and
drop-off.
 SHORES Shores is the perfect place for kids entering 3rd-5th grade next fall. During this week of camp kids stay for three days and two nights. Families are even invited to experience favorite camp activities at the end of the week.
 PINES
Student
Ministries will be at Camp Geneva this same week. Changes to the Student
Ministries camper and junior counselor programs have been made for Summer 2009.
Watch the mail for information in the coming weeks.
We would love to see your child during Fair Haven week at camp. Registration for Camp Geneva opens January 1, 2009. To reserve your spot during Fair Haven week, make sure you register early!
If this week doesn't work, check out other weeks of the summer to send your child to a camp such as Camp Geneva, Cran Hill Ranch or Spring Hill. |
Family Movie Nights
 Bring your family to the movies for free! Come join us for our monthly Family Movie Nights on the third Friday of every month. Mark your calendars for our next movie night on Friday, January 16 at 6:30pm in The Rock. We will be watching Horton Hears a Who! The Well will be open to buy snacks and drinks and we will be serving free popcorn. Nursery care will be available for children age four and under. For a family review of the movie click here.
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Christmas Family Events
December is the perfect time to spend time with family and friends enjoying all that West Michigan has to offer. The Children's Ministry Team has found several family-friendly activities for you to check out during the holiday season.
Fifth Third Ballpark: Nite Lites Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Display
 Come
to the Fifth Third Ballpark now through January 1 from 6:00-10:00pm.
You and your family can drive
through a winter wonderland with almost two miles of lights! The cost
is $8.00 per car and a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Mel
Trotter Ministries. Take
the kids for a memorable, inexpensive Christmas
evening! Click here for more information.
Grand Rapids Children's Museum: Penguin Play
 Come to The Grand Rapids Children's Museum from November 20-January 18 and check out "Penguin Play." Come hang out with play penguins, explore an icy village, and slide into a chilly "ice pit." Children will also learn about the 17 different kinds of penguins. On December 27 you can ride the Penguin Express trolley between the Children's Museum and John
Ball
Park
Zoo. Click here for more information.
Blandford Nature Center: Homestead
Holidays
 Come to the Blandford Nature Center on Saturday, December 13 from 4:00-8:00pm to sing carols on a horse drawn wagon, create winter crafts and explore their authentic pioneer buildings. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, click here.
Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink
 Bring your family to downtown Grand Rapids and enjoy the Christmas lights while you ice skate at Rosa Parks Circle. The cost is $1.00 per person and ice skates are free with an ID. This will be a family favorite for years to come! Click here for information about skating hours.
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