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Lori Short, Director of KidVenture |e-mail|

Mary Harsh, Assistant Director of KidVenture |e-mail|

 

PARENT CONNECTION

Faith tools for parents to help grow spiritual connections within the home

 

The Everyday Parent

This week's article was written by Alyson Crockett and comes from page 25 of this month's HomeFront Magazine.
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HomeFront is a FREE monthly resource that gives parents ideas on how to create fun, spiritually forming times in their home - even in the midst of their busy lives. You can signup to have HomeFront Magazine sent to your email for free at www.homefrontmag.com. HomeFront is also available for free on your smart devices at the App Store or Google Play.
 
Acts 10 34-35  
Children are naturally great at connecting. They don't care what kind of clothes their friends wear, what kind of car their parents drive, or how clean their neighbor's home is. It takes just a smile and an invitation to play to form a lasting bond.
 
Unfortunately, many of us adults lose this ability at some point during our lives. We miss the blessing of building a healthy faith community because we start to worry about what other people might think if we befriend the "wrong" person. We question whether we will disrupt the affinity of an established connection by bringing someone new into our circle of friends. Consequently, many of us are content to allow our interactions with neighbors and coworkers to consist of shallow connections and superficial conversation.
 
This month, try following your child's example of unconditional friendship by connecting with someone new. Invite that person to join a church or small group activity. You may find that all it takes is the invitation to break the ice and open an opportunity for deeper connection - and maybe even a chance to share the love and grace that Jesus offers.
 
 

Family Tools Links

+ Blessing your child

Praying with your child 

+ The Jesus Storybook Bible 

 

 

CONNECT WITH CALVARY

Opportunities to connect with God, one another, and our world through worship, study, service, and more

 

 
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Vacation Bible School 2013 - Register Now!
You're invited to "Be Strong and Courageous" VBS! Vacation Bible School will take place on June 17-20 from 6-8pm each evening. All kids age 4 by 9/1/2013 through current (2012-2013 school year) Fifth Graders are eligible to enroll. Come learn how to Be Strong and Courageous through the super powers God gives us. Register online or in the Atrium on Sunday mornings April 21 and 28. Children who register on or before Monday, May 13 receive a t-shirt. Questions? Learn more on the VBS Web Page or Contact VBS@ConnectWithCalvary.org 
 
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Register to Volunteer for VBS Now!
We are looking for students and adults interested in helping with ANY aspect of Vacation Bible School. To be eligible, students must have completed Sixth Grade by this summer (those heading to Seventh Grade in the Fall). Positions will be available in Crafts, Games, Snacks, Music, Bible Stories, Preschool, Nursery Care, Technology, and as Crew Leaders, which is our largest need. Registration coincides with children's registration. Register online or in the Atrium on Sunday mornings April 21 and 28. Volunteers have an opportunity to purchase a t-shirt for $9. Questions? Contact VBS@ConnectWithCalvary.org 


KidVenture Wednesday Night Potluck
KidVenture Wednesday Night will celebrate the end-of-year with a Potluck Dinner on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 pm. Hot dogs, buns, lemonade, and table service will be provided. Bring a dish to share and celebrate with our Calvary family. All are invited.

 
Tshirts for VBS
We're Still Collecting T-Shirts
KidVenture is collecting gently used t-shirts of all adult sizes. Donated T-shirts should have no designs on the back. The front design does not matter as it will be cut off. The shirts will be used in a project for VBS this year. Clean out your closets and help us collect 150 t-shirts. Bring your shirts to the designated receptacles in the Atrium. Questions? Contact vbs@connectwithcalvary.org 
 

 

KIDVENTURE CALENDAR

 

KidVenture Choir Sings - April 28

The choir will sing during the 10:30 am worship service. 

 

KidVenture Wednesday Night Potluck - May 8

Our KidVenture Wednesday Night end-of-year celebration!

 

Shine On Celebration - May 11

A dinner, building consecration, and fireworks to celebrate the opening of our new building. 

 

Vacation Bible School - June 17-20

Four action-packed nights of unpacking our God-given super powers!

 

Calvary Night at the CornCrib - June 21

Join the Calvary family as we cheer on the Normal CornBelters. Watch for ticket sales information in upcoming communications.

 

 

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Wednesday Nights

 

Children's Choir

 

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