3-14-14  

Hi Everyone!  

Have you ever got a mosquito bite before? It can be really annoying! It itches and you get a red bump. No fun. But a few days later it goes away and we forget all about it. In Africa, when a mosquito bites it can give a disease called Malaria. Malaria causes people to get really sick.

Since Jesus told us to love our neighbor I think we should do something about this. Over the coarse of Lent we are going to lead the church in raising money for No More Malaria. This organization helps prevent, provide treatment and educate the people of Africa about Malaria.

In Sunday school you might have made a Bug Bank and Lenten Calendar. Each day read the calendar. Some days it will give you facts about Malaria and other days it will ask you to add to the Bug Bank. On Palm Sunday we will ask that you bring in your Bug Banks so we can send the money to No More Malaria.

We can help make a difference!

This Week:

Sunday School  

  The month of March children preschool aged through 4th grade will be learning about the Last Supper.  

Preschool students will continue to meet in Room 3. 

Each Sunday Kindergarten - 4^th grade groups will rotate between various stations, such as art, science, cooking, movies, and games.  Below is the rotation for Sunday, March 16th:

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Art  

2^nd-3^rd Grades: Science  

4^th Grade: Games

Special Easter Volunteers!

Due to the number of visiting families and children on Easter Sunday our Sunday school program is in need of volunteers to help support our teachers on this day.  

Volunteers are needed for both the 9:00am and the 10:30am service. Please email me if you are willing and able.

Workshop of Wonders: Imagine & Build with God 

June 23rd-June 27^th; 9:00am-12:00pm 

Extended care for all children is available until 2:00pm for an additional $5.00 a day.

Vacation Bible School is for preschoolers (ages 4 and 5) and children entering K-5 in the Fall.

Registration opens this Sunday, March 16^th. Visit the Children and Family Ministry tables located in Founders Hall and the playground area for more information.

Vacation Bible School Needs YOU!

Looking for an opportunity to VOLUNTEER at the church? We are looking for enthusiastic people to help with our Vacation Bible School program this summer.  

Our VBS program reaches 60-70 wonderful children and offers a very rewarding experience! Please contact Chelsea Simon at chelsea@encinitaschurch.com to volunteer.

Butterfly Sale 

We will again be celebrating Easter by releasing butterflies for their first flight after each worship service on Easter Sunday.  

In preparation for this special day please reserve your butterflies at the table in Founders Hall on Sundays, or in the church office.  

Each butterfly is $5.00. Proceeds from this event help support Children and Family Ministry events such as Vacation Bible School, Elementary Summer Camps and our annual All Church Retreat.

Students Living A Mission (S.L.A.M.)  

Students in grades 3rd-6th are invited to join us in the Youth Room between 3:30pm-5:00pm for a unique fellowship opportunity.  

Preteens will play games, have discussions about relationships, learn social skills, discover ways to make good decisions that will prepare them for middle school and have fun. We hope to see you there.   

On March 19^th we will be meeting in the basement and making a Lent Chain!  

San Diego District 2014 Summer Camps at Cedar Glen   

Join us this summer for a high adventure camp experience "Get Jesus", is about God at work in the world and in our lives every day, every minute, making us new!

Camp Dates and Fees:

Jr. High: July 13th to 18th (entering 7th to 9th graders) $375*

Older Elementary: July 20th to 25th (entering 4th to 6th graders) $375*

Younger Elementary: July 20th to 23rd (entering 1st to 3rd graders) $180*

Visit www.calcamps.org to register or for additional information.

For information about camperships contact Chelsea.

Family Devotional: Listening to God  

Scripture

"As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.  "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people."  At once they left their nets and followed him." ~ Matthew 4:18-20 

Question

Why do you think Peter and Andrew just left their nets and followed Jesus? Do you think that was a good idea?

Why (not)?

Prayer

Lord Jesus, You call us to follow You, just as You called Peter and Andrew. Help us to listen to You and do what You ask us to do. Amen.

Please always feel free to email, call or stop by my office if you have questions, comments, suggestions or you just want to say hello.

Peace,
Chelsea