Register Today for Shake It Up Cafe Vacation Bible School

Shake It Up Cafe - Vacation Bible School 2011

Bring kitchen fun to your kids this summer 

at Lake City Presbyterian Church

August 8th through 12th
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Age 3 thru entering Grade 6 

Shake It up Café: Where Kids Carry Out God’s Recipe. Explore and experience recipes for living out God’s Word. To be a part of all the excitement at Shake It up Café register your child today! Cost is $25 per child, there are scholarships available upon request. For more information and to register visit: www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/lakecitypres

"If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation . . . "

2 Corinthians 5:17

We are excited to announce dates and theme for this summer's Vacation Bible School at Lake City Presbyterian Church!

Galactic Blast! ~ August 16-20, 2010
Morning VBS ~ 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  ~ Age 3 years to entering Grade 5 (Fall 2010)

Afternoon Program ~ 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ~ Grade 1 through Grade 5, including youth helpers in grades 6-12.

Cost per child for the week: $20 for morning program, $40 for morning and afternoon.
$100 maximum cost per family and scholarships are available per request.

Register your child(ren) by visiting: http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/galactic-blast/lakecitypres


Volunteer opportunities abound! 

Adults and any youth currently 5th grade in or older interested in helping out with Galactic Blast can sign up to join the Galactic Blast team via our volunteer registration link.
Hope you'll be able to join us this year and feel free to forward this invitation on to friends, families and neighbors!


In Christ,

~Leena Prindle
Director of Faith Formation

Operation Christmas Child - At Lake City Pres this Sunday 11/15

"OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD" Shoebox Packing - This Sunday November 15th

Just a last minute reminder that this Sunday November 15th you are invited to participate in packing Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. We'll be meeting in the fellowship hall after worship at 11:00 a.m. Feel free to step in line and pack a box or two, it will take you less than five minutes! If you've never heard of Operation Christmas Child or want to know more you can visit: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC or view this short video on the impact your contribution makes for children around the world.

Prior to Sunday if you have extra cardboard shoeboxes or clear plastic shoeboxes (see-through rubbermaid style) that you can donate please bring them along on Sunday morning.  You can check out the gift suggestion list below to see what kinds of gifts you can bring to pack the boxes --- bring one or many items -- dollar stores are a great place to get several items on a budget. 

If you'd rather pack your own box for a boy or girl in a specific age group feel free to follow this link to guidelines on packing a shoe box and then bring the box to the church - we'll have the tag ready for you and deliver the box as well.

GIFT IDEAS for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

TOYS 
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc. 

SCHOOL SUPPLIES 
pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. 

HYGIENE ITEMS 
toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc. 

OTHER 
Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) 

A PERSONAL NOTE 
In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.) 

DO NOT INCLUDE: 
Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans

Blessing for the New School Year

"Blessing for the New School Year"
Excerpted from "For Everything A Season: 75 Blessings for Daily Life" by the Nilsen Family 

Prayer: Gracious God, you have promised to keep us safe and holy. Be present with (Name) during this time of preparation for school tomorrow. Give (name) an open and eager mind. Protect all your children from temptation, and guide them with your love. Amen.

Bible Text: (Name), the Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore. - Psalm 121:8

Reflection: Invite those gathered (both parents and children) to share their thoughts and feelings about the new school year by finishing these sentences:
* I'm scared about...
* I'm worried about ...
* I'm excited about ...

Ritual Action: Parents and/or others not beginning school, make the sign of the cross on the forehead of the child going to school while saying these words: (Name), Jesus is with you wherever you go. Then have the child going to school place a Christian symbol (cross or other symbol) in the backpack or book bag as an ongoing reminder that Jesus is always present.

Amen.

Register for Son Rock Kids Camp - Vacation Bible School Aug 10-14, 2009

From Son Rock Kids Camp VBS 2009

We’re excited to invite you to participate in Vacation Bible School at Lake City Presbyterian Church to be held August 10th –14th, 2009. This year’s program is SonRock Kids Camp, a week of fun and adventure!

As children participate in fun-filled activities, children will learn how each one of them is loved by Jesus! We will have a great time with lively songs, hilarious skits, creative crafts, exciting games, Bible stories and tasty snacks—all of the things that make Vacation Bible School so much fun for children.

SonRock Kids Camp can be an inspirational and educational adventure for your entire family. Classes for children ages 3yrs to entering 5th grade will be offered from 9:30am to 12:30pm each day. Registration cost is $15 per child. Cost for families registering more than three children is $45 per family. Your family is invited to join in for our closing picnic on Friday 8/14. and for our worship presentation at 10 a.m. on Sunday 8/16.

Additionally, we’ll offer an Afternoon Adventure Program for children entering grades 1 through 5, Monday through Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for an additional $5 per child. Each afternoon trek will include activities like hiking, swimming, geo caching, etc. The fee helps us to offset cost of snacks, travel, and other materials.

To register you child visit our website today, http://lakecitypres.org/VBS/index.html or call 206.362.6878 for more information. You can also find a registration form in the church office and at the display near the Fellowship Hall.

ADULTS & YOUTH in GRADES 6-12 — There are plenty of awesome volunteer opportunities for SonRock Kids Camp - Register to Volunteer online today, call 206.362.6878 or pick up a volunteer form located in the church office and at the display near the Fellowship Hall.

Plan now to join us for a great time at SonRock Kids Camp!!

In Christ, ~ Leena Prindle, Director of Faith Formation

LCPC Easter Celebration April 12th - Join Us!

Come join in the EASTER Celebration at Lake City Presbyterian Church 

Why the celebration? JESUS IS RISEN! 

Have you been wanting to bring or invite a friend or family member to church? Here is a great opportunity to do it. Worship, free breakfast, and an Easter Egg Hunt for the kiddos so make sure they bring their easter baskets (we'll have some bags on hand for collecting as well).

Easter Celebration Sunday April 12th

8:30 a.m. 

* Worship 

Nursery for ages infant to 4yrs 

No Sunday school but worship activity packets provided for elementary children

9:30 a.m. 

* Breakfast provided by Deacons in Fellowship Hall

* Easter Egg Hunt for children in Preschool through Grade 5

10:30 a.m. 

* Worship

Nursery for infant to 3 yrs 

Sunday School for Preschool through 5th grade

Share this with a friend! See you there!

Lake City Presbyterian Church

3841 NE 123rd Street | Seattle WA

206 362 6878  |  www.lakecitypres.org

Children's Christmas Joy Offering Art Contest 2009

Children's Christmas Joy Art Contest 2009
	Invite the children of your congregation to help us create art for the Christmas Joy Offering. Any child younger than 15 as of January 1, 2009, is eligible to submit art to the Christmas Joy Offering art contest. Each child can submit one or two pieces of art representing his or her vision of the Christmas story. The art should be received in our offices by January 30, 2009. The art should be submitted on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper and sent to Christmas Joy Offering Art Contest, Office of Special Offerings, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1396. The name, age, and home church of the artist (including city and state) should be printed clearly on the back of all artwork. The Office of Special Offerings will own the right to use any submitted artwork in our Web, print, or other resources. We cannot return submitted art. Winners will be selected in three age groups: ages 2–6, 7–10, and 11–14. The winning art pieces and the names of the artists will be featured on the kids4kids and Christmas Joy Offering Web sites and in our 2009 (and possibly beyond) Christmas Joy Offering resources. More info:http://www.pcusa.org/cjoffering/artcontest.htm

Children's Ministry September & October 2008 Calendar

Hello Parents & Grandparents!

Here is an update on fall happenings for Elementary & Pre school children for the months of September & October.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Friday September 19th, Kids-Night 6:00p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ~ “Back To School” theme. Games, Crafts, Snacks, and fun times! Bring a friend. For children in Grades 1-5.

Sunday September 21st Hike - Let’s Take A Hike ~ all ages welcome
On Sunday Sept. 21, join us for a 2 mile round trip hike in the Denny Creek area. It is designed to be an easy family friendly hike. We will gather after Church, so dress in hiking clothes and bring a lunch and water bottle. Contact Jerry Berger (206-363-7998) for more information. http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/denny-creek

Wednesday September 24th – See You at the Pole – 7 a.m. Your school. Children & youth join classmates for prayer at your school’s flag pole at 7:00 a.m. Contact your school or student leaders to find out more information. http://www.syatp.com/info/

Sunday September 28th – Communion Informational Class during worship for children and youth 4th grade and higher. Jackie Brotnov will be leading a lesson on all the ins and outs of Communion for the 4th -6th grade class, older youth who are waiting for preparation before taking communion – here is your chance! If this date doesn’t work out for your family, please contact Leena Prindle, in the church office and we can work out other arrangements for your child(ren).

October 17th – Kid’s Night, 6-7 p.m. for Grades 1-5. Theme TBD/TBA.

October 26th –Slime Time Halloween Party, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Gobs of games, tons of treats, and a life-changing message that’ll last long after all that candy is gone! This is a family event with games for toddler, preschool, and elementary age children! Put it on your calendar and begin inviting friends and neighbors today.
This slimy fun event is also a follow-up to our Power Lab VBS and will involve all our favorite Power Lab buddies!

Ongoing:

Sunday mornings – Sunday School for Preschool through Grade 5 - 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. (during worship)
Following ‘Time for Young Disciples’, children are dismissed to class following their teachers to the classrooms, parents of Nursery Age children are responsible to take children to the nursery (children are welcome to stay in worship).

* Preschool (age 3 & 4) and Kindergarten children meet in the classroom diagonal to the Nursery. Fall Quarter classes will focus on Joseph, David & Goliath, and Daniel using Hands-On-Bible curriculum

* Children in Grades 1-3 are welcome to come learn about Ruth, David, and friendship through Hands on Bible Curriculum in the classroom next to Nursery.

* Children in Grades 4-6 will participate in a Bible Blitz curriculum focusing on “Getting to Know God through What God Does”. This class meets downstairs on the first level in the classroom next to the Resource Room. Optional for sixth graders, who are welcome to participate in the middle school class following worship beginning Sept. 28st.

Nursery/Preschool Age Drop-In Playtime, Tuesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday Afternoon Indoors Drop In Playtime for families and caregivers with children age infant-4 years in the nursery at Lake City Presbyterian Church. Infant friendly activity area and age appropriate play toys and creative activities (play dough, paint, coloring) for toddlers and preschool aged children. Come to make a friend, bring a friend or two along. Adults must stay with children. Nursery will be open for play from 2 to 4 p.m. Come and go as you are able.