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Family Devotional- Week of August 10th, 2008

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click here for this weeks devotional

devos08102008.pdf

Our First Week of Swim & Studies

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5/ 6 Swim n’ Study
What a way to kick off the summer swim and studies! We started swimming in the Zurick’s pool (yay!) with a “most stylish” diving contest, and squirting everyone with squirt guns! The 5th and 6th graders are so awesome! The paid close attention when it was time for Joy’s lesson about worship. They learned how to worship God through several ways! Their answers to Joy’s questions stunned me, how the kids had clearly thought about this before. After the lesson kids shared prayer requests and then they prayed for each other.

3/ 4 Swim n’ Study
On Thursday the 3rd and 4th grade swim and study was at the Zilar’s house. Their pool is so cool and refreshing! The kids love playing basketball and submarines and there. After lunch we sat down for Joy’s talk; she talked about worship and different ways we could worship God. We encourage the kids to pray for each other during the week so we started sharing prayer requests. Some of the things kids pray for astonish me! It’s encouraging to hear 3rd and 4th graders pray for each other. This was my favorite part of the day because the kids’ prayers were so genuine and sweet.

Always,
Jocelyn

FAMILY DEVOTIONAL- Week of July 6, 2008

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devos07062008.pdf

Bible Point: God's Word teaches us what we need to know.

Bible Story: Josiah Promises to Follow the Lord (2 Coronicles 34:1-33)

Key Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

DID YA KNOW?

Josiah was recorded as Judah's greatest king because he followed God and God's Word will all his heart.

Swim & Studies Start This Week

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KEEP COOL AND STAY ON FIRE FOR JESUS!

If you are going to be in grades 3 through 6 after the summer, than SWIM and STUDIES are for you!

Swim and Studies are weekly gatherings, where kidz get to stay cool in the pool, hang out with friendz and spend some time in God's Word.

***** IMPORTANT ***** Please wear a 1 piece bathing suit and bring the following: Bible, Sack Lunch, Sunscreen, Towel

MEETING DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS:

5th & 6th Graderz will meet on WEDNESDAYS for the month of July from 10:30am to Noon at the Zurick's House (6631 E. Hubbell St.- 480-481-9056)

3rd& 4th Graders will meet on THURSDAYS for the month of July from 10:30am to Noon at the Zilar's House (65146 E. Avalon Dr.- 602-840-1406)

Family Devotional- Week of June 29, 2008

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click here to download this weeks Family Devo's

devos06292008.pdf

Bible Story: GOD CALLS ISAIAH (Isaiah 6:1-8)

Key Verse: "Come, let us bow down and worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker." Psalm 95:6

Bible Point: This week we learned that we need to respond to God's holiness with worship. Kidz learned that everything that we do and everything that we say can be a form of worship, if they are things that honor God.

Did Ya Know: Seraphim, the heavenly beings Isaiah saw in his vision, are not mentioned anywhere else in the Bible. The word seraphim may come from a Hebrew word that means "to burn up."

Backyard Blast was AWESOME!

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We all had a great time at the Backyard Blast! I loved seeing all of you again and I thought that the bellyflop competition was awesome.

If you did not come to the Backyard Blast, we have your VBS photo CD in the KidZone Office.
Please feel free to pick it up anytime.

Serving with all of you,
Mr. Mitchell

YOU'RE INVITED

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You're Invited to a Backyard Pool Party!

Saturday, June 13th

Where: Eldorado Park Pool (Oak & Miller)

Cost: FREE

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VBS 2008 Photo CD's will be given to all participating VBS Families

Thursday and Friday Pictures

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I have posted pictures from the final two days of VBS - God's Big Backyard! What a wonderful sight to see all the kidz serving their Families, Friends, Neighbors, Communities and Jesus! See everyone next year!

Donald :)

VBS Pictures

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After some interesting web site issues, I'm proud to say that I have finally posted pictures from Monday through Wednesday. Enjoy!

Please follow the links on the right side menu.

VBS 2008 Daily Newsletters

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click here for Daily Newsletters about all the cool stuff that happened in God's Big Backyard this week.

DAY 1
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DAY 2
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DAY 3
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DAY 4
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DAY 5
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2008

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Click here for VBS information and registration

SUMMER 2008 NEWZLETTER

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click here to find out what's going on this summer in KidZone
kztimesmay2008.pdf

Driving Home The Point: Week of May 4, 2008

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Bible Point: God’s Power Saves Us By His Grace

Bible Story: Paul Explains Christians’ Relationship With Christ. Ephesians 1:15-2:10

@ Home
Encourage you child to write or type the words to Ephesians 2:8-9 on a sheet of paper and decorate it with colorful artwork. Discuss with your child what it means that God’s grace is a gift to us. Help your child think of someone to share the gift with; then help your child wrap the paper in a gift box and present it to that person.

This Weeks Memory Verse
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

Click Here for this weeks FAMILY DEVO PAGE
devos05042008.pdf

FaithWeaver www.faithweaver.com

Driving Home The Point: Week of April 27th, 2008

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Bible Point: God is the Creator of Heaven and Earth.
Bible Story: Paul Teaches in Athens. Acts 17:16-31

@ Home
Ask your child, “What would you tell someone who has never heard of God?” Help your child ask other family members what they could tell others about God, and encourage your child to make a list of those things and share it with the family.

Did You Know?
Athens was already an old city when Paul taught there. Six hundred years earlier, Athens was the setting for the first major experiment with democratic government.

This Weeks Memory Verse
“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 40:28a

Click Here for this weeks FAMILY DEVO Page
devos04272008.pdf

Driving Home The Point: Week of April 4th, 2008

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Bible Point: Tell The World About Jesus
Bible Story: Jesus Returns to Heaven (Matthew 28:16-20)

This Weeks Memory Verse:
“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 28:19

@ Home
Encourage your child to talk about people he or she admires, from sports heroes and actors to teachers and neighbors. Talk about how these people affect others. Then talk about the effect we can have on people when we help them understand who Jesus is.

Parentz Prayer
“Lord, I pray that my children are active in sharing their faith, so that they will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.”

Click Here for this weeks FAMILY DEVO PAGE
devos04062008.pdf

Driving Home The Point: Week of February 10th, 2008

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BIBLE POINT: WE CAN HELP OTHERS SEE JESUS

DID YOU KNOW? Salt was easy to find in Palestine. People could gather it along the shores of the salty Dead Sea when water evaporated and left salt deposits behind.

BIBLE STORY: Jesus Teaches That We Are To Be The SALT & LIGHT (Matthew 5:13)

KEY VERSE: "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." MATTHEW 5:16

BIBLE CHALLENGE: One of Jesus' disciples was called Simon the Zealot. Why was he called a zealot?
Send me an email with your answer and win a treat! jamesmitchell@fbcscottsdale.org

FAMILY TIME: Elementary kids are old enough to start telling others about Jesus. But to do that, they need to have an understanding of what Jesus means to them.

Read a favorite story with you child. Then suggest that each of you make alist of things Jesus has done for you and things Jesus could do for the characters in the story.

Then share you lists with each other and explain them. Afterward, talk about which things on your list you could tell others about to help them see what Jesus means in your lives.

Driving Home The Point: Week of December 30th, 2007

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This week in KidZone Ministries, we are learning that everyone can worship Jesus. We had a great time during worship and kidz prayed for their friends that need Jesus.

BIBLE CHALLENGE: Joseph received three messages in three dreams... What were they? (hint: look in Matthew 1 & 2)

Hey Kidz! email me your answers and win a HERSHEY BAR.
jamesmitchell@fbcscottsdale.org

Bible Story: Foreign Visitors Worship Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)

Key Verse: Romans 10:13 "For EVERYONE who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

PARENTZ!@Home with your child: Blow up balloons with your child. Together think of different ways to worship God, and have your child use a marker to write each way on a balloon. Tape the balloons to a wall or ceiling. Talk about why there are so many ways to worship God. After all the balloons are taped, choose one of the worship ideos and carry it out. As a parent, you are the most important worship leader for your child!

NO MATTER WHERE WE AE IN LIFE, WE CAN WORSHIP JESUS. THANK JESUS FOR HIS GRACE, FOR ACCEPTING OUR WORSHIP DESPITE OUR MANY SINS.

For more family activities related to this lesson, check out http://www.faithweaver.com/ and click on "Home Connect."

Driving Home The Point: Week of December 2, 2007

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This week in KidZone Ministries, we are learning that we can look forward to Jesus' coming.

BIBLE CHALLENGE: Besides Isaiah, who were the three other major prophets of the Old Testament? Bonus Question: What does the word Messiah mean?

Hey Kidz!
email me your answers and win a HERSHEY BAR.
jamesmitchell@fbcscottsdale.org

Bible Story: Get Ready for Jesus (Isaiah 2:1-5)

Key Verse: John 3:17 "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."

PARENTZ!
@Home with your child: Ask you child to help you plan for Christmas. Plans might include when and how to decorate your house, who to invite to a special Christmas meal, or what service project to do for Christmas. Brainstorm with your child about new Christmas "traditions" your family might start. Talk about how important it is to plan ahead so you can be ready for Christmas. Then talk about planning ahead for Jesus' coming.

OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS ISN'T ONLY HERE ON EARTH, IT'S ALSO ETERNAL. WE HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE RULER OF ALL CREATION THAT GOES ON FOREVER! ISN'T THAT AMAZING?

For more family activities related to this lesson, check out http://www.faithweaver.com/ and click on "Home Connect."

David: Help david find the lost sheep

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David

Help David find the Lost Sheep and avoid the rampaging wild animals

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Driving Home The Point: Week of November 25th, 2007

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This week in KidZone Ministries, we are learning that God wants to help us with our problems.

BIBLE CHALLENGE: List at least 3 verses in the Bible that talk about God helping us with our problems. Bonus Question: What are the words that Johosephat's amry sang to the Lord?

Hey Kidz!
email me your answers and win a HERSHEY BAR.
jamesmitchell@fbcscottsdale.org

Bible Story: Jehoshaphat Trusts God for Victory (2 Chronicles 20:1-30)

Key Verse: 1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

PARENTZ!
@Home with your child: On the top of a piece of paper write, "I PRAISE GOD FOR..."and tape it to the refrigerator. Tell your child to encourage family members to write one praise on the sheed of paper every time they open the refrigerator.

@Home with your Preschooler: Play a praise song and move to the music with your child. Explain that we can praise God when we're happy and talk to God when we're sad.

WE WHO FOLLOW CHRIST ARE CITIZENS OF HIS AMAZING KINGDOM. WHEN WE FACE DIFFICULT BATTLES, JESUS IS BESIDE US. HE GIVES US WISDOM--AND A STRATEGY THAT EVENTUALLY LEADS TO VICTORY AND PEACE.

For more family activities related to this lesson, check out http://www.faithweaver.com/ and click on "Home Connect."

What will my child be learning this year?

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The 3-year Scope & Sequence of the curriculum that KidZone uses, provides an overview of the Bible every three years. To help students understand the Old Testament as a whole, learners explore it chronologically during the summer and fall quarters. Winter and spring quarter FaithWeaver lessons focus on the New Testament.

Click on the links below to view the current KZ Scope & Sequence.
http://faithweaver.com/pdfs/FWScopeSequence2007_08.pdf

Driving Home the Point & Bible Challenge: Week of Nov. 18th - 24th, 2007

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This week in KidZone Ministries, we are learning that God wants us to be faithful.

BIBLE CHALLENGE: Who was the only person other than Elijah to be taken to heaven without dying first? BONUS QUESTION: When is the next time Elijah is seen on earth?

Hey Kidz! email me your answers and win some candy. jamesmitchell@fbcscottsdale.org

Bible Story: God Takes Elijah To Heaven (2 Kings 2:1-15)

Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:31 "So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

@Home with your child: Draw an outline of a child on a large piece of paper. Give family members markers, and have each person write qualities of a good friend inside that outline. Don't quit until you have at least 10 qualities. Then vote to pick the three your family thinks are most important. Talk about how each of you can better demonstrate those three qualities in your friendships. Brainstorm ways to show this kind of friendship to your neighbors-- and follow through!

Bible Challenge: Week of November 11th - 18th, 2007

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Elijah traveled 40 days and 40 nights without food. He must have gotten very hungry! Who else fasted for 40 days and 40 nights?

email us with the correct answer, will WIN a CANDY BAR of your choice!

email your answer to jamesmitchell@fbcscottsdale.org

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Our winners of last weeks Bible Challenge were:
Alex Zilar
Mary Townsend
Christopher Mitchell

Driving Home The Point: Week of November 11th - 8th, 2007

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This week in KidZone Ministries, we are learning that when we feel alone, GOD IS WITH US.

Bible Story: God Speaks To Elijah in a Whisper (1 Kings 19:9-18)

Key Verse: Isaiah 41:10 "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strenghten you and help you. I will hold you up in with my victorious right hand."

@Home with your child: Plan a fun family outing-- a game of Frisbee in the park, roller skating, or a meal at a fun resturant, for example. Make sure that everyone takes a "souvenir" from the experience (a ticket stub, a leaf from the park, a cup). Talk about how good it feels to do things with people who love us. Then talk about God's love, and ask kids to think of times that they feel God's love is with them. Explain that God is always with them, and ask them to keep their souveniers where they'll see them often to remind them that God is always with them.

WHEN JESUS LEADS OUR LIVES, WE ARE NEVER ALONE. EVEN WHEN WE'RE DISCOURAGED OR LONELY, WE CAN EXPERIENCE HIS PRESENCE--AND THE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF OTHER CHRISTIANS.