Friday, October 29, 2010

Offering Items and Parental Involvement

OFFERING ITEMS
Reminder, for offering this month we are collecting canned goods and non-perishable foods (which will be donated to Thanksgiving baskets). Children may, of course, bring money or artwork they created as offering, too.

Next month, November, we are collecting hats, mittens, gloves and scarves (for all ages).

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
We'd like to give parents/guardians more opportunities to serve the ministry. Here are three ways:

Snack
Snacktime consists of a fruit (in line with the fruit of the spirit), crackers/cookies, and water.
(We have a specific snack list that takes in to consideration thematic lessons and food allergies [particularly chocolate and nut allergies])

Room Helper
Hand out nametags,take attendance, take photos (that get posted onto the blog), picking up sermon CDs for children's ministry staff, and serve as a general helper on Sunday mornings. Serve once per year (or more, if you like).

Fellowship activities
Want to meet other parents and families at Bethel? There are ample opportunities for getting together once a season at locations such as the Boston Children's Museum (only $1 on Friday evenings!) Need one or two parents to take the lead on organizing this.

Interested in supporting the Children's Ministry?
Send an email to bethelchildren@gmail.com or talk to Kim, Karen, or Simone on Sundays.

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