Bunnvale Kids

2011 Children's Christmas Program

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:56:00 +0000

and don't miss...

The Toys Nobody Wants

Sunday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m.

Welcome Back Night!

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:12:00 +0000

We want to WELCOME YOU BACK for another great year of Royal Rangers and Girls Ministries.
Bring the whole family for food, fun and MORE!

When: Wednesday, September 28th
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Bunnvale Assembly of God

What: Finger foods, games and prizes, desserts
Fellowship Hall (downstairs)

*If you've never been a part of these excellent programs, come to find out more!

Faith Case: Investigating the Truth

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:03:00 +0000

Beginning Sunday, September 11th, kids in 1st through 5th grades will experience a brand new Sunday School, Faith Case: Investigating the Truth. This theme will turn your kids into investigators who join the bumbling, lollipop-eating Mr. Trench and capable, no-nonsense Commissioner in the search for Faith Facts. Along the journey, kids will discover what they believe and why. Parents, join us for the first investigation to see what its all about! 9:30 a.m.

Services and Programs Cancelled for Sunday, August 28th

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:56:00 +0000

Due to the Tropical Storm warning and declared State of Emergency for our area, we have canceled Services for tomorrow, including the Sunday School Picnic. Please join us on Wednesday, September 28th for our Royal Rangers and Girls Ministries Welcome Back Night.

We are praying for your safety during the storm, and remember,

Sunday School Picnic

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:47:00 +0000

You're the Guest of Honor!

at our Sunday School Picnic
on Sunday, August 28th at 12:30 p.m.

Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, & More
Volley Ball, Water Slide & Games
(water slide if weather permits; bring bathing suit and towel)

Hope to see you there!

Come back for more PandaMania fun!

Award Night this Sunday! 6 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:14:00 +0000

And the 2011 VBS is...

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:29:00 +0000

Take a walk on the WILD side! What happens when a pack of fun-loving pandas invades our church? The wildest VBS you've ever seen! You'll explore amazing Bible adventures, sample yummy snacks, make and take cool crafts, and so much more. We can't wait to see you there!

Where: Bunnvale Assembly of God Corner of Route 513 and Bunnvale Rd., Lebanon Twp.
When: Sunday, July 31st - Thursday, August 4th 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Contact: Amity Alicea (908) 638-6770

To register or for more info., see out PandaMania page!

RVCC Planetarium

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:27:00 +0000

Our Discovery and Adventure Rangers will be taking a field trip to RVCC's Planetarium tonight, as the Discovery Rangers are working on their astronomy badge.

Roller Skating!

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:59:00 +0000

This Sunday is our annual Roller Skating Party. It will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at Villa Roller Rink on Route 57 in Broadway. Admission is free. There is a small fee if you would like to rent in-line skates. We will provide snacks. Beverages are available for purchase. There will be a brief devotion mid-way. This is a great opportunity to bring your friends! There will also be a free-will offering for Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge, which helps missionaries worldwide. Skating is at your own risk. We recommend the use of helmets and pads for extra protection. Call fro more info. (908) 638-6770

Hope to see you there!

No Sunday School Feb. 6th

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:04:00 +0000

Due to the icy roads, we are canceling Sunday School for this morning, February 6th. Please join us for morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

Canceling for Wed. Jan. 12th

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:40:00 +0000

Due to forecasts of heavy snow, we are canceling programs for tomorrow, Wednesday January 12th. Thank you!

Baby Jesus, We Love You

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:24:00 +0000

What happens when kids understand that Jesus could have come to earth as a conquering king, but instead chose to become a baby, vulnerable and dependent? True worship! That's what our 2010 Children's Christmas Program, Baby Jesus, We Love You, is all about.

Don't miss this presentation, Sunday December 12th at 6 p.m., which will help us all to focus on the real meaning of Christmas, worshiping the Christ-Child!

Parents, please bring your children to our important practice this Sunday, December 5th, right after church. Also, please bring $2.00 per child for pizza. Practice will run until approx. 2 p.m. On the 12th, please have your children here at 5:30 for costuming, and if possible, please bring a plate of cookies to share after the program.

Thank you!

I Love Sunday School!

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:02:00 +0000

Parents, is this how you feel about Sunday School?

I have to admit, there have been a few Sundays when I'd have rather have that extra hour of sleep on a Sunday morning. Sunday School means getting up early on a day off from work, dragging your kids out of bed and cracking the whip to get everyone showered, dressed and fed before pushing them out the door and into the car. By the time you get to church you need a nap! Is it worth it?

I say "Yes!" Sunday School is a lot more than just another program or story hour, or just one more thing to add on to the kids' schedules.

For your consideration, here are some reasons to bring your kids (and yourself) to Sunday School, from Dick Gruber's book Focus on Children, "Sunday school provides boys and girls with the essential ingredients for proper Christian living. Some of these essentials include the following: Small group age-level fellowship, regular systematic study of Biblical doctrine, ministry training, and the building of good habits of church attendance" (p. 8).

Although the primary place of teaching should be the home, Sunday school allows people of all ages the opportunity to learn and fellowship with their peers. As children enter their teen years, friends become increasingly important relationships. Sunday School can be a place where strong Christian friendships are developed, and these friends can also learn to serve in ministry together through classroom service, projects and special events.

Sunday School attendance also allows children the opportunity for regular and systematic Bible study. I don't know about you, but to my shame I don't always have the regular family Bible-study time that I want to. Sunday school is an opportunity for parents to connect with kids about what they are learning. It is an opportunity to open up Biblical discussion. The curriculum that we use, Radiant Life, is set up so that children will have a full-Gospel study throughout their years in Sunday school. This regular study can help to form lasting habits of study and church attendance.

The Biblical basis for training children is plentiful:

Deuteronomy 4:9 "Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them."

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 "These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you lie down and when you get up."

Proverbs 22:6 "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."

Matthew 19:14 "Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’

...and there are many more.

Why Sunday School? I say why not! It's worth the effort.

by Amity Alicea

Introducing our 2010 VBS Aug 8-12

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:24:00 +0000

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March Missions Madness A Success!

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:40:00 +0000

Thank you all who participated in March Missions Madness to raise money for BGMC (Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge). Through your searching out "Lost Change for Lost Souls," donating and purchasing items at the Bake Sale, and picking up those great "Not Ashamed" wristbands and bookmarks, we have together raised $746.00 for BGMC this month!
Thank you so much for your support! We collect BGMC Boxes and Barrels on the first Sunday of each month, so please take your box or barrel back home, and keep collecting those leftover pennies. Together, we are making a difference for Lost Souls all around the world!

March Missions Madness!

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:26:00 +0000

The month of March is dedicated to raising money for missions through BGMC (Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge). We are so excited to get involved and do our part to tell others all around the world about Jesus! Last Sunday, we brainstormed ideas for raising money. We had many great ideas, including doing chores, assisting the elderly, creating art to sell, pet walking and grooming, and even inventing products to sell! What a creative group of kids! On Sunday afternoon, a group of the girls got together and made a hot cocoa stand, raising $13.00. Way to go!

The children also thought of having a bake sale after church, so on Sunday, March 21st, we will have a special performance by the kids during the 10:30 a.m. service, involving singing, a skit, and more! Then after church, we will have a bake sale. Our missionettes groups will be involved in the baking, and one of our Sunday school classes will be creating other products to sell. All proceeds will go to BGMC and be used to help people all around the world with God's love. It's a day you won't want to miss!

You Are Invited!

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:03:00 +0000

to our Annual Roller Skating Fellowship!

When: Sunday, February 21st from 4 p.m to 6 p.m
Where: Villa Roller Rink - Rt. 57 in Broadway
Cost: Free with regualar skates, $1.50 to rent in-line skates

SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

We highly recommend pads and helmets for young children.

Snacks will be provided. Drinks and other food items are available for purchase at the rink.

All ages are invited to attend this time of fun and fellowship! Please call (908) 638-6770 for more information.

Hope to see you there!

Happy Birthday Jesus!

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:02:00 +0000

What is Christmas all about? The birth of our King! This Sunday during children's church, we will celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with a Happy Birthday Jesus Party. There will be games, a fun craft, a presentation of the Christmas story, and of course, birthday cake! Everyone ages 3 to 10 is invited, so bring a friend. We hope to see you there!

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:54:00 +0000

You're Invited to our 2009 Children's Christmas Program
Tell Me the Story of Christmas
to be presented on Sunday, December 13th at 6 p.m.

Fun Christmas refreshments will follow in the fellowship hall.

Don't miss this powerful message that continues to change lives as we
tell the Story of Christmas once again!

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:19:00 +0000

Looking for a FREE family fall festival that's oozing with incredible fun?
Then reserve the date for a visit to Slime Time!
Slime Time is a fun-filled, family-focused, outreach celebration we're hosting at our church. It's exploding with carnival games, free candy, shows, and more than enough laughter to keep you smiling for days!
You'll find games for kids of all ages, including a special section for preschoolers-so bring your little ones.

Mark October 28th on your calendar now.
The doors open at 7PM, and we'll keep the fun going until 8:30 PM.
There's something for everyone!

And encourage your child to bring friends. At Slime Time, the more the merrier, and everything is FREE! Be sure you come, too. There's a special Lab Lounge where adults can enjoy a cup of coffee while kids explore the Atomic Cafe or play games.

Please call us at (908) 638-6770 to let us know you're coming. We want to be sure to have all the supplies and goodies we need. Plus, if you register online, you can bypass much of the registration process when you arrive at Slime Time. You'll have even more time to enjoy "sciensational" games and activities!

Royal Rangers and Missionettes

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:42:00 +0000

Honor all of the hard work our kids have done this past year by joining us for the Royal Rangers ad Missionettes Advancement Service on Wednesday, September 16th at 7 p.m. We will award badges, and recognize those children who will be advancing to the next level! The ceremony will be followed by light refreshments in the fellowship hall. Parents, please bring your children by 6:45 p.m. Please call Amity at (908) 638-6770 with any questions.

New for the Fall!

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:34:00 +0000

The Fall Sunday School Kick-Off will be Sunday, September 13th at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend!

In Children's Church this year we will be "MAD ABOUT JESUS!" We had such a blast with Power Lab VBS, that we will continue to explore His miraculous power through cool science experiements and hands-on fun! (Ages 5-10 during the sermon)

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:33:00 +0000

Introducing the Treasure Hunters! Our NEW Sunday School Program just for the summer. Each week we'll be discovering different treasures that God has given us! These treasures are hidden in every day life with your family, and once you find them, they will help you to be happy and successful all throughout your life.

Each week we will have fun games, crafts and activities, hear Bible stories and see cool demonstrations! Make sure to be on time so you don't miss any of the fun!

Also: This Sunday we will kick-off the summer with a special Sunday School breakfast! Parents are invited too! Starting at 9:30 a.m.

FREE Community Event!

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:36:00 +0000

Want FREE Family Fun?

Come to Bunnvale's 3rd annual Community Event!
FREE games, snacks, prizes, and wild water fun for the whole family!

When: Saturday, July 25th 1 to 3 p.m. (rain date August 1st)
Where: Bunnvale Assembly of God
Corner of Route 513 & Bunnvale Road
What: FREE Family Fun!

GAMES PRIZES HOT DOGS SNOW CONES
GIANT WATER SLIDE CRAFTS

Your Questions Answered

noreply@blogger.com (Amity Alicea) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:01:00 +0000

Last Sunday in BGMC, we learned about Uruguay and the "Club de la Aventura" where Uruguayan children learn about Jesus. You came up with a list of questions to ask missionaries Steve and Jill McCarthy. They have answered you! See the questions and answers below.

How long have you been missionaries?
We are new missionaries, so this will be our first time going to Uruguay. Last May we were given the official title of “missionary” and since then we have been visiting churches like yours to share with people about what we will be doing in Uruguay.
How many countries have you ministered in?
Between the two of us, we have been to Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Argentina on short missions trips. Steve also spent some time in Spain and Italy so that would be six different countries total.
How many children have accepted Jesus?
When we were in Ecuador and Mexico, we did children’s outreaches, similar to vacation bible school, that lasted for one week, In Ecuador, about 300 children accepted Jesus, and in Mexico about 200 children accepted Jesus. On the last night of both outreaches, the children brought their parents, and some of them raised their hands to accept Jesus too!
Do children play any sports in Uruguay?
YES! They love sports, especially soccer! We are going to do camps and clinics, and play in the park with the kids so that we can hang out with them and it will give us a chance to tell them about Jesus. They also like basketball and volleyball.
What language do they speak? Do they speak English? Was it hard to learn their language?
Most people speak Spanish. They get to learn some English in school, but their main language is Spanish. We are working on learning Spanish, and will actually go to school in Costa Rica for a whole year just to learn their language!
What kind of money do they use there?
They use money called pesos. (For every dollar you get 23 pesos).
Do people go to church often?
The Christians go to church regularly like we do. The sad thing is that most of the people who live in Uruguay don’t believe in God at all, and so they hardly ever go to church.
What kind of houses do they live in?
In the capital city, they mostly live in apartments. They are similar to ones that you would see in a big city like New York City. In the country, a lot of people live on big ranches or farms because they raise cattle for their jobs. We will start out living in a small apartment.
How many children go to the camp?
We are checking with the missionaries currently there and will let you know as soon as we have a number.
How can we pray for you and for the children of Uruguay?
Thank you for saying you would pray for our protection and that the children in Uruguay would come to know Jesus. You could also pray for us to learn the language quickly and that God will be with us when we say goodbye to our families.

About the Club de la Aventura:

Club de la Aventura (Adventure Club) is our ministry to children here in Uruguay. We start children's ministries, conduct kids camps, children's outreaches and children's leader training throughout Uruguay. Our ministry is part of the national Sunday School department here in Uruguay.

Our club de la Aventura kids camps have been some of the most incredible children's events in the nation. Our first kids camp was in 2004 with 135 children. The BGMC story was from that first kids camp. Since then our camps have grown every year. We conducted 4 kids camps this last summer, 2 in November and 2 in January. At the Montevideo camp alone we had over 600 children attend. Through the 4 camps we had just under 1000 children accept Christ as their Savior and over 150 baptized in the Holy Spirit! Some incredible things are happening with these camps.