Bunnvale Kids Volunteer Page

Services and Programs Cancelled for Sunday, August 28th

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:02:00 -0700

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,

And the 2011 VBS is...

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 08:40:00 -0700

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

Introducing our 2010 VBS

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:43:00 -0700

We have the perfect spot for you! To check out all of the opportunities, click here, and then select Volunteer Registration. The journeys awaits!

CPR Classes Offered

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Thu, 1 Apr 2010 04:53:00 -0700

We will be offering CPR classes on Friday, April 9th from 6 to 9 p.m., and Sunday, April 11th, from 1 to 4 p.m. Right now, the April 9th class is full, but there are still some spots available on April 11th. The cost is only $17. It will also cover some first aid, including use of the epi-pen. This class is highly recommended for teachers! Please call Amity as soon as possible if you are interested in attending. Thank you!

Teacher Dinner Postponed

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:40:00 -0800

Due to the threat of winter weather, we have canceled our teacher dinner scheduled for tomorrow evening. We will reschedule soon. It's sure to be very fun evening together!

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:04:00 -0800

Thank you all so much for your incredible effort in offering Slime Time to our church families and community once again. We had 56 children, plus parents. Several of these were new to our church. Let's pray that the seeds planted will grow!
I am so thankful for God's blessing and provision for this ministry. I am thankful for each one of you. Without your prayers, donations, time, talent and efforts, neither Slime Time nor any of the other programs we are able to offer would be possible.
As we continue to work together in ministering to the children in this area, let's pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance and direction. Thank you all so much. You are a blessing to this church!

Slime Time! 2009

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Fri, 2 Oct 2009 07:56:00 -0700

Slime Time is back! Last year, we had 51 children, and many parents, join us for this night of fun, where they heard the message that God loves them and Jesus died to forgive them. It was awesome!
Be a part of this year's fun! We need help with set-up, clean-up, registration, and games! Everyone can be a part of Slime Time! See Amity for more information.

Royal Rangers and Missionettes

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:45:00 -0700

Please join us for the Royal Rangers ad Missionettes Advancement Service on Wednesday, September 16th at 7 p.m. Leaders, please let me know what you need to be ordered for the new year. Thanks for all you do! -Amity

Community Day 2009

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:45:00 -0700

We had a wonderful day for our 3rd annual Community Day! The Lord greatly blessed us with beautiful, sunny weather. Many families came out to enjoy refreshments, games, crafts, and the water slide! We had the opportunity to connect with people we haven't seen in a while, register kids for VBS, and make our presence known to the surrounding community. Thank you Lord for your Hand of blessing, and thank you all for your hard work and enthusiasm. Together we are His Body. Please pray for the children whose lives can be touched by Jesus at VBS this year!

Our God hears and answers prayer!

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:49:00 -0700

Just check out this weather forecast...

See you tomorrow!

VBS Staff Training

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:28:00 -0700

Thank you to everyone who attended the Crew Leader Staff Training on Sunday. Here is some important information we went over:

-You'll have a crew of 3 to 5 mixed-age children.
-Each day children will choose a job to do within the crew.
-You'll begin in Sonic Sing & Play (the sanctuary).
-Then you'll rotate to the different station according to your daily schedule.
-Station Leaders will use a "Lab Blaster" as an attention-getting signal.
-Each day will have a Bible Point which will be repeated often, throughout the day.
-When you and the kids hear the Bible Point, you respond by saying "Aha!" and pointing your pointer finger up.
-It is important for YOU to participate, not just the children. It encourages them to get involved and excited!
-Make sure to follow the directions as much as possible. Power Lab was written for each part to work together!
-When discussing something as a crew, make sure to circle up, don't just allow kids to stand against a wall. This will maximize everyone' experience at Power Lab.
-Each day during snack, children will pick a daily challenge to put their faith into action. Then the next day during Sonic Sing and Play, your crew will discuss what they did, and place a "Daily challenge bubble" (balloon) in the beaker.
-Remember that VBS is more than learning stories and memorizing verses, it's experiencing God's love. Ask yourself this question each day...Would Jesus treat a child this way?
-Please see Amity for a Manual with more tips and information.
-Let's all pray for the children who will meet Jesus at Power Lab!

Community Day

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:45:00 -0700

This Saturday will be our 3rd annual Community Day from 1 to 3 p.m. It is always such a fun time for kids and adults. We will have our water slide, crafts, games and food. This is the perfect opportunity for your friends and family, as well as people in our neighborhood to get to know us and to register for VBS. I'm looking forward to this great day!

We will be setting up large items, such as canopies, on Wednesday evening. Friday morning I'll be pulling out all of the games from storage and organizing things, and Saturday we'll set the rest up. If you are able to help early, we'll be there at 10:00 a.m. We'd like to have everyone at church no later than 12:30 p.m. on Saturday to pray and be in place before guests arrive.

We will be keeping an eye on the weather. If we need to postpone due to rain, we will have this information posted here and the church website by Friday evening, as well as on the answering machine at church. Our rain date is next Saturday, August 1st.

Thank you all so much for your support of this outreach! You are all so appreciated.

-Amity

VBS Crew Leader Meeting

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:42:00 -0700

On Sunday, July 19th, we will have a crew leader training meeting for VBS right after church (in the fellowship hall). I'll review the Power Lab basics, and give you a handbook with tips for your crew. If you are not a crew leader, but are helping in another capacity, this meeting would be beneficial for you as well, but is not required. I'm planning on about 30 minutes. I know God has been blessing this VBS, and I can't wait to see what He will do!

Also: If you have a facebook account, please join our Bunnvale VBS Group for updates, information and discussion!

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Mon, 1 Jun 2009 06:01:00 -0700

Attention Sunday School Teachers!!

Summer Sunday School is kicking off this Sunday with a special Sunday School breakfast for the whole church! We will enjoy a time of fellowship and good food, and introduce our Summer Sunday School theme, "the Treasure Hunters - Discovering God's Treasures in Family Life".

During this 8-week Children's Program, we will try out a mixed-age crew structure, and have the older kids try out some leadership skills! This Sunday we will be putting the crews together and coming up with crew names.

As I have mentioned, we are asking each Sunday school teacher to help coordinate 2 Sundays with another teacher. Amity will be giving out this schedule on Sunday. Please see her with any conflicts.

If anyone who is not a Sunday school teacher would like to help out, there is plenty of room! We'd love to have you!

I am so thankful for each one of you. You are the most dedicated group of people I have known, and I know God will bless you all richly! See you Sunday!

Get Ready for VBS!!!

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Mon, 4 May 2009 08:53:00 -0700

YOU + KIDS = MEGA OUTREACH!

Power Lab VBS is coming to our church! Get ready for a VBS that's unlike any other! At PowerLab, kids will learn one Bible point per day, and they'll the way they learn best! Each child learns differently, so PowerLab offers 7 different stations,each provides a different dynamic to learning! That means lots of opportunities for you to serve!

So, take a minute to browse through these job descriptions, and pray about getting involved in this dynamic, life-changing outreach!

Sonic Sing & Play Leader
Wacky Works Crafts & Missions Leader
Hyperspeed Games Leader
Spotlight Drama Leader
Test Tube Treats Leader
Bible Blast Leader
Cinema Science Leader
Faith Fusion Finale Leader
Squeaky Beaker's Preschool Director
Lab Crew Leaders
Preschool Lab Crew Leaders
Registrar
Sign-In Personnel
Decoration Coordinator
Spotlight Drama Director

Advancement Service

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:05:00 -0700

On Wednesday, March 18th, we will have an Advancement Service for our Royal Rangers and Missionettes.

We will begin at 7:15 p.m., and ask that kids arrive at 7:00 to change into their uniforms. Leaders, if possible, please plan on arriving early to help receive the children.

We will have snacks downstairs afterward. We would appreciate everyone who can staying to help clean up. If we all work together, this will happen very quickly.

Thank you for all you do!

Royal Rangers Basic Training

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:52:00 -0700

When? Saturday, April 18th 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where? Bunnvale Assembly of God
Who? All Royal Rangers Leaders / Harvey Johnson, Trainer
What? The course "Royal Ranger Basics" is an 8 hour classroom session. It is intended to provide the student with an overview of the RR program, and guidance on how to run a basic Wednesday night meeting, for 1.5 hours.
Why? It would be a good idea for everyone to attend the class, even if they have already taken it. There are some major changes to the program that are being planned by the National Office, and Mr. Johnson will be able to describe those changes to everyone that attends.
Other Information: Lunch will be provided.
Contact: Amity Alicea (Children's Evangelism and Ministries Director)
Bunnvale Assembly of God
285 County Road 513 Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
(908) 638-6770

Movie / Meeting Night

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:13:00 -0800

Royal Rangers and Missionettes Leaders
Reminder: This Wednesday we will be having a meeting while the kids enjoy popcorn and a movie (being supervised by some wonderful volunteers!) So come and enjoy a night off with coffee and donuts, while we talk about this ministry and plan for the upcoming quarter.

Children's Christmas Program

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:27:00 -0800

The annual Children's Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 14th at 6 p.m. This year we will be producing "The Good News Flash." It is a comic look at the events of that special night! Don't miss it!

Slime Time Tonight!

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 5 Nov 2008 06:23:00 -0800

The set up is almost done, the games are ready and the candy is waiting. All we need now is YOU! Without volunteers like you, there wouldn't be Slime Time, or any other event. So, thank you!!!! Please pray for tonight, for all of the children, families, and volunteers who God has prepared to be there. We can change this country one person at a time, and it all starts with YOU!

-Please plan to be at the church at 6:30 PM
-Please wear your blue volunteer shirt, if possible (there are still a few XL's available)
-If you have a lab coat and/or safety glasses, please bring them (there are many available to wear)
-Remember, how you engage guests at Slime Time will make a huge impact on their experience, so smile, make eye contact, be upbeat, and speak to the kids and parents! Be encouraging!
-Please pray for the children and families we meet!

Thank you. See you tonight!

VBS Day 5 -Plunge into Service!

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:15:00 -0700

Our final night of VBS was a blast! The rain stopped just in time for the water slide.
Thanks everyone for all of the preparation, time and effort that you put into making this a
wonderful VBS. Let us keep praying that the kids got to know the best friend they'll ever have- Jesus!

VBS Day 4 - Plunge into Faith

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:13:00 -0700

Go Bill! Kids Plunged into Faith on Day 4 of VBS, learning how Peter stepped off the boat and onto the water!

VBS Day 3 Plunge into Courage

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Sun, 7 Sep 2008 12:12:00 -0700

On Day 3 of VBS, we took the plunge into courage!

VBS Day 2- Plunge into Worship

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Wed, 3 Sep 2008 05:43:00 -0700

Day 2 was a Rockin' good time! We learned what true worship is, and the kids (and some of the volunteers) got soaked outside with the games!

Thanks for all your hard work, VBS volunteers!

amityalicea@bunnvaleag.com (Amity Alicea) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:36:00 -0700

VBS was fun for all this year! It took a lot of hard work, and I am tremendously appreciative for everything that you put into it! Please continue to pray for the children, that the seeds planted would grow into a harvest for Jesus!