November 25, 2008

Our new unit in Expedition (for children 1st – 6th grades) is called "Christmas - Do You See What I See?"  We will focus on learning about the story of Jesus' birth.  We will look at the story of Christmas through the eyes of the people who were there - Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds and later on the wise men.  This is a 6 week unit; our children will be combined with one other grade, first with second, third with fourth and fifth with sixth, for first service only.  During the second service 1st - 4th grades will meet together in the downtown room for worship at 10:30 and then the children will go with their grade to their workshop.  All 5th and 6th graders will go to Route 56 over in the worship center building upstairs in room C302.

“ Christmas - Do You See What I See?”
November 30, 2008 - January 4, 2009
 

First Service

• Studio E2K – “The Stable Boy's Christmas” and “The Star Christmas”

• Creative Cookery - Decorating Christmas Cookies

• How Great Thou Art – Starry Night Crayon Resist

• Alpha Adventures – The Story of Jesus' Birth

• Tek Trek – Exploring “Jesus Birth and Boyhood" software
   

Second Service

• Studio E2K (first Sunday) – Video Sunday – “Timmy's Gift"

• How Great Thou Art – Making Christmas Ornaments

• Tek Trek – Exploring “Fluffy's Christmas Adventure” software

• Creative Cookery – "Happy Birthday Jesus" make a spice cake

• Map Room - Dramatizing the story of Jesus' birth

Point: I see Jesus in Christmas

Unit Verse: “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord”
Luke 2:11

Parent Resource

This unit your Compass bag is available this Sunday in the downtown room. What are Compass bags, you ask? This is a resource for you to use at home with your children to talk about what they are discovering this unit for elementary children. A booklet of instruction is included with some of the items you will need to do the activities. Enjoy discovering God together with your children!

Route 56
Route 56 for our fifth and sixth graders second service is located in the worship building upstairs in C302 (what used to be the old computer lab), see you Sunday! Route 56 is a pre-teen elective in an environment that offers a safe place to explore, discover, and ask questions as we discover God together.

Operation Christmas Child report
Thank you so much for your participation in Operation Christmas Child this year.  This is such a great family activity in which children are given the opportunity to give.  It broadens our worldview as we give to children in need who live in parts of the world less fortunate than ours.  This year we collected 242 shoe boxes that will be sent to: Peru, China, Guyana, Panama, and the Philippines. 

Kids Karavan

Trekkers will be learning about the story of Jesus' birth.  They will experience learning through all their senses and intelligences as they explore the centers in the room.  They will learn through stories, drama, art, music, movement, puzzles, nature and relationships.  They will experience learning about God in hands on developmentally appropriate ways.

Hikers
Our hiker class will be focusing on the story of Jesus' birth.  Hikers will experience learning through all their senses and intelligences as they explore the centers in the room.  They will learn through stories, drama, art, music, movement, puzzles, nature, and relationships.  They will experience learning about God in hands on developmentally appropriate ways.

Travelers and Trailblazers
The classes will be focusing on learning about the story of Jesus' birth.  They will be learning in ways that will help them make a life connection to the point the lesson is focusing on.  Their curriculum will be developmentally appropriate for their age and stage in life.   A morning filled with engaging learning opportunity as well as a time to build relationships with their peers and teachers.

Parent Connection: 

The following is a statement of the vision and values we hold for children at RCC:

Vision:

To invite children to begin to experience the joy of a 'Great Adventure' with God!  Engaging children to discover God and motivating and equipping parents to guide their children in their discovery.

What we value:

• Every child feels loved and valued

• Authentic experiences that make a meaningful life connection

• Every activity is fun and engaging and appropriate for the child's age and stage of development

• Leaders and parents have the resources and training to empower them to guide children in discovering God.

Rawhide Ranch 

Rawhide Ranch is an adventure in the Wild West for children 3rd grade through 6th grade.  The camp this year will be Friday, February 6th - Sunday, February 8th 2009.  The camp is located in Bonsall (north of San Diego County).  This is a great weekend in which children experience horseback riding, caring for farm animals, games, arts and crafts, country line dancing, participating in a horse show, building relationships with peers and leaders and a fun and engaging chapel experience.

Look for more information in the mail, registration begins Sunday, December 7th. Total cost is $185 and $85 reserves your spot. If you are interested in being a leader for the weekend please contact Janet or call the church office 714-524-1744.  See ya at the ranch!

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