Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Bake Sale For World Vision!



 
 
Dear Tree House Club Parents,
 
Over the next few weeks, your kids will be learning about poverty as well as other countries around the world.  We will be using a World Vision curriculum written for school age kids to provide hands-on opportunites for participants to understand the issues surrounding world hunger.  The curriculum is designed to help young people understand the causes of world hunger, to know they can make a difference in the lives of hungry children, and to take some easy steps to help others.  We need your help with one easy step.  We are asking that Tree House Club families spend some time as a family baking.  We are going to sell what each family bakes at the Christmas Program on Friday, December 17thThe Tree House Club kids will then use whatever profit we make to spend on gifts through the World Vision gift catalogue.  The profits will be divided among the classes, and the kids in that class will decide what they want to give.  For example, one class may decide to purchase a goat for a family in Africa.  This is a great opportunity to make a difference as well as teach our children the value of generosity.  We hope it will also be a blessing for your family to work together.  So, begin thinking about what you'd like to bake.  More information will be coming your way regarding when to turn in the baked goods, etc.  Thanks so much for your participation!
 
Humbly,
 
The Tree House Club Volunteers

Sunday, November 28, 2010

All God's Kids Special Needs Ministry

Dear Parents,

       Do you know someone with a child in their family who has special needs? I recently learned about a prayer and support group for moms of children with special needs. This group also has a parent's night out and a VBS for special needs children. It was started by a mother of a child with autism. She is a beautiful sweet soul. I know you will love her. Please pass her information along to anyone you think could use it.
Stacy Poteet at 795-5201

Blessing-
Jeannette Gist

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Operation Christmas Child! Packing Party Nov. 21st

We will have a packing party in our classrooms this Sunday, November 21st.
Bring your gifts...
 Toys (small cars, balls, dolls, jump ropes, yo-yo's, paper, pens, markers, books) Hygeine items (toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap, comb, washcloth) hard candy, lollipops, mints, gum, t-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights with extra batteries, Personal notes- You may include a personal note to the child and a photo of yourself or family. (If you include the name and address the child might write back!)    
We will pack our boxes and pray for the children who recieve them.