Family Date

Hey Kids!

Bring mom and dad to the Mud Room, Saturday the 28th from 10:30-12:00 to create a Valentine's Day project together. The Tree House Club will provide snacks. Prices for family projects range from $15-$30. Please RSVP by Wednesday the 25th to jeannetteg@live-oak.org.     

Dear Live Oak Family,

        Thank you for supporting the Tree House Club’s bake sale. Together, we raised over $1100.00 that we used to purchase 5 Goats, 8 Chickens, 1 Pig, 10 Fruit Trees, 1 Education For One Child, 1 Pack of School Supplies, 1 Sheep, 1 Rabbit and 1 Donkey. Those gifts could potentially change the lives of entire villages of impoverished children and families. Praise God!

But, the gift recipients aren’t the only ones experiencing change. This project has affected the THC children, too. They have been enlightened about the problem of global hunger and empowered to make a difference. Families spent time baking and connecting together during this busy season, children emptied their entire piggy banks, hosted lemonade stands and did extra chores to raise money to help people they may never know in this lifetime. I so appreciate Casey Morrow for initiating and coordinating this effort. It was a blessing to all of us.

I’m looking forward to seeing what God is going to do in the lives of families in 2011 and I want to invite you to be part our team! Be transformed as you are used by God to help evangelize and transform the lives of children and families right here at Live Oak. There is a place for YOU on our team…

God bless you and thank you for your prayers and support of the Tree House Club children’s ministry.

Jeannette Gist

Director of Children & Family Ministries  

                                  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From The Gist Family!

Bake Sale For World Vision!

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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 17th.  The 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

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

Operation Christmas Child! Packing Party Nov. 21st

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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.