Hello! It’s JULY and we’ve had so much going on! Vacation Bible School was wonderful! The people we have in our Rockport Family have always traditionally been some of the best volunteers in the world…and this year is definitely no exception! I have to thank all of you who had anything to do with our VBS this year! Whether you were a teacher, or donated things to the cause, or volunteered to do other classes or cooking – or ANYTHING, it was a great time… and I am excited for next year! I truly couldn’t have done it without any of you, with me coming in so close to VBS week- Thanks for your patience as I settled in that week!
Coming up we are going to have a VBS Reunion Cookout – families and volunteers will all be invited to join us on July 28th from 6 to 8pm… Hot Dogs and Fun!
We have also begun or New Mission Project, which will be Church-wide, all of us working together a team to do something good in the world…imagine everything can get done together! Our New Mission this year is called the Zoe Ministry. If you would like to learn more on your own about Zoe Ministry the web site is: http://www.zoeministry.org/
“In Many African Countries orphaned children are raising their brothers and sisters due to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. In response, ZOE Ministry shares the Love of Christ and gives hope to vulnerable children in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, and Rwanda through:
Giving Hope Empowerment Project
Training in farming, animal husbandry, vocational skills, income-generating activities, HIV/AIDS education, health and hygiene. The training frees orphans from poverty and dependency within 2-3 years in the program.
Relief Ministry
Including food, school fees, clothing, clean water, and medical care.”
We are hoping to schedule someone to come in to give us a presentation about Zoe Ministry this fall.
Don’t forget our Church Picnic on July 18th!
And on Wednesday, August 11th from 6:30 to 8PM, we will have a summer gathering for kids pre school age thru 6th grade…”Wednesday” School! Come and have fun with us before Sunday School starts!

Christian Education Overview for April 25

Sunday School meets from 9:30 to 10:30 am.
Infant/Toddler care is available at 9:15 am in Room 4.

3 year old thru Kindergarten: Philip Tells a Man About Jesus
I believe in Jesus.

1st thru 3rd grade: It’s All Good!
Through Jesus we come to know that God loves all people.

4th thru 6th grade: Peter and Cornelius
I know that God loves all people.

Youth: “Story”

Adult Bible Study: in the Parlor

Christians and the World: in the Prayer Chapel

Blankets + : 182 blankets

Christian Education Overview for April 18

Sunday School meets from 9:30 to 10:30 am.
Infant/Toddler care is available at 9:15 am in Room 4.

3 year old thru Kindergarten: Peter and John Heal a Man
Jesus can change our lives.

1st thru 3rd grade: Spread the Word
We can share the Good News about Jesus with others.

4th thru 6th grade: Philip and the Ethiopian
We can share the story of Jesus with others.

Youth: “Story”

Adult Bible Study: in the Parlor

Christians and the World: at Panera

Blankets + : 170 blankets

Christian Education Overview for April 11

Sunday School meets from 9:30 to 10:30 am.
Infant/Toddler care is available at 9:15 am in Room 4.

3 year old thru Kindergarten: Jesus and His Friends
I can tell people about Jesus.

1st thru 3rd grade: Dancing for Joy
We praise God for the new life that we are given through Jesus.

4th thru 6th grade: Peter and John Heal
Jesus gives us new life.

Youth: “Story”

Adult Bible Study: in the Parlor

Christians and the World: in the Prayer Chapel

Blankets + : 166 blankets

The 4th, 5th & 6th Grade Sunday School Class

Class begins with a time for the children to share what happened in their lives during the past week. This sharing process gives them a chance to learn the importance of confidentiality. Next comes the lesson followed by a game of dodge ball and snack. Brad and Kelly Scotten feel that by combining personal sharing at the beginning of class with a competitive game at the end, the students develop closer relationships.

Christian Education Overview for April 4

Sunday School meets from 9:30 to 10:30 am.
Infant/Toddler care is available at 9:15 am in Room 4.

3 year old thru Kindergarten: Jesus Lives!
We celebrate that Jesus is alive!

1st thru 3rd grade: Jesus Christ is Risen!
On Easter we celebrate the new life we have through Jesus.

4th thru 6th grade: The Empty Tomb
We celebrate the new life that God gives us through Jesus.

Youth: Story

Adult Bible Study: in the Parlor

Christians and the World: in the Prayer at Panera

Blankets + : 165 blankets

A Haroset Snack

The 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade Class had a snack of haroset today. For those of you not familiar with the ingredients, haroset is a mixture of apples, almonds, sugar, cinnamon, lemon rind and grape juice served on matzo crackers. Thanks for sharing some with me. It was delicious!

3 apples, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup chopped almonds
1/2 T. sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
grated lemon rind
2 T. grape juice

Mix together in a large bowl.
Serve with matzo crackers.