Daily Camp News
Photos 2009

Friday Parent Newsletter

Wow! It’s Friday already? Today we were introduced to an owl that reminds us that when we make wise choices, we are “Loving for Jesus.”

Be sure to ask your kids about the skit and who Walking Stick really was. (Grandpa!) All the characters from the skit will return on Sunday so you can enjoy a bit of what your kids did this week!

Sunday Preview – We can’t wait to see everyone on Sunday for the Musical and Barbecue. Remember to drop your kids off at 9:00 in their VBS classrooms. You'll have a great time hearing and seeing what's been going on at SonRock Kids Camp!

Mission Project Update – We have collected 479 items of food! Thank you so much. It’s not too late to bring additional donations on Sunday. They can be left as you come into the sanctuary.

VBS may be over, but the fun continues! We’d love you to join us .  .  .

Bible Memory Verse
Preschool/Kindergarten
“God made us to do good things.” (See Ephesians 2:10.)

Elementary
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

Tell About It
Here are some questions to ask your child to review the Bible story and verse:
• What did the people in the Temple learn from Peter’s words and actions?
• How do good words and right actions help people learn about Jesus?
• What are things kids your age do that show they love and obey Jesus?
• Ephesians 2:10 talks about doing good works. What are some of the good works Jesus
wants us to do?

Thursday Parent Newsletter

The sun was shining and the kids were singing at SonRock today! Today we learned that we are “Forgiven by Jesus!” Our animal today was the raccoon. Raccoons are rascally and get themselves into trouble. When we ask God for forgiveness, we are given a fresh start each day!

Walking Stick fell down the ravine today! The campers are working together to get him out! Ask your kids about what the campers were using  to help him. (They were using their belts to pull him up!)

Special Reminders – It’s not too late to RSVP for Sunday. You don’t want to miss a moment of the fun! Plan to stay and enjoy a delicious barbecue after the service.

New Camp Photos – Check out the Photos 2009 tab to view some photos of our fun time at camp.

Mission Project Update – We are up to 306 items of food. We are hoping to reach 500 by Sunday! Thank you to all who are helping us fill this important need.

Bible Memory Verse

Preschool/Kindergarten
“You are forgiving and good, O Lord. You always love me.” (See Psalm 86:5.)

Elementary
“You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you.” Psalm 86:5

Tell About It
Here are some questions to ask your child to review the Bible story and verse:
• Why did Peter need to be forgiven?
• How did Jesus show Peter he was forgiven?
• What might make it hard for someone to make a fresh start?
• What three things does Psalm 86:5 tell us about God?

Friday Preview
Tomorrow at SonRock Kids Camp VBS, we’ll talk about choosing Jesus to guide our choices every
day. We’ll also hear about one of Jesus’ friends who had to see something before he would believe it!

 

Wednesday Parent Newsletter

Another awesome day here at SonRock Kids Camp! Today we practiced our moose calls as we were introduced to today’s daily truth “Saved by Jesus.” Be sure to ask your kids about what the characters from the skit are up to and where they are headed. (They are headed to the dangerous Rustler’s Ravine!)

Special Reminders – Please remember to RSVP for Sunday. We are hoping to have all the kids and their families here to help celebrate a wonderful week and enjoy a delicious barbecue after the service.

Mission Project Update – We are up to 202 items of food. We are hoping to reach 500 by Sunday! Thank you to all who are helping us fill this important need.

Bible Memory Verse

Preschool/Kindergarten
“Believe in Jesus and that He is alive.” (See Romans 10:9.)

Elementary
“If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9

Tell About It
Here are some questions to ask your child to review the Bible story and verse:
• Who did Peter say he believed Jesus was?
• What do you think are some of the reasons Peter believed this?
• How did Jesus prove He was the Savior?
• What does Romans 10:9 tell us about believing who Jesus is and what He has done?
• What does this verse invite us to do?

Thursday Preview
Tomorrow at SonRock Kids Camp VBS, we’ll discover when Jesus forgives us, He also gives us a
fresh start. We’ll also hear about a time Peter did something he later regretted.

Tuesday Parent Newsletter

What a wonderful day we’ve had. Today we learned how we are protected by Jesus because He more powerful than anything! We are thankful for the bit of cooler weather we are enjoying! Be sure to ask your kids about Pastor Randy eating the worms this morning or maybe they joined him in a game of muck, muck, moose!

Special Reminders – The children brought home invitations to Sunday’s musical. The kids are a huge part of the service on Sunday! Please RSVP by Thursday and plan to stay for the all church barbecue! Everyone is welcome!

Today in Crafts we tie dyed bandanas. Your child is bringing their bandana home with instructions to complete the process. We’d like them to wear their bandanas on Friday and on Sunday.

Mission Project Update – Today the children brought in 115 items of food. We will collect donations all week, so thank you so much.

Bible Memory Verse

Preschool/Kindergarten
“God says, ‘Do not fear; I will help you.’” (See Isaiah 41:13.)

Elementary
“I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13

Tell About It
Here are some questions to ask your child to review the Bible story and verse:
• Why do you think Peter had courage to step out of the boat and walk to Jesus?
• What words would you use to describe Peter at the beginning of the story? In the middle? At the end?
• What amazing truth about Jesus did Peter discover?
• What promise does God give us in Isaiah 41:13?
• What does this verse tell us to do?

Wednesday Preview
Tomorrow at SonRock Kids Camp VBS, we’ll hear about Jesus’ gifts of salvation and eternal life! We’ll also hear how Jesus made these gifts possible.

Monday Parent Newsletter

VBS begins at 9:00 sharp! Be sure to come early so your kids won't miss a minute of the fun!

Reminder - We will be tie-dying bandanas on Tuesday. As this might be messy, this would be a good day to wear older shorts and shoes just in case.

Heads up - There will be water games throughout the week. If your campers have plans right after VBS, you may want to bring a change of clothes.

Fourth Graders through Sr. High – Permission slips are due back Tuesday for the Wednesday swim party!

SonRock Mission Project – Children’s Emergency Food Bank – operated right here at JKPC! Each child brought home a list of suggested food items to donate this week. Our goal is to collect over 500 items by next Sunday!

Music - The kids received words to the songs they are learning this week. We encourage everyone to listen to the SonRock CD so the kids can learn the words to the songs they will be singing this week and on Sunday.

Bible Memory Verse

Preschool/Kindergarten
“God loves us and calls us His children.” (See 1 John 3:1.)

Elementary
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” 1 John 3:1

Tell About It
Here are some questions to ask your child to review the Bible story and verse:
• What did Jesus ask Peter and Andrew to do?
• Why do you think Peter had the courage to follow Jesus?
• How does it make you feel to know that Jesus wants you to
follow Him?
• What does 1 John 3:1 say is the greatest way God has shown His love?
• How do we become God’s children?

Live It!
As a family, choose one or more of these activities to live out what your child is learning at SonRock Kids Camp.
• Place a bird feeder in a front- or backyard tree. Enjoy watching your fine feathered friends enjoy the banquet. Keep a log of the different birds you  see and take photos— being careful not to scare the birds away!
• Gather the family to take a neighborhood nature walk together. Place bracelets of masking tape (sticky side out!) on everyone’s wrists. As you walk, family members place interesting found objects on their sticky bracelets—small pebbles, wildflowers (Don’t pick! Just take flowers or plants found on the ground.), even dead insects might find their way to a family member’s wrist. And take along a trash bag in which to place any litter
found on your walk.
• Call or visit a friend or family member who is ill. Ask children to draw a picture or sign a card to cheer up the person.