UPCOMING EVENTSWednesday Night Live!! 11.05

We’re back and better than ever! This year, kids can sign up for Dance, Art, or our Movie Makers class – followed by group Bible study. 5pm-7pm!

Celebration Station 11.06 Thursday nights are always games, music, journaling, and a lesson tailored to children and youth!

Jumpstart3 Rehearsal 11.07 Your kids already know the songs and the motions – now it’s time for them to jam out on stage with the band! Rehearse and meet Jumpstart3 at 5pm; pizza party for all at 7pm!

Jumpstart3 & Service Fest!!! 11.08 Do NOT miss this free concert by Jumpstart3! They will be playing two hours of scripture hip-hop and techno music and leading games! This year’s event is dedicated to children’s services. Come join us!

Give thanks no

matter what happens.

God wants you to

thank Him because

you believe in Christ

Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Passage of the Month

PARADISE ISLAND

November 2nd Newsletter!

Mark Your Calendars!!!The free family concert on November 8th has been a labor of love from its start; bring your family and friends and support the parents who made it happen! Several months ago, one of the Elementary Sunday School teachers approached me with a wonderful, but seemingly impossible, idea. For weeks, she and I had been noticing an uptick in the amount of scripture our students were learning. Even difficult verses – verses like 2 Timothy 3:16 and Romans 10:9 and Isaiah 9:6 – were now easily retained in the hearts of our students. Numerous parents were approaching me with similar reports; kids throughout the FUMCSP Childrenʼs Ministry were memorizing verse after verse at alarming rates. It was as if the fourth floor water fountain had been spiked with Ginkgo biloba! We both knew the real reason behind the change, though. The answer was Jumpstart3: a surprisingly current band that chants Bible verses over throbbing club beats and uses repetition to plant their catchy anthems in listenersʼ subconsciouses. It really works, too! Even after my first brush with their music, I could already recite most of the lyrics. Kids, unsurprisingly, fare even better in this department; many of our newest and youngest students are already in command of an array of

pivotal passages. But how could we ensure their continued progress while still maintaining a high level of interest and enthusiasm? How

could we share this teaching tool with other childrenʼs ministries? How could we partner with this important band and support what God is doing through their work? Enter that awesome teacher and her wonderful idea: to bring Jumpstart3 to FUMC (from California) and invite other area churches to a FREE family concert! And so began a jarringly generous labor of love by a big-hearted volunteer and the team behind Service Fest. Not only have they prayed over and planned this event, but they have footed the bill too – just because they care about the spiritual growth of your children. How cool is that?! So I am asking you to attend. Please be there. Not only will your family/friends love it, but your presence will serve to encourage selfless and creative events in the future!

Sunday Morning 9:30am Leaders November 9th - Kay Villar November 16th - Karen Wilber

Sunday Morning 11am Leaders 1st & 2nd Graders: Todd Seales, Amy Plouf & Karin Kmetz 3rd & 4th Graders: Mike & Gina White 5th Graders: Lois Jablonski & Mandy Houston

Super Serving Tip #81“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”

-Albert Einstein

The S.S.UPDATEBringing you up-to-the-minute Sunday School info!

This week, weʼre discovering: We kick off the month by taking a closer look at our memory verse for the month: 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

We want to help kids understand why God wants us to give thanks in all circumstances. We believe something will happen in the heart of a child when they learn to take a TIME OUT, think about this verse, and remember to show gratitude.

Our Bottom Line is: You always have something to be thankful for.

Take-Away Concept: No matter what our situation looks like, thereʼs always something to thank God for. There are many times when we donʼt want to give thanks, but our hope in Jesus and His love for us allows us to be thankful regardless of our circumstances.

Key Points: • God is at work in our lives even

though we may not understand.• Our response of gratitude shows that

we trust God in all circumstances

Games!

Music!

Journaling!

Friends!

Thursdays 6:00-9:30pm

Key Verse: ”The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for all.” Mark 10:45

Theme: God loves you – and sometimes He shows us how much He loves us through others. How has the kindness and selflessness of others affected your life?

Ask a kid: What’s something you can be thankful for, even on bad days?

Ask a parent: Would you rather spend time with someone who is complaining or choosing an attitude of gratitude?

Parent Cue

Name: Brenda Awad Missionary in: Israel/Palestine, Middle East

This week, pray for Brenda Awad and husband, Alex, as they serve at a small international church in East Jerusalem. Pray for their safety, and for their congregation to grow. Ask God to bless their ministry serving orphans of the war.

Join Us For Practice and a Pizza Party!

Throughout the year, a portion of the children’s offering will be used to fund

the education of a child in Argentina.

Please Pray For Me!

1st & 4th Sundays from 9:30-10:30

A chance to serve God and children!email EStrong@fumcsp.org

Curriculum Materials for K-5th Grades

BIBLE STORYThank You x Infinity (Give thanks all the time) • 1 Thessalonians 5:18

BOTTOM LINEYou always have something to be grateful for.

MEMORY VERSE“Give thanks no matter what happens. God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18, NIrV

BASIC TRUTH: I can trust God no matter what.

PLUG INSMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES TO FOCUS THE ENERGY

• Ideas for Early Arrivers

• Game On!

POWER UPINTERACTIVE LARGE GROUP EXPERIENCE

TO ENGAGE THE HEART

• Opener

• Worship

• Bible story

• Prayer

• Closer

CATCH ON SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES TO MAKE THE CONNECTION

(CHOOSE TWO OR MORE OF THESE ACTIVITIES)

• Head Games

• Time Out!! What Do You See?

• Time Out … Thank You!

DISMISSAL• Pray, share and reflect on today’s lesson before

leaving

HERE’S A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN 4TH AND 5TH GRADE THIS WEEK:

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GRATITUDELetting others know you see how they’ve helped you.

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