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There will be an information meeting about how to participate after 3rd service next week (5/20).
Hope to see you there! This is going to be an epic summer!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
And the WINNERS are....
by Mollie
The winners from the registration cards are......
The winners from the registration cards are......
AMY MARTINEZ
CHAD BUNN
JULIE DILTS
Leave a comment here to let me know if you would like your gift card for Starbucks, Golden Spoon, or Jamba Juice.
Congrats!!
Thanks for filling out the registration forms for your kiddos.
*If anyone still needs to fill out NEW forms for their kids, they are available in each classroom sign in binder.
Blessings,
Mollie.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
A Special Announcement...
by Mollie
VBS is coming!!
July 16th - 20th from 9am - 12pm.
Mark it on your calendars NOW!
Pre-registration will start soon...
also... please be praying about how you can be involved this year, we would love to have you on our team!
Blessings,
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Do you know?!?
by Mollie
.... our intern KRISTIN?!?!?
.... our intern KRISTIN?!?!?
We are blessed beyond our wildest dreams to have Kristin on our team. Take a second and click on her profile to learn more about her. Also... if you see her, give her a squeeze and thank her for all her time with our kiddos.
Have a great week!
Blessings,
Thursday, March 8, 2012
What's Happening @ GVC Kids {Popcorn Sunday}
by Mollie
THIS SUNDAY (March 11th) make sure you come early to your service because its
POPCORN SUNDAY!
Anyone and everyone is welcome to popcorn as a special treat!
We will also have new registration forms for EVERYONE to fill out.
Turn in your registration form that morning and you will get a ticket for a raffle prize.
Can't wait to see you there!
Blessings,
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Introducing..... {our teachers}
The Starting line up of our new
Spring Quarter TEACHERS!!!
These incredible people dedicate 13 weeks of their time to teach your kiddos!
Teaching our Toddlers (using my best announcer voice of course)... we have:
Mr. Mitch, Ms Allison, Ms Nikki, and Mr. Ronnie
Teaching our Preschoolers... we have:
Ms Krista & Ms Sharon
Teaching our Kinders... we have:
Ms Sara & Ms. Danielle
Teaching our Elementary kiddos... we have
Mr. Steve, Ms. Bette, Ms. Lynette, Ms. Shannon, Mr. Greg, Mr. Craig, and Ms. Beth
If you get the opportunity to see any of these awesome volunteers... take a minute to give them a squeeze and thank them for their time.
We are blessed!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Check out what's HAPPENING!
by Mollie
There are still spaces available and we want your kiddos to come! Its for ages 3-9 and starts at 5pm on Sat the 11th.
Click HERE for the page.
If you would like to sign up please just leave a comment here with your kids names and ages and I'll make sure they are on the list and you can pay when you drop them off.
make sure you get to church a few minutes early because this Sunday is POPCORN Sunday!!
For all our K-5th graders this Sunday during 2nd service is BIBLE BINGO!! Be there or be square!
Hope you see you all sometime this weekend...
Blessings,
DaTe NiGHT!
There are still spaces available and we want your kiddos to come! Its for ages 3-9 and starts at 5pm on Sat the 11th.
Click HERE for the page.
If you would like to sign up please just leave a comment here with your kids names and ages and I'll make sure they are on the list and you can pay when you drop them off.
PoPCoRN SuNDAY
make sure you get to church a few minutes early because this Sunday is POPCORN Sunday!!
BiBLe BinGO
For all our K-5th graders this Sunday during 2nd service is BIBLE BINGO!! Be there or be square!
Hope you see you all sometime this weekend...
Blessings,
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
In Christ Alone
by Mollie
Do you have a song? That one worship song that captures your attention no matter what you are feeling that day? Even if you are late, grumpy, your kids spilled breakfast on you, and you have a list of chores a mile long...this song lifts you up.
"In Christ Alone" is that song for me. Every time I hear it sung it bring chills up and down my body. The lyrics are powerful.
What's your favorite song? Leave a comment and tell me!
Blessings,
Do you have a song? That one worship song that captures your attention no matter what you are feeling that day? Even if you are late, grumpy, your kids spilled breakfast on you, and you have a list of chores a mile long...this song lifts you up.
"In Christ Alone" is that song for me. Every time I hear it sung it bring chills up and down my body. The lyrics are powerful.
Take a minute and worship. You know you want to (wink, wink)
What's your favorite song? Leave a comment and tell me!
Blessings,
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Teachers
by Mollie
The teachers that are in the classroom with your kids are amazing. Like "holy guacamole" amazing. They commit to teaching your little ones for 13 weeks straight! Its a huge commitment, but we believe it's VERY important!
Being in the classroom that frequently allows for the kiddos to build a relationship and be more prone to seek a relationship with God because of the consistent example their teachers are setting for them.
BUT their 13 weeks are coming to an end and they get a well deserved quarter off. Which means?!?!?!? There are now teaching opportunities available. If it is on your heart to get involved with Kids ministry please leave a comment here or contact Nicole or me. (mollie.robison@yahoo.com)
The teachers that are in the classroom with your kids are amazing. Like "holy guacamole" amazing. They commit to teaching your little ones for 13 weeks straight! Its a huge commitment, but we believe it's VERY important!
Being in the classroom that frequently allows for the kiddos to build a relationship and be more prone to seek a relationship with God because of the consistent example their teachers are setting for them.
BUT their 13 weeks are coming to an end and they get a well deserved quarter off. Which means?!?!?!? There are now teaching opportunities available. If it is on your heart to get involved with Kids ministry please leave a comment here or contact Nicole or me. (mollie.robison@yahoo.com)
Blessings!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
If - Then
by Mollie
The promises in the Bible are good. Like really good. God promises all sorts of good things that would seem PERFECT in our lives RIGHT NOW. So often I forget the first part of those verses: the "if"
Isaiah 58:9-11 says.
Isaiah 58:9-11 says.
"you will call, and the LORD will answer;
you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.
IF you do away with the yoke of oppression,
with the pointing finger and malicious talk,
and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,
then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.
The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail."
My friend, Holly, brought this verse to my attention and I really like the last part. "a well-watered garden" Peaceful, lush, serene... are you picturing it with me?!?
Its the "IF" in those verses that are gonna get me.
The Message puts it like this:
What I'm interested in seeing you do is:
sharing your food with the hungry,
inviting the homeless poor into your homes,
putting clothes on the shivering ill-clad,
being available to your own families.
Do this and the lights will turn on,
and your lives will turn around at once.
Your righteousness will pave your way.
The God of glory will secure your passage.
Then when you pray, God will answer.
You'll call out for help and I'll say, 'Here I am.'
God is good and He continually blesses us more than we could ever expect, but some of those promises have an "if"
Things I should already be doing...
I hope you and your family have a fantastic week!
Blessings,
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Want to go on a date?
by Mollie
Let us help. Kids Ministry is hosting a date night for the families in the church. Saturday, February 11th from 5-7pm. Its for ages 3-9 only and the cost is $5 per kiddo. We have some really fun games, activities, and snacks planned. Your kids will have a GREAT time and you get a night out that is easy on the wallet.
Let us help. Kids Ministry is hosting a date night for the families in the church. Saturday, February 11th from 5-7pm. Its for ages 3-9 only and the cost is $5 per kiddo. We have some really fun games, activities, and snacks planned. Your kids will have a GREAT time and you get a night out that is easy on the wallet.
There are limited spaces so make sure to sign up quickly!! Sign ups start on Sunday.
I hope this allows you and your sweetie a night out!
ALSO
THIS Sunday is Missionary Sunday! The team that went to El Salvador will be sharing about their trip with our 1st - 5th graders. This is ONLY 2nd service so make sure to be there!!
Blessings,
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Changing Times...
by Mollie
We have an incredible staff here at GVC. I am really blessed by a lot of these people, but nothing is better than our staff meetings. We get the privilege of doing a devotional together at the beginning and I am always challenged.
This month our Jr. High Director, Andrew, did a devotional about how God doesn't change.
Its a simple concept on the surface, God doesn't change. Then you start to think about all the things that do change: the weather, kids, family dynamics, routines, seasons, etc. God stays consistent through all of it.
I have a routine with my girls. We get up at the same time everyday, eat our meals around the same time, take naps, etc. When we are off our "schedule" they are grumpy and it makes things difficult. My girls are comforted by consistency. Don't you think that rings true about our relationship with God? God is consistent, He is our comforter.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17
p.s. our staff is also pretty cool too... we played around the world ping pong after the meeting!
Blessings,
We have an incredible staff here at GVC. I am really blessed by a lot of these people, but nothing is better than our staff meetings. We get the privilege of doing a devotional together at the beginning and I am always challenged.
This month our Jr. High Director, Andrew, did a devotional about how God doesn't change.
Its a simple concept on the surface, God doesn't change. Then you start to think about all the things that do change: the weather, kids, family dynamics, routines, seasons, etc. God stays consistent through all of it.
I have a routine with my girls. We get up at the same time everyday, eat our meals around the same time, take naps, etc. When we are off our "schedule" they are grumpy and it makes things difficult. My girls are comforted by consistency. Don't you think that rings true about our relationship with God? God is consistent, He is our comforter.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17
p.s. our staff is also pretty cool too... we played around the world ping pong after the meeting!
Blessings,
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Meet Nicole!
by Mollie
Take a minute to get to know our new(ish) Co-Director Nicole!!
Click HERE to read her profile! Don't even get me started about how grateful I am for this girl!!
Blessings,
Take a minute to get to know our new(ish) Co-Director Nicole!!
Click HERE to read her profile! Don't even get me started about how grateful I am for this girl!!
Blessings,
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
The Final Six - Prayer
by Mollie
This is it.. The final 6 ways to pray over your kiddos.
#26: The willingness and ability to work hard. "Teach them, Lord, to value work and to work hard at everything they do, 'as working for the Lord, not for human masters'" (Col 3:23)
#27: A passion for God. "Instill in them, Lord, a soul that 'followeth hard after thee,' a heart that clings passionately to you (Ps 63:8)
#28: Self-discipline. "Father, may they develop self-discipline, that they may acquire 'a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair" (Prov 1:3)
#29: Prayerfulness. "Grant, Lord, that their lives may be marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to 'pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests'" (Eph 6:18)
#30: Gratitude. 'help them to live lives 'overflowing with thankfulness'; that they may be always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ'" (Col 2:7)
#31: A heart for missions. "Lord, please develop in them a desire to see your glory declared among the nations, your marvelous deeds among all peoples" (Ps 96:3)
I know that my family and I have enjoyed praying through these.
If you missed the first segments you can find them here:
Numbers 1-10
Numbers 11-15
Numbers 16-20
Numbers 21-25
Blessings!
This is it.. The final 6 ways to pray over your kiddos.
#26: The willingness and ability to work hard. "Teach them, Lord, to value work and to work hard at everything they do, 'as working for the Lord, not for human masters'" (Col 3:23)
#27: A passion for God. "Instill in them, Lord, a soul that 'followeth hard after thee,' a heart that clings passionately to you (Ps 63:8)
#28: Self-discipline. "Father, may they develop self-discipline, that they may acquire 'a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair" (Prov 1:3)
#29: Prayerfulness. "Grant, Lord, that their lives may be marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to 'pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests'" (Eph 6:18)
#30: Gratitude. 'help them to live lives 'overflowing with thankfulness'; that they may be always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ'" (Col 2:7)
#31: A heart for missions. "Lord, please develop in them a desire to see your glory declared among the nations, your marvelous deeds among all peoples" (Ps 96:3)
I know that my family and I have enjoyed praying through these.
If you missed the first segments you can find them here:
Numbers 1-10
Numbers 11-15
Numbers 16-20
Numbers 21-25
Blessings!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Years Resolutions
by Mollie
** We are taking a quick break from the prayer lists to celebrate the new year!
I hope that you and your families has a spectacular new year! I know I stayed up way too late, but it was SUPER fun! Our family had a super competitive game of Cranium going on, HYSTERICAL!!
Ronnie and I don't typically set resolutions but this year we decided to bite the bullet and do it. We each set individual resolutions. Both of us are going to try to be more disciplined: with devotionals, working out, eating healthy, etc. We also set a family resolution: we decided to do one generous act each month for the entire year. This is going to span from making lunches, doing someones yard, helping someone move, etc. This month we decided to go and visit one of the elderly homes in Rancho Bernardo, we are going to take the kiddos and just go spend some time visiting and chatting. I'm really excited to see how these acts are going to influence our family and our girls.
I also set a couple resolutions for the GVC kids ministry. Here they are:
#1: That this ministry would be family based. Through Sunday School and other events, we (staff) would be able to empower and equip parents to have spiritual conversations at home with their kiddos.
#2: This blog would serve as a tool for families to relate and connect with one another. Please follow and leave comments. I want to hear what is going on with your families and I know everyone else does too!
I can't wait to start this new year, I KNOW God has big things in store!
Blessings,
** We are taking a quick break from the prayer lists to celebrate the new year!
I hope that you and your families has a spectacular new year! I know I stayed up way too late, but it was SUPER fun! Our family had a super competitive game of Cranium going on, HYSTERICAL!!
Ronnie and I don't typically set resolutions but this year we decided to bite the bullet and do it. We each set individual resolutions. Both of us are going to try to be more disciplined: with devotionals, working out, eating healthy, etc. We also set a family resolution: we decided to do one generous act each month for the entire year. This is going to span from making lunches, doing someones yard, helping someone move, etc. This month we decided to go and visit one of the elderly homes in Rancho Bernardo, we are going to take the kiddos and just go spend some time visiting and chatting. I'm really excited to see how these acts are going to influence our family and our girls.
I also set a couple resolutions for the GVC kids ministry. Here they are:
#1: That this ministry would be family based. Through Sunday School and other events, we (staff) would be able to empower and equip parents to have spiritual conversations at home with their kiddos.
#2: This blog would serve as a tool for families to relate and connect with one another. Please follow and leave comments. I want to hear what is going on with your families and I know everyone else does too!
I can't wait to start this new year, I KNOW God has big things in store!
Blessings,
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Your Kid is Singing Christmas Eve?!?
by Mollie
We are very excited to announce that David is going to be doing a song with the kids on Christmas Eve. (ages 5 & up)
We are very excited to announce that David is going to be doing a song with the kids on Christmas Eve. (ages 5 & up)
It wont be as cheesy as this picture I promise. David already went back in the Sunday School classrooms last Sunday and practiced the song with the kids. During the Christmas Eve service he is going to call up the kiddos and everyone can come up to the stage (ages 5 & up). He will sing a song with them and will even be featuring some soloists (you know who you are)! Its going to be great! I can't wait to see all those smiling faces up there singing about Christmas.
**Childcare is provided for ages 4 & under ONLY, everyone else is asked to sit with their families.**
It's almost Christmas Eve, which means its almost Christmas!!
Blessings,
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
# 21 - 25
by Mollie
We are almost through all 30 of the ways to pray over your kiddos. Last week, #20 was compassion. It kind of piggy backs the idea of generosity and was really cool to pray over Zoie & Pennie. I am in the process of cleaning out our garage (big STINK!) but hopefully we can be generous with the things that we no longer use!
On to the task at hand:
#21: Responsibility. "Grant that they may learn responsibility, 'for each of you should carry your own load'" (Gal 6:5)
#22: Contentment. "Father, teach them 'the secret of being content in any and every situation...through him who gives [them] good strength" (Phil 4:12-13)
#23: Faith. "I pray that faith will find root and grow in my children's hearts, that by faith they may gain what has been promised to them" (Luke 17:5-6, Heb 11:1-40)
#24: A servant heart, "God, please help them develop servant hearts, that they may serve wholeheartedly, 'as if [they] were serving the Lord, not people" (Eph 6:7)
#25: Hope. "May the God of hope grant that they may overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit" (Rom 15:13)
Hope you have a great week getting ready for Christmas!
Blessings,
We are almost through all 30 of the ways to pray over your kiddos. Last week, #20 was compassion. It kind of piggy backs the idea of generosity and was really cool to pray over Zoie & Pennie. I am in the process of cleaning out our garage (big STINK!) but hopefully we can be generous with the things that we no longer use!
On to the task at hand:
#21: Responsibility. "Grant that they may learn responsibility, 'for each of you should carry your own load'" (Gal 6:5)
#22: Contentment. "Father, teach them 'the secret of being content in any and every situation...through him who gives [them] good strength" (Phil 4:12-13)
#23: Faith. "I pray that faith will find root and grow in my children's hearts, that by faith they may gain what has been promised to them" (Luke 17:5-6, Heb 11:1-40)
#24: A servant heart, "God, please help them develop servant hearts, that they may serve wholeheartedly, 'as if [they] were serving the Lord, not people" (Eph 6:7)
#25: Hope. "May the God of hope grant that they may overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit" (Rom 15:13)
Hope you have a great week getting ready for Christmas!
Blessings,
Thursday, December 15, 2011
"Jingle Bells, Batman Smells..."
by Mollie
Family Caroling is TOMORROW!!! (12/16)
" Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and sing joyfully about his glorious acts. " Psalm 107:22
Friday December 16th @ 6:30pm at Green Valley Church. Come bundled up and ready to sing! We are going to meet at the church and get warmed up by singing a couple songs together, then break off into groups and bless the Westwood neighborhood with some caroling! We will also be passing out invitations to our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services! It's going to be great.
After all the singing fun, come back to the church to enjoy some hot cocoa and dessert.
We are asking that each family come dressed warm and bring a dessert to share.
Any questions or comments please contact Mollie or Nicole (gvckidsministry@gmail.com) or leave a comment here!
Can't wait to sing with you!
ALSO
Kids Song for Christmas Eve - We are very excited to announce that David is going to be doing a song with the kids on Christmas Eve.
It wont be as cheesy as this picture I promise. If you are planning on attending our Christmas Eve services and your kids are interested then its really simple! David will be practicing the song with the kids (ages 5 & up) on Sunday December 18th during service so make sure you are there. Then on Christmas Eve, he will call the kids up to the stage (they will be sitting with you!) and they can sing their song. Easy peasy.
If you have any questions please email me (mollie) or leave a comment here!
Blessings,
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
#16-20 of Praying for your child
by Mollie
Last week #15 was about generosity. That is something that is really hitting home with my family. Almost 4 years ago Ronnie and I lost our home in a fire. Not the San Diego fires, but an apartment fire in Costa Mesa. To top it off it was the day of our 1st wedding anniversary.
There was a 15 yr old kid who left a lamp turned over on the bed. It got to hot and started the fire. Ronnie and I got out with our lives and the clothes on our back. We moved in that night with my in-laws here in San Diego and started rebuilding our lives. The people at GVC blessed us tremendously, they blessed us with clothing, furniture, appliances, everything. They were generous.
That is something that Ronnie and I are seeking to teach our girls. To be generous with our time and our resources. Watoto taught me that. I blogged about it on Monday, click HERE. I think it is SO important to pray that over our children, I want their lives to be a blessing.
Here are numbers 16 - 20
#16: Peace, peaceability. "Father, may they 'make every effort to do what leads to peace" (Rom 14:19)
#17: Joy. "May they be filled 'with joy given by the Holy Spirit" (1 Thess 1:6)
#18: Perseverance. "Lord, teach them perseverance in all they do, and help them especially to 'run with perseverance the race marked out for {them}" (Heb 12:1)
#19: Humility. "God, please cultivate in my children the ability to 'show true humility toward all" (Titus 3:2)
#20: Compassion. "Lord, please clothe them with the virtue of compassion" (Col 3:12)
I would LOVE to hear if you and your family are participating in these prayers. Just leave a comment here or email me (mollie@greenvalleychurch.com)
THIS FRIDAY is Family Caroling! There will be a post tomorrow about it OR click on the left sidebar to find out more info.. Hope to see you there!
Blessings,
Last week #15 was about generosity. That is something that is really hitting home with my family. Almost 4 years ago Ronnie and I lost our home in a fire. Not the San Diego fires, but an apartment fire in Costa Mesa. To top it off it was the day of our 1st wedding anniversary.
There was a 15 yr old kid who left a lamp turned over on the bed. It got to hot and started the fire. Ronnie and I got out with our lives and the clothes on our back. We moved in that night with my in-laws here in San Diego and started rebuilding our lives. The people at GVC blessed us tremendously, they blessed us with clothing, furniture, appliances, everything. They were generous.
That is something that Ronnie and I are seeking to teach our girls. To be generous with our time and our resources. Watoto taught me that. I blogged about it on Monday, click HERE. I think it is SO important to pray that over our children, I want their lives to be a blessing.
Here are numbers 16 - 20
#16: Peace, peaceability. "Father, may they 'make every effort to do what leads to peace" (Rom 14:19)
#17: Joy. "May they be filled 'with joy given by the Holy Spirit" (1 Thess 1:6)
#18: Perseverance. "Lord, teach them perseverance in all they do, and help them especially to 'run with perseverance the race marked out for {them}" (Heb 12:1)
#19: Humility. "God, please cultivate in my children the ability to 'show true humility toward all" (Titus 3:2)
#20: Compassion. "Lord, please clothe them with the virtue of compassion" (Col 3:12)
I would LOVE to hear if you and your family are participating in these prayers. Just leave a comment here or email me (mollie@greenvalleychurch.com)
THIS FRIDAY is Family Caroling! There will be a post tomorrow about it OR click on the left sidebar to find out more info.. Hope to see you there!
Blessings,
Friday, December 9, 2011
What's New & Happening
by Mollie.
We have some exciting things coming up for Kids Ministry and want to make sure ALL OF YOU are in on the fun!
THIS SUNDAY - Watoto is coming to GVC. If you haven't seen these amazing kids perform before, you need to be here. Its incredible! Each service is identical, but we are expecting a lot of people so make sure to get here early! (Sunday School is still offered each service)
We have some exciting things coming up for Kids Ministry and want to make sure ALL OF YOU are in on the fun!
THIS SUNDAY - Watoto is coming to GVC. If you haven't seen these amazing kids perform before, you need to be here. Its incredible! Each service is identical, but we are expecting a lot of people so make sure to get here early! (Sunday School is still offered each service)
NEXT FRIDAY - December 16th @ 6pm. Family Caroling! We are meeting in the youth room at GVC and heading out into the Westwood neighborhood to sing Christmas carols. We will also be passing out packets of "Snowman Soup" (fancy hot cocoa) with an invitation to our Christmas Eve & Christmas Day services. Then heading back to GVC to warm up and eat dessert! If you are going to join us (which I hope you will) Please bring a dessert to share, a flashlight, and dress warm!
Kids Song for Christmas Eve - We are very excited to announce that David is going to be doing a song with the kids on Christmas Eve.
It wont be as cheesy as this picture I promise. If you are planning on attending our Christmas Eve services and your kids are interested then its really simple! David will be practicing the song with the kids (ages 5 & up) on Sunday December 18th during service so make sure you are there. Then on Christmas Eve, he will call the kids up to the stage (they will be sitting with you!) and they can sing their song. Easy peasy.
If you have any questions please email me (mollie) or leave a comment here!
Blessings!
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