Pastor’s Notes
Hello!
The beginning of July brings us to a time when we reflect on the freedoms we can easily take for granted in this country. It’s good to reflect on them from time to time.
I’m thoughtful right now of our freedom of religion. In so many places in this world today, people who follow Jesus must do so in secret. If they are caught they risk being tortured or killed.
I’m thankful that we can share in Christian discipleship freely in our land. Let’s take full advantage of this freedom by continuing our participation in church activities and inviting our family, friends, and neighbors to join with us.
Thank you for your continued support of The Power House. Your trust and faithfulness are a blessing to this community.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff Anderson
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Rejoice in the Lord always.
I will say it again: Rejoice!
-----Philippians 4:4 (NIV)
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July’s Topics
For much of the summer we’ll be focusing on topics from the last chapter of Ephesians:
7/3 Justice
7/10 Camp --- Kids’ Church Closed
7/17 Peace
7/24 Faith
7/31 God’s Special Creation
Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
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Important Schedule Change
Please note ---- due to our Kids’ Church staff serving in this summer’s camping program, there will be
NO KIDS’ CHURCH on Sunday, July 10.
We realize that this is an inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. We will be open all other Sundays throughout the summer _______________________________________
Bible School
Mark your calendars and spread the word! Bible School is August 16 – 19 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at The Power House. This is a real highlight for the summer. Activities are for kids at least 4 years old but not older than 5th grade. Admission is FREE! Be sure to plan on attending and bring your friends neighbors with you!
-------------------------------------------------------------- Kids' Church News ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your monthly newsletter about what's happening Sundays at 3:00 p.m. at The Power House. -------------
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
June 2011
Pastor’s Notes
Hello!
The warm weather reminds us that school will soon be out for the summer. I hope you take the opportunity to enjoy some additional time with your kids while they are off of school.
You’ll be glad to know that Kids’ Church continues on its regular schedule throughout the summer. We look forward to seeing your child each Sunday from 3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Of course, if you’re the parent of a child who is getting ready to start high school, you know that their days of Kids’ Church are winding down. Please encourage them to participate in Pizza Church and other activities for high school students.
One family activity I would encourage you to consider this summer is Morning Worship each Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – Noon. If you are looking for a church home we would welcome you here.
Thank you for your continued support of Kids’ Church. We truly appreciate it.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff Anderson
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June’s Topics
We continue this month with our study of the life of Jesus:
6/5 The Great Commission
6/12 Pentecost
6/19 Fathers Day
6/26 Truth
Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
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Bible School
Mark your calendars and spread the word! Bible School is August 16 – 19 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at The Power House. Activities are for kids at least 4 years old but not older than 5th grade. Admission is FREE! be sure to plan on attending and bring your friends neighbors with you!
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Too Early for College???
Did you know that participating in church can help your kids get to college? This fall, three teens from The Power House are enrolled at Graceland University. More than half of their tuition costs were waved due to being active members of The Power House. Participation in church helped them prepare for college and helped pay the costs. Building good church attendance habits now can really pay off in the future.
Hello!
The warm weather reminds us that school will soon be out for the summer. I hope you take the opportunity to enjoy some additional time with your kids while they are off of school.
You’ll be glad to know that Kids’ Church continues on its regular schedule throughout the summer. We look forward to seeing your child each Sunday from 3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Of course, if you’re the parent of a child who is getting ready to start high school, you know that their days of Kids’ Church are winding down. Please encourage them to participate in Pizza Church and other activities for high school students.
One family activity I would encourage you to consider this summer is Morning Worship each Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – Noon. If you are looking for a church home we would welcome you here.
Thank you for your continued support of Kids’ Church. We truly appreciate it.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff Anderson
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June’s Topics
We continue this month with our study of the life of Jesus:
6/5 The Great Commission
6/12 Pentecost
6/19 Fathers Day
6/26 Truth
Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
_______________________________________
Bible School
Mark your calendars and spread the word! Bible School is August 16 – 19 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at The Power House. Activities are for kids at least 4 years old but not older than 5th grade. Admission is FREE! be sure to plan on attending and bring your friends neighbors with you!
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Too Early for College???
Did you know that participating in church can help your kids get to college? This fall, three teens from The Power House are enrolled at Graceland University. More than half of their tuition costs were waved due to being active members of The Power House. Participation in church helped them prepare for college and helped pay the costs. Building good church attendance habits now can really pay off in the future.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
May 2011
Pastor’s Notes
Hello!
This is an exciting time of year at Kids’ Church. During this season, we meet many kids who have moved to the area during the winter. Now that the weather is nicer and they’re outside more, they discover The Power House and start participating in Kids’ Church each Sunday.
Have you noticed any new kids on your block in recent weeks? Or maybe you’ve noticed some kids that have been there a while but are now old enough for Kids’ Church. Please be sure to invite them to come to church with your own kids. It’s a great way to make new friendships and share in growing in faith together.
Thank you again for your having your child be a part of The Power House. They are truly a blessing to us.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff Anderson
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Graduation
We have several kids who are in 8th grade and will soon be too old to participate in Kids’ Church. We’ll miss them on Sunday afternoons but are glad to continue to see them at other Power House activities throughout the week.
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May’s Topics
We continue this month with our study of the life of Jesus:
5/1 Jesus on the Road to Emmaus
5/8 Mothers Day
5/15 Jesus and Thomas
5/22 Jesus Appears on the Shore
5/29 Jesus and Peter
Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
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Peace Pavilion
If your son or daughter is currently in first, third, or fifth grade at School 34, then they’ve probably been participating in the Pigtown Peace Pavilion at The Power House this year. Their classes have been coming over to the church to learn about peacemaking.
I hope the kids have been sharing stories from their experiences with you. Please let the teachers and principals at School 34 know of your support for this work so we can continue to do so in the future.
Hello!
This is an exciting time of year at Kids’ Church. During this season, we meet many kids who have moved to the area during the winter. Now that the weather is nicer and they’re outside more, they discover The Power House and start participating in Kids’ Church each Sunday.
Have you noticed any new kids on your block in recent weeks? Or maybe you’ve noticed some kids that have been there a while but are now old enough for Kids’ Church. Please be sure to invite them to come to church with your own kids. It’s a great way to make new friendships and share in growing in faith together.
Thank you again for your having your child be a part of The Power House. They are truly a blessing to us.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff Anderson
_______________________________________
Graduation
We have several kids who are in 8th grade and will soon be too old to participate in Kids’ Church. We’ll miss them on Sunday afternoons but are glad to continue to see them at other Power House activities throughout the week.
_______________________________________
May’s Topics
We continue this month with our study of the life of Jesus:
5/1 Jesus on the Road to Emmaus
5/8 Mothers Day
5/15 Jesus and Thomas
5/22 Jesus Appears on the Shore
5/29 Jesus and Peter
Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
_______________________________________
Peace Pavilion
If your son or daughter is currently in first, third, or fifth grade at School 34, then they’ve probably been participating in the Pigtown Peace Pavilion at The Power House this year. Their classes have been coming over to the church to learn about peacemaking.
I hope the kids have been sharing stories from their experiences with you. Please let the teachers and principals at School 34 know of your support for this work so we can continue to do so in the future.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
April 2011
Pastor’s Notes
Hello!
With spring upon us we remember the new life Christ offers us in Him. Easter brings this home.
As you look to your Easter celebrations, please be sure to invite your friends and family to join with us at The Power House. This is a great opportunity to share in faith and fellowship together.
The schedule of all or our Holy Week activities is printed in this newsletter. We invite you to participate in as many of them as you would like.
Thank you for your continued trust. Working with your children is a true honor.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff Anderson
_______________________________________
Bible School
Mark your calendars! This summer’s annual Bible School will be August 16 – 19 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Bible School is a highlight of the summer and is open to kids from age 4 through grade 5. Admission is FREE! Start spreading the word and plan to bring your friends.
_______________________________________
April’s Topics
We continue this month with our study of the life of Jesus:
4/3 The Last Supper
4/10 Jesus and Lazarus
4/17 Palm Sunday
4/24 Easter
Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
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Holy Week
Below is a schedule for Holy Week. Please join us in preparation of our Easter celebration.
Palm Sunday (4/17)
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
3:00 p.m. Kids’ Church
Maundy Thursday (4/21)
7:00 p.m. Last Supper Service
Good Friday (4/22)
12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m.
Church open for prayer and meditation
Easter Sunday (4/24)
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
3:00 p.m. Kids’ Church
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The angel said to the women, "Don't be afraid!
I know you are looking for Jesus, who was nailed to a cross. He isn't here! God has raised him to life, just as Jesus said he would.
------ Matthew 28:5-6
Hello!
With spring upon us we remember the new life Christ offers us in Him. Easter brings this home.
As you look to your Easter celebrations, please be sure to invite your friends and family to join with us at The Power House. This is a great opportunity to share in faith and fellowship together.
The schedule of all or our Holy Week activities is printed in this newsletter. We invite you to participate in as many of them as you would like.
Thank you for your continued trust. Working with your children is a true honor.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff Anderson
_______________________________________
Bible School
Mark your calendars! This summer’s annual Bible School will be August 16 – 19 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Bible School is a highlight of the summer and is open to kids from age 4 through grade 5. Admission is FREE! Start spreading the word and plan to bring your friends.
_______________________________________
April’s Topics
We continue this month with our study of the life of Jesus:
4/3 The Last Supper
4/10 Jesus and Lazarus
4/17 Palm Sunday
4/24 Easter
Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
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Holy Week
Below is a schedule for Holy Week. Please join us in preparation of our Easter celebration.
Palm Sunday (4/17)
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
3:00 p.m. Kids’ Church
Maundy Thursday (4/21)
7:00 p.m. Last Supper Service
Good Friday (4/22)
12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m.
Church open for prayer and meditation
Easter Sunday (4/24)
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
3:00 p.m. Kids’ Church
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The angel said to the women, "Don't be afraid!
I know you are looking for Jesus, who was nailed to a cross. He isn't here! God has raised him to life, just as Jesus said he would.
------ Matthew 28:5-6
Monday, February 28, 2011
March 2011
Pastor’s Notes
Hello!
With March comes the end of winter and the beginning of spring. I’m looking forward to putting the mittens away soon.
We have two events you won’t want to miss this month. The Health Fair sponsored by the University of Maryland School of Nursing is on Sunday, March 6. The Chick-fil-A fundraiser night is on Monday, March 7. Be sure to read about these events in this newsletter and bring the whole family to participate in them.
We have many special activities planned for your children this spring and summer. Please be sure to watch this newsletter for further information.
Thank you for your continued trust.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff Anderson
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Health Fair
The University of Maryland School of Nursing will have its Health Fair at the Power House on Sunday, March 6, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. This event is for all ages so come and bring your friends and neighbors with you. Kids will receive church attendance credit if they come.
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March’s Topics
We continue this month with our study of the life of Jesus:
3/6 Health Fair
3/13 Jesus and Zacchaeus
3/20 Jesus Blesses Little Children
3/27 The Transfiguration
Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
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Camp Fundraiser Night
Monday, March 7
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Chick-fil-A in Lansdowne (by Walmart)
Say “I’m with The Power House” when you place your order that night and Chick-fil-A will donate 20% of what you spend to our camp fund. See you there!
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Easter
Easter comes late this year. We’ll celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Sunday, April 22. Please mark your calendars and watch next month’s newsletter for information about special activities that day.
Hello!
With March comes the end of winter and the beginning of spring. I’m looking forward to putting the mittens away soon.
We have two events you won’t want to miss this month. The Health Fair sponsored by the University of Maryland School of Nursing is on Sunday, March 6. The Chick-fil-A fundraiser night is on Monday, March 7. Be sure to read about these events in this newsletter and bring the whole family to participate in them.
We have many special activities planned for your children this spring and summer. Please be sure to watch this newsletter for further information.
Thank you for your continued trust.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff Anderson
_______________________________________
Health Fair
The University of Maryland School of Nursing will have its Health Fair at the Power House on Sunday, March 6, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. This event is for all ages so come and bring your friends and neighbors with you. Kids will receive church attendance credit if they come.
_______________________________________
March’s Topics
We continue this month with our study of the life of Jesus:
3/6 Health Fair
3/13 Jesus and Zacchaeus
3/20 Jesus Blesses Little Children
3/27 The Transfiguration
Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
_______________________________________
Camp Fundraiser Night
Monday, March 7
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Chick-fil-A in Lansdowne (by Walmart)
Say “I’m with The Power House” when you place your order that night and Chick-fil-A will donate 20% of what you spend to our camp fund. See you there!
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Easter
Easter comes late this year. We’ll celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Sunday, April 22. Please mark your calendars and watch next month’s newsletter for information about special activities that day.
Monday, January 31, 2011
February 2011
Pastor’s Notes
Hello!
The snow and cold have certainly left no question as to the fact that winter is here.
In just a couple of weeks it will be Valentine’s Day. I encourage you to take some time with your child that day to let them know how much you love them and how important they are to you.
It’s also important for kids to know about God’s love for them. Thank you for letting us be a part of sharing that love with your child at Kids’ Church. Please make sure they continue to come as often as possible so that they can become strong in His love.
We continue to be honored by your trust in us. Thank you for blessing us with your children.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff Anderson
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Baptism
The sacrament of baptism is available at the Power House for those who are at least 8 years old. If you and your child are interested in learning more about this, please let Pastor Jeff know on any Sunday and he’ll be glad to visit with you about it.
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February’s Topics
We continue this month with our study of the life of Jesus:
2/6 Jesus Calls His Disciples
2/13 Jesus Feeds Five Thousand
2/20 Jesus Walks on Water
2/27 Jesus Heals a Man
Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
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Going Green
As you may have noticed, Kids’ Church News and Pizza Church Press are now being printed front and back on the same sheet of paper. Since so many households get copies of both newsletters, this will cut our paper use nearly in half. Be sure to check the other side of this newsletter for more information.
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Weather
Just a quick reminder about our weather closings and delays policy:
Kids’ Church --- Kids’ Church does not close due to the weather. If the kids can find their way to the church on Sundays at 3:00 we’ll be there with activities for them.
SonRisers --- Wednesday morning’s SonRisers time follows the Baltimore City Schools’ closing and delay plans. We close when schools close and are delayed when schools are delayed.
Hello!
The snow and cold have certainly left no question as to the fact that winter is here.
In just a couple of weeks it will be Valentine’s Day. I encourage you to take some time with your child that day to let them know how much you love them and how important they are to you.
It’s also important for kids to know about God’s love for them. Thank you for letting us be a part of sharing that love with your child at Kids’ Church. Please make sure they continue to come as often as possible so that they can become strong in His love.
We continue to be honored by your trust in us. Thank you for blessing us with your children.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff Anderson
_______________________________________
Baptism
The sacrament of baptism is available at the Power House for those who are at least 8 years old. If you and your child are interested in learning more about this, please let Pastor Jeff know on any Sunday and he’ll be glad to visit with you about it.
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February’s Topics
We continue this month with our study of the life of Jesus:
2/6 Jesus Calls His Disciples
2/13 Jesus Feeds Five Thousand
2/20 Jesus Walks on Water
2/27 Jesus Heals a Man
Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
_______________________________________
Going Green
As you may have noticed, Kids’ Church News and Pizza Church Press are now being printed front and back on the same sheet of paper. Since so many households get copies of both newsletters, this will cut our paper use nearly in half. Be sure to check the other side of this newsletter for more information.
_______________________________________
Weather
Just a quick reminder about our weather closings and delays policy:
Kids’ Church --- Kids’ Church does not close due to the weather. If the kids can find their way to the church on Sundays at 3:00 we’ll be there with activities for them.
SonRisers --- Wednesday morning’s SonRisers time follows the Baltimore City Schools’ closing and delay plans. We close when schools close and are delayed when schools are delayed.
Friday, December 31, 2010
January 2011
Pastor’s Notes
Hello!
And Happy New Year! May 2011 bring you a new hope and joy in all areas of your life.
As we look to the New Year I want to encourage you to step up your commitment to Christ in 2011. Keep encouraging your child’s spiritual development and participation in church activities. At the same time, take the opportunities you have to learn, worship, and fellowship with your child in a Christian environment.
You’ll want to note that between now and Easter we’ll be reviewing events in the life of Jesus during the Kids’ Church time. This provides a great opportunity you to talk about those stories and your own faith with your child.
Thank you for your continued trust in us. We pledge our focused attention on your child’s spiritual development in 2011.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff Anderson
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Christmas Celebration
We had a great time at the Kids’ Church Christmas Celebration back in December. Enjoy the photos in this newsletter.
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January’s Topics
We’ll cover a variety of topics this month:
1/2 New Year’s Resolutions
1/9 12-Year-Old Jesus in the Temple
1/16 Baptism of Jesus
1/23 Jesus in the Desert
1/30 Jesus at the Wedding Feast
Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
Hello!
And Happy New Year! May 2011 bring you a new hope and joy in all areas of your life.
As we look to the New Year I want to encourage you to step up your commitment to Christ in 2011. Keep encouraging your child’s spiritual development and participation in church activities. At the same time, take the opportunities you have to learn, worship, and fellowship with your child in a Christian environment.
You’ll want to note that between now and Easter we’ll be reviewing events in the life of Jesus during the Kids’ Church time. This provides a great opportunity you to talk about those stories and your own faith with your child.
Thank you for your continued trust in us. We pledge our focused attention on your child’s spiritual development in 2011.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff Anderson
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Christmas Celebration
We had a great time at the Kids’ Church Christmas Celebration back in December. Enjoy the photos in this newsletter.
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January’s Topics
We’ll cover a variety of topics this month:
1/2 New Year’s Resolutions
1/9 12-Year-Old Jesus in the Temple
1/16 Baptism of Jesus
1/23 Jesus in the Desert
1/30 Jesus at the Wedding Feast
Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
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