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.

December 2010

Pastor’s Notes

Hello!

The Holiday Season is upon us! I by the sounds of things from the kids, Thanksgiving was filled with great food and family gatherings.

As we look toward Christmas we have many things going on to help celebrate Jesus’ birth. Naturally, throughout this season we’ll be learning the nativity story during Kids’ Church. This includes special crafts and opportunities to thank others for what they’ve done for us in 2010.

In addition, we have events for the whole family. Details about the Arundel Singers Christmas Concert on December 12 and the Christmas Eve Service on December 24 are featured in this newsletter.

I would also invite you to join you kids at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19, for the Kids’ Church Christmas Celebration. It’s a great way to celebrate the season together.

My prayer for you and your family is continued blessings in this season and throughout the new near. Thank you for letting us share in the lives of your family.

In Christ,

Pastor Jeff Anderson
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December’s Topics

We’ll cover a variety of topics this month:

12/5 The Christmas Story
11/12 The Toy that Saved Christmas
11/19 Kids’ Church Christmas Celebration
11/26 Christmas Thank You Cards

Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
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Christmas Concert

The Arundel Singers, a local choir, will hold its Christmas Concert at The Power House on Sunday, December 12, at 6:00 p.m. Come share in the sounds of the season! Admission is free!
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Christmas Eve

There’s no better way to start your family’s Christmas than coming to the Christmas Eve Service together. We’ll begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 24, and spend about an hour together listening to the Christmas Story and sharing in Christmas carols together. Come start a new tradition in your family’s celebration!
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Peace Pavilion

Have you heard about the Pigtown Peace Pavilion? If your child is in grades 1, 3, or 5 at School 34 be sure to ask them about their experience there

November 2010

Pastor’s Notes

Hello!

What a busy fall it’s been so far! Can you believe that it’s nearly time for the first report cards already?

November brings the launch of the Pigtown Peace Pavilion which is sponsored by The Power House. Kids in grades 1, 3, and 5 in some of our local elementary schools will be taking part in those activities during the school day. Please ask your children about their experiences there.

With Thanksgiving upon us, I would like to thank YOU for allowing The Power House to be a part of your child’s life. May they receive as many blessings as they bring to us.

In Christ,

Pastor Jeff Anderson
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Tooth Care

Thank You to the University of Maryland School of Nursing for providing us with toothbrushes and toothpaste to hand out with the candy at Halloween. Let’s return the blessing to them with happy, healthy smiles each time we see them in our neighborhood.
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November’s Topics

We’ll cover a variety of topics this month:

11/7 Review Day
11/14 Fruit of the Spirit
11/21 Thanksgiving
11/28 The Christmas Story

Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
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Help Us Help You

Did you know that you can receive Kids’ Church News in a variety of formats? Along with the print version, we can deliver it to you electronically through Facebook, via email, or through our blog. If you would prefer to receive this information electronically, please let us know at powerhousemd@juno.com or through Facebook (search “The Power House Community of Christ”).
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Christmas Events

You’ll want to mark your calendars for some of the upcoming Christmas events at The Power House:

12/12 Arundel Singers Concert @ 6:00 p.m.
12/19 Kids’ Church Christmas Celebration (for
the whole family) @ 3:00 p.m.
12/24 Christmas Eve Service @ 7:30 p.m.

Let’s celebrate Jesus’ Birthday together!

October 2010

Pastor’s Notes

Hello!

With the school year now in full swing I hope your child is finding new success in school this year. We’ve got new things happening at Kids’ Church this fall, too.

Throughout the fall we have guests coming in to help make kids’ church special. The Brians will be returning to teach lessons and bring in new crafts about once each month this fall. The Paulsons will be visiting and bringing crafts, too. Be sure to ask your child about these special events.

You’ll also want to bring the whole family to the Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, October 10. You can find more information about it in this newsletter.

It continues to be an honor to work with your children. Thank you for making sure they are able to participate in Kids’ Church.

In Christ,

Pastor Jeff Anderson
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Save the Date

Christmas Celebration!
Sunday, December 19, 3:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars today!
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October’s Topics

We’ll cover a variety of topics this month:

10/3 Rebuilding the Temple
10/10 Remembering God’s Laws
10/17 Nehemiah
10/24 Nehemiah
10/31 Fear and Courage

Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
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Homecoming

Bring the whole family to church on Sunday, October 10, for our Homecoming celebration. The schedule for activities that day is:

-9:30 a.m. Lite Breakfast
-11:00 a.m. Worship Service
-12:00 p.m. “Game Day” Lunch

These activities are for the whole family so come home to the church on October 10. See you there!
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Helpful Web Sites

You can keep track of activities at the Power House via the internet. Below are some sites you may find useful:

www.pigtownchurch.org
www.kidschurchnews.blogspot.com
www.pizzachurchpress.blogspot.com

September 2010

Pastor’s Notes

Hello!

With a touch of fall in the air it’s time to go back to school. I hope this school year goes well for you and your child.

As we get into fall’s routine, please be sure to make church a part of your schedule. Along with making sure your child is at Kids’ Church, please consider bringing the whole family to Morning Worship each Sunday. We meet for about an hour starting at 11:00 a.m.

We’ll also be having special events throughout the fall. Please watch for more information about them in this newsletter and at the church’s web site (www.pigtownchurch.org).

Thank you for continuing to trust us in helping with the spiritual development of your child. We consider it an honor.

In Christ,

Pastor Jeff Anderson
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Pigtown Festival

The annual Pigtown Festival is on Saturday, September 11 on Washington Blvd. The Power House will have a booth there so be sure to come by and say hello!
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August Topics

We’ll cover a variety of topics this month:

9/5 1 Chronicles
9/12 2 Chronicles
9/19 Ezra
9/26 Rebuilding the Temple

Be sure to ask you kids about these stories and see the crafts they’ll be making each week.
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B’more Peaceful

Later this fall, the Pigtown Peace Pavilion will be opening inside The Power House. In it, kids will be able to learn peacemaking skill. We’re working with two neighborhood schools (Southwest Baltimore Charter School and Charles Carroll Barrister #34) to bring kids through this interactive program.

You can follow the development of this new opportunity in our neighborhood on the web at

http://pigtownpeacepavilion.blogspot.com/

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School Supplies

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s school supply distribution a great success. Donations came in from as far away as Missouri and Michigan! Your contributions of school supplies, money, and time helped lots of kids the materials they needed to start the school year right.

August 2010

Pastor’s Notes

Hello!

I trust that time has been flying by this summer. It’s hard to think that in just a few short weeks school will start again!

Between now and the start of school you’ll want to be sure your kids participate in some of the great activities this month at the church. Bible School is August 10 – 13 and our annual school supply distribution is Sunday, August 29. More information about each of these events is in this newsletter.

We’re also excited to welcome friends from Britain to The Power House this month. They’ll be working at all of our activities so stop by and say hello!

I want to thank you again for your continued trust in helping with your child’s spiritual development. It is an honor and a privilege to serve in this way.

In Christ,

Pastor Jeff Anderson
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On the WWW

You can visit The Power House on line at
www.pigtownchurch.org

You can also view this newsletter each month at
www.kidschurchnews.blogspot.com
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August Topics

We’ll cover a variety of topics this month:

8/1 Books of the Bible Review
8/8 Evangelism
8/15 1 Chronicles
8/22 2 Chronicles
8/29 School Supply Distribution

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!
C
ome join the FUN at Bible School this summer! Bible School will meet Tuesday, August 10 – Friday, August 13, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. We’ll have music, crafts, games, snacks, and much, much more. Bible school activities are for kids age 4 – grade 5. Bring your friends and neighbors! We’ll see you there.
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School Supplies

Once again this year we’ll be distributing free school supplies at the church. We will begin handing out the supplies at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 29. Each child must be present and sign in to receive their supplies. Parents will not be able to get a bag of supplies for children who are not present. The doors will remain open until we run out of supplies, but they often go fast so you’ll want to come early.

If you would like to donate supplies, please drop them off at the church any time this month. This is your chance to help make sure every child can start school this month ready to learn.

July 2010

Pastor’s Notes

Hello!

I hope you’ve been able to keep cool amid this unusually warm start to the summer. As we move through this season we have many things to help you and your kids keep their cool.

Of course, throughout the summer we continue with our weekly Kids’ Church activities. We’re looking forward to working with the kids throughout the summer.

As you know, Kids’ Church is for kids age 4 through grade 8. As you see kids out and about this summer please remind them to come in, cool off, and have some fun each Sunday afternoon at 3:00.

Be sure, too, to mark your calendars for Bible School this August 10 – 13. In this envelope is a postcard for you to post on your refrigerator or pass on to friend.

Finally, you can now receive this newsletter via the internet. You can find copies of these articles at kidschurchnews.blogspot.com.

Thank you for your continued trust in helping with your child’s spiritual development.

In Christ,

Pastor Jeff Anderson
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June Topics
July’s topics come from the books of 2 Kings and also cover some holidays:

7/4 Independence Day
7/11 Elisha’s Miracles
7/18 Elisha Heals a Boy
7/25 Veggie Video Day

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!
Come join the FUN at Bible School this summer! Bible School will meet Tuesday, August 10 – Friday, August 13, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. We’ll have music, crafts, games, snacks, and much, much more. Bible school activities are for kids age 4 – grade 5. We’ll see you there!
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British Visitors
This August, The Power House will host some visitors from Britain. They are volunteers through World Service Corps and will be working at all our events and activities. Be sure to look for them and welcome them to the United States!
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School Supplies
Once again this year we’ll be distributing free school supplies the Sunday afternoon before school starts. If you would like to donate supplies to the church please drop them off any time between now and then.