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Knight School!

  May 23, 2013 - 11:29 pm | ,
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Friends, in less than 50 days, we will launch Kingdom Rock! Where Kids Stand Strong For God! Boy, do we have a lot of work to do! As we continue to prepare for this year’s Vacation Bible School, I would like to take a moment to remind you that we are having VBS Training on Wednesday Nights from 6:30 – 7:30 in the Family Life Center. VBS Training will give you an opportunity to experience a more “grown up” version of this year’s curriculum and will be an occasion for you to experience how VBS will “work” this year.

I continue to plead and ask for your assistance in the days leading up to Kingdom Rock! Please, please, please click here and sign up to volunteer. Understand that it is extremely helpful to us if you sign up on-line. There are many opportunities for you to help: Games, Crew Leader, Decorating, Photo/Video, Technician, Security, Registration, Adventure Leader, and of course Prayer Team Member. Each of you play a vital role in the success of Kingdom Rock! It is my great privilege to witness our church family sharing God-given talents, gifts, and time with children during (and prior to) the week of VBS. For that, I say “thank you”.

I would like to highlight one additional volunteer opportunity – Hospitality Crew. This year, we are creating a group who, we hope, will follow-up with families that visit us during the week of VBS. We would like to build upon their visit and establish relationships with hese families – especially those who may not have a church home. I know that God has given you a beautiful smile, and I’m asking that you consider joining the Hospitality Crew and share that smile with the folks that join us the week of Kingdom Rock!

Friends, I firmly believe that God has given us an awesome opportunity by opening the Mission Field right here in our own backyard. A grand adventure awaits, and I continue to look forward to working side-by-side with you as we carry the glorious message of God’s Great Love to youngsters right here in our own town.

Rock On and Stand Strong!

Jonathan Herring, VBS Director 2013

Formally Known As: Leanu Breeze (that’s pronounced “lee-ANN-oo” Breeeeeze, Dudes!)

Youth News

  May 23, 2013 - 11:25 pm |
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The Youth Council has planned a busy summer for our youth with opportunities for growth, service, and fun. Please make note of the following upcoming dates and plan to be involved.

  • VBS training – Wednesdays May 22 and 29, June 5 and 12  at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall
  • Car wash – June 1 from 8 AM to 12 PM (this is a good way to earn money to defray the costs of youth camp and other activities)
  • Work at the Durham Rescue Mission Thrift Store – Thursdays, June 13 and 27, August 8 and 22. We will leave the church at 6 PM and stop for frozen yogurt after working.
  • Frankie’s Fun Park – Saturday, June 29. We will leave the church at 4 PM and return at 10 PM.
  • Cookout to welcome rising 6th graders to youth group – Sunday evening, August 4. Time TBA.
  • Durham Bulls game – Sunday, August 11. Leave the church at 4 PM.
  • Whitewater rafting – Saturday, August 17. Details will be coming as the date gets closer.

We will also make several trips to visit and play games with the residents at Spring Arbor, and Pastor Bill will continue teaching Bible Study on Sunday evenings along with our regular time of games and fun activities.

Also, don’t forget our trip to Passport Camp in Danville, VA on July 8-13! It promises to be an amazing week!

We also need your help with Vacation Bible School on July 14-19!

 

 

Get Ready to ROCK!

  May 9, 2013 - 1:19 pm | ,
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Hope Valley Baptist Church – Get Ready to ROCK!

Kingdom Rock – VBS 2013

July 14 – 19

Where Kids Stand Strong For God!

The weather is (hopefully) starting to warm up, and you know what that means! Vacation Bible School is just around the corner! It will be an Epic Adventure, but, as always, we need your help! God has given special talents to everyone in our church family, and it is my  sincere prayer that you will share those talents with the little ones who will soon be joining us for Kingdom Rock!

Of course, we want to make sure you are as prepared as possible! We will host several Wednesday Evening VBS Training Sessions from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. beginning May 22. Each of these sessions is designed to help make this year’s VBS a memorable journey, and each session is different. If you will be involved in VBS in any fashion, please make an effort to attend the VBS training sessions. This will be an opportunity for you to learn how VBS will “work” and will expose you to a “grown up” version of the curriculum that we will be using this year.

And, what would be a note about VBS without a plea for volunteers? As I am certain you already know – there are many opportunities for you to help with VBS! I am grateful for the times that you have answered the call in the past, and I encourage you to register online for: Tournament Games Coordinator, Crew Leader, Decorating Team Member, Alchemist, Photographer/ Videographer, Prayer Team Member, Registration Team, Security Team, Royal Café Staff, Technician/Gopher, Rockin’ Adventure Leader.

Friends, God has laid before us an awesome opportunity! Adventure awaits us, and I am looking forward to serving with you as we carry the Message of God’s Great Love to some very special young people right here in our community. All together now – “Stand Strong!”

Looking forward to Rockin’ out with you!
Jonathan Herring, VBS Director
Formally Known As: Leanu Breeze
(that’s pronounced “lee-ANN-oo” Breeze – computer programmer extraordinaire!)