Lowes Kids Clinic - Train Engine Dec 14 at 10am

The next Lowes Build & Grow FREE kids clinic is this weekend, Saturday morning.  You can register online HERE, or just show up and hope they still have a kit.  I warn you that the last two Decembers the TRAIN kits have been very popular, and they do run out, so I suggest registering online AND getting there little before 10am to make sure you get one! 

Train Engine

Saturday, December 14 (10:00 AM)

The holidays are right around the corner! Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build this festive Train Engine!

New 2U Christmas Toy Trade - Dec 14th from 10:30-1:30pm

Ramie's Run: 5k fun run/walk to promote healthy children in Grant County (Nove 9th at 10am)

This weekend is a 5k fun run/walk/dog walk at Matter Park in honor of Ramie Harris, who passed away two years ago in a plan crash.  The proceeds from the run go toward promoting health in Grant County children through various means.  It is not too late to sign up for the run - see info below.

Ramie Harris was a young woman who lived a healthy lifestyle. She loved fitness –soccer, running, and many other activities. It was her goal to run a marathon. Ramie was passionate to become a physician and encourage others to be physically and mentally healthy. Ramie also adored animals, including her dog Paisley.

In Ramie’s honor we are planning a 5 K run, fun run/walk and dog walk. “Ramie’s Run” will occur November 9th 2013 at 10 AM in Matter Park in Marion. The proceeds will promote health and wellness for children throughout Grant Count.

 For more info:  http://ramiesrun.wordpress.com/ or contact Meredith.potrzebowski@gmail.com (765-506-2259)

Educating All God's Children: Opportunity in Marion Tuesday, November 5th at 5:30pm

We have a fantastic opportunity in Marion this Tuesday, November 5th.  Indiana Wesleyan is hosting an event - an interview with Q&A - with author Nicole Baker Fulgham, who wrote Educating All God's Children: What Christians Can -and Should- Do to Improve Public Education for Low Income Kids. 

This event is FREE and open to the public.  It is from 7:00pm - 8:00pm at IWU in the Student Center in the Globe Theatre.  

For more info, see below.  To register, contact SARA BRADY at  765.677.2437 or sara.brady@indwes.edu.

The School of Teacher Education and the John Wesley Honors College at Indiana Wesleyan University are jointly sponsoring a symposium this coming November featuring author Nicole Baker Fulgham, author of the book, Educating All God’s Children: What Christians Can—and Should—Do to ImprovPublic Education for Low-Income Kids. Jim Wallace, president and CEO of Sojourners, calls Fulgham’s book “A compelling call to a new generation of Christians to fight poverty and injustice through committing themselves to education.”  Jerry Pattengale, IWU assistant provost, wrote that “Educating all God’s Children convincingly shows scriptural mandates for closing the educational gap between low-income areas and wealthier communities.  Apart from Christ and education, most disenfranchised students will never know the abundant life God created them for.”

The Author

Nicole Baker Fulgham is president and founder of The Expectations Project, a national organization that mobilizes people of faith to support public education reform and close the academic achievement gap. She is the former vice president of faith community relations at Teach for America, has appeared on CNN and ABC News, and was named to the list of “50 women to watch: Those Most Shaping the Church and Culture” by Christianity Today.

The symposium is open to IWU students and faculty, and Marion Community Schools teachers and administrators who are concerned about the gap between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’ in American society, and, as Christians, feel a responsibility to do something about it.  Symposium activities include a series of chapter discussions leading up to a banquet, followed by an author interview.  There will be time available for symposium participants to interact with the author in a question-and-answer session.

∙     The symposium banquet is on Tuesday, November 5 in the Barnes Student Center Henry West Banquet Room, beginning at 5:30 p.m.  The author interview begins at 7:00 in the Globe Theater, followed by the Q&A session at 7:30.

Who to Contact; Deadline

Please RSVP your interest in the book discussion series, the banquet, or both to Sara Brady in the Teacher Education Office by email at sara.brady@indwes.edu, or by phone at x2437.

Campbell's Pumpkin Patch - Wabash

What are you doing on this fall weekend?  If you haven't been there already, I suggest heading out to Campbell's Pumpkin Patch in Wabash.  This is a GREAT family-owned place open from 9am - 6pm daily through Halloween.  Take a few bucks per person & head out - you'll be glad you did! 


Campbell's Pumpkin Patch in Wabash, IN - Fall family fun that is affordable!  Take a hay ride, do the corn maze, feed the animals, let your kids jump in a giant pumpkin while you enjoy a cup of cider and a piece of pumpkin pie, and, of course, pick up a pumpkin and a mum! 
http://www.campbellspumpkinpatch.net/

Lowes Build & Grow Kids' Clinic - Sat, Oct 12

The next Lowe's FREE Kids "Build & Grow" Clinic is this weekend.  To register online, or for more info, click HERE.  My boys love these clinics - they get a patch at the end of each one to put on a free Lowes kid's apron they give out & it is fun to see how many they've done!  (In the spirit of full disclosure, I pin them to the apron as I have zero sewing skills)  :) 

Spooky Stacker

Saturday, October 12 (10:00 AM)

Halloween is right around the corner! Your child will love this Halloween inspired Spooky Stacker Game!

Pumpkin Bars...YUMMY!

It's FALL!  My youngest and I went on a field trip with his preschool on Friday to Campbell's Pumpkin Patch.  Lots of fun, and yummy pumpkin bars.  He loved them and asked me to make some at home.  As good as the ones are at Campbell's, I think these may be even better.  :)  Make these, and thank me later.  :)


From the FOOD NETWORK with my minor edits

Pumpkin Bars

Ingredients
4 eggs
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup canola oil
15-ounce can pumpkin
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup white whole wheat four
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda

Icing:

8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
little milk to reach spreadable consistency

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Using an electric mixer at medium speed, combine the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until light and fluffy. Stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and mix at low speed until thoroughly combined and the batter is smooth. Spread the batter into a greased 15 by 10-inch baking sheet. Bake for 28 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting. Cut into bars.

To make the icing: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sugar and mix at low speed until combined. Stir in the vanilla and mix again. Spread on cooled pumpkin bars.

Big Lots - 20% off entire purchase today!

I'd never shopped at BIG LOTS before moving to Marion, but have found it to be a great place to get things like cereal, snacks for lunches, toiletries, etc.  About once per quarter, they have a weekend where everything is 20% off, and since most items are start lower than you find in other stores, this sale makes for quite a deal.  Today only, 20% off everything with their coupon.  You can print them coupon HERE or do what I do and just ask for one when you get to the store. :) 

Free Drink at Starbucks for Registering a Gift Card

New Accounts Only, Limit One Per Person.  Register your card at http://www.starbucks.com/

Free Queso Day at Moe's - Thursday, Sept 19th

Need I say more?   :)

As an aside, remember, Wednesdays at Sundays are always kids eat FREE at Moe's (only one kids meal per adult meal purchased).  As the season of soccer & craziness of this fall is in full gear, we seem to be eating out more, and looking for places with kids-eat-free, so we've already hit Moe's once this fall.  :)  Sometimes during the midst of a busy week we're just in survival mode, so I'm thankful for Wednesdays FREE kids meals!  :)

Give Blood in September & get a $10 AMC Movie Gift Card!

GIVE BLOOD!  I can't say this enough!  You truly can save a life by your donation of blood.  Never done it before?  It is not a big deal - the folks who work at the blood center are great, you get a snack afterward, you save a life, and you're on your way!  I take my kids with me when I go, and they enjoy a snack while I'm giving blood, and the nice folks at the blood center even put on cartoons for them.  My kids love the blood center... they know it as the place they get fruit snacks & a can of juice for free! :)  There you go moms... no excuse, you can event take your kids with you!  Teach them a valuable lesson while setting a powerful example about how we can help others - it will stick with them for life! 

In September if you donate blood you will receive a $10 AMC Movie Gift Card! 

To book an appointment go to: www.GiveBloodNow.com or call 765.662.4630 in Marion.

$2,500 Giveaway from IN CollegeChoice529

Do you have a college savings account (529 Plan) for your kiddo?  Have you been thinking about it, but dragging your feet?  If you haven't already, you should check out www.collegechoicedirect.com.  We have a Indiana 529 CollegeChoice savings account for each of our kids, and we contribute a modest amount each month (directly deposited from my paycheck so I can't accidentally spend it!).  This account, while modest, will grow with compound interest over the next decade (+) to when my kids are ready for college.  It can be used for tuition, fees, books, housing - anything for college, trade school, or even graduate school.  AND, in addition to feeling good about saving some each month, we get a tax credit at the end of each year for 20% of what we contributed.  It is a WIN WIN!  Where else are you going to make 20% on the money you're saving?

September is College Savings month, and  to celebrate the state is giving away $2,500 toward a CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plan.  To enter, go to www.collegechoicedirect.com/september

From the website:

CollegeChoice 529 is designed to give you an affordable, flexible, and smart way to save for college. See how you can benefit from all that CollegeChoice 529 has to offer.
Read on to find out why CollegeChoice 529 is: 

• Affordable: Low minimums, high maximums, and low average costs  
• Flexible: Range of investment options and online account access  
• Tax-smart: Tax-deferred growth, federal tax-free qualified withdrawals,* special tax credit for Indiana residents,** gift-tax and estate planning benefits 

* Earnings on non-qualified withdrawals are subject to federal income tax and may be subject to a 10% federal penalty tax, as well as state and local income taxes. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.
** Indiana taxpayers are eligible for a state income tax credit of 20% of contributions to their CollegeChoice 529 account, up to $1,000 credit per year. This credit may be subject to recapture from the account owner (not the contributor) in certain circumstances, such as rollover to another state's 529 plan or non-qualified withdrawal.

Community Marketplace - Sept 19th at YMCA from 3-7pm

The Chamber of Commerce in Grant County is hosting a one-day Community Marketplace event on September 19th at the YMCA in Marion from 3-7pm. 

This is a FREE event for families, and will include

• food samples from local restaurants
• face painting for kids
• children's fun zone jump house
• giveaways from local businesses
• preview of grant county businesses

Don't miss this fun, free event, that will give you a chance to learn more about Grant County businesses, and give your kiddos a fun afternoon in the process!  :)  See you there!

Lowes Build & Grown Clinic - September 14th at 10am

The next Lowe's Build & Grow FREE kids clinic is on Saturday, Sept 14th at 10am.  These are fun FREE events for kids & their parent(s), so if you haven't done one yet, you should try it!  With assistance, kiddos as young at 3 and as old as 12 can participate.  

For more info, go to:  www.lowesbuildandgrow.com

 Classic Fire Truck

Saturday, September 14 (10:00 AM)

Your kids will love this month’s project! Bring them into Lowe’s this Saturday and they can build this awesome Fire Truck!

Series of Open Houses at K-Bistro

Have you tried K-Bistro in Marion yet?  My husband and I like this place - a grown-up place we like to go sans-kids for a date.  I like the eclectic menu, and I like that it is local!

K-Bistro (2201 S. Western) is hosting a series of open-houses from 5-7pm on Sept 9, 16, 23, and 30th, each which will include a free tasting session.  Three sample food items will be presented each day.  The event is free, and is a great way to explore some local flavor!  On Sept 30th, K-Bistro will celebrate it's one-year anniversary with a live band and food on the patio, with drawings for prizes & fun for all!  (You can take your kids, I just usually like it as my break from my kiddos!)

Check it out - you'll be glad you did!  For more info, call K-Bistro at 603-3336 or http://www.k-bistro.com/

YMCA $5 Joiner Fee Promo - September 7, 2013

The YMCA is celebrating their 5th anniversary with a $5 joiner fee for 5 hours only, September 7th, from 8am - 1pm.  You can sign up in person to get the discount, or register online at www.grantcountyymca.org.

If you've been thinking about joining the YMCA, now is a great time.  Their joiner fee is usually $80, so the special of $5 on Sept 7th is quite a savings!  After the discounted joiner fee, normal monthly rates apply (below).  Additionally, the YMCA has scholarships for individuals & families that qualify, so ask at the YMCA for an application to see if you qualify for discounted monthly rates.

Membership	Join Fee	Rate
Adult	$80.00	$36.00 / month
College	$50.00	$23.00 / month
College Summer 90 Day Required	None	$33.00 / month
Family	$80.00	$52.00 / month
Non-Member	None	None
Senior	$30.00	$23.00 / month
Single Parent Family	$80.00	$44.00 / month
Youth	$30.00	$10.00 / month

If you purchase the family membership, or single parent family membership, free childcare is included while you workout - something that I take advantage of and LOVE!  Additionally, all memberships provide discounts on adult & child sports, swimming lessons, classes, etc.  For more info go to www.grantcountyymca.org.  

Lowes Build & Grow Clinic Aug 24 & 25

The next Lowes Build & Grow clinic is Aug 24/25.  Your kiddos can build a plane from Disney's new movie. 

El Chupacabra

Saturday, August 24 (10:00 AM) OR  Sunday, August 25 (02:00 PM)

The fun continues this weekend at Lowe’s! Bring your child to Lowe’s and they can build El Chupacabra from Disney’s Planes- In Theaters in 3D August 9th.  

To register, CLICK HERE. 

Thought for the day :)

Kelloggs Monsters U Promo... kind of fun!

Okay, I realize that is one of these things I sort of (embarrassingly) got sucked into as a mom, but I figured I'd blog about it anyway.  :)

If you're a fan of Kelloggs MiniWheats, you might want to check out their promo on Monsters U.  Each box of MiniWheats you buy has a code on the inside of the box.  If you go to the Kelloggs.com/MU website and enter your code, you can use the codes to "purchase" Monsters U Stuff.  4 codes/boxes of cereal gets you a Mike (from Monsters U) pillowcase, 6 codes gets you a ticket to the Monsters U movie (which is really cute if you haven't seen it).  My boys saw this promo on the back of the box earlier this summer, and we've been collecting codes.  We just got to 8 (yes, we eat a lot of cereal at our house), so I entered them in and just ordered 2 pillowcases - one for each of my kiddos.  They are quite excited.  :)  It was not a big deal to create a registration on the Kelloggs site, and easy to enter the codes, and there wasn't even a shipping or handling cost (I was shocked!). 

Right now at Meijer the VALUE SIZE Box of MiniWheats is $2.97/box, and Meijer is having a buy 4, get 1 box free deal, getting you 5 boxes of cereal and a Mike pillowcase (with a code to spare!) for $12.  Admittedly, not the most frugal thing I've done as a mom, but sort of fun nonetheless.   :)

Indiana Beach - GREAT deal through 7/31 only on 2013/2014 Season Pass

I've never been to Indiana Beach, my my kids' church group is going next week and my husband is going along since my kiddos are little.  Today, Wednesday, 7/31 until 3pm ONLY they're running a deal for $45.95 for a season pass for the rest of 2013 and all of 2014.  Included with the pass are 4 day passes for 2014.  This is a GREAT deal, as it will be $35.95 for a ONE day pass for my husband, and this way he gets to go this year and we'll ALL get to go next year with his 4 extra day passes for 2014 (which include the rides and the waterpark).  I read reviews on YELP, and it sounds like this is a quaint old-school amusement park, and I think my kiddos will be perfect ages for the next few years to enjoy. 

Donate Blood, Win a Trip to Disneyland!

Donate Blood TODAY! 


You only have until Wednesday evening (7/31) to donate blood and be entered to win a trip for four to Disney World! This great vacation package includes airfare, hopper passes and your hotel.  All you have to do is donate blood and save a life.  Check www.GiveBloodNow.com on Thursday for the August promotion.

Meijer BOX TOPS Bonus Coupon - $ for your kid's school!

Does your kid's school collect BOX TOPS?  My son's school does a competition for BOX TOPS each semester - the class that brings in the most wins a pizza party.  He looks for these things everywhere!  He's yet to have his class win, even though we always seem to be collecting these things!  I'm hoping with this deal (below) we might get the pizza party this year (very exciting when you're six)!  I stocked up on yogurt tubes for his lunches (we freeze them & they're ready by lunch & still cold), ziplock bags, Greek Yogurt, etc., and got my bonus Coupon! 

Right now at Meijer, through 9/7/13, buy 10 participating products and get a coupon for 60 bonus BOX TOPS!  Items you can purchase include Yoplait GREEK 100 calorie yogurt for $.99, so if you get 10 of those, you'll spend just under $10 and your school will earn $6 in box tops from the coupon!  What a deal! 

Have 20 products?  Do them in two separate transactions and you'll get 2 coupons worth 60 box tops each!    For the entire list of products that are included, click here.  (Hint, you can pull this list up on your phone while you're shopping for extra help!)

Lowes Build & Grow FREE Kids Clinics - This Weekend (7/26-27)

This weekend at Lowe's your kids can build an RC car from Toy Story for FREE.  Lowe's has a kids Build&Grow kids clinic on Saturday at 10am or Sunday at 2pm.  Register HERE to reserve your spot, or you can show up (first come first served).

Children's Place Sale - Jeans & Uniforms for Back to School

Children's Place is having a sale on back-to-school clothes through July 28th.  If you order any jeans or leggings, you get FREE shipping.  See codes below for up to 30% off.  They have jeans on clearance for $9.99, and with the 30% off code I got them for $6.99... a great deal for my growing men!  I got this same pair for my older son last year and they were really cute, so I went ahead and ordered a few pairs for my youngest since he's growing like a WEED!  Go to http://www.childrensplace.com 

Uniforms are on sale also - I highly recommend the khaki pants for boys - they are cute & sturdy and withstand a LOT of washes!  They seemed to stain less than the Old Navy ones I got for my son last year - worth the money!

Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Muffins.... Yummy.

'Tis the season for zucchini, which always seems like an "all or nothin'" kind of veggie.  I either have none, or way too much!  :)  I do whatever I can with it this time of year, and then shred and freeze the rest for baking throughout the winter - it defrosts up fine for zucchini bread (I freeze it in 1 cup amounts). 

I discovered a new recipe tonight that my family loved, and I recommend, so I wanted to pass it along.  The original recipe was from ALLRECIPES.com, and I modified it slightly.

Original recipe makes 12 muffins - I recommend doubling it!  

 

1 cup white whole wheat flour

1/2 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached)

3/4 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup milk (or evaporated milk, or sweetened condensed...whatever you have)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg

1/2 cup canola oil

1 cup shredded zucchini

1/2 cup chocolate chips 

Cook at 350 degrees for 20 mins in muffin tins.  Yummy. 

 

Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites.... YES!

Okay, just made my first batch, and these will definitely become a staple in our house.  :)

Quick, easy, and yummy.  Not too terribly bad either if you use natural peanut butter & unsweetened coconut.  This recipe is from another blog I found, the "Never homemaker".  

FROZEN BANANA BITES

What you'll need . . .

• 2 large bananas
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
• Unsweetened coconut flakes

Method . . .

1. Set out a large plate or bowl with a piece of parchment or wax paper on it.
2. Cut up the bananas into good-sized chunks. Each banana should give you around 5 to 6 pieces.
3. Heat the peanut butter and chocolate chips in the microwave on high for about a minute. Then stir until smooth.
4. Dip the banana pieces in the chocolate-peanut butter mixture. Lay them out leaving some space between them on the parchment/wax paper. Then when you've "covered" them all, use the remaining mixture to spoon over the tops (for even more chocolate-y goodness).
5. Then sprinkle the unsweetened coconut flakes on top. Transfer to the freezer for about an hour until hardened.
6. You can enjoy them like this (but they really aren't frozen yet -- and when they're frozen, the banana tastes like vanilla ice cream) . . . I suggest then covering with some plastic wrap (or really you can do all of this in some kind of Rubbermaid container) and let freeze overnight.

ICE CREAM Day at Marion Public Library - Tues, July 23

ICE CREAM!

Who doesn't love ice cream?

Marion Public Library has partnered with Indiana Members Credit Union to sponsor Ice Cream Day. Bring the family to listen to stories & make ice cream sundaes. There will also be a drawing for 10 lucky kids to win a backpack! Join us in Meeting Room B at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. Click here for further information.

Arby's Coupon - Only $.64 for a Roast Beef Sandwich on 7/23

My husband is a huge fan of Arby's - he doesn't get it much, but with a coupon like this I can't pass it up!

On Tues, July 23, you can get an Arby's Classic Roast Beef Sandwich for only $.64 with their coupon (CLICK HERE).  Sounds like a deal for lunch! 

INKGARDEN Sale on Customized Tote Bags - $3.99

My little men love anything with their name on it.  I think these might be fun to help with organization (swim lessons, soccer practice, overnight bags, etc.) on my end and theirs.

INKGARDEN is having a sale for $3.99 per bag (shipping is $4.99 for the first bag & $1.49 for each additional bag).  I've used INKGARDEN before and they make quality products that are a lot of fun.
Sale is through 7/21 and you need the code Flash.
Interested in their other products?  Before you order, sign up for their email and you'll get a coupon for 25% of your order! 

Bonus Idea:  Have any birthday parties coming up?  These would make neat gifts (that can hold another gift) for kiddos.  Try to think ahead and order several at once so you can save on shipping as each additional shipping item is only $1.49 after the first bag. 

Marion Community Schools Registration

Summer has been great and flying by.  I can't believe it, but it is time to start thinking about back-to-school already!!?? :(

Registration for the 2013-2014 school year is July 22 & 23 from 7am - 7pm at ALL Marion Community Schools.  All students must be registered, even if they have attended a Marion school in the past.

If your student has attended a Marion Community School in the past, then online registration may be done in place of in-person registration by visiting www.marion.k12.in.us.  If you don't know your username and login, call your child's school to get it over the phone.

FREE Movie Mondays all Summer in at the Eagles Theatre in Wabash

Have you been to the Eagles Theatre in Wabash?  On Mondays during the summer they show FREE family movies!  Grab your kiddos for an afternoon out of the heat!  Movies are free, and if you want to get popcorn it is only $1 for a kids-size.  We've done these in summers past, and they are crowded, so make sure to get there early to get a seat!  And, I recommend going across the street either before or after the movie for a treat at the Charlie Creek Inn's candy/ice cream shop.  Very fun & quaint!

For more info, go to: http://www.eaglestheatre.com/free-movie-mondays-2013/

FREE Movie Mondays All Summer!
Showtimes:  1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm
Made possible in part by the generous support of Bickford Assisted Living, D.H. Floyd and Associates and Landmark Management, Inc.

Hanfield United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School

Another VBS you may want to think about for your kiddos.  My oldest son has attended VBS at Hanfield twice and has had a great experience - they put on a GREAT VBS!  This year my youngest son is old enough, so I know he'll have a great experience too! 


July 15-18, 2013 from 6:00pm-8:00pm


For kids ages 4 (& potty trained) - 6th Grade.


To register your kiddos, go to hanfield.org/vbs

Rainy-Day Summer Activity - Bowling!

Need a rainy-day activity this summer? Try Crest Lanes Bowling Alley on 18.  Every Tuesday is $2 day, where shoes are free and each games is only $2. 

Every other day has a happy hour from 3-5pm, where 1 hour of bowling (unlimited # of bowlers) is only $12.

My kiddos love bowling, so I'm keeping this idea in mind for a rainy afternoon OR an afternoon that gets so hot we're desperate to be inside! 

Crest Lanes Bowling Alley
2014 W 2nd St  Marion, IN 46952

(765) 662-7673

Westminster Presbyterian Vacation Bible School - June 24th - 28th

Westminster Presbyterian will be offering Kingdom Rock VBS June 24-28, 2013 from 5:45 to 8:30 PM. 

Preschoolers 3 years old through children entering the 5th grade are welcome to attend.   Each day your child will join a small crew of friends in the sanctuary for Music and a Welcome.  Each crew will then rotate through stations of Crafts, Games, Snacks, and Bible drama.  Parents are invited to join kiddos at 8:15 for a finale program each evening featuring a video with pictures from the day, songs, and a reminder of our Bible point for the day.   This year kids will be reminded to STAND STRONG for God each day.   

You can register your children for VBS online at https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/westminsterchurch
If you have any questions please feel free to contact 765-661-6110.  

 

College Wesleyan Vacation Bible School - June 17th - 21st (9am - noon)

Vacation Bible School

We have a special program this summer for your children. Instead of doing Summer’s Cool, the church has decided to do a Vacation Bible School program called Kingdom Rock. It will be for those children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade this year. Our desire is to reach out to the spiritual needs of the kids in our church and local community.

College Wesleyan's VBS is next week.  If you have a kiddo Kindergarten - 4th Grade, you can register them online at: http://www.collegewes.com/vbs

"At Kingdom Rock, kids will discover how to stand strong for God! They will be learning all about various Bible characters and the strength they showed when doing what God called them to do. There will be team-building games, cool Bible songs, theater shows, science experiments, tasty treats, and more. We would love to have your kids be a part of this great, FREE, event! Since everything is hands-on, kids might get a little messy. (Be sure to send them in play clothes and safe shoes). Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life – something we call God Sightings. Get ready to hear that phrase a lot!
Your kids will also participate in a hands-on mission project, through a program called Operation Kid-to-Kid, that will let the kids in our community show God’s love to children in India. Parents, grandparents, and friends are invited to join us in the “Royal Courtyard” section each day in the sanctuary because that’s when we’ll be having Fanfare Finale – a daily celebration of God’s love you won’t want to miss."

 KINGDOM ROCK IS FOR CHILDREN KINDERGARTEN - FOURTH GRADE

Be sure to join us for a great time; June  17-21 9:00-noon

Need more info?
Contact Jil Mazellan (765) 674-8541 Register Here