The event will take place on Wednesday, December 17th at 7:00 PM in the Worship Center.

If anyone is in need of lyrics or would like to listen to the songs, they may download anything they need at the Events\Christmas Celebration page of the this site. (rezkidz.tv)

Please check-out the revised RezKidz Sunday morning service schedule for the details on how we will run the services over the next few weeks. sunday-practice-schedule

If you would like to volunteer to assist the kids on the night of the event, please contact Anna at 249-3713 or AnnaP@reslife.org.

KINDERGARTEN CELEBRATION - CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY!
The Kindergarteners will continue practicing for their special time of ministry before the whole church on Sunday, December 14th during the 9:30 and 11:30 AM services in the Worship Center.

KIDS CARNIVAL SLIDESHOW
To check-out photos from last month’s event, click here to view the slide show.

If you have any questions about these or other RezKidz events and happenings, please call our office at 249-3713.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION PRACTICE SCHEDULE
This Sunday, the 1st - 5th graders will continue practicing for the annual Christmas Celebration which will take place on Wednesday, December 17th at 7:00 PM in the Worship Center.

If anyone is in need of lyrics or would like to listen to the songs, they may download anything they need at the Events\Christmas Celebration page of the this site. (rezkidz.tv)

Please check-out the revised RezKidz Sunday morning service schedule for the details on how we will run the services over the next few weeks. sunday-practice-schedule

If you would like to volunteer to assist the kids on the night of the event, please contact Anna at 249-3713 or AnnaP@reslife.org.

KINDERGARTEN CELEBRATION
The Kindergarteners will continue practicing for their special time of ministry before the whole church on Sunday, December 14th during the 9:30 and 11:30 AM services in the Worship Center.

KIDS CARNIVAL SLIDESHOW
To check-out photos from last month’s event, click here to view the slideshow.

If you have any questions about these or other RezKidz events and happenings, please call our office at 249-3713.

Please check-out the revised RezKidz Sunday morning service schedule for the details on how we will run the services over the next few weeks. sunday-practice-schedule

If you would like to volunteer to assist the kids on the night of the event, please contact Anna at 249-3713 or AnnaP@reslife.org.

KINDERGARTEN CELEBRATION
Last week, the Kindergarteners began practicing for their special time of ministry before the whole church on Sunday, December 14th during the 9:30 and 11:30 AM services in the Worship Center.

FLIPT FAMILY SERVICE - THIS WEDNESDAY!
Our next family service is this week Wednesday, November 19^th at 7:00 PM in the Worship Center. We are going to focus the teaching on being thankful and grateful for the Lord’s many blessings, including the Cross. This event is for the whole family. We would love to have many of our Rezkidz team and friends in attendance! For more info, visit the FLIPT page!

KIDS CARNIVAL SLIDESHOW
To check-out photos from last month’s event, click here to view the slideshow.

If you have any questions about these or other RezKidz events and happenings, please call our office at 249-3713.

Based on highly scientific methods of calculation, we believe that between 7,000 and 8,000 people visited our church. We had over 1,200 in attendance for the Conquerors, as they broke bricks, bent bars, tore apart phone books and did sundry other destructive feats of strength that we would never allow our children to do at home.

For the first time in several years we did not have to pay a visit to Meijer on the day of the Carnival to buy more candy. And, we had 325 volunteers who ministered in various capacities throughout the evening.

This family-friendly alternative to Halloween is an event that brings thousands into our building - many of whom have no church home and no relationship with Christ. From Tricia utilizing her event-planning gifts to our Res Life Maintenance Dept getting everything back in shape for the Saturday service - and everyone else in between - we would like to thank you for making this a night to remember and an event that will bring people back to Res Life to hear the Good News that will change their lives.

Again, for all of you who gave of your time and talent for this event, thank you for helping to bless our community at Kids Carnival.

FLIPT FAMILY SERVICE
Our next family service is in about two weeks on Wednesday, November 19^th at 7:00 PM in the Worship Center. For more info, visit the FLIPT page!

REZKIDZ CHOIR SINGS THIS SUNDAY!
The choir will be singing this Sunday (November 9th) for both services in the RezKidz Sanctuary. All family members are welcome to attend our services. Click here for more info on the choir.

POLITICAL COMMERCIALS FOR KIDS CARNIVAL
Pastor Jon and I have been asked if we could provide a link to the two video announcements (political commercials) that were used the last couple of weeks to promote Kids Carnival. So here they are:

Political Commercial (Jon & Clarke)

Political Debate (Dean, Clarke & Curt)

f you have any questions about these or other RezKidz events and happenings, please call our office at 249-3713.

]]> http://rezkidz.reslifeblogs.org/2008/11/05/get-connected-week-of-november-9th/feed/ http://rezkidz.reslifeblogs.org/2008/10/29/get-connected-week-of-november-2nd/ http://rezkidz.reslifeblogs.org/2008/10/29/get-connected-week-of-november-2nd/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:52:41 +0000 Clarkec http://rezkidz.reslifeblogs.org/?p=197 KIDS CARNIVAL ON FRIDAY!
Each year, Kids Carnival has expanded in attendance - and this year will be no exception.

We have had an overwhelming response to our ‘calls’ for a ‘candy pipeline’ and ’surge of Maverick volunteers’. So much so, that for the first time in many years, we will not have to venture over to Meijer or Walmart to purchase candy - we’ve got all we need!

Thank you for praying for all our Carnival needs - especially the volunteers and candy. If you get questions about volunteering - or would like to volunteer yourself we can still use you! Please contact one of our RezKidz staff.

Here’s some other details about this year’s Kids Carnival:

‘Special Needs’ Children. From 4:00 - 5:00 PM the Carnival will be open for any children with ’special needs’. We are promoting this to local schools like Shawnee Park for the hearing impaired and special needs kids and the Ken-o-sha early development program, as well as other local schools who have special ed programs.

Can Food Drive. Mel Trotter Ministries will be joining us for a can food drive for Thanksgiving. They will have a truck here at church to collect the cans.

Promotions. We are promoting this event on 95.7 Lite Rock, B93 and WOOD radio with the intention of inviting a largely secular crowd to check-out RLC.

For more information visit the Kids Carnival page.

POLITICAL COMMERCIALS FOR KIDS CARNIVAL - Pastor Jon and I have been asked if we could provide a link to the two video announcements (political commercials) that were used the last couple of weeks to promote Kids Carnival. So here they are:

Political Commerical (Jon & Clarke)

Political Debate (Dean, Clarke & Curt)

THE REZKIDZ CHOIR PRACTICES AGAIN THIS SUNDAY!
The choir will be singing on Sunday, November 9th, for both services in the RezKidz Sanctuary. The new practice and ministry schedule for the fall semester of the RezKidz Choir is out. Just click on the link above for more information and a schedule.

If you have any questions about these or other RezKidz events and happenings, please call our office at 249-3713.

We are pleased to announce that Jason Rose has accepted the position that opened up with Tricia’s departure!

Jason and his wife Tamy have been serving faithfully in RezKidz for over five years. They have been long-time members of the STARZ team during our 5:00 PM service and most recently have been interning with us since May 2007 as our teachers for our Saturday evening service.

Jason will be leaving his current position as a diesel mechanic with Waste Management where he has worked for the last 13 years. He was a volunteer-leader in the 180 with the junior high from 1997 – 2002 where he was a service coordinator, leader of group events outside of church, and mentor/counselor for the kids. Also, he created and implemented a student small-group study program for that age group.

Pastor Duane publicly ‘graduated’ Jason in front of the Sunday evening service in May 2007 after completing his coursework with a Certificate in Practical Theology from Christian Life School of Theology.

In evaluating a person for this position, we used the following five items: (1) Strength of marriage and family, and the health of their finances. (2) The ‘chemistry’ and inter-personal relationships with members of the RezKidz staff and volunteer team. (3) Experience in ministering to children from K – 5^th grade in small-group to large-group settings. Included in this is the ability to teach in front of adults and interaction with parents. (4) An ability to focus on ministry in RezKidz without distraction from ‘outside’ ministry or business goals. (5) Proven service and faithfulness in RezKidz or Kids Camp or Power House.

Jason’s official title will be Assistant Director of Children’s Ministry. He will start working with us on Monday, November 10 and over the next couple of weeks we will be introducing him to all of our service teams.

9:30/11:30 AM - VOLUNTEER TEAM MEETINGS - THIS SUNDAY
During the 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM service, our 1st - 4th grade volunteers will meet in the RezKidz lounge to discuss ministering to kids during our classroom questions time. Anyone who missed last week’s meeting will join us this Sunday. If you have any questions or are a little ‘vague’ on what we’re doing - I’ll give more details when we gather together in the lounge prior to this Sunday’s service.

KIDS CARNIVAL - CALLING FOR ADDITIONAL VOLS AND CANDY!
Each year, Kids Carnival has expanded in attendance - and this year will be no exception. Therefore, our requirements for volunteers and candy increases, as well. Please pray that we have all our carnival needs supplied and if you get questions about volunteering - or would like to volunteer yourself - please contact one of our RezKidz staff. This year, Kids Carnival will be held on Friday, October 31st.

Here’s some other details about this year’s Kids Carnival:

‘Special Needs’ Children. From 4:00 - 5:00 PM the Carnival will be open for any children with ’special needs’. We are promoting this to local schools like Shawnee Park for the hearing impaired and special needs kids and the Ken-o-sha early development program, as well as other local schools who have special ed programs.

Can Food Drive. Mel Trotter Ministries will be joining us for a can food drive for Thanksgiving. They will have a truck here at church to collect the cans.

Promotions. We are promoting this event on 95.7 Lite Rock, B93 and WOOD radio with the intention of inviting a largely secular crowd to check-out RLC.

For more information visit the Kids Carnival page.

THE REZKIDZ CHOIR PRACTICES AGAIN THIS SUNDAY!
The choir will be singing on Sunday, November 9th, for both services in the RezKidz Sanctuary. The new practice and ministry schedule for the fall semester of the RezKidz Choir is out. Just click on the link above for more information and a schedule.

If you have any questions about these or other RezKidz events and happenings, please call our office at 249-3713.

9:30/11:30 AM - VOLUNTEER TEAM MEETINGS - OCTOBER 19TH & 26TH
During the 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM service, our 1st - 4th grade volunteers will meet in the RezKidz lounge to discuss ministering to kids during our classroom questions time. The following Sunday, at the same times and location, anyone who missed the previous week’s meeting, will meet to discuss the same issues. If you have any questions or are a little ‘vague’ on what we’re doing - I’ll give more details when we gather together in the lounge prior to this Sunday’s service.

KIDS CARNIVAL - CALLING FOR ADDITIONAL VOLS AND CANDY!
Each year, Kids Carnival has expanded in attendance - and this year will be no exception. Therefore, our requirements for volunteers and candy increases, as well. Please pray that we have all our carnival needs supplied and if you get questions about volunteering - or would like to volunteer yourself - please contact one of our RezKidz staff. This year, Kids Carnival will be held on Friday, October 31st.

Here’s some other details about this year’s Kids Carnival:

‘Special Needs’ Children. From 4:00 - 5:00 PM the Carnival will be open for any children with ’special needs’. We are promoting this to local schools like Shawnee Park for the hearing impaired and special needs kids and the Ken-o-sha early development program, as well as other local schools who have special ed programs.

Can Food Drive. Mel Trotter Ministries will be joining us for a can food drive for Thanksgiving. They will have a truck here at church to collect the cans.

Promotions. We are promoting this event on 95.7 Lite Rock, B93 and WOOD radio with the intention of inviting a largely secular crowd to check-out RLC.

For more information visit the Kids Carnival page.

THE REZKIDZ CHOIR BEGINS PRACTICING THIS SUNDAY!
Last Sunday the choir was fabulous - but there’s no time to rest! They begin practices again this Sunday and will be singing on Sunday, November 9th, for both services in the RezKidz Sanctuary. The new practice and ministry schedule for the fall semester of the RezKidz Choir is out. Just click on the link above for more information and a schedule.

If you have any questions about these or other RezKidz events and happenings, please call our office at 249-3713.

As many of you are aware, Tricia has extensive experience in running events and has honed her skills in the various services, functions and events she has lead in RezKidz, Power House and Kids Camp.

‘Officially’ we are very excited at this new opportunity she will have to focus on her organizational and leadership gifts.  ‘Unofficially’ were are quite sad that she won’t be working from within our department as she has become such a significant part of what we do as a staff and ministry team.  She will be greatly missed!

However, her office is still quite close and I’ve retained her cell phone number - so we’re sure that we will be seeing her often and that she will still be a part of the children’s ministry here.

Tricia will be around our area for another week - so please stop by RezKidz this Sunday to say hello, congratulate her, and wish her well in her new position. (Kleenex will be available upon request.)

At this time we have just initiated the process to find Tricia’s replacement, but we hope to have someone shortly and will let everyone know as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or comments on this message, don’t hesitate to contact the RezKidz office at 249-3713.

WATER BAPTISM SERVICE - THIS WEDNESDAY AT 7:00 PM
The Baptism Service will be held on Wednesday, October 15th at 7:00 PM. For complete details go to the Kid Faith page at Events\Kid Faith Classes and Water Baptism Services.

9:30/11:30 AM - VOLUNTEER TEAM MEETINGS - OCTOBER 19TH & 26TH
During the 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM service, our 1st - 4th grade volunteers will meet in the RezKidz lounge to discuss ministering to kids during our classroom questions time. The following Sunday, at the same times and location, anyone who missed the previous week’s meeting, will meet to discuss the same issues. If you have any questions or are a little ‘vague’ on what we’re doing - I’ll give more details when we gather together in the lounge prior to this Sunday’s service.

KIDS CARNIVAL - CANDY CONTEST
The past couple of weekends, we have had two barrels in the RezKidz Sanctuary for candy drop-offs. These are specifically for the ‘Boys vs. Girls’ candy contest continuing until late October. There will be other barrels for candy collection located throughout the building as usual. This year, Kids Carnival will be held on Friday, October 31st. For more information visit the Kids Carnival page.

NEW TEACHING & WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
You can view the schedules for K-4th grade, The Zone, and TEAM 116 which have a complete listing of all our special events during services such as Orientation meetings, RezKidz Choir schedule, Christmas Celebration Practices, plus more.

If you have any questions about these or other RezKidz events and happenings, please call our office at 249-3713.

9:30/11:30 AM - VOLUNTEER TEAM MEETINGS - OCTOBER 19TH & 26TH
During the 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM service, our 1st - 4th grade volunteers will meet in the RezKidz lounge to discuss ministering to kids during our classroom questions time. The following Sunday, at the same times and location, anyone who missed the previous week’s meeting, will meet to discuss the same issues. If you have any questions or are a little ‘vague’ on what we’re doing - I’ll give more details when we gather together in the lounge prior to this Sunday’s service.

WATER BAPTISM SERVICE
The Baptism Service will be held on Wednesday, October 15th at 7:00 PM. For complete details go to the Kid Faith page at Events\Kid Faith Classes and Water Baptism Services.

KIDS CARNIVAL - CANDY CONTEST
The past couple of weekends, we have had two barrels in the RezKidz Sanctuary for candy drop-offs. These are specifically for the ‘Boys vs. Girls’ candy contest from this Sunday until late October. There will be other barrels for candy collection located throughout the building as usual. This year, Kids Carnival will be held on Friday, October 31st. For more information visit the Kids Carnival page.

NEW TEACHING & WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
You can view the schedules for K-4th grade, The Zone, and TEAM 116 which have a complete listing of all our special events during services – such as Orientation meetings, RezKidz Choir schedule, Christmas Celebration Practices, plus more.

If you have any questions about these or other RezKidz events and happenings, please call our office at 249-3713.