Pitts Baptist Church Preschool & Children’s Newsletter

Vol. 8, Issue 10

All children participating in any campus ministry (Sunday School, AWANA, Choir, Nursery, etc.) needs to have a registration form on file. Copies of the registration form can be found in the lobby of the Sanctuary and the Preschool Building Information Desk. The form can also be downloaded from the web by visiting www.pbcweb.org.

The following children are still in need of

teachers for the 2009-2010 Sunday School

year. We are currently using substitute

teachers. Please contact the Preschool

Ministry, if you are willing to help.

9:00 AM Service

Crawlers—3 teachers

One Year Olds—2 teachers

Two Year Olds—4 teachers

Three Year Olds—4 teachers

IMPORTANT DATES

October 10 Sparks Family Outing

October 14 Crazy Hair Night

October 16-17 T&T Campout/Sleepover

October 24 Grand Prix Workshop

10:00 am-1:00 pm at David Brindle’s home

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Two years—sixth grade

Join us on October 31 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM

Hotdog Supper & Fixin’s

Popcorn Cotton Candy

Carnival Games Trunk or Treat

Moonwalk

Screamer Slide Preschool Bounce House

Puppets

Youth Praise Team Youth Praise Band

Week of

October 4, 2009

Week of

October 11, 2009

Week of

October 18, 2009

Week of

October 25, 2009

10:30 AM Nursery 9:00 AM Children's Worship 5:45 PM Nursery

Infants - Butterflies Kim Ochsenreiter & Donna Wilson Gloria Thurman Rod Teat

Crawlers - Parrotts Carol Rouzer & Anne Mosier Chris Brayley Cathy Teat

Ones - 1 Bunnies Rick & Tammy Calkins Charlie Anderson

Ones - 2 Kangaroos Jason & Becky Shanks Tracey Anderson

10:30 AM Preschool Worship 10:30 AM Children's Worship

Twos - 1 Sheep Bert & Joanna Loftis Gloria Thurman

Twos - 2 Monkeys David & Tami Darwin Darren Nixon

Threes - 1 Turtles Dan & Denise Estes

Threes - 2 Alligators NEED

Fours - 1 Pandas Jeff & Karen Waters

Fours -2 Zebras Brian & Pam Kaler

10:30 AM Nursery 9:00 AM Children's Worship 5:45 PM Nursery

Infants - Butterflies Kim Ochsenreiter & Donna Wilson Tammy Redmond Robbie Jones

Crawlers - Parrotts Carol Rouzer & Anne Mosier Jeff Dover

Ones - 1 Bunnies Bill & Doris Price Cathy Dover

Ones - 2 Kangaroos Mike & Doris Stype

10:30 AM Preschool Worship 10:30 AM Children's Worship

Twos - 1 Sheep Christine Anderson & Jennie Phillips Tammy Redmond

Twos - 2 Monkeys Sheri Freeman & Heather Walker

Threes - 1 Turtles Steve & Amanda Decker

Threes - 2 Alligators Jeff & Traci Ashbaugh

Fours - 1 Pandas Steve & Traci Sweetser

Fours -2 Zebras Gavin McKinnis & Scott Booth

10:30 AM Nursery 9:00 AM Children's Worship 5:45 PM Nursery

Infants - Butterflies Kim Ochsenreiter & Donna Wilson Allison Walker Hayden Carter

Crawlers - Parrotts Carol Rouzer & Anne Mosier Emily Carter

Ones - 1 Bunnies NEED Brad Cloys

Ones - 2 Kangaroos Cory & Denise Sane

10:30 AM Preschool Worship 10:30 AM Children's Worship

Twos - 1 Sheep Eric & Melissa Morrison Allison Walker

Twos - 2 Monkeys Lewis & Barbara Oot

Threes - 1 Turtles David & Tami Darwin

Threes - 2 Alligators Travis & Jill Rogers

Fours - 1 Pandas Damon & Amanda Hudgens

Fours -2 Zebras Scott & Amy Hornbeak

10:30 AM Nursery 9:00 AM Children's Worship 5:45 PM Nursery

Infants - Butterflies Kim Ochsenreiter & Donna Wilson David Gourley

Crawlers - Parrotts Carol Rouzer & Anne Mosier Amber Gourley

Ones - 1 Bunnies NEED Walt Edwards

Ones - 2 Kangaroos Natalia Caggiano & Jori Watts

10:30 AM Preschool Worship 10:30 AM Children's Worship

Twos - 1 Sheep Christie Norton & Amy Clontz Lorie Kimes

Twos - 2 Monkeys Evan & Suzanne Arno Tina Pepper

Threes - 1 Turtles Chris & Gina Stonestreet

Threes - 2 Alligators Bill & Shannon Nalbone

Fours - 1 Pandas Rob & Ashley Goodman

Fours -2 Zebras Miriam Lafferty & Tonya Cook

October 2009 Volunteer Schedule If you are unable to fulfill your commitment, please exchange weeks with another volunteer

and then contact Christina Brown with any changes as soon as possible.

Office: 704-786-1953 Email: cbrown@pbcweb.org

2009-2010 Sunday School Teachers and Locations

9 AM Service

CLASS WORKER ROOM #

Infants Crystal Taylor & Lisa Carter / Trina Morris & Lori Myers D 113

Crawlers Heidi Fromke & __________ / __________ & __________ D109

Ones I Brian & Mandie Nance / Kelley & Courtney Willis D118

Ones II Donna Seger & Ellen Allen / ____________________ & ____________________ D 117

Twos I Phil & Amy Bush & Randy & Becky Sims _________ D 115

Twos II __________ & __________ / __________ & __________ D 111

Threes I Ken & Susan Clontz / __________ & __________ D 122

Threes II Johnny & Alisha Carroll_/ ______________ & _______________ D 120

Fours I Brandy Best & Sheri Waddell D 107

Fours II Andrew Wolterman & Crysti Yawn / Erikka Hanright & Nicole Werme D 105

Kindergarten Beverly Hardister & Karen Cloys E 28

First Dale & Jennifer Prillaman E 27

Second Garet Ensley & Patty Whitener E 25

Third Chris & Melinda Edgerton E 26

Fourth/Fifth Dave & Kim Seger E 24

New Christian’s Class Melody McKinnis & Stephanie Booth E 23

10:30 AM Service

Kindergarten & First Byron & Dee Dee Ford E 28

Second/Third Dustin & Andrea Keith__________ E 25

Fourth/Fifth Jeff Morris, Chad Ford, & Ginger Isenhour ___________________ E 26

If you can meet a Sunday School need, please contact Christina Brown.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14

CRAZY HAIR

NIGHT

15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

O C T O B E R 2 0 0 9

Labor Day

Church Office

Closed

Sunday Evenings 6-7:15 Children/

Preschool Choirs

Lord’s Supper

Harvest Sunday

Baptism

5:00—7:30 pm

Fall Festival

T&T Campout / Sleepover Operation

Christmas Child

Kick-off

9:00-11:30 AM

Sparks Reedy

Creek Outing

10 AM—1 PM

Grand Prix

Workshop

30 Jenna Hardister

28 Tanner Hodges

27 Ryan Saunders Jonah Edgerton

3 Brendan Clontz Colton Ensley

5 Carter Brayley

11 Elizabeth Bruner

12 Andy England Christine Morris Makenzie Kimes

16 Annie Barber

15 Maddie Walker

13 Kyndal Redmond

25 Megan Carter

19 Brennen Jones Austin Suggs

14 Grace Saunders

9 Riley Hinson Brynn Loaces

21 Ashley Booth

10 Haley Kennedy Lenox Moore

Ainsly Edgerton

31 Angela Sane Brookelyn Nance

Teach Children About Stewardship

For many people, the word stewardship brings to mind church offerings and financial obligations. But it really just means managing someone else’s resources. As Christians, we’re stewards of God’s

creation and the talents and gifts he has given us, including money. From a young age, children can learn not only how to manage their money well but also how to give generously. As you discuss

decisions about giving, saving, and spending, children will learn to be caretakers of all our blessings from God. Use these ideas to instill in children a heart for stewardship.

Set an example. When parents worship

the Lord in their giving, children can

develop a sense of generosity themselves. The most important thing parents can do is practice giving so children can see. Feelings about money are contagious, so also model appropriate attitudes about paying bills,

shopping, and delayed gratification. Give allowances. Give children a weekly allowance that can be

divided easily. Then make or use a three-compartment container to help kids divide their money into the categories of saving, spending, and giving.

Have a heart for people in need. Discuss tangible needs in your community, church, and the world. Together, come up with ways your family can chip in to offer assistance. Then help children see the results of how giving their money, time, and talents impacts

others.

Ask God:

1. To help your children be faithful stewards of all he has given to them.

2. To help your children put their trust in him, not in money or material things.

3. To transform your family

members into cheerful and generous givers.

A Wealth of Statistics

• About 60% of parents give their children an allowance.

According to kidsmoney.org, the average weekly allowance is $3.85 for 6-year-olds, $5.52 for 9-year-olds, and $9.58 for 12-

year-olds. • In a poll conducted by Children’s Ministry Magazine, 91% of

people said tithing is an important value for children.

• Children have enormous spending power. According to

estimates, consumers younger than 12 directly and indirectly influence almost $600 billion of household spending each year.

October 2009

Parenting Insights

The late Christian financial expert Larry Burkett emphasized the importance of giving our “first

fruits” to God. Here are a few of his insights about money management for children:

1. Why we give—Because God is the provider, we aren’t really giving for his sake. “We

give our money for our sakes, to remind ourselves we’re God’s stewards and

everything is his.”

2. How much to give—Burkett recommended the following

budgeting guidelines for children: give 10%, save 50%, and spend 40%.

3. How we give—Returning resources to God should be a celebration. Burkett

suggested making the act of giving seem like a “thanks party.”

“You must each decide in

your heart how much to

give. And don’t give

reluctantly or in response

to pressure. ‘For God loves

a person who gives

cheerfully.’”

2 Corinthians 9:7

Church stances on “tithing,” or

giving 10% of one’s income, vary. But no matter our offering amount, God wants us to give willingly and with a

smile.

Teachable Moments

1. “Change” the World—

Decorate a glass jar with a ribbon and a permanent marker, and then set the jar

in your kitchen. As a family, choose a charity to help financially. Each day, family members can empty their

spare change into the jar. When the jar is full, take your children to convert the

change into a money order made out to the charity. Deliver it in person, if the

charity is local.

2. Sponsor a child—As a family, sponsor a child through a Christian

outreach group such as World Vision or Compassion International. Every month, forgo one restaurant meal

or other outing to provide for the physical, spiritual, and educational needs of a boy or girl. Encourage your

children to write letters and send photos to the child.

Many parents avoid discussions about money because the

topic makes them uncomfortable. But such conversations

will instill in children proper attitudes about finances and

stewardship.

1. Why do we need money? Explain whether money is a bad or

good thing.

2. How do you decide what to buy or do with your own money?

3. Why does God put us in charge of his creation? What does God want us to do with our money and talents?

4. Share what it feels like to give away some of your money. When are you most cheerful about giving?

Family Experience: Thankful Giving

Giving some money back to God is just the beginning. God

wants all of us! Try these experiences from Group’s Hands-

On Bible.

• Give Yourself to God—Read aloud Luke 21:1-4, about the poor

widow who donated two small coins to the temple. Say: “Giving

ourselves to God means trusting and obeying him with our whole lives.” Then make some reminders to be like the widow. Have each family member tape two pennies to an index card. Then rub a crayon or pencil on the other side of the card, over the coins.

Remove the pennies and write “Give Yourself to God” on the card. Then decorate it. Tape your cards to a mirror or a place where you’ll see them every day. Encourage family members to give themselves to God daily.

• Give God Your Best—Read

aloud 1 Corinthians 10:31: “So whether you eat or drink, or

whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Have each family member share what he or she

thinks this verse means. Then ask: “How can we give God glory with our family’s income? with our personal earnings? What does it mean to honor God with our whole lives?” Then have a “Give

God Your Best” dinner with your family. Use your best tablecloth, wear nice clothes, make favorite foods, and serve a fancy dessert. Ask each person to name one way to honor God this week with their words or actions.

This page is designed to help educate parents and isn’t meant to endorse any movie, music, or product.

Our prayer is that you’ll make informed decisions about what your children watch, listen to, and wear.

What’s Playing at the Movies Movie: Where the Wild Things Are (Oct. 16) Genre: Family Adventure, Drama, Fantasy Rating: PG (for mild thematic elements, some adventure action, and brief language)

Cast: Max Records, Catherine Keener, Mark Ruffalo Synopsis: In this adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s book, mischievous, misunderstood

Max is sent to bed without supper. His imagination runs “wild” as he travels to an island and meets strange creatures. After Max is crowned king, he realizes that ruling these beasts is more complicated than he expected.

Discussion Questions: What are some constructive ways to deal with anger? How active is your imagination? Read Psalm 27:1. What are your biggest fears? How do your fears affect your faith, and vice versa?

How can you conquer your fears and worries?

What Music Is Releasing Artist: Bethany Dillon

Album: Stop & Listen Artist Info: Dillon, 21, started playing guitar at age 10. Three years later, she recorded an album that

led to several hit singles and award nods. Dillon, known for her deep songs and a life lived for Christ, is married to Christian musician Shane Barnard. Summary: Dillon describes Stop & Listen, her fourth project with

Sparrow Records, as her most confessional album yet. She encourages listeners to pause and find peace during life’s chaos. “Most of the songs are about the not-so-simple ideas of stopping, listening, and waiting,”

Dillon says. Discussion Questions: What makes you “stop and listen” to God? When you’re busy, do you pray more or less, and why? How patient are you? Read Isaiah 40:30-31. What are some ways to “wait” on the

Lord?

What Games Are Out

Culture & Trends

What’s happening right

now that may affect your

children and family:

• Contrary to popular be-

lief, research shows that children with busy sched-ules thrive emotionally.

Instead, it’s their parents who are stressed by all the activities and driving.

(msnbc.com)

• Kids of all ages enjoy

“KenKen,” which has been called the new Su-doku. Players add, sub-

tract, multiply, and divide numbers to fill “cages.” (kenken.com)

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Quick Stats

• Most school districts now

recommend 10 minutes of homework a night per

grade level (10 minutes for first-graders, 20 min-utes for second-graders, and so on).

• While 57% of parents say

they spend the right amount of time helping their children with home-work, almost nine in 10

teachers say parents don’t set aside enough time to help.

RATINGS: EC=Early Childhood, E=Everyone (ages 6+), E10+ (ages 10+), T=Teen (ages 13+)

Title Content Rating

& Platform

Shorts

In this game, based on a late-summer movie, players’ wishes magically come true. Features gross humor, name-calling, and enemies such as “booger monsters.”

Nintendo DS; E

Mini Ninjas

Cool and cute warriors engage in combat with a variety of weapons. Contains cartoon

violence but no blood.

Wii, Xbox 360, PSP3; E10+

The Beatles: Rock

Band

This much-hyped game has only a few mildly suggestive lyrics. Families can discuss how music has changed across generations.

Wii, Xbox 360, PSP3; T

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Children’s Weekly Service Schedule Sunday Morning

9:00 a.m.—10:15 a.m.

• Sunday School for ages 6 wks—Preschoolers in the Preschool Building

• Sunday School for Kindergarten—5th grades in the Children’s Building

• Children’s Worship in the Fellowship Hall (Kindergarten—2nd grades) following Offertory

• T.O.T.A.L. Worship (Kindergarten—5th grades) on 4th Sundays following the Offertory.

10:30 a.m.—11:45 a.m.

• Sunday School for Kindergarten—5th grades in the Children’s Building

• Nursery - Preschool Building (Six weeks—one year)

• Preschool Worship (Two year olds—Pre K) in the Preschool Building

• Children’s Worship in the Fellowship Hall (Kindergarten—2nd grade) following Offertory

• T.O.T.A.L. Worship (Kindergarten—5th grades) on 4th Sundays following the Offertory.

Sunday Evening

6:00 p.m.—7:15 p.m.

Joy Jammers Choir: Three years (by August 31, 2009) - Kindergarten in the Preschool Building

Harmonic Hearts Children’s Choir: First—Fifth Grades in the Fellowship Hall

Wednesday Evening

6:15 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

• Nursery (Six weeks—one year)

• AWANA (Two years —6th grades)

Jennifer Brayley, Children’s Director jbrayley@pbcweb.org Phone: 704-786-1953

Christina Brown, Preschool Director cbrown@pbcweb.org Fax: 704-782-3096