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YOSEMITE LAKES COMMUNITY CHURCH of the SIERRAS Newsletter MAY 2015 Sunday Worship Service Schedule Traditional Service at 9:00am Contemporary Service at 11:00am Pastor: Dr. Cody Gunderson Associate Pastor: Tod Harris Programming Arts Pastor: Jason Von Wagner Youth Pastor: John Lorenzana Children’s Pastor: Brenda Heckman Pastoral Care: Dale Sco Administrave Consultant: D. H. Mapson Administrative Board of Directors President: Tim Liermann 676-2319 Vice President : Buz Boberg 642-6242 Secretary: Richard Ivey 658-5908 Treasurer : Keith Stoltenberg 658-8747 Membership Chair : Dean Dew 676-9000 Prayer Chain-Church Office: 658-7447 Prayer Chain email (24/7): [email protected] Aſter hrs./nights/weekends: Carla Liermann 760-8139 The YLCC Son Times is published monthly, except in January, by the Yosemite Lakes Community Church. All submissions should be sent to [email protected]. Handwrien or typed submissions may be dropped off at the Church Office. The editors and ministerial staff have the right to refuse to publish outdated, inappropriate, improper or incorrect informaon. The editors reserve the right to correct spelling and grammar. All submissions must be received by the 15th of the month preceding the month of publicaon. Photographs provided by arcle contributors cannot be returned. Yosemite Lakes Community Church of the Sierras 43840 Patrick Ave, Coarsegold, CA 93614 www.yosemitelakes.org CHURCH OFFICE: 658-7447 ylccoffi[email protected] THE YLCCOTS SON TIMES Non-Profit US Postage PAID Permit #28 Coarsegold, CA Change Service Requested

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YOSEMITE LAKES COMMUNITY CHURCH of the SIERRAS Newsletter Page MAY 2015

Sunday Worship Service Schedule

Traditional Service at 9:00am

Contemporary Service at 11:00am

Pastor: Dr. Cody Gunderson

Associate Pastor: Tod Harris

Programming Arts Pastor: Jason Von Wagner

Youth Pastor: John Lorenzana

Children’s Pastor: Brenda Heckman

Pastoral Care: Dale Scott

Administrative Consultant: D. H. Mapson

Administrative Board of Directors

President: Tim Liermann 676-2319

Vice President : Buz Boberg 642-6242

Secretary : Richard Ivey 658-5908

Treasurer : Keith Stoltenberg 658-8747

Membership Chair : Dean Dew 676-9000

Prayer Chain-Church Office : 658-7447

Prayer Chain email (24/7): [email protected]

After hrs./nights/weekends: Carla Liermann 760-8139

The YLCC Son Times is published monthly, except in January, by the Yosemite Lakes Community Church. All submissions should be sent to [email protected]. Handwritten or typed submissions may be dropped off at the Church Office. The editors and ministerial staff have the right to refuse to publish outdated, inappropriate, improper or incorrect information. The editors reserve the right to correct spelling and grammar. All submissions must be received by the 15th of the month preceding the month of publication. Photographs provided by article contributors cannot be returned.

Yosemite Lakes Community Church of the Sierras 43840 Patrick Ave, Coarsegold, CA 93614

www.yosemitelakes.org CHURCH OFFICE: 658-7447

[email protected]

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YOSEMITE LAKES COMMUNITY CHURCH of the SIERRAS Newsletter Page 2 MAY 2015

YOSEMITE LAKES COMMUNITY CHURCH

Meetings and Recovery Classes

Sun 8:30AM-12:30PM ............. Nursery (Birth-3yrs)

Sun 9:00AM ......................... KIC Worship (4-12yrs)

Sun 9:30AM ..................... REBELLION (Jr & Sr Hi)

Sun10:15-10:45AM .. *Salt & Light Prayer in Library

Sun 11AM ..................... Lil KIC Pre-School (3-4yrs)

Sun 11AM ......................................... KIC (5-10 yrs)

Sun 11AM .................... The Bridge (5th-6th Grade)

Sun 11AM ........................ Adult Bible Study Rm #3

Sun 6PM ................... *Movie Night-Worship Center

Mon 9AM ...................................... *Unique Crafters

Tue 7PM ......................... Adult Bible Study-Chapel

Wed 10AM ............................... *Daughters for Zion

Wed 11:30AM ......... *Intercessory Prayer for YLCC

Wed 6:00PM .................................. Rebellion-JR HI

Wed 6PM ...................................................... Awana

Thu 9:00AM ...................... Man to Man Bible Study

Thu 6:30PM ......................... Rebellion-High School

Fri 5:30PM ............................... Celebrate Recovery

Sat 8:30AM ................ *Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

Salt & Light Ministry Prayer meets in the library, 3rd Sunday

Movie Night, 3rd Sunday of each month, Worship Center

Unique Crafters meet 2nd & 4th Mondays in Worship Ctr classrooms

Intercessory Prayer for YLCC meets in the Choir Room 2nd & last Wed of each month

Daughters for Zion meets in the Choir Room, 2nd and last Wednesday of each month.

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 2nd Sat of each month in the Worship Center

If you would like to discontinue receiving a copy

of the Yosemite Lakes Community Church

SonTimes, please contact the Church Office at

(559) 658-7447.

Thank you

Praisemoves...

Is the Christian alternative to yoga. Held at the YLP Clubhouse at 10:00am.

1st, 2nd, 4th Mondays 3rd Tuesday Every Friday

Come stretch to scripture!

For More Info please contact: Roxann Johnson at: 641-5496

The Church Office will be closed on Monday,

May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

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YOSEMITE LAKES COMMUNITY CHURCH of the SIERRAS Newsletter Page 5 MAY 2015

Celebrate Recovery is a biblical and balanced program that helps us overcome our hurts, hang-ups, and habits .

Thank You

Thank you to my church family for all the prayers, flowers, and friends through my stroke in December, Rehabilitation in January and February and progress up to now. Through the many prayers I am able to drive again and resume with life! You are such a blessing! Love and Prayers, Verlon Hendrix

Dear Church Family, Chuck and I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and kind notes of encouragement. We miss not being able to come to church and worship with you. We are enjoying the beautiful Easter lily that was delivered to our home. It has brought beauty and fragrance to our house. We love and appreciate our church family. Love, Chuck and Natalie Loomis

The Charges are Dropped! (Colossians 2:13-15)

As I sat in a circle of people, waiting for the share

group to start, someone asked this question:

“What’s the best news anyone ever told you?”

Without hesitation, one of the men shouted, “The

charges are dropped!” We all laughed but we knew

exactly how good those words were. In reality,

those should be the words we all long to hear.

Those old arrest warrants with our names on them

have been canceled by the redeeming work of

Christ.

It can be shocking when we realize that none of

us—not even one—was good enough to be in the

presence of Jesus. The Bible says that even those

who lead really good lives are separated from God

by their sin. We are all in need of a Savior.

Every one of us must make the decision to become

a follower of Jesus Christ. And when we do,

regardless of how we’ve lived our lives, the

message we receive is, “The charges are dropped!”

Forgiveness is instant and complete! Now that’s

real freedom.

Celebrate Recovery Daily Devotional

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YOSEMITE LAKES COMMUNITY CHURCH of the SIERRAS Newsletter Page 6 MAY 2015

Deployed Service Member

Branch

Family

Information

James Griffin, National Guard E3 Army Doreen Griffin, Mother Afghanistan

SGT Conrad Reinhardt Marine Bruce & Bonnie, Parents 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, USS Boxer

Adam Wissner Air Force Lee & Joan Jeffries, Grandparents Osprey/Afghanistan

STATESIDE

1ST LT. William Brown Army Bill & Becky, Parents Audrey Ashlock, Grandmother

National Guard

Airman Jesse Curtis Air Force Shannon & J.R., Parents Cliff & Mary Herrin, Grandparents

Medic, Wright-Patterson A.F.B. Ohio

PO ES 2nd Class Danny Dailey Navy Chris & David Dailey, Parents Hawaii

Master Chief Dean Ferguson Navy Terry & Susan Haven, Uncle & Aunt San Diego

CECS Joe Machcoviak Navy Ed Krippner, Grandfather-in-law Gulfport, MS

SGT. Brett Marzo, Tech Set Air Force Tony & Karen Marzo, Parents Colorado Springs, CO

SGT. Brandon McGibbon Marine Ken McGibbon, Father Miramar San Diego

Navy Seal Mike Pero Navy John & Jannai Pero, Parents San Diego, CA

E4 Brittany Rasmussen Coast Guard Steve & Suzi, Parents San Diego, CA

Tylor Rasmussen, Crew Chief CS USAF Reserve Steve & Suzi, Parents Travis AFB, CA

Bobby Schindler Navy Genevive, Mother Great Lakes Chicago, IL

Pfc. William Schoonard Marine Greg & Jan Schoonard, Parents San Angelo AFB, TX

Jennifer Sischo Petty Officer Navy Connie Noonkester, Aunt US Donald Cook

C4C James Simons Air Force Jane, Grandparent USAF Academy

SGT Darren Smiley Marine Terry & Susan Haven, Uncle & Aunt

Luke Somerville Marine John & Mary Somerville, Parents Camp Pendleton, CA

LT. Col Steven Tanksley Army Ken & Carolyn, Parents MD/Fort Hood, TX

LT. Col Bill Wickersham Air Force Sharrie Cremasco, Aunt Travis AFB, CA

Shane Wissner, Combat Medic Army Lee & Joan Jeffries, Grandparents Fort Lewis, WA

PFC Samuel Woods Army Lee Woods, Father Ernie & Aileen Woods, Grandparents

TX

James Varian Marine Robert & Janeen Varian, Parents Cherry Point, NC

2nd LT. Jason Zoeller Army Mark & Diane Zoeller, Grandparents Fort Gordon, GA

CW2 John Zoeller Army Reserve Mark & Diane Zoeller, Parents San Antonio, TX

MILITARY PRAYER LIST—MAY, 2015

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord. They are plans for good and not disaster, to give you a hope and a future.”

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YOSEMITE LAKES COMMUNITY CHURCH of the SIERRAS Newsletter Page 7 MAY 2015

LIBRARY NEWS

By Bonni Bredesen

While on our campus, your likeness may be recorded or photographed. Your presence on our campus or involvement in off-campus events constitutes your permission for Yosemite Lakes Community Church and its ministries to use any image or recording for any purpose.

We have two books highlighted by John MacArthur this month. A Tale of Two Sons is the inside story of a father, his sons, and a shocking murder. John MacArthur takes the story of the prodigal son back to its roots, when Jesus’ words were absolutely revolutionary. He leads you back into the cultural context of Jesus’ time and with an engrossing historical background. This book attempts to reveal Christ’s original message as it was delivered to the most religious of Jesus’ day. In Twelve Unlikely Heroes people such as Samson, Joseph, Gideon, Onesimus and others are chosen to help answer the question as to why God would choose to work through them. The answers to these questions are woven through their stories. God can use anyone to accomplish His purposes. The testimonies of these biblical saints demonstrate that God delights to work through weak, imperfect, and broken people in order to show His power, wisdom, and love.

Billy Graham has written Answers to Life’s Problems. He desires to create guidance, inspiration and hope for the challenges of today. Just imagine being able to sit down with Billy Graham and ask him for advice. In response to thousands of letters, he has written this book to offer guidance and answers to the most often asked questions about every aspect of life, including relationships, ethics, psychological problems and spirituality.

Dr. Henry Ironside for 18 of his 50 years of ministry was pastor of the Moody Memorial Church in Chicago. He was an internationally beloved Bible teacher and preacher and was author of more than 60 books. Many readers will testify to Dr. Ironside’s helpful ability of getting to the heart of any Scripture and making the Bible easier to study and to understand. Your library has had an extensive donation of his commentaries on many of both the Old and New Testament books. They have been placed on the “Bible Studies” cart.

Visit your library often. It is open whenever

the Sanctuary is open. Choose a DVD to watch, a

commentary to study, a book to help with a

problem, or just some delightful fiction to warm

your heart. If you have a question, please call Bonni

at 683-7860.

MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 25th, 2015

Men’s Fellowship and Prayer Breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 9th, at 8:30am Don’t miss out on

this great opportunity to grow in Christ as we come to know our fellow brothers in the Lord.

MEN’S MINISTRY

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YOSEMITE LAKES COMMUNITY CHURCH of the SIERRAS Newsletter Page 8 MAY 2015

Mission Statement

Mothers Of PreSchoolers YLCC is here to serve as a ministry and outreach program to reach local families and show

them support, encouragement, and our faith to help them become members of our Church and Community.

MOPS is a great opportunity to meet and bond with other moms who are also going through this very challenging

and often isolating stage of life. A mother of preschoolers is any mom who has a child 0-5yrs. At MOPS moms can

share, encourage one another, and get a short break from “mom duty”. MOPS is an excellent opportunity for

experienced moms and grandmothers to act as mentors to younger mothers.

Meetings are once a month, from September to May, usually the third Wed. of the month from 9:00-11:30AM. Our

meetings include breakfast and speaker presentations on topics that are relevant for all moms. The children are

cared for by the Moppets program, either in a supervised nursery setting or a structured preschool program.

What an incredible Leadership Dinner. We are overjoyed with how many moms stayed to serve and how many new

moms feel called to serve.

Our New Leadership

Holly Young Hartshorne - Coordinator - 717-572-5850

Laurie Anderson-Zumwalt - Co-Coordinator - 559-940-0917

Allison Merrell - Publicity Leader - 559-920-0264

Deanna Davis - 559-676-8270

Katie McCormick - Hospitality Leader - 559-676-5638

Lizeth Lili Guriri - 559-642-3366

Brittany Gilchrist - MOPS On Missions - 559-960-2237

Kristin Orrin - Community Support & Shopper - 559-474-7167

Julie Montang - Community Support - Prayer - 417-527-7591

Trisha Eisner Poffenberger & Kymberely Corneal - Craft Leaders

Trisha - 559-999-7776 Kym - 559-676-5784

Crafty Kiki King - 559-692-2022

Brettina Ashworth - Mentor Leader - 559-381-1285

Jennifer Von Wagner - Finance Leader - 559-760-1891

Tiffany Bean - Event Leader - 415-405-6323

Melissa Courtney - Fundraising - 559-240-9264

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Mission Statement

We have a heart to help the helpless and be Christ's hands

and feet. We strive to find opportunities of outreach in our

community and around the world. We long to serve our

family, friends, and neighbors. We are willing and able to

help and give as the Holy Spirit leads.

Vision

We exist to be a liaison connecting YLCC to ministries and

outreaches, local and international. Our purpose is to

provide education and information about events, faith-

building opportunities, volunteer opportunities, ministries,

service needs, etc. to continually support our community

and be a resource for hearts longing to serve.

How to Get Involved

Please contact either Brittany Gilchrist at 960-2237 or Alli

Merrell at 920-0264 to find out how you can serve or to

inform us of any service needs.

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YOSEMITE LAKES COMMUNITY CHURCH of the SIERRAS Newsletter Page 10 MAY 2015

Jen Rolbiecki, Leader

Women’s Ministry 683-6755

By Kathy Lang

Communication Coordinator

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

WM Leadership Team 2015

Peggy Greathouse, Lisa Howard, Joy Judd,

Kathy Lang, Crystal Neal, Regina Ponomarenko,

Michele Roberts & Jen Rolbiecki

May 2015 Edition

www.yosemitelakes.org

Ministries Women’s

Ongoing Ministries:

AWOL Lunch: 1st Thu 11:30; Jan, Mar, Jun, Sep @

YLP Call Jeannie 683-0955

Women’s Bible Study: Every Thu 9am WC Class-

room Call Judy 689-3589

Meals Ministry for YLCC families in time of illness/

crisis Call YLCC Office 658-7447

Unique Crafters: 2nd & 4th Mon 9am--2pm WC

Classroom Call Rhonda 299-8449 (bring lunch)

SAVE THE DATE Beth Moore Live Simulcast Sep 12th

Women’s Retreat at Hume Lake Oct 2-4th

JAVA & JOKES Stephen B. Christian Comedian Jun 13th *6:00-8:30

Are you ready for some fun and hilarious laughter? Men, women, couples & singles are invited to enjoy an evening with Stephen B, stand-up comedian. His ministry of laughter is a powerful tool that connects people & makes them more receptive to hearing the message that God has for them.

Show, Dessert & Dinner - $22.00 per person *Dinner 6-7pm

Show & Dessert only - $12.00 per person *Arrive 7pm Tickets available at the Women’s Ministry table starting Sunday, May 3rd through Sunday, June 7th. iTicket option - Details for buying tickets via iTickets coming soon

Childcare available with advance reservations.

May 9th 6:00-8:30 PM

You know all of those recipes and projects you’ve pinned but haven’t gotten around to yet? Now is your chance to actually try out some of those pins you’ve been meaning to get to. Bring a craft to make as well as a food item ready to eat - both from Pinterest. We will share the yummy snacks, pass recipes on and watch the crafts come alive. Open to all ladies and high school teens.

Sign-up at Women’s Ministry table. Childcare available with advanced reservations.

Summer Bible Study with Beth Moore Jun 15th - Aug 17th

Children of the Day is Beth Moore’s newest Bible study. All ladies and high school teens are invited. Cost: $25 (includes workbook)

Registration starts Sunday, May 17th.

Childcare available with advanced reservations.

LUNCHEON Jun 4th 11:30 to 1:30 $12.00 all inclusive

Guest speaker: Shelley Plougher Cotter

“The Transforming Power of God’s Word” Join us for a wonderful time of fellowship and great food. Invite a friend!

MAY Spotlight

MOPS Community Baby Shower held on Mar 21, at Sierra Vista Church served 156 families, up from 80 families in 2014. Each family received clothes, diapers, blankets, toys and 1 large item (e.g., crib, car seat). BIBLES: MOPS want to thank the Unique Crafters and Women’s Ministry Team for their donations to buy Bibles. This year 95 children’s Bibles in English & Spanish were given out.

Party

May 9 Pinterest Evening 6:00

Jun 4 AWOL Luncheon 11:30

Jun 13 Java & Jokes 6:00

Jun 15 Beth Moore Bible Study 6:30

Jul/Aug Back-2-School Drive

Sep 3 AWOL Luncheon 11:30

Sep 12 Beth Moore Simulcast 9-4

Upcoming Events

We are on FACEBOOK!

www.facebook.com/YLCCWomensMinistry

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YOSEMITE LAKES COMMUNITY CHURCH of the SIERRAS Newsletter Page 11 MAY 2015

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Yosemite Lakes Community Church will be hosting our annual Vacation Bible School for kids 4-12 years old

Hey kids and volunteers, grab your Lab Coats and Safety Goggles and help us test the evidence of God's Divine

plans for us at SonSpark Lab for this year's VBS.

DATE: JUNE 15-19

TIME: 9 AM to 12 NOON.

$6.00 registration fee to cover the cost of the t-shirt.

All children invited and volunteers welcome! We are in need of about 40 volunteers.

Please call today and volunteer today!

To register please contact the YLCC office at (559) 658-7447

1st . .... Betty Dorsey 1st . .... Randall Fleming

1st . .... Glen Martin II 2nd . .... Fred Ainsworth

2nd . ... . Dana Soliz 2nd . ..... Luke Fuller 2nd . ..... Dick Thaiss

5th . .... Julie Alexander 6th . .... Peter Kuzmitski

6th . .. .. Cindy Ching 7th . .... Kristen Berry

8th . ..... Rich Gaddis 9th . ..... Sandy Dew 10th . .... Cyrus Christensen

11th . .... Jennifer Domingos 11th . ..... Mike Howell

12th . .... Robert Olivas 12th . ..... Cindy Young 13th . ..... Patty Wiens

14th . .... Kellie McConnell 15th . ..... Fran Umlauf

16th . .... Marshall Umlauf 17th . .. .. Marlene Ewing

17th . .... Cambria Williams 17th . .... Corissa Williams 18th . ..... Ron Lingo

19th . ..... Steve Ryan 20th . .... Andrew Tapia

21st . .... Micayla Alquist 21st . .... Virginia Garcia 23rd . .... Bonnie Trimble

24th . .... Suzi Rasmussen 24th . .... Cedar Robertson

26th . .... Maxine Alexander 26th . .... JoAnne Martini 26th . ..... Gary Orosco

28th . .... LaNeta Bryan 28th . .... Joletta Graham

28th . ..... Darla McCool 30th . ..... Jason Walle

31st . ..... Cindi Kilgore 31st . .... Gene Von Wagner

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YOSEMITE LAKES COMMUNITY CHURCH of the SIERRAS Newsletter Page 12 MAY 2015

Agape Children’s Ministry

By Bobbee Alkema

Somewhere in a village in Kenya, Africa lives a

young teenage boy named Dan. Dan is happy and

successfully learning in his village school where he

is enjoying reading and fully engaged in his

educational program. In school he is eager to

answer questions and learn knowledge that will

grow him into the man God intends him to be. His

self-esteem is high and hope for the future is good.

Agape closely monitors Dan’s progress with home

visits.

Dan was a street kid in Kenya less than two years

ago when Agape Children’s Ministry rescued him

from a life of hunger, filth, danger, degradation, and

hopelessness. Strangely enough, school was a major

reason that Dan ran away to the streets. He

couldn’t learn and achieve in school because he did

not understand class instruction that was given in

English - a third language to Dan. He was beaten at

home because of poor academic performance in

school and Dan’s solution was to run away.

When Dan came to Agape he was given the

immediate care that all new children receive: Food,

a bath, clean clothes, medical care, a clean bed, and

a safe place with loving caretakers. As quickly as

possible his personal assessment was completed

showing trained counselors his level of academic

knowledge, emotional understanding, and spiritual

wisdom.

This is Agape’s process for each new child that is

brought to this ministry from the streets. There are no

cookie-cutter plans for every child as they know that

each kid has unique needs. Loving staff teach the kids

to wash their clothes, bind up physical and emotional

wounds, counsel hearts and lead young ones to Christ.

Agape’s staff of true saints see miracles with these

children every day as the love of Christ covers over

many sins that have been forced on and through their

young lives.

In the last several years, nearly 700 children have been

rescued, discipled, rehabilitated, and reintegrated back

into their families or extended families. All of the kids

come with the baggage of emotional and physical

abuse. It is not easy for teachers dealing with children

who don’t even see the point of learning. What a

difference when the kids discover they have good

minds and can learn. They get excited about school!

So what are the stats for one year for Agape Children’s

Ministry? 252 boys rescued, 107 girls rescued, 168

families reunited, 504 children rehabilitated, all with

an average cost of $271 to rehabilitate a rescued child.

Not every child is a success story, but the reintegration

rate is 80%. For over ten years that I know of, YLCC has

put monthy funding into this ministry. That means we

have helped to contribute hundreds of healthy young

people like “Dan” into this nation and into His

Kingdom. That’s a bargain that only a Heavenly Father

could finagle! Don’t you agree?

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YOSEMITE LAKES COMMUNITY CHURCH of the SIERRAS Newsletter Page 13 MAY 2015

KIDS IN CHRIST

Come out and support the KIC (Kids In Christ) Pancake Breakfast at the Coarsegold Rodeo

Cowboy Church Service. Preaching will be done by Pastor Cody Gunderson.

SUNDAY, MAY 3rd, 8:00am

Pre-school Happenings By Karin Sayre

KIC 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 3rd—Coarsegold Rodeo and KIC Pancake

Breakfast

8:00am (Family Event). Pastor Cody will be

preaching the morning service at this event.

June 15-19—Vacation Bible School in Main

Sanctuary

9am-12:00 noon (KIC children). Stay tuned for

more details in the upcoming newsletter.

July 13-15—5th & 6th Grade Girls Trip (TBD)

July 16-18—5th & 6th Grade Boys Trip (TBD)

July 20-22—Family Campout

We have a jam-packed, fun-filled summer season

scheduled. Be sure to check upcoming

newsletters as events are posted throughout the

summer!

Nursery News

In the Nursery we are learning about Noah and the Flood. Each week we do a coloring page to go along with the lesson. The children look forward to this each week. Thank you to all my dedicated volunteers. Our nursery service would not be possible without you.

If you are interested in volunteering in this ministry please call Annette at 658-7514.

Motherhood is more than a stage— it’s a lifelong calling from God.

With it He gives us hearts that love deeply, hands that serve tirelessly, and vision to see His blossoming image in the precious ones

entrusted to our care.

We are blessed each and every day to interact with young mothers who give their all to their families. We are honored to mentor them, share life experiences with them, cry with them and encourage them through this crazy time in their lives. In the blink of an eye these preschoolers will be grown and on their own and all the craziness will long be forgotten.

Happy Mother's Day!

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YOSEMITE LAKES COMMUNITY CHURCH of the SIERRAS Newsletter Page 14 MAY 2015

KIC AFTER SCHOOL

Last month the KIC Afterschool kids enjoyed exploring

the concepts of perimeter, area and volume by

constructing rectangular prism buildings with Legos.

Taking the measurements of another groups prism along

with the formulas, we calculated perimeter, area and

volume of the prism buildings to uncover the “secret

number of Legos used to build it. We had fun making &

charting predictions and conclusions for an experiment

with surface tension of water on various coins.

Boomerang math remains a favorite of the Kinder and 1st

grade groups…exploring the relationship between

addition and subtraction while reading, writing and

understanding numbers is so much fun!

During the Easter month, the kids performed several

skits relating to our Bible lessons about forgiveness of sin

and the new life we have in Jesus. We are exploring what

it means to be a Christian and made crosses with both

stained glass art and fuse beads.

We are now taking registration for Summer Day

Camp! SDC will be open from 7 am to 6pm Monday

through Friday ALL summer. Open to all kids grades K-6.

We have lots of exciting activities planned with our

weekly themes. Some of our fun themes include

Western Week with “cowboy” games and stick horse

races, Dinosaur Week making and erupting volcanoes,

and Circus Week balloon juggling, peanut races and

circus games. If your child or someone you know would

like to attend, call Jenny Clark for more information and

registration at 892-6688.