Preschool Helpers Needed!!!!

As many of you know, Madison will be graduating high school this year. Her last Sunday with our kids will be May 27. She is going to be hugely missed.

In losing Madison, there are going to be quite a few empty volunteer spots in our preschool ministry. SO. . .would you consider volunteering as a helper one Sunday/month. There is no preparation needed. All you have to do is love on kids and get your hands dirty with Play Doh every once in a while.

We will fill these spots with a beginning 7 month commitment - that's only 7 Sunday's for the rest of this year.

Please let myself or Sharon Grumm know if you are interested in serving.

Thanks!
Amy

FAMILY SERVICE PROJECT INFO

In preparation for our summer Venture Vietnam trip, Cool River Kids and their families are making fleece tied baby blankets for the medical clinic in one of the villages where we work. We will be selling packets of everything you will need to make one blanket (material, scissors and instructions) on Sunday, May 20. Sign up soon to reserve one for your family. What a great way to teach our kids about loving and serving others! You might even consider encouraging your child to purchase one with their own $.

The Cost:
1st blanket = $8 (includes scissors and instructions)
Additional blankets = $6

All blankets must be returned to church by Sunday, June 3.

Below are pictures from the Clinic. . .

Check out what's coming the 4th Sunday in April!!!

My name is Jeremy Griebel. I grew up in Bailey, CO and am the oldest of four kids. My wife, Victoria, whom I’ve been married to for almost three years, is originally from Butte, NE. We met at Chadron State College in Nebraska where we attended college. I competed on the college rodeo team in the bareback and bull riding events. Rodeo was a big part of my life, as I competed for about 10 years. Though I no longer compete, we remain active in Rodeo Bible Camps during the summers where I instruct the Bull Riding for middle school and high school aged kids.

God has always been a huge part of my life, as I was blessed to have been raised in a Christian family. It was this Faith and God’s Grace that helped our family though the death of my father days before Victoria and I were married.

Currently I am employed as a Territory Representative for Layton Truck Equipment. In my free time I enjoy spending time with Victoria and our dog Allie.

I will be speaking on God’s Armor, which is found in Ephesians and relating this to the physical armor I used while competing in the bull riding. The same armor we can all put on every day to protect us from the evil one. Rodeo equipment I used to compete with and a video of rides and wrecks will be used as part of the message.

Jeremy, Joshua 1:9

Remember:
"It's not your ability that God wants, it's your availability"
Website: www.geocities.com/jeremygriebel/home.html

FYI . . .Due to scheduling conflicts with Jeremy, he will be with the kids on the 4th Sunday in April instead of the 5th. Parents will worship with their kids on the 5th Sunday of April.

What's Coming Up

APRIL

April 3 - Preschool Easter Party
10:00 - 11:30
April 7 - Rock Creek HOA Spring Fling
April 8 - Happy Easter-kids in class as usual
April 10 - Preschool Playgroup at Community Park
April 21 - Skate City Family Event
April 22 - 4th Sunday (school age kids in gym with Jeremy Griebel)
April 29 - School age kids and parents worship together

MAY

May 1 - Preschool Playgroup at Community Park 10-11:30
(Ongoing on Tuesday's)
May 6 - Heritage Building Small Group 6:30-8:00
(Ongoing on Sunday's through May)
May 6 - Kids Kamp Deposit Due (3rd-6th grade)
May 19 - Superior Days
May 20 - Venture Vietnam Blanket Sales Begin-Family Service Project
May 27 - 4th Sunday-school age kids and parents worship together
May 27 - Brown Bag Lunch at Superior Firehouse 12:00-Family Event

KIDS KAMP

Cool River Kids are going to camp!!!!!



If you will be entering 3rd-6th grades next fall, this camp is for you! More information is on the way. But for now, mark your calendars for June 25-28! We will be going to Larkspur (near CO Springs) for 3 nights and 4 days of fun - Bible study, climbing wall, inflatable games, talent show, crafts, hayrides. . .

Cost $125
Includes: lodging at Ponderosa encampment, meals, crafts, challenge course and t-shirt

To secure a spot we need your registration and deposit ($50) by May 6

Also needed. . .CHAPERONES!! So if you are interested in hanging out with kiddos for a few days this summer, please let me know.

Website

Amy

4th Sunday Reminder

Because the kids were in the service for Baptism and Communion on the first week of March, we will be having classes as usual next Sunday. Usually the 4th Sunday at Cool River is a time for parents and kids to worship together, but next month we will resume on the 5th Sunday in April (29nd). Thanks to all the parents and teachers for your flexibility!

Amy

Preschool Easter Party

Let's Hunt Eggs, Decorate Cookies
and Hear the Story of Jesus!!!

Tuesday, April 3
10:00am - 11:30am
Sharon and Scott Grumm's house
3744 Gypsum Ct., Superior

Each child needs to bring 6 filled Easter eggs to share

For more information call Sharon at 303-494-1231

Congratulations Waisner Family!

Kai Jacob Waisner
Born: 9:01 pm Sunday, March 11th
6.5 pounds
20.5 inches

Both mom, dad, and baby are doing well! Izma will be at the hospital until Tuesday morning, and then will be at home. What an wonderful early blessing!

5th and 6th Grade Class Officially Begins!

Starting this Sunday (11th) we will officially begin a Sunday morning class for 5th and 6th graders. They will be meeting in the small gym and will be on the same schedule as the school age kids - class on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd weeks of the month and in the service worshiping with parents on the 4th week. We are very excited that God has provided us with volunteers who are willing to teach this age group. Thanks so much to Jen, Ben Hammond, Michelle Batey and TJ Loeffler. I hope you guys love it!

Amy

Congratulations Amanda, Emma and Dylan!!!

Also, Congratulation to our children's volunteers - Sharon and Stephanie! It was a great day of baptism and communion.

Family Event Coming in April. . .Mark Your Calendars Now!

With Spring Break just around the corner, we know that your calendar is probably filling up fast. So here is a little bit of early news for you organizer type moms and dads.

On Saturday morning, April 21, from 10am - 12. . .Let's Skate!!!

This is an event for parents and kids of preschoolers through 6th grade. We are planning to meet at Skate City in Westminster for a morning of slips and slides. . .and maybe a bit of actual roller skating. You haven't been on those 8 tiny wheels since you were a kid? Now is a great time to bring back memories of the past and share some fun time with your kiddos.

Kids cost is $4.50 each and parents skate for free. $1.50 skate rentals. Sign up at the children's connection table starting in April.

Skate City website and directions

Bring Items March 11

Last week David Slone from MAD (Making a Difference) Ministry spoke to our kids about a ministry to orphans that he is part of in Brazil. The kids heard about various needs that these children have and how they could help to share God’s love to other children their same age. Donating basic items such as combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste and pencils – something that seems so minor to us – is a huge blessing to these children. So. . .next Sunday (11th) we will have a box at the children’s check-in table for collecting some of these items to be taken to Brazil. If you would like for your child to participate, we encourage you to make this a “teachable moment” and get them involved by using their own money to purchase the items or at least by going shopping with you to pick out the items on their own. Next Sunday is the only week that we will be collecting.

Spring Forward

Teachers, Volunteers and Parents. . .
On MARCH 1o don't forget to set your clocks forward before going to bed!!! We don't want to miss you Sunday morning.