ELEVATE

Interested in seeing what our school age kids curriculum looks like? Want to know what your kids are learning? Check out this website. Our next series, ZOOPLOSION, starts April 27.

Save the Date for this Summer

Cool River Kids will be carpooling to Vacation Bible School this summer at Rocky Mountain Christian Church!!

The dates are June 9 - 12

9am - 11:30am

For ages 4 - 3rd grade (2007 - 2008 school year)

Registration fee is $5 per child. Please register by May 25

You can register online and get more info here
Let Amy know that you plan to attend and we will set up a carpooling schedule

Way To Go!!!

Great Job Kids! You successfully raised $254.30 by doing your "Share the Love" Valentine's Project to help raise money for the Vietnam computer lab. Thanks so much!

Nursery Toy Collection

The nursery is in need of new or gently used toys. If anyone happens to have 0-2 year old toys that you are ready to pass along, please consider donating them to the Cool River Kids nursery. We can use items such as puzzles, books and anything plastic and durable. No stuffed or cloth covered toys, please. Everything that we use needs to be easily sanitized. If you have toys that you would like to donate, you can bring them to church on any Sunday and leave them at the kid’s check-in table.

Upcoming Kids Events

COOL RIVER KIDS CALENDAR

February 3 - Super Bowl Party @ Orlando House

February 3 & 10 - “Share the Love” - Cool River Kids take Donations for Vietnam

February 17 - New ELEVATE series begins – “Winter Extreme”

February 18 - Pump It Up, 10 – 11:30, $6/kid (no school BVSD)

March 23 - EASTER, School Age Kids in Service with Parents

April 20 - New ELEVATE series begins

April 28 - Chuck E Cheese fun, 10:00 – 12:00 (no school BVSD) - $7/kid

Welcome to the World, Baby Ryann!!!

Ben and Ashley are officially the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl!
Ryann Noel Hammond was born on December 21, 2007 at 6:37pm.
She measured in at 19.25 inches and 6 lbs 9oz.


CONGRATULATIONS Ben and Ashley!!!!!

Sunday, December 9

COOL RIVER KIDS GO GLOCAL

Global + Local = GLOCAL...We have already served globally this holiday season by preparing 35 boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Way to go! These boxes will be delivered to kids across the world this Christmas. Now it’s time to bring some holiday joy to kids in our own local area.

On Sunday, December 9, we are asking children ages preschool – 6th grade to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Sister Carmen (a local charity in Lafayette). What a great way to teach our kids about giving and loving others!

******UPDATE
Cool River Kids gathered 35 toys for local kids!!! Merry Christmas!

Gingerbread Stables

Please join us for an afternoon to focus on the REAL reason for the season. Come have fun as you help your child create a “gingerbread” stable to remind your family of Jesus’ birth.

The party is at Wendy Spurbeck’s house - 3201 W. Torrey’s Peak Drive - on Saturday, December 15 from 10-12pm. Please RSVP to Wendy 303-494-3909 or Martha 303-664-0197 by Wednesday, December 12, so that they can know what supplies to buy.

This event is ideally for kids ages 4 - 10. Older kids are welcome to come and help the little ones. Teachers are welcome, too. It would be a great opportunity to hang out with your kids.

Also, please bring a plate of cookies or another snack to share.

Preeschool Fall Party

Let’s learn about giving thanks, make placemats, go on a scavenger hunt and share a feast!

Monday, November 12th
11:00am – 12:30pm
The Orlando’s house
2189 Jarosa Lane, Superior

Each family needs to bring a dish to share and $1 per child to cover the cost of crafts.

Older brothers and sisters are welcome to attend.

For more information call Stephanie at(303) 499-1000.

SIGN UP AT THE CHILDREN'S TABLE!

4th Sunday Reminder

Sunday, October 28, is the 4th Sunday of the month. All school age kids will be in the service with their parents. Don't forget to stop by the children's table to pick up a bag of goodies to keep little hands busy in the service. Also, parents, we always provide a "listening activity" for the kids to complete while Kevin speaks. Prizes will be given out after the service to all kids who return those activities to the children's table. Have a fun day! Enjoy worshiping with your kids.

Operation Christmas Child - November 11

Now is the time to begin talking with your kids about the upcoming Operation Christmas Child Event that we will be having after church on November 11.

Start saving shoeboxes and keep your eyes open at the stores for items to fill a box and send to a child who won't otherwise get a Christmas present.

Below are recommended items to purchase to fill your boxes. Let you child dig into their piggy banks and help to pay for some of the items themselves - use this as a teachable moment about serving and loving others.

All items should be brought to church on November 11. We will wrap and pack the boxes as a church family after the service.

Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God's love. This program of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands—on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ.

#1 Choose the age and sex of the child you want to prepare a box.
2-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years

#2 Purchase items
school supplies, toys, small instruments, balls, hygiene items, hard candy, gum, jewelry, t-shirts, hair accessories, cars, dolls, etc.

#3 Be prepared to include a $7 donation with your box to cover shipping.

DO NOT include used or damaged items, war-related items, chocolate or food, liquids or lotions, medications, breakable items, aerosol cans

You will be able to find more information at church on the information table and you can watch a video with your kids on this link.

Time to Celebrate!!!!

Cool River is 4 years old this week!!!! Come and celebrate with us October 7th!

Copy of CR Kids October E-News to Volunteers

Cool River Kid’s Volunteer E-News – October 2007

It’s October already. Can you believe it? I hope you are enjoying your last few “snowless” weeks in Colorado. I have only lived here for 5 years, but it seems as if October 31st is the magic date for winter to begin. Get ready for a snowy trick-or-treat!

Fall at Cool River is always an exciting time. This week (October 7) we will be celebrating Cool River’s 4th Birthday with a covered dish lunch after the service. Don’t forget to bring some yummy food to share. Also, make sure to notice all of the table decorations that the school age kids made for the party while in class last week. Tell them that everything looks beautiful!

That is pretty much the highlight of activities for October, but close on its tail is our next event that will kick off the holiday season – Operation Christmas Child. This has become a tradition at Cool River. So, start saving your shoeboxes and talking to your kids in class about service and giving. We will pack shoeboxes as a church family after church on November 11.


Below are the volunteer schedules for the month. Make sure to mark your calendars! Just like I keep on telling ya, you are appreciated more than you could ever imagine! By the way. . .great job 2 year old class and Elevate Volunteers! September was a very successful “first month” in both ministries. WooHoo!


Nursery and Pre-K

Nursery (0-2 years) Schedule for October
October 7 Kimberley Gibson, Jenna Girton, Eilidh, Andrea Hanlon

October 14 Kimberley Gibson, Micki McCormick, Elliot O’Connor,

October 21 Anne Unglaub, Kim Hummel, Elliot O’Connor

October 28 Kimberley Gibson, Kirsten Mulcahy, Leslie Brown, Eilidh



Preschool (3-4 years) Volunteer Schedule for October

October 7 Phil Batey, Becky Smith, Linda Brookover

October 14 Jen and Dustin Duckett, Scott Grumm

October 21 Sharon Grumm, Stephanie Orlando, Julie McKenna

October 28 Danee Duffy-Bricker and Ryan Bricker, Carlie McKenna



ELEVATE (ages 5 – 6th grade)

ELEVATE Volunteer Schedule for October

October 7 Kim Feitosa, Martha Parks, Ben Hammond, Shay Day

October 14 Katie Ernst, Dan McCormick, Michelle Batey, Brent Hultman

October 21 Angela Weigner, Brian Weigner, Sherry Hensley, Eric Unglaub

October 28 Kids in Service



Children’s Greeting Table

Greeting Table Volunteer Schedule for October

October 7 Sharon Grumm & Stephanie Orlando

October 14 Stephanie Orlando & Karen Gibson

October 21 Karen Gibson & Linda Brookover

October 28 Angela and Brian Weigner

4th Sunday Reminder

Sunday, September 23, is the 4th Sunday of the month. All school age kids will be in the service with their parents. Don't forget to stop by the children's table to pick up a bag of goodies to keep little hands busy in the service. Also, parents, we always provide a "listening activity" for the kids to complete while Kevin speaks. Prizes will be given out after the service to all kids who return those activities to the children's table. Have a fun day! Enjoy worshiping with your kids.

Way 2 Go!!!!

A big thumbs up goes out to teachers and volunteers in the children's ministry!!!!!! We have successfully kicked off the fall because of you!!! Keep up the terrific work!

A New Season Begins This Week!!

September 2 is a big day for Cool River Kids. You will notice lots of changes. Classes will meet in different areas. New programs are beginning. New volunteers are starting. New FUN is just around the corner.

So come to church ready to experience some new changes and an exciting new start to the fall season.


*ELEVATE begins

*2 Year Old Class Begins

*Welcome new teachers!!!

Attention K - 6th Graders. . . .

IT"S COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4th Sunday Reminder

Sunday, August 27, is the 4th Sunday of the month. All school age kids will be in the service with their parents. Don't forget to stop by the children's table to pick up a bag of goodies to keep little hands busy in the service. Also, parents, we always provide a "listening activity" for the kids to complete while Kevin speaks. Prizes will be given out after the service to all kids who return those activities to the children's table. Have a fun day! Enjoy worshiping with your kids.

God Created the Heavens

Last Sunday our kids had an absolute blast as some of our "resident professionals and experts" led them in a fascinating adventure into the world of rockets, outer space and how God created HIStory. Thanks so much to Wendy, Brian, Shay, Dan and Ron for making it so much fun! Here are some pictures of the day's events. . .

Welcome Sophie Lee Johnson!!!!

Congratulations to Andi and Brian Johnson on the birth of their precious little girl, Sophia Lee!

She was born August 14 at 2:23pm, 6 lbs 5 oz., 19 inches.

Welcome to the family!!!!

A Cool Sunday for Cool River Kids

Hey Cool River school age kids! You know `God created the heavens and Earth ...' What fun the heavens have become for man to explore! Come touch real parts from a spacecraft, see a video of a real live launch, make your own imaging satellite, and learn Bible verses and truths that teach about the heavens this Sunday!

You probably don't know it, but we have some super talented men and women in our church that know tons about this stuff. You don't want to miss out! Come and listen to Wendy, Brian, Dan and Shay share with you this week.

Then be ready. . .it's officially the next rocket launch Sunday, too! Bring your rockets, big and small, a bit of lunch and some sunscreen. We will be blasting off again after church in the field beside the school.

What's next???
Sunday, August 26 - Kid's worship with their families
Sunday, September 2 - ELEVATE begins!! What's that? Just keep your eyes and ears open. You're gonna love it!!!!!!!!

Welcome Hayley Rae Girton!!

Hayley Rae was born on Saturday, July 28th at 12:24 p.m. She weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces and was 17 1/2 inches long.

Congratulations to the happy family - Roy, Jenna, Lexi and Hayley!

2 More Weeks of "The Marketplace"

The school age kids will be meeting outside for 2 more weeks as they wrap up their summer Sunday morning events with some very special "guests" and Bible time activities. They will be learning about Jesus changing the heart of Zaccheus and Jesus giving new life to Lazarus.

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help in teaching our kids this summer. We have had a great time and are super excited about what is ahead for the fall. Keep your eyes and ears open for more details!!!!

Amy

Preschoolers Helping Others

This coming week (August 5) the 3 and 4 year olds will learn about some people at a Bible times church who helped others. We would like for our children to understand helping other's, also. Please bring one or two nonperishable food items to Sunday School. During class we will pack these items in a special box and make sure they are given to people who need food.

Thanks for helping us with this activity!

Your Preschool Sunday School Teachers

Field Day - Sunday, July 29

It's the 5th Sunday and Pastor Kevin is with the K - 6th kids for a fun time of summer games and excitement. Kids, get ready to run around, race your friends and even get wet. Don't forget your sunscreen! And Mom and Dad, remember that after the service there will be a picnic lunch, silent auction for Veitnam and family field day games to enjoy with the kids.
5th Sunday's are a blast at Cool River!

5..4..3..2..1..BLASTOFF!!!

Last Sunday's Rocket Launch

4th Sunday Reminder

Sunday, July 22, is the 4th Sunday of the month. All school age kids will be in the service with their parents. Don't forget to stop by the children's table to pick up a bag of goodies to keep little hands busy in the service. Also, parents, we always provide a "listening activity" for the kids to complete while Kevin speaks. Prizes will be given out after the service to all kids who return those activities to the children's table. Have a fun day! Enjoy worshiping with your kids.

Coin Wars Come To An End

School Age Kids. . .bring those coins in this Sunday! The coin wars officially come to an end this week. Who is going to win? The girls or the boys? Right now the girls are ahead. Come on boys!!!!!

All donations go towards Venture Vietnam!

And the winners get a popsicle party!!!!!

*****FYI - It was requested that the kids be given one more Sunday to bring in coins. If you have some to donate, please bring them to the children's check-in table Sunday morning the 22nd. The popsicle party will be August 5 during class.

Summer Reading Library

Summer is halfway over already! Can you believe it?
As most of you have noticed, Cool River Kids ministry has started providing a library full of great faith based storybooks for all ages. There are books appropriate for ages 1 - 6th grade. Please don't miss out on some great summer reading. The library will officially close until next summer on August 12. Check out the shelves before then and read, read, read!!!!

Amy

Backyard Bible Club Meeting

There will will be a brief meeting for anyone interested in assisting with Backyard Bible Club this Sunday (July 1) immediately after church. Please meet Sherry Hensley in the foyer.

BYBC Info. . .
What: a time for little ones to learn about God through stories and activities as well as an opportunity to invite friends
When: July 16th - 20th
Where: Orlando Home - Superior
Time: 10:30 - 11:45
Ages: 3 - 6
Cost: $3/child

If you would like for your child to attend BYBC, please sign them up at the children's table this Sunday or email Amy at amycolon@coolriverchurch.com