It’s that time of year again for kids to be promoted to their new classes!

Genesis to Ark must be 18 months old and walking

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Ark to SonShine 3 must be 3 years old AND fully potty

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SonShine 3 to SonShine 4 ~

SonShine 4 to Arrows Kindergarten ~

Arrows Kindergarten to Arrows First Grade ~

Arrows First Grade to Voyagers ~

Voyagers to Slam must be entering 5th Grade

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Slam to Teen Ministry must be entering 7th Grade

SummerfestSummerfestSummerfestSummerfestSummerfestSummerfestSummerfestSummerfest Saturday, August 8thSaturday, August 8thSaturday, August 8thSaturday, August 8th

9:00 am9:00 am9:00 am9:00 am----5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm

$5 per child$5 per child$5 per child$5 per child

Kindergarten Kindergarten Kindergarten Kindergarten ---- Slam Slam Slam Slam

Last Day to Register July 26th!

Kennetha “Mz. Pete” Moore Children’s Ministry Director kjmoore@worddome.net

SignSignSignSign----In TimesIn TimesIn TimesIn Times Sunday (2nd Service Only) -

9:30 a.m. Wednesday (night) -

6:45 p.m.

We will not sign in children after 11:00 a.m.

2009 Activities Promotion Day - August 2

Summerfest - August 8

FUN MONTH - October

PJ Party - November 11

Happy Birthday Jesus - December 13

2009 CM Closings:

Thanksgiving - November 25

Christmas - December 20, 23, 27, 30

and January 3

Faith Chapel

Christian Center

Sonjanetta Houston

Executive Assistant shouston@worddome.net

OFFICE: (205) 785-9673

FAX: (205) 380-8630

Children’s Ministry Main Desk:

(205) 451-1128

FCCC Children’s FCCC Children’s FCCC Children’s FCCC Children’s

Ministry NewsletterMinistry NewsletterMinistry NewsletterMinistry Newsletter July/August 2009July/August 2009July/August 2009July/August 2009

Coming to the BJCC:

August 16 - The Jonas Brothers October 10th - The Little Red Hen October 10th - The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe October 23 - Miley Cyrus

Beginning Sunday, August 2nd, Children’s

Ministry will be open 2nd Service only. Sign In

will begin at 9:30 am in each classroom.

Promotion celebration on July 26th - start new classes on August 2nd.

Children must meet age/grade

requirements by August 2nd.

Ashley Harris, Slam Student and incoming 6th Grader has never missed school in 4

years.

Ariel Hill received an award at her school for Best All Around Student in her Pre K

class at Tabernacle Christian School in Gardendale.

Lauren Moore Winborn had two photographs on exhibit in the Educational Gallery

at the Birmingham Museum of Art. They will be on display through July.

James White, Jr., a kindergarten student at Midfield Elementary School, received all

A’s for the school year, Best Reader and the Academic Achievement Award.

Caitilin Hoof, received The Presidential Gold Achievement Award for the highest

grade point average in her class, BETA Club Awards, A-Honor Roll, and promotion

to the 6th grade, but most of all her parents are proud of her being selected to be a Jr.

Contact Worker in the Children's Ministry, here at FCCC.

Christinia Hoof, received second place for the highest scores in The First In Math

Competition, A-Honor Roll, and promotion to the 3rd grade, where she will be in the

gifted class.

Colby Humphrey received awards for perfect attendance and staying on the AB

Honor roll the entire 2008-2009 school year.

Cameron Humphrey received awards for perfect attendance, having the highest Sci-

ence average for his entire class, recognition for his participation in the Phillips Acad-

emy Jazz Band (he plays alto sax), AB Honor roll for all grading periods minus 1, and

representing his class as a participant of the Junior United Nations Organization held

at Birmingham Southern College.

Caleb Humphrey received awards for having A-Honor Roll the entire school

year, the highest GPA for the entire 3rd grade class, the highest overall average for

the gifted program, Outstanding Character Award and a reading award for reading on

a 6th grade level.

Your Feedback Is Important To Us!

Our goal is to go beyond your expectations of a typical church experience. Please take a moment to give us your feedback by filling out a comment card located throughout the Children’s Ministry and dropping it in the mailbox located outside of the Children’s Module.

The Benefits The Benefits The Benefits The Benefits

of Sportsof Sportsof Sportsof Sports

Organized sports can help

kids grow in many ways. From soccer to

fencing, sports offer chances for kids to

learn and master skills, work with their

peers and coaches, and challenge them-

selves in a safe environment. They learn the

value of practice and the challenge of com-

petition. And on top of all that, sports pro-

vide natural and fun opportunities for kids

to get regular exercise. But before signing kids up for sports, parents should consider a child's personality and developmental level to help ensure that being involved in sports is a positive experience for everyone.

In order to help with traffic control, please consider using the back doors of

Arrows First Grade through Slam classrooms upon check out. Remember, when you

pick up at the back doors you can not walk through classroom and exit the front

doors into the hallway.

Art Contest Grand Art Contest Grand Art Contest Grand Art Contest Grand Prize WinnersPrize WinnersPrize WinnersPrize Winners

Congratulations!

Kayla White Flournoy

Niyah Gilmore

Caleb Humphrey

Trey Jemison

McKenzie Nix

Signs of BullyingSigns of BullyingSigns of BullyingSigns of Bullying

Unless your child tells you about bullying — or has visible bruises or injuries — it can be difficult to figure out if it's happening.

But there are some warning signs. You might notice your child acting differently or seeming anx-ious, or not eating, sleeping well, or doing the things that he or she usually enjoys. When kids seem moodier or more easily upset than usual, or when they start avoiding certain situations, like taking the bus to school, it may be because of a bully.

If you suspect bullying but your child is reluctant to open up, find opportunities to bring up the issue in a more roundabout way. For instance, you might see a situation on a TV show and use it as a conversation starter, asking "What do you think of this?" or "What do you think that person should have done?" This might lead to questions like: "Have you ever seen this happen?" or "Have you ever experienced this?" You might want to talk about any experi-ences you or another family member had at that age.

Let your child know that if he or she is being bullied — or sees it happening to someone else — it's important to talk to someone about it, whether it's you, another adult (a teacher, school counselor, or family friend), or a sibling.