Challenge Accepted Volunteer Email 1

We are days away from Valentine’s Day. We didn’t get you any chocolates or stuffed animals, but don’t let that fool you. We love you!

Here are a few things coming up in our ministry . . .

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: PRAY STATION
This month, we’re having families/small groups set up their own prayer walk experience — right at home! It’s gonna be epic!

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: VOLUNTEER MEETING(S)
Thank you for coming out to last month’s volunteer meeting! Our next meeting is around the corner, so mark your calendars! We hope to see you there as we learn about [add your own topic(s)] together.

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: FLASHLIGHT SCAVENGER HUNT
This spring, we are putting a fun, new twist on the Easter egg hunt! Mark your calendars — your kids won’t want to miss this!

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: A 4-WEEK SERIES ON JESUS’ MINISTRY
WEEK 1 BIG IDEA: JESUS TAKES CARE OF ME.

SERIES OVERVIEW:

Great sports moments tend to involve people who accepted a big challenge, one that required courage and an ability to keep going. This month, kids will have fun using sports to learn about the many ways they can say yes to challenges bravely. Jesus accepted many challenges. Through the stories we know about him, we learn a bunch of things that help kids walk through whatever they are facing. Let’s cheer on every kid to be able to say, Jesus takes care of me, Jesus shows me the truth, Jesus helps me when I’m tempted, Jesus understands my challenges.

DOWNLOAD THIS WEEK’S PRESCHOOL LESSON GUIDE
DOWNLOAD THIS WEEK’S ELEMENTARY LESSON GUIDE

Sometimes it might feel like all you do is catch kids doing something you really wish they wouldn’t do. And as frustrating as it is for you, you can imagine how frustrating and defeating it can be for kids when they’re being constantly corrected. So starting this week, try “catching” the kids you lead when they do something good, kind, or wise and affirm them for it. It will help reinforce the kind of decisions you hope they make.

If you’re subscribed to Grow Your Ministry, now would be a good time to attach Volunteer Tip Video #7 from your Volunteer section.

At least once this month, choose a volunteer to celebrate. Add their picture and a few sentences about what makes them awesome!

What’s your favorite way to spend time with God? Reply to this email and let us know! We’d love to hear from you.