VBS 2009 - Boomerang Express Registration

Online Registration is now closed.  You may still register at the door Monday morning.  To facilitate this process, please print this form, fill it out, and bring it with to VBS Monday.

VBS 2009 Boomerang Express Registration

Kids! Jump aboard the Boomerang Express to Australia! VBS is June 22nd—26th. Registration is now open!  Register in the church foyer or online.  We will have a great week but we need YOU there to make it the best!!

LaGrange Missions 2009

Dates: June 15-19

What is LM? Sharing and showing the love of Christ in our community through meeting physical and spiritual needs.  It is one way for us to unite together and promote the gospel in our community.

The Plan: work on seven (7) construction sites and operate nine (9) Backyard Bible Clubs

(BYBC), having over 100 students and adults on mission together.

Please pray about your involvement this year and check out the table in the foyer. 

Route 56 Spaghetti and Service Night

Sunday, April 26, 2009 @ 5:30 PM

1 Timothy 4:12 says, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young.  But set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.”  It’s clear from Scripture that you don’t have to wait to do something great for the glory of God.  With that in mind, we are excited to invite you to the first Route 56 Spaghetti and Service Night.  Our 5th and 6th grade students will be working diligently to put together this entire night.  They’ll be serving together on various teams (promotion, kitchen, music, skit, and video) in preparation for this fun-filled evening in the Fellowship Hall. 

Please mark your calendars and join us!

VBS 2009 - Boomerang Express

Mark your calendars now for Vacation Bible School.  We're going to have a great time as we go on the "Boomerang Express".  The Express starts on June 22 - 26 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  

Please be in prayer about how you can serve in this special ministry. 

Upcoming Route 56 Events

Parents!

We're excited about what's coming up the new year in Route 56!  Look for a more detailed calendar in the coming weeks, but for now here's a couple of important dates to make you aware of.

ROUTE 56 NIGHT

Sunday, April 26th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
This will be a night to remember.  THe Route 56 kids will serve a spaghetti dinner and then put on the entire service that evening for everyone.  What a great way to culminate this year of learning and serving together.

Route 56 Retreat

Friday-Saturday, May 8-9 @ Cedarmore Camp

In the past we've done a 6th grade retreat and it was the kids' highlight of the year.  This year we're doing our first Route 56 (5th and 6th grade) Retreat and I'm sure it will be the highlight again of a great year together.  So mark your calendars and look for more information to come.

Spring 2009 AWANA Calendar

January

“Missions Month”

• 7th - AWANA resumes
• 14th - pass out “Adopt-a-Club” cards
• 28th - “Red Dot” Night -for every section said one red dot on your leader

February

• 11th - Wear Red Night (church provides treats)
• 18th - Raffle Give Away
• 18th - “Adopt-a-Club” cards are due
• 20th & 21st - Awana Games & Sparks-A-Rama @ Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church
• 25th - Store

March

“March Madness Month” - for every  2 sections said - 1 ice cream topping

• 11th - Theme Night - wear favorite team shirts and/or hats
• 18th - make Easter crafts to send to Homebound members
• 25th - Ice Cream awards

April

• 1st - No AWANA (spring break)
• 15th - Make something for parents
• 22nd - Bring a Parent night

May

• 6th - Final Store
• 13th - Food Night during game time
• 21st - Recognition service - last night of AWANA

** F.Y.I – AWANA will meet every Wednesday unless Oldham Co. Schools are NOT in session.

Route 56 Service Station #1

Hey parents!

We had a great time at Route 56 last night! Take a look at some of the pictures and read what the kids had to say about the night of serving together. [Don't forget to keep up with all the Route 56 events at the Route 56 Blog!]

Special thanks to all who helped make this night happen (Tracey Bruce and others) and to Jen McCubbin for writing down what the kids said after they served.

I’m praying with you that what your kids are learning now will be like a seed planted that will keep growing as they get older. The theme verse of Route 56 was lived out last night which says, “Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your faith, love, and purity.”

Amen!

Partnering with you!
Doug Wolter

Route 56 October Events

Dear Parent,

It’s been a great first month of Route 56! And I’m looking forward to the month ahead. Take a look at what’s coming up:

Route 56 Bonfire – Friday, Oct. 3rd from 6:30 – 9:00 at the Church Pavilion
Hot dogs, S’mores, Games, and More! Don’t miss it!


Service Station #1 – Wednesday, Oct. 8th from 6:30 – 8:00 here at LBC
Our first service project! We’ll be cleaning the nursery and a few of the preschool rooms together. If you signed up for this service project please come and serve alongside us. And if you didn’t sign up, come anyway and be a part of the fun!

CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? After we clean the nursery and parts of the preschool area, we would like to offer our Nursery Director, Penny Perkins, and our Preschool Director, Sue Bricken, a little surprise. We would like to give them a gift card and a thank-you from all of us for what they do for the children and families of our church. If you would like to contribute towards this gift for each of them (even if it’s just a $1) that would be great. Please give your contribution by Wed, October 1st.

Seven Project for 6th graders – On Oct. 15th, at South Oldham Middle School
If you have a child in 6th grade he or she is encouraged to go to this event. Talk to Pastor Lisle for more information @ 222-9306.

Note: We will still have Route 56 on this night for everyone who does not attend the event.

Fall Break – is Oct. 22nd so there will be no Route 56 on this night.



As we head into an exciting October, please feel free to call me or email me if you have any questions. My email is dwolter@lagrangebaptist.com.

You can also go to the Route 56 website: http://lagrangeroute56.wordpress.com/ for updated discussion questions and a hard copy of my message from each Wednesday night as well as pictures (I hope to put up soon). BTW … if you have a problem with putting your child’s picture on the website, please let me know. I will not put their names beside their pictures.

Looking forward to a great month ahead,

Pastor Doug

First Step

What: A two session discipleship class for children in 1st - 6th grades

When: September 14th and 21st (4:30 - 6:15 PM)

Who: Children who are new Christians and those who want to know more about what it means to follow Christ and be baptized. Parents are required to attend both sessions.

Why: To confirm God's work in the lives of children and to equip parents with the helpful tools to talk with their kids about what it means to follow Christ.

Sign up in the church foyer or call the church office.

Route 56 Calendar - Fall 2008

September - December, 2008

*August 27th – Fall Kickoff!

September
3rd – First Night! (Pizza Party) -- Route 56 Vision I
10th – Route 56 Vision II
17th – Body Life
24th – Body Life

October
1st – Body Life
3rd – Route 56 Bonfire @ the Pavilion
8th – Service Project #1: Cleaning Nursery Toys
15th – TBA (6th graders – Seven Project … http://www.thesevenproject.org/)
22nd – Fall Break (No Route 56)
29th – Body Life

November
5th – Body Life & Prepare for RAK Attack
8th – Service Project #2: RAK Attack
12th – Body Life
19th – Game Night
26th – Thanksgiving Break (No Route 56)

December
3rd – Body Life
10th – Body Life
17th – Christmas Party!
24th – Christmas Break (No Route 56)
31st – Christmas Break (No Route 56)

January 7th – Route 56 resumes with the theme—TRANSFORMED!

AWANA Calendar - Fall 2008

September 3 – December 17, 2008

September
“Bring a Friend Month”
($10 Awana Bucks for every friend)
Boys vs. Girls - for the month of September collect coins for KY Baptist Children’s home
17th - “Backwards Night”

October
** To Be Announced **
** Operation Christmas Child video/flyers **
** Flyer for collection of food items in November **
15th – Store
22nd – NO AWANA
29th - Flashlight Night

November
5th – “Color Night” (bring canned food items in)
Collect Shoe Boxes – first night
12th – Collect shoe boxes – last night
19th - Double bucks per section ($10.00)
26th – NO AWANA

December
(**Start selling Grand Prix car kits $5.00**)
(**Practices for Spark-A-Rama and AWANA games**)
**dates & times to be announced**
3rd – Double bucks per section ($10.00)
17th – Christmas Store with gift wrapping & Pizza Party
24th – NO AWANA
31st – NO AWANA

** F.Y.I – AWANA will meet every Wednesday unless Oldham Co. Schools are NOT in session.

Challenge to Serve: Children's Ministry

Do you want to make a lasting impact on this world? Do you want to give yourself to a vision that will outlast you? Then I challenge you to serve in our Children's Ministry. Perhaps a whole new world will open up for you as you give yourself away to the little ones at LBC. Stop by our Children's Ministry table in the foyer or call the church office for more information on how you can serve. We have open positions in our Preschool and Children's LIFE classes, V.I.N.E Time, and AWANA.

The Good News Cruise - August 10th!

Celebrating Life in the Son - August 10th, 6:30 PM.

Come join us in the S.S. Good News as we celebrate the abundunt life found only in Jesus. Our Children's Music Workshops have been meeting and rehearsing all summer in preparation for this cruise! This musical will challenge us to live a life of joy in Jesus and share that joy with others.

AWANA 2008-2009

AWANA (our Wednesday Evening program for children) begins August 27th with our AWANA Kick-off from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. The whole family is welcome to come for a fun time of food and games. Training for all workers will be August 24th from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. If you are interested in serving in this life-changing ministry to children, please contact the church office or fill out the form.

Route 56

God is leading us to begin a new ministry at LaGrange Baptist Church - a ministry that will empower 5th and 6th graders to use their unique gifts to serve others and become contributors in the kingdom of God right now. This ministry, called Route 56, will begin on Wednesday, September 3rd. We want to invite you to our Route 56 Parent Information Night on Tuesday, August 19th at 6:30 PM. At this meeting we will try to lay out the vision for this ministry and answer any questions you may have. We are praying that God would unite our hearts together as we seek to follow Him and challenge our children to do great things.

Children's Summer Music Workshop

The S.S. Good News is preparing to sail June 4th at 6:30 PM. Children grades K-6 contact your travel agent today or visit our booth in the Foyer.

Parents and Parables

What: A three part study for the family on the parables of Jesus using modern day movies as a powerful presentation of the parable.

Who: We are targeting familes; the material is best suited for ages 8 - 18, but ALL are welcome.

When: All events are Sunday evenings: June 8th, July 27th, and August 17th.

Where: LBC Fellowship Hall

Stop by the foyer to sign up or for more information.

VBS 2008: Outrigger Island - Registration Time!

Hey kids! Are you ready for this summer's VBS? Then grab your surfboard and join us on our tropical vacation to Outrigger Island. At the island you'll get to visit all sorts of fun places like the Worship Rally Lagoon and the Recreation Reef. Along the way you'll also spend time at the Bible Study Hut where you'll learn more about the unshakable truths of God's Word. Together we'll see how Jesus can give us the stability we need to face a world full of shifting sands. So be sure to visit the Tiki Hut in the foyer or register your child on-line. If you would like to volunteer to serve in VBS, there's still room for you as well! Sign up on-line or contact the church office.

VBS 2008: Outrigger Island - June 23-27

In this world full of shifting sands, we want our kids to stand firm on the unshakeable truths of God’s Word. This summer, join us as we take a tropical vacation to Outrigger Island to find the stability we need to face a world of wavering opinions.

• Register your child on-line or in the foyer at the Tiki Hut.



• Volunteers are needed! Sign up on-line or contact the church office.

VBS 2008: Outrigger Island

Would a Tropical Vacation interest you this summer? Consider joining us on Outrigger Island at V.B.S.

Dates: June 23-27, 2008

Volunteers are needed!!! Check the foyer for sign-ups this month. It may be the best vacation you've ever taken!

AWANA - Help in Cubbies

Our Cubbies Ministry continues to grow with 30 plus kids coming each Wednesday night. Would you consider serving in this valuable ministry to children and their families? No preparation, just helping hands and a heart for God and children. Call the church office for more information.

AWANA Calendar: Spring 2008

January 3 – May 23, 2008

January
“Missions Month”
2nd - AWANA resumes
16th - pass out “Adopt-a-Club” cards
30th - “Red Dot” Night -for every section said one red dot on your leader

February
6th - Store
6th - “Adopt-a-Club” cards are due
13th - Wear Red Night (leaders bring treats)
27th - Raffle Give Away
Flyer on collection of pennies (March 5th)
(Start selling Grand Prix car kits $5.00)
(**Practices for Spark-A-Rama and AWANA games)
dates & times to be announced

March
“March Madness Month” - for every 2 sections said - 1 ice cream topping
1st - Grand Prix (time to be announced)

5th - Collect pennies for KY Baptist Children’s Home
12th - Theme Night - wear favorite team shirts and/or hats
19th - make Easter crafts to send to Homebound members
26th - Ice Cream awards

April
2nd - Store
9th - No AWANA (spring break)
16th - Make something for parents
23rd - Bring a Parent night

May
7th - Final Store
14th - Food Night during game time
21st - Recognition service -
last night of AWANA

** F.Y.I – AWANA will meet every Wednesday unless Oldham Co. Schools are NOT in session.

Weekday Preschool

Registration for 2008-2009 Weekday Preschool begins Tuesday, February 5th from 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM in the Preschool Area. There is a $50 deposit due at registration. Space is limited!

First Step

A class for new Christians and for those who have questions about what it means to follow Christ

When: Sunday, Feb. 10th and 17th 4:30 - 6:15 pm (Both Sessions)

Where: LaGrange Baptist Youth Area

What you’ll need: At least 1 parent and a Bible

*A light meal will be served; No childcare

*Register online or sign up at the table in the foyer

5 Recommended Christmas Books for Children

1. The Lightlings by R.C. Sproul **PERSONAL FAVORITE**
Not everyone is afraid of the dark. Some are afraid of the light. This is a great allegorical tale that weaves together the biblical story of redemption in a memorable way that will fascinate children of all ages. It also includes a discussion guide for parents with Scripture references in the back to get at the deeper meaning of the story. I highly recommend it.

2. One Wintry Night by Ruth Bell Graham
Through his death and resurrection, the baby born that night in Bethlehem had become Lord of all. This is the real meaning of Christmas, the joy and glory of it! As a little boy is caught alone in a snowstorm, he finds safety in an old cabin owned by a woman who cares for his badly swollen ankle as she tells him the Christmas story. In this unique version of the Christmas story, Ruth Graham tells the whole story behind the story starting with creation and concluding with the resurrection.

3. The Pine Tree Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs
After nurturing tiny seedlings into fragrant Christmas trees, a farmer begins selling them–all except the biggest one, which the farmer’s wife sets aside for her own family. But when a penniless young girl sets her sights on that magnificent tree, the farmer’s wife learns the true meaning of Christmas. After 10 years, this endearing parable has touched children everywhere! Recommended for ages 3 to 7.

4. The Legend of the Candy Cane by Lori Walburg
This is a timeless tale that will help families celebrate the mystery and the meaning of Christmas by looking at not just the candy cane, but the cross. Here’s one snippet: But Mr. Sonneman, what are the stripes for? Lucy asked. The man’s eyes grew sad. The prophet Isaiah said, ‘By his stripes we are healed.’ Before he died on the cross, Jesus was whipped. He bled terribly. The red reminds us of his suffering and his blood.

5. Christmas Carols for a Kid’s Heart by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Erickson Tada
No other time of the year is filled with as much excitement and gleeful expectancy as Christmas, and no one seems to enjoy the season more than children. Christmas is a time of making memories. And musical memories are one of the most precious gifts we can give the children we love. Along with many stories from the Bible, there are devotionals as well as a CD of songs included.

Pastor Doug

The Joy of Christmas

Please come and join us for a time of worship and praise.

Dessert and coffee served in our fellowship hall area followed by a Christmas musical celebration.

Sunday, December 9th at 6:30 PM

Tickets are available in the foyer or church office for $3. Buy a whole table for yourself, family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers for $24.

Operation Christmas Child

Christmas will be here before you know it. And you can have an opportunity to make a world of difference. Every year our AWANA program participates in Operation Christmas Child, the unique project of Samaritan's Purse that shares God's love with millions of hurting children all over the globe. We invite you and your family to join us as we take an ordinary shoebox filled with toys and other presents and turn it into a great opportunity to tell children about the greatest gift of all - Jesus.

Brochures are available in the foyer and more information is available online. Please read these materials closely. They give instructions on how to pack your shoebox and what to include and not include. DON'T FORGET to enclose a $7 check in the envelope attached to the brochure payable to Samaritan's Purse with a note in the memo line that the gift is for Operation Christmas Child. If you are unable to afford the $7 check or fill an entire shoebox, we still encourage you to participate in bringing in whatever you can and we will supply the rest. PLEASE RETURN YOUR FINISHED SHOEBOX TO THE TABLE OUTSIDE THE CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 14TH.

We are excited to spread the love of Jesus with you. Take this opportunity with your family to make one small shoebox that promises to make a big difference in the life of a little child this Christmas season.

Blessings to you and your family,

Doug Woltor

Children's Pastor

AWANA Calendar: Fall 2007

September 5 - December 26, 2007

** F.Y.I. - AWANA will meet every Wednesday unless Oldham Co. Schools are NOT in session.

September
"Bring a Friend Month"
($10 Awana Bucks for every friend)
19th -"Backwards Night"

October
10th - Store
17th- Flashlight Night
24th - NO AWANA
31 st - To Be Announced
** To Be Announced **
Operation Christmas Child video/flyers
Flyer for collection of food items in November

November
7th - "Color Night" (bring canned food items in)
Collect Shoe Boxes - first night
14th - Collect shoe boxes - last night
21st - NO AWANA
28th - Double bucks per section

December
5th - Double bucks per section
12th - Christmas Store with gift wrapping
Pizza Party
19th – NO AWANA
26th – NO AWANA


** F.Y.I. - AWANA will meet every Wednesday unless Oldham Co. Schools are NOT in session.

AWANA Reminders

It's that time again - AWANA is back! Below are a few reminders for those seasoned veterans - or helpful information for those new to Approved Workman Are Not Ashamed!

* Drop Off (6:15 – 6:30)
- Please do not attempt to leave children before 6:15 as workers will be busy preparing for the night’s events
- Registration and check-in for Sparks and T&T is done in the front foyer and Cubbies registration and check-in is done in the preschool hallway.

* Pick up (8:00)
- We ask that you pick up your kids promptly at 8:00 and for Cubbies at 7:45 and 8:00pm for Sparks and T&T.
- You will need to pick up your child from their classroom in order for them to leave. Cubbies are located in the preschool hallway. Sparks will be the 1st – 4th grade area (Rooms 201-203). T&T will be in the Council Time room upstairs in Room 204
- For your child’s safety and everyone’s peace of mind, please don’t ask your child to meet you at your car.

* Uniforms
- Try to remind your child to wear their club t-shirt at the registration each night of AWANA to bring unity to our group and to earn AWANA bucks.
- If your child does not have a uniform, see Amber at the registration table.
- Please remind your kids to wear tennis shoes for game time to keep them safe as they have fun playing and participating.

AWANA Registration Now Open

We are pleased to announce that AWANA starts September 5th! Registration is now available in the foyer of the church .

For more information, please contact us or check our website.

Nursery Volunteer

When: Sunday: 9:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

How Often: Once/monthly

Preparation Time: None

Provide a safe and loving environment where you begin to lay the groundwork of who God is through prayer, singing, reading and purposeful playing.

If interested, please fill out the following form and specify age group desired.

For more information, please contact us or check our website.

AWANA Volunteer

When: Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

How Often: Weekly

Preparation Time: Minimal

Invest into the lives of children by teaching them the good news of the gospel, listening to them recite memory verses, and pointing them to Christ in a fun-filled atmosphere.

If interested, please fill out the following form and specify age group desired.

For more information, please contact us or check our website.

Sunday School Teacher

When: Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

How Often: Weekly

Preparation Time: Weekly

Teaching and reinforcing the foundations of Christian faith using biblically based, age-appropriate methods and activities. Age 2 - 6th grade.

If interested, please fill out the following form and specify age group desired.

For more information, please contact us or check our website.

V.I.N.E Time Volunteer

When: Sundays: 10:45 a.m. during Worship

How Often: Once/monthly

Preparation Time: Minimal

Be a part of a fun-filled hour for children (ages 2 - Kind.) as they enjoy a Very Important Nurturing Experience that connects them to Jesus. V.I.N.E. Time meets during the worship service on a rotation.

If interested, please fill out the following form and specify age group desired.

For more information, please contact us or see our website.

Children's Ministry Vision

We want to intentionally partner with parents in the process of raising their children to become followers of Jesus Christ by …

* preparing the soil of children’s hearts
* planting the seeds of biblical truth
* nurturing the saplings of faith

so that children might “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” ~ 2 Peter 3:18

Click here to see a short video about our Children's Ministry Vision

Simon Says...the Rockin' Trial of Simon Peter

We are excited to present to you the children's summer musical: "Simon Says...the Rockin' Trial of Simon Peter." Rehearsals continue through Wednesday, August 22. Dress rehearsal is Saturday, August 25th from 9:00 AM - Noon.

The presentation is Sunday, August 26th at 6:30 PM here at the church. Come see the musical and join our prayer that God will use this musical to reach the hearts and minds of the children and all who hear it's message.

Serving with Purpose

Volunteer Service Opportunities at LaGrange Baptist

Are you willing to be used by God to meet the needs of others? There are many ministries in our church that could benefit from your talents. You will benefit as well since you’ll be using talents God has specifically given you to serve others and fulfill His plan. If you wish to serve, contact the church office at 222-9306 and you will be put in touch with the correct ministry director. Click here for the full list (PDF - if you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please go to Adobe now).

New Search Feature Added to Menus

We have added a new search feature to our menu system. This allows you to search for specific things across our website and blog. You can even choose to search across the entire internet. Whatever you search for will open in a new window (or tab if you use tabbed browsing).


We have standardized on using Google for this search feature. There may be a few days delay between when something is posted on our site or blog and when Google's search technology finds it. So if you are searching for something and can not find it, please try again in a few days to give these massive search engines time to refresh themselves.

First Step Class

The next First Step class for children who are new Christians or who want to know what it means to follow Christ. The dates for the next class are August 5th and 12th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. For more information and online registration, please click here.

LBC Goes To The Bats!

LaGrange Baptist Church invites you to a church wide event at Louisville's Slugger Field to watch the Louisville Bats play Indy. Game time is 7:05PM. There will be post-game fireworks and the ZOOperstars ("Zany & hysterical characters that entertain the crowd with their dance routines and crazy skits. Fun for the whole family!"). Sign up in the foyer or in your Sunday School class. If you don't have a Sunday School class, please consider joining one! For more information click here!

LaGrange Baptist Church Blog

We are pleased to announce that LaGrange Baptist Church is now Blogging. RSS feeds and Email subscriptions are available to everyone wishing to subscribe.

This will replace our old "News" pages and give us much more functionality.

For those New to blogging, you can use the Labels (Categories) in each post to see other posts in the same category. Or you use the side bar (right hand column on the screen) to do the same thing.

Vacation Bible School: Game Day Central

The Game Is On... June 18 - 22...(9 am - noon)
...and excitement is in the air! LifeWay's VBS 2007, Game Day Central: Where Heroes Are Made™, will get kids in the game and help them learn how to become heroes both on and off the field by focusing on Jesus and following God's plan for their lives.
During Game Day Central VBS, kids will have an all-access pass for everything from the Worship Rally Arena to the Crafts Fan Zone. So, get ready for a record-setting Vacation Bible School with LifeWay's Game Day Central VBS-it's where heroes are made!
Register online now!
Click here for a "Sports Center" update!

Children's Musical Workshop

"Simon Says...the Rockin' Trial of Simon Peter" June 6th - August 22nd, Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Registration and Volunteer sign up begins APril 29th. Ages: Finished K - finished 6th grade. Cost: $10 ($5 for each additional child in the family). Contact us for more details.

2007 AWANA Grand Prix Winners!

The races have been run.

The smoke has cleared.

The winners have been announced.

Click the image to the left to see the entire photo album.