Youth & Kids

Now that “season” is over and spring has sprung, it is time to turn our thoughts to—VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!  We are doing a green program called “ReNew”  It invites kids to learn about Jesus, help build our community, and grow as they become stewards of God’s creation.

At ReNew:  The green VBS kids will:

• Explore God’s Word through Jesus’ Parable of the Sower.

• Learn about God’s creation and what we can do to care for it.

• Make friends and have a good time!

Calling all teachers and helpers who want to ReNew!  Let’s grow in faith, have fun and change the world.

Dates: July 9^th  -  July 13^th   from 8:30-11:00 AM

Planning meeting and workshops:  May 19^th and June 12^th at 9:30 in Fellowship Hall.

Sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall or call John at 995-0133 or Claudia at 543-7411.

Also a supply donation list will appear in Fellowship Hall in mid-May. Since we will be using all recyclable materials, we will need a lot of support from the congregation.  Feel free to ask us about the program.

See you at ReNew: the Green VBS

John Renfroe, Claudia Weiss and Barbara Johnson, Directors

Clowns Minister to Neighbor Church

On April 15th Messiah’s Clown Ministry Troupe presented "Cast Your Burdens" at First Congregational Church in Cape Coral. The youth did a superb job.  We had a music malfunction and the clowns carried on their presentation flawlessly.  I believe the skit became more powerful because it was silent as you had to focus more on the presentation.

For me clowning in pantomime is more meaning full and powerful.  You see the words with your eyes. In "Cast Your Burdens" you see the burdens being placed on a wall in an effort to let it go.  Yet we still carry them around our necks.  It's not until we place them on the cross of Jesus that our burdens are truly gone. We can have true peace, joy, faith, meekness and love. We can live the fruits of the spirit by letting go and allowing Jesus to carry our burdens.

I am very proud of Kayla Tennyson, Rachel Tennyson, Nate Rueb, Ariah Rueb, Hannah Rueb, Brian Eastham and Audra Waddell. They were excellent as representatives of Messiah Lutheran Church. They worked hard. They rehearsed on Saturday and were at First Congregational by 8:00 A.M. on Sunday morning. These dedicated young people are a shining example of living and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

First Congregational Church has welcomed our ministry in the past. Yet this time they were even more inviting and receptive to our whole troupe. The message of "Cast Your Burdens" touched more than we can truly say. The congregation loved it. The message was proclaimed in silence. The Holy Spirit was there among us all. Praise God.

After the service we were invited to their church picnic. The food was great and the fellowship was terrific. First Congregational church donated $200.00 to our clown ministry. We all thank them very much for their generosity and especially their hospitality.

I personally wish to thank John Renfroe, Teresa Tennyson, Edward Tennyson, and Duff Wilcox for their support and help with our ministry together. It is a true ministry Messiah should be proud of. I know I am.

 In God's Peace,

 Chris Seeke

Kid’s Connection: May Celebrations

Our May calendar of events is in full bloom this month.  We will start the month off with our annual Mother’s Day continental  breakfast.  This event will take place in each individual classroom on Friday, May 11^th at 9:00 a.m.  You are more than welcome to come and join us in the festivities.

Then we will have Provider Appreciation Day on Monday, May 18^th. at 9:00 a.m.   

The children in our Voluntary Pre Kindergarten Program will graduate on Friday, May 25^th. at 7:30 p.m. in the Family Center.  We invite everyone to join us as we congratulate our future leaders.  Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

Our Special Book

The Bible is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse,

A party, a company on the way

and a multitude of counselors.

Happy Mother’s Day

God Bless!!

Ms. Carmen and Kid’s Connection Family 

Sunday School leads to Vacation Bible School!

 Christ Has Risen, Hosanna in the Highest! We were so proud of our six little Sunday Scholars on Palm Sunday .They marched with the Diorama cast in their costumes during the processional, and then opened our church service with “Hosanna in the Highest, Christ is our King!”  We were so proud of them and are thankful to have Margot Reigle as their Sunday School teacher. Thank you, Margot, for your hard work. Praise The Lord!

It's hard to believe that Vacation Bible School is just around the corner. Scheduled for the week of July 8 through 13, this annual event is fun, inspiring, a little chaotic and very rewarding.  As always, we are in need of volunteers, so please contact Claudia Weiss at ( 239) 543-7411 or John Renfroe at (239) 995- 0133.  As Jesus said, “Suffer the little children to come to me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”  This is a way for everyone to use his or her gifts and talents to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. (see above!)

 Kathy Johnson,

Christian Education Council Rep.