Raising G(od)-Rated K.I.D.Z. in an X-rated World

News on the Street

2012-01-04T18:47:00.003-06:00

“In the Right Place at the Right Time”
This morning, a friend of mine picked up an 8yr. old boy walking to school at 10am. She asked the boy if he had missed the bus. He had overslept on the 1st day back from Christmas Break, getting himself up as Mom had already left for work. She was in the right place at the right time for that boy. He was lucky she picked him up! Esther was similarly faithful and ready to obey God. She was pretty, but a foreigner in Persia, and very shy. She eventually became Queen and helped save her Jewish people from all being killed by the Persians! Sometimes its not luck, its GOD! In this rotation at FBC KIDZ Street the KIDZ will spend Sunday mornings learning about how God can use us, if we are faithful, to help others. Let’s be faithfully looking for ways to do his will. His, Mr. Dave

Hay Ride & Weenie Roast

2012-01-04T18:42:00.003-06:00

We had a blast at Rev Kev & Mrs. Tammy's farm out in the 'country':) The KIDZ bobbed for apples, had a hay ride behind Kev's tractor, roasted weenies, made s'mores, and generally enjoyed running and falling in the wide open field. (not to mention climbing trees)

The Reason for the Season

2011-12-14T17:04:00.002-06:00

This song asks a great question! Let's keep in mind why we make such a big deal about this holiday. Have a Merry Chirstmas!
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=OExXItDyWEY&vq=medium

Trunks of Fun

2011-11-16T19:27:00.002-06:00

We had a great turn out for Trunks of Fun this year, eventhough we held it before the Independence Halloween Parade! Thanks to all the folks that stepped up and helped out in so many ways. Those who stuck around enjoyed our first annual "Crock-Off" social supper afterwards. Yummy!

NEWS ON THE STREET

2011-11-16T19:23:00.002-06:00

New Rotation: “Christ Revealed Through Symbols”
During our Advent rotation, KIDZ will learn about Christ through symbols.
In Art Ave. KIDZ will make and give a Poinsettia gift.
In Computer Café they will crack a code about The 12 Days of Christmas.
KIDZ will make Candy Cane Cookies in Cooking Circle.
They will map the Christmas journey in Game Jct.
KIDZ will conduct “Light of the World” experiments in Creation Cir.
Our memory verse comes from Matthew 1:21.
“She will give birth to a son, & you are to call him Jesus because he will save his people from sins.”
We’re getting in the holiday mood @FBC!
His, Mr. Dave

KIDZ Street Lock-In

2011-10-19T17:46:00.003-05:00

The KIDZ had a blast at our 1st Annual KIDZ Street Lock-In. Melanie and Lorena did a great job with planning and manning the event with a host of adult helpers and fun crafts, games, treats, all while learning about God's plan for us. Way to go Gals! Thanks goes out to our FBC Team!

Cool in the Pool!

2011-08-31T18:13:00.002-05:00

We had a blast splashing and relaxing at Mr. Gary's and Mrs. Tina's pool (& hot tub) for SOBO (School's-out Blow-out for those not in the know)!

Cave Crawling @ Camp Connect

2011-08-31T18:06:00.001-05:00

We took an adventure few of us thought would be so hard! What a lesson in trusting and having faith in our leader. Camp Connect was a huge success!

Parable Rap

2011-05-18T17:47:00.002-05:00

Don’t ‘Talk-the-Talk’, but ‘Walk-the-Walk!”

A man had two sons and said to the one
Go work in the vineyard today my son
But the son at first just wouldn't obey
"I'm not going to work, no not today"
But later he changed his mind and went
Even though before he didn’t consent
He asked the second son to do the same
"Sir, I will go!" he did proclaim
But he didn't go as he said he would
Though I'm sure he thought himself good.
Which of these two did his father's will?
The first one did and the other did nil
Then Jesus spoke to the chief priest
And to the elders missing the feast
Those whom you think don't have a clue
Are entering the kingdom ahead of you
You haven't believed what you have heard
But sinners repented, and received His WORD!
Matt 21:28-32

"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."
Matt 7:21

And so he asks:
"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?"
Luke 6:46

New Beginnings

2011-05-04T17:14:00.003-05:00

Now that we've had a great Easter celebration together and have started our new FBC schedule on Sunday of 9am-Bible Study, 10am-Felleowship, and 10:30am Worship we are starting a new rotation: Gems of the Kingdom-Parables of Jesus! In the Games rotation we will read the book, "But I Waaaant it!", which gave me a great idea for our next collection-New Toys. Please bring in New children's toys and we will give the to our local network here in Independence for needy families.

Palm Sunday

2011-04-20T17:15:00.003-05:00

After a very successful Scrapbooking rotation, we enjoyed a wonder Palm Sunday Parade around the Square in Independence. We followed the colt, sang songs of praise, prayed and heard The Word spoken. Then, we caught a video of Jesus' life and a snack of popcorn in Theater Terrace before our entry into our combined worship in full period costume. The stairs were full of kids and we had a wonderful Sunday together! Thanks to all our KIDZ Team - we couldn't do it without you:) See you at our annual Egg Hunt at McCoy Park @ Noon this Saturday!

New Church Schedule!

2011-04-06T16:55:00.002-05:00

Beginning May 1st:

9-10:00am - KIDZ Street (Bible Study/Sunday School)

10-10:30am - Fellowship (in the foyer-coffee, doughnuts)

10:30-11:30am - Worship (altogether in one service)

Join us as together we celebrate the change God has made in our lives through Jesus.

Change for Christ

2011-03-16T17:43:00.002-05:00

FBC KIDZ are collecting loose change for tsunami relief. Since Christ changed everything on Easter Sunday, its a perfect time to collect change for a cause of Christ. Please bring loose change every Sunday as we will celebrate Palm & Easter Sunday together in combined services @11am. The Palm Processional begins at 9:30am, and we will have a fellowship breakfast before Easter worship @10am. Let's collect change for others this spring!

VBS

2011-02-23T18:17:00.000-06:00

Just one of many cute pics from another successful VBS!

KIDZ Message

2011-02-23T18:15:00.000-06:00

I love it when we have full steps at worship!

School's Out Blow Out!

2011-02-23T18:14:00.001-06:00

Thanks to Mr. Gary and Mrs. Tina we had a great time celebrating our last day of school (before summer school started for some of us).

FBC Friends & Family Pool Party

2011-02-23T18:12:00.002-06:00

After our combined worship we enjoyed the 2nd annual swim at Bridger Middle School!

Hay Ride

2011-02-23T18:09:00.002-06:00

FBC KIDZ had a great time at Rev Kev's place with a bonfire, weenie roast, bobbing for apples, a hayride, and of course, s'mores for dessert:P

Fields of Faith

2011-02-23T18:04:00.004-06:00

Here's a pic from the 'Fields of Faith' concert at Truman High School football field! We had a great time with several students giving their testimonies, a great concert, and guest speaker Dexter McCluster from the Chiefs!

Names of God Song

2011-02-09T17:57:00.001-06:00

Check out this cool song using the names of God!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5-6gwssX0Y

Mission Project

2010-12-26T09:21:00.002-06:00

KIDZ Street is doing a holiday push for African orphanage items such as: Pillows, Blankets, Pajamas, Clothes, Baby Food, Diapers (Disposable and Cloth), Baby Wipes, Diaper Rash Cream, Bottles, Crib Mobiles, Personal Hygiene Items, Sandals, Volley Balls, Soccer Balls, Toys, Basketballs, Crayons, Coloring Books, French to English Books, Non-Perishable Food Items, Washcloths, Towel, Gatorade, Toys for Babies, Books of Sign Language (French) for the Deaf and Mute. These items are delivered by Military Chaplins as they minister to troops stationed in posts this holiday season.

Christmas Troops

2010-11-28T08:14:00.001-06:00

This holiday season, FBC KIDZ Street is collecting supplies for soliders overseas. In response to the free gift we have been in the baby Jesus, we will be sending care packages to those who help protect our freedom as US citizens abroad. Please bring individually wrapped (sample size) items from the list below to KIDZ Street or the FBC office this holiday season!
1.) bottled water flavor packets
2.) bug repellant & or sun screen towellets
3.) snacks such as: sunflower seeds, granola bars, crackers, cookies, fruit snacks etc...

KIDZ Kreations

2010-10-02T08:19:00.003-05:00

KIDZ Street is full of talent. If your child would like to add origonal content to the blog, please email it to me at dscott@fbcindep.org. It can be video, poetry, songs, slideshows, pictures, artwork...etc...basically we are looking for different ways our KIDZ can express their faith by using their interests and talents.

Check out Tween Sceneer TJ's first installment of (hopefully) a regularly occuring series of cartoons.

KIDZ Street & Tween Scene

2010-09-29T18:50:00.002-05:00

KIDZ Steet is starting at 9:45am on Sunday mornings in KIDZ Kourt. We will have healthy B'fast choices and worship and then break to our Zones.

Tween Scene is meeting in The Loft @ 7pm on Wednesday nights for Middle School Ministry Team Competition with Nate D. and John A. They also have bible study in The Loft on Sunday at 10am with Mr. Rich!

FBC Children's Ministry Meeting

2010-09-12T16:25:00.002-05:00

Our team will meet after church Sept. 19th to vision for next year. We will have food and a rent-a-kid teenager avaliable for those with children who need to stay.

Santi-Cali-Gon

2010-09-08T16:54:00.002-05:00

Thanks to all those who supported our FBC Student Ministries this Labor Day weekend! We enjoyed the nice weather, yummy food, and great company as we raised $$$ by parking cars in the church lot. The 'official' count isn't in-but we're close to a record people! Thank You-Thank You-Thank You!

Project Freedom

2010-07-05T21:09:00.003-05:00

FBC KIDZ Street is collecting supplies for soliders overseas. In response to the freedom from sin we have been given through Jesus Christ, we will be sending care packages to those who help protect our freedom as US citizens abroad. Please bring individually wrapped (sample size) items from the list below to KIDZ Street or the FBC office this until school is back in session!
1.) bottled water flavor packets 2.) bug repellant & or sun screen towellets 3.) snacks such as: sunflower seeds, granola bars, crackers, cookies, fruit snacks etc...

Seventh Day Slumber - from the inside out (lyrics)

2010-06-26T17:36:00.000-05:00

Hillsong - From The Inside Out - With Subtitles/Lyrics

2010-06-26T17:33:00.000-05:00

Camp Connect

2010-06-19T15:19:00.006-05:00

Mr. John, Mrs. Bunny, and I had a blast connecting with our 4-6th grade crew at Camp Connect in Windermere. We worshiped, had bible study, learned about missions, swam, ate smores at a cowboy campfire, roped, rode, bounced on inflatables, tubed behind a ski boat, and met other campers from churches around Missouri! Not to mention, we found Harry our rubber chicken the camp mascot! "This is the best day of my life!" one camper was heard saying. I hope they all bring a friend next year!

In Christ, Mr. Dave

Camp Connect Link and Info

2010-06-13T16:54:00.001-05:00

Click on the link below to see photos and gather information about our camp's location Windermere Baptist Conference Center in Roach, MO. You may find it helpful to view the Recreation Page (which includes rates), Guest Facilities, Maps, and tons of photos.

I'm soooooo amped about Camp! Can't wait! See you bright and early Tuesday morning.

Windermere Baptist Conference Center - Roach, MO

Let It Shine!

2010-05-23T10:44:00.003-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTebgVrHEVM

Hey! How cool is this? The Boss signs "This Little Light of Mine"! God gives us gifts-don't sit on them, practice them-use them for His good work.

FBC Family & Friends Pool Party

2010-05-16T10:36:00.003-05:00

Nearly 100 folks came to Henley Aqatic Center after worship on Sunday, April 11th to enjoy food, fellowship, and fun! The KIDZ had a great time playing water basketball, jumping off diving boards and generally splashing around with their friends and family. Some adults got wet too-and shared with each other as we stuffed our faces and visited:) Thanks for sharing Mrs. Ronda's birthday cake with her as well!

VBSU Networking Training

2010-04-25T17:03:00.002-05:00

Thanks to our VBS director, Adrianne Miller, and the many volunteers that decorated, planned, hosted, brought food, watched children, etc...we were able to raise $575 toward our VBS budget 4/24! Plus, KIDZ Court looks fantastic. Serveral KIDZ were able to earn an hour of Rent-a-Kid to go toward their camp cost as well. A successful event always makes the long hours worth it. God blessed our efforts. May we use what we have been given to help others know Him.

YouTube - Casting Crowns - If We Are The Body

2010-04-21T18:46:00.001-05:00

YouTube - Casting Crowns - If We Are The Body
Check out this song we are learning for worship on May 9th!

Easter Sunday

2010-04-18T08:14:00.003-05:00

What a wonderful Lenten season and Holy Week! The KIDZ started Lent by recieving a KIDZ Bible MP3 player and participating in the 'You've Got the Time' scripture listening series. We enjoyed great weather for the FBC Egg Hunt at McCoy Park and the Palm Processional around the Independence Square. The KIDZ then helped lead worship with dramatic readings and praise songs. They even got to witness a baby blessing and baptism! Thanks goes out to our KIDZ Street Team and the congregation for all their hard work and support-we are blessed!

Happy Brithday Jesus!

2010-04-18T06:40:00.004-05:00

We ended our Advent Rotation with a Christmas Party. All our KIDZ enjoyed celebrating Christmas with a traditional birthday party. They sang, played games, and devoured cake and ice cream with all the party decorations before leading the congregation in worship with a praise song!

FBC @ Red Barn Farm

2010-04-18T06:33:00.002-05:00

We had to bundle up, but it was a great time at the pumpkin patch! Each one of our KIDZ picked out their very own pumpkin, took a hay ride, pet farm animals, and enjoyed some hot apple cider! Thanks to Mrs. Leda for driving us all the way to Weston, MO in the church bus. It sure was nice to watch a video with our snacks!

FBC @ KCIR

2009-11-08T10:33:00.003-06:00

It was a hot and fast day full of fun (even when it rained). Thanks to Mr. Don and Mrs. Mary for extending their hopspitality to our KIDZ!

Trunks of Fun

2009-11-08T10:30:00.002-06:00

FBC had over 1000 visitors after the Halloween parade! Beautiful weather and lots of volunteers made this our most successful event yet!

2009 Hillcrest Walk for the Homeless

2009-05-16T12:06:00.005-05:00

Mr. Dave, Mr. Bob, Errin, Sam and TJ represented FBC in the 5K May 16th. Under Errin's leadership FBC was able to raise well over $400 for Hillcrest this year! We enjoyed the brisk morning, brisk pace set by the covered wagon(and Errin), balloon art, face painting, and refreshments! We met up with others from around the community to support this worthy cause.

"Let the Church Arise!"

2009-05-13T20:08:00.002-05:00

The KIDZ taught the church a new praise song! The congregation really rocks it out now!

VBS Networking Party

2009-05-13T20:01:00.002-05:00

Thanks to our wonderful FBC team, we hosted a very successful VBS networking party! (and KIDZ Court's decorations are are done in April!)

Easter Sunday Worship

2009-05-13T19:57:00.002-05:00

We sang with the Praise Band and Worship team on Easter Sunday!

Palm Sunday Processional

2009-05-13T19:53:00.002-05:00

The congregation enjoyed our KIDZ shouting "Hosana!" to the King.

FBC Easter Egg Hunt @ McCoy Park

2009-05-13T19:40:00.003-05:00

We had at least 100 kids at McCoy Park Saturday before Palm Sunday! Thanks to the good weather, volunteers, and donated candy and toys, the KIDZ had a blast!

Recharging After the Holidays

2009-01-20T20:35:00.002-06:00

We kept busy during the holidays this season. Now that we're able to breathe a little, lets get the new year going by helping and loving others (our two rotations in Jan. and Feb.) See our "Kidz Beat" attachment for more details!

Trunks of Fun October 25, 2008

2008-11-03T09:35:00.004-06:00

TRUNKS of FUN was awesome!!! Totally incredible! We ran out of candy, face paint, cookies to decorate and time but we never ran out of fun, enthusiasm or energy. Well, maybe some of us ran out of energy by the end of the day! Many, many thanks to all our wonderful church members who did so much to make this outreach a great endeavor. A huge THANK YOU to Michelle Houser who once again got everyone involved and organized.

Take a look at what fun we had.........

Power Lab Vacation Bible School

2008-07-30T11:06:00.005-05:00

WOW! We have had an incredible amount of fun at Power Lab Vacation Bible School this week. Learning Jesus' miraculous power through all sorts of neat experiments was so cool! We also met lots of new KIDZ this week and are prayerful we will see them at K.I.D.Z Street this Sunday, August 3rd. Thank you Miss Adrianne and Miss Danielle for making this happen. YOU ARE SO AWESOME! Thank you to all our wonderful VBS workers and helpers who made this week possible and GREAT. Remember this Sunday K.I.D.Z Street meets at 9:00 with a combined worship service at 10:30 and a great fellowship bar-b-cue immediately after worship. See you there! Mr. Dave

Sno Cone Sunday

2008-06-30T06:42:00.005-05:00

Sno Cone Sunday at McCoy Park was a BLAST!!!! Even though our Moon Walk got blown away we had a great time. Sno Cones, Pop Corn, games, music, sing-along and a special prayer. Be sure and mark your calendars for Sunday, July 20th for our next Sunday in the Park - a sneak peak of VBS Power Lab. There'll be fun games, music, and awesome God powered science experiments, followed by Splash Park and a Hot Dog picnic. In the meantime, join us at FBC every Sunday at 10:00 for K.I.D.Z. Street!

The Seder Meal

2008-04-28T21:46:00.007-05:00

Sunday, April 27th, Sunday morning Kidz Street completed our five week study of Moses with a Passover Seder (say-dur) meal, an ancient Jewish ritual feast which was followed by the freeing of the Jewish people from the bondage of slavery in Egypt.

We also sang "Pharoah, Pharoah, Let My People Go" in both worship services. Getting to know Moses was a lot of fun and interesting.

Kidz Street Cookout

2008-04-28T17:20:00.007-05:00

We had a great time at the Kidz Street cookout on Sunday. It was our way of saying "Thanks" to all the volunteers who have given so much of their time and of themselves to our Children's Ministry.

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!

Just click on the arrow to see the Kidz Street cookout slideshow.