Project Turkey is our way of giving thanks to God for His provision as we adopt families within our community who are less fortunate than us by providing Thanksgiving dinner boxes. This year, we are partnering with the The Treasure Box to provide holiday dinner boxes for 100 families whose children attend Moon Mountain and Cactus View Elementary schools. Here's how you can adopt a family.
1.Purchase one (or more) holiday dinner box(es). - For only $31, you can adopt a family by buying a Treasure Box holiday dinner that includes all of the fixings of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner plus a whole lot more! Simply pay online for the amount of the gift you'd like to make, or write a check (include "Project Turkey" on the memo line) and drop it in a Connection Box at church no later than Sunday, November 15.
2.Deliver a holiday dinner box. Many of the families do not have transportation. You can make your gift more personal by delivering the box to their home. Deliveries will be made at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 21.
3.Help on delivery day. All the boxes will be delivered to MVBC at noon on Saturday, November 21. We will need help unloading and distributing boxes to those families who are able to pick up their boxes at MVBC. Plan to be here by 11:45 a.m., we expect to be finished by 1:30 p.m.
For more information or to volunteer, email Jeff.Bauer@moonvalleybible.org or call 602-866-0889 x 107.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
November is here!
Thinking Thanksgiving is the only day to celebrate in November?
Here are some fun dates that you and your family can "celebrate"....
November is National Pomegranate Month. Enjoy eating and decorating with this seasonal fruit. Make simple place cards for a family meal by making a slit in the blossom end of each pomegranate. Have your child decorate a name card to put in the slit and put one at each person's place.
3rd- Sandwich Day. In honor of the inventor of the sandwich, John Montague, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich, try a new kind of sandwich today. Let kids select a new flavor of jelly or a new kind of cheese.
7th- International Tongue Twister Contest. How many times can you and your children say "toy boat" or "yellow yo-yo" before you start laughing?
21st- Family Volunteer Day. Even young children can practice helping others! See if there is a project you and your children can help with at your church, preschool or for a neighbor. Let little ones stack books, dust furniture or shine doorknobs.
26th- Thanksgiving Day. Begin the tradition of having everyone in the family name something they are thankful for. Teach young ones to say a simple prayer of thanks before going to bed. "Dear God, thank you for ______" and let them fill in the blank.
Here are some fun dates that you and your family can "celebrate"....
November is National Pomegranate Month. Enjoy eating and decorating with this seasonal fruit. Make simple place cards for a family meal by making a slit in the blossom end of each pomegranate. Have your child decorate a name card to put in the slit and put one at each person's place.
3rd- Sandwich Day. In honor of the inventor of the sandwich, John Montague, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich, try a new kind of sandwich today. Let kids select a new flavor of jelly or a new kind of cheese.
7th- International Tongue Twister Contest. How many times can you and your children say "toy boat" or "yellow yo-yo" before you start laughing?
21st- Family Volunteer Day. Even young children can practice helping others! See if there is a project you and your children can help with at your church, preschool or for a neighbor. Let little ones stack books, dust furniture or shine doorknobs.
26th- Thanksgiving Day. Begin the tradition of having everyone in the family name something they are thankful for. Teach young ones to say a simple prayer of thanks before going to bed. "Dear God, thank you for ______" and let them fill in the blank.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Swine Flu
Swine Flu is here in Arizona and there have been many confirmed cases. Swine Flu is technically named the H1N1 influenza virus. This type of flu, like all other types is spread primarily by human contact. Symptoms of
H1N1 flu infection in humans are similar to classic flu-like symptoms, which might include:
Fever above 100.4 °F
Cough
Sore throat
Headache
Chills
Muscle aches
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Please do not bring your children to church if they have any of these symptoms।
H1N1 flu infection in humans are similar to classic flu-like symptoms, which might include:
Fever above 100.4 °F
Cough
Sore throat
Headache
Chills
Muscle aches
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Please do not bring your children to church if they have any of these symptoms।
An event for the community
Salsa - A neighborhood mix
October 31st - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This FREE event is for the entire family! Bring your neighbors. There will be food, games, a petting zoo, bouncey houses, a train, swings, a rock wall, a fun house and more!
Do you make a mean salsa? Bring it! There will be chips for salsa tasting!
Please call the church office with any questions you may have.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Moms that inspire
Jenny Masch- Mom of sextuplets talks about life with her miracle babies.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/momsense/2009/marapr/upclosenpersonalwithjennymasche.html
Nicole Johnson- This mom helps women "wake up" to the richness of life.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/momsense/2009/mayjun/upclosepersonalnicolejohnson.html
http://www.christianitytoday.com/momsense/2009/marapr/upclosenpersonalwithjennymasche.html
Nicole Johnson- This mom helps women "wake up" to the richness of life.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/momsense/2009/mayjun/upclosepersonalnicolejohnson.html
Thursday, August 13, 2009
I'm hungry!!!!!
I know you hear that a lot! Here are some kid friendly recipes you can make with your children. Remember, children love to scoop and pour. Maybe they can help you measure ingredients as well as put together these yummy snacks. How proud they will be when they can say; "I made it myself!"
Tortilla Rollups
Tortilla Rollups are a fun way to wrap up something yummy. Just take a small tortilla and warm it in the microwave for a few seconds. Choose one or more fillings, such as jelly, peanut butter, ham, cheese, or salsa. Wrap the tortilla into a tube shape while it is still warm. If you need to melt cheese, put some thin slices or shreds of cheese on the tortilla and melt before you try to wrap it.
Mini Pizzas
Mini Pizzas are popular snacks or small meals. Start by preheating the oven or toaster oven on low to medium heat. Cut a bagel in half and spread pizza sauce on top. Add favorite toppings, shredded mozzarella cheese, and flavorful herbs (oregano and basil). Place your pizza on a baking sheet and put in the oven for 5-8 minutes. Watch for the cheese getting bubbly.
Ants on a log
Ingredients:
•celery sticks
•peanut butter
•raisins
Preparation:
Wash the celery and cut it into pieces about 5 inches long.
Spread peanut butter over the entire length of the celery.
Press raisins into peanut butter.
Fruit Smoothies
Fruit Smoothies are a treat at any time of year, especially in warm weather. Try an easy banana smoothie by blending one banana, 1 C milk, 1 C yogurt, and four large strawberries until smooth. Chill in refrigerator if preferred. Or, make a berry smoothie by blending one banana, 1 C berries of your choice, ½ C yogurt, and ½ C ice. Put this mixture in the blender and blend until smooth.
Applesauce Dip Recipe
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup cream cheese
cinnamon, to taste
Mix together and chill.
Use dip on graham crackers or fruit
Cheerio Snack Mix Recipe
5 cups MultiGrain Cheerios®
1 cup pretzel sticks
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon light margarine
1 cup raisins
1 cup peanuts
Heat oven to 350°.
Stir together cereal and pretzels in large bowl.
Heat peanut butter and margarine to boiling in 1-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally.
Pour over cereal and pretzels, stirring until evenly coated.
Spread in ungreased rectangular pan, 13×9x2 inches.
Bake 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in raisins and peanuts. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container.
16 Servings.
Fruit Cones
Ingredients:
•3/4 cup fresh fruit (cut into small pieces)
•ice cream cone
•honey
•granola
Preparation:
Fill ice cream cone with fresh fruit, drizzle with honey, and top with granola.
Tortilla Rollups are a fun way to wrap up something yummy. Just take a small tortilla and warm it in the microwave for a few seconds. Choose one or more fillings, such as jelly, peanut butter, ham, cheese, or salsa. Wrap the tortilla into a tube shape while it is still warm. If you need to melt cheese, put some thin slices or shreds of cheese on the tortilla and melt before you try to wrap it.
Mini Pizzas
Mini Pizzas are popular snacks or small meals. Start by preheating the oven or toaster oven on low to medium heat. Cut a bagel in half and spread pizza sauce on top. Add favorite toppings, shredded mozzarella cheese, and flavorful herbs (oregano and basil). Place your pizza on a baking sheet and put in the oven for 5-8 minutes. Watch for the cheese getting bubbly.
Ants on a log
Ingredients:
•celery sticks
•peanut butter
•raisins
Preparation:
Wash the celery and cut it into pieces about 5 inches long.
Spread peanut butter over the entire length of the celery.
Press raisins into peanut butter.
Fruit Smoothies
Fruit Smoothies are a treat at any time of year, especially in warm weather. Try an easy banana smoothie by blending one banana, 1 C milk, 1 C yogurt, and four large strawberries until smooth. Chill in refrigerator if preferred. Or, make a berry smoothie by blending one banana, 1 C berries of your choice, ½ C yogurt, and ½ C ice. Put this mixture in the blender and blend until smooth.
Applesauce Dip Recipe
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup cream cheese
cinnamon, to taste
Mix together and chill.
Use dip on graham crackers or fruit
Cheerio Snack Mix Recipe
5 cups MultiGrain Cheerios®
1 cup pretzel sticks
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon light margarine
1 cup raisins
1 cup peanuts
Heat oven to 350°.
Stir together cereal and pretzels in large bowl.
Heat peanut butter and margarine to boiling in 1-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally.
Pour over cereal and pretzels, stirring until evenly coated.
Spread in ungreased rectangular pan, 13×9x2 inches.
Bake 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in raisins and peanuts. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container.
16 Servings.
Fruit Cones
Ingredients:
•3/4 cup fresh fruit (cut into small pieces)
•ice cream cone
•honey
•granola
Preparation:
Fill ice cream cone with fresh fruit, drizzle with honey, and top with granola.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Thinking PRESCHOOL?
School will be starting in a few short weeks. Some parents are wondering if their child is ready for preschool. Below are a some readiness cues given by a preschool director, to help you with your decision.
Level of separation anxiety. Most children experience separation anxiety now and then. However, if your child consistently goes through extended bouts of crying when you leave him with a caretaker, he may not be ready for the extended separation from you that preschool entails.
No more diapers. Most preschools require children to be toilet trained; however, some daycare centers that offer preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds do not. Be sure to ask your prospective school.
Interacting with others. Three-year-olds love to play with other kids, and while preschool is one environment where they learn to master basic social skills, it's important that your child has a fundamental understanding of sharing, taking turns, and cooperating, and is able to exhibit self-control.
Ability to focus. Children will need at least a small attention span to stay focused on activities, story time, and lessons from the teacher. Notice how long your child can stick with a task. If he can work independently for 5 to 10 minutes, he can probably handle preschool.
Observe your child. Take your child with you to visit one or two local preschools (be sure to check with the teacher in advance to know what day and time work best). Before you go, tell your child where you are going. While you chat with the teacher, watch how your child responds to the environment. Is she hiding behind you in fright or eager to explore?
Pray for the right decision. Ask God to lead you to the most suitable learning environment for your child.
Home Preschooling
Parents are a child's first teachers, and homeschooling can be an alternative to preschool. Here is some advice for those thinking of Homeschooling your preschool child.
Attend a homeschooling seminar on getting started.
Attend a state convention and curriculum fair.
Spend the day with a homeschooling family.
Attend a support group meeting.
Subscribe to a state newsletter and other homeschool periodicals such as Homeschooling Today or Practical Homeschooling.
The following Web sites are specifically designed to help you with a home preschool curriculum:
www.members.tripod.com
www.preschoolcurriculum.com
www.homeschoolcentral.com
Level of separation anxiety. Most children experience separation anxiety now and then. However, if your child consistently goes through extended bouts of crying when you leave him with a caretaker, he may not be ready for the extended separation from you that preschool entails.
No more diapers. Most preschools require children to be toilet trained; however, some daycare centers that offer preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds do not. Be sure to ask your prospective school.
Interacting with others. Three-year-olds love to play with other kids, and while preschool is one environment where they learn to master basic social skills, it's important that your child has a fundamental understanding of sharing, taking turns, and cooperating, and is able to exhibit self-control.
Ability to focus. Children will need at least a small attention span to stay focused on activities, story time, and lessons from the teacher. Notice how long your child can stick with a task. If he can work independently for 5 to 10 minutes, he can probably handle preschool.
Observe your child. Take your child with you to visit one or two local preschools (be sure to check with the teacher in advance to know what day and time work best). Before you go, tell your child where you are going. While you chat with the teacher, watch how your child responds to the environment. Is she hiding behind you in fright or eager to explore?
Pray for the right decision. Ask God to lead you to the most suitable learning environment for your child.
Home Preschooling
Parents are a child's first teachers, and homeschooling can be an alternative to preschool. Here is some advice for those thinking of Homeschooling your preschool child.
Attend a homeschooling seminar on getting started.
Attend a state convention and curriculum fair.
Spend the day with a homeschooling family.
Attend a support group meeting.
Subscribe to a state newsletter and other homeschool periodicals such as Homeschooling Today or Practical Homeschooling.
The following Web sites are specifically designed to help you with a home preschool curriculum:
www.members.tripod.com
www.preschoolcurriculum.com
www.homeschoolcentral.com
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