Summer Blast 2011 Has Begun!

Summer Blast Kid's Camp began today at the First Baptist Church of San Diego!  We are excited that over 70 kids are at 1st B learning about Jesus and having a great time. 

Please be in prayer this week for all the kids and volunteers and for our Lyndsey White, our Children Director.  We want all these kids to know how much Jesus loves them!

Here's a couple of pictures, and more are at our Facebook page at facebook.com/fbcsd.

More at facebook.com/fbcsd

30 Days of Prayer and Fasting 2011 - Day 13

 

REGISTER NOW AT WWW.SUMMERBLAST.ORG

(Or on Sundays or at the Church office)

This year's Summer Blast is July 18-22 at the First Baptist Church of San Diego.  Our desire for this week is to reach unchurched kids in and around our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to strengthen the faith of kids already attending FBCSD!  Our theme this year is "Run the Race!"

Today (and until it's over), please be in prayer for these kids, for our Children's Director Lyndsey White, and all of the volunteers who will be helping.

Bring your kids (K- 6th Grade) from 8:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.  Contact Lyndsey White at  lyndsey@fbcsd.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 858.457.4827 X 113.  More information is available at Summerblast.org.

30 Days of Prayer and Fasting 2011 - Day 11

Today, pray for the missional events going on this weekend at FBCSD, the Pajama Jam movie night and the Great American Bake Sale (More information here).  Both of these events are designed to bring Fellowship opportunities within our church and with the people that God has placed in our relational worlds (oikos).  The Bake Sale also addresses the issue of hunger, which is very great even in our own country.  We must be aware of suffering and realize we are called to make a difference in the name of Jesus Christ.

Please pray that through these events, relationships of all kinds are stronger, that people will hear and see the Gospel through these relationships and that much will be done to address the issue of child hunger in America.

Matthew 5:13-16

¹³ “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

   ¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

FBCSD 

Summer Blast Day Four - Fun and Minsitry

Amid all the fun and excitement today, the kids are collecting canned goods for our Food Bank as part of our Feed My Sheep ministry.  They are decorating the bags and preparing them for delivery.  Many families in San Diego will be fed through this project!  We'll show you some of their artwork on Sunday!

A few pics for today...

Summer Blast Day Three - Full of Surprises!

We are at the half way point in Summer Blast!  Today, Acts 28, and surprises that you find in wood piles and surprises you find in God's Word!

Keep praying - here's some more pics...

Summer Blast: Day Two of Out To See

Summer Blast continued today, with kids learning about Paul and his shipwreck!  They learned about prayer and about trusting God no matter how things go from Pastor Tom!

And the fun continues... please keep praying for this week.

See more at facebook.com/fbcsd!

Summer Blast: Day One - Out To See!

First Baptist Church of San Diego's annual kids camp (VBS) launched today with "Out To See!" 

All week long, kids from FBCSD and around University City will be running around out campus - or sailing we should say... having fun while learning Bible verses, singing praise songs, and learning about Bible Stories and how much Jesus loves them.  It is a great time for all, including the volunteers!

And, this Friday evening, we want YOU to get on board and join us for a fantastic BBQ on the patio to celebrate what God has done this week.  Once again, Beach Pit Barbecue is providing food.  Cost is just $6 per person.  Please RSVP with Lyndsey Mercer at lyndsey@fbcsd.com. 

Please pray every day this week for each of the kids, the volunteers and for Lyndsey Mercer, our Children's Director.  Its an important week for everyone!

Check out just a few pictures of today's fun below, and at our church Facebook page at facebook.com/fbcsd. 

We are so excited about what God is doing this week!

Summer Blast Is June 28-July 2 - Sign Up Today!

It’s that time again! 

Register your kids for Summer Blast today... Here is the information that you need to know:

SIGN UP TODAY HERE:

www.SummerBlast.org

What is Summer Blast? Summer Blast is our weeklong camp put on by FBCSD. For an entire week, elementary students will be immersed in an adventure of a lifetime. The action doesn’t stop with music, teaching, snacks, crafts and games! Join us as we go OUT TO SEA to explore God’s love! You and your family are also invited to our SUMMER BLAST FAMILY NIGHT that will take place on Friday, July 2nd at 5:45 pm. Come hear about your child’s week at Summer Blast, meet other families and get in line for Beach Pit BBQ! You may sign up your family when you register your child for Summer Blast. Cost is $6 each additional family member.

What are the details?

• Theme: OUT TO SEA
• Dates and Times: June 28th-July 2nd/ Doors open at 8:45 and pick-up is from 12:00-12:15.
• Who’s Invited: Kid’s going into Kindergarten-6th Grade (2010-2011 school year)
• Where to Register: Register on Sunday Mornings outside the Worship Center, in our Church office (Mon-Thurs. 9am-4pm) OR online! www.SummerBlast.org 

What’s the cost and what does it include?

• Early Registration: Sunday, May 2nd- Sunday, June 20th: $35
• Late Registration: Monday, June 21st- June 28th: $40
• Cost includes a t-shirt, a tour guide, activities for the week and a one free child admission for SUMMER BLAST FAMILY NIGHT.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Once you register your child/ren, you will receive an email with additional Summer Blast information!

Hope to see you and your kids again soon!

Sign up today here:  www.SummerBlast.org

Lyndsey Mercer
Children’s Ministry Director
First Baptist Church of San Diego

FBCSD Kids Ministry Begins Lighthouse Chapel

On Wednesday morning, JR and I had the opportunity to put on the very first Lighthouse Chapel. It was an awesome time as we sung songs with the kids and had some teaching time. Our word of the day was love.  Below is a video with just a few clips of our time together.

We asked the kids what they thought love meant and it was fun listening to their answers. We heard all types of responses, such as love means to give hugs, love means to treat others nicely, and more.  But most importantly, the kids learned that we all need to love God with our hearts, souls and minds, and we need to love others like we love ourselves.  Afterward, we sent the kids home with a short devotional they could do with their parents about the love of Jesus.

We had a great time and look forward to our regular Lighthouse chapels.  Please pray for us as we design additional ways to work with the Lighthouse as part of our entire church ministry, and specifically with the kids and their families.

Don't miss the chapel video posted below!

Serving His Kids,

Lyndsey Mercer
Children’s Ministry Director

PS:  Thank you to all who attended our church picnic this last weekend! We had a great time and are going to try to do it more often. There will be another picnic this Sunday, May 2nd...so make sure to bring a blanket and pack a lunch for your family. All are welcome! Hope to see you there. 

Lighthouse Chapel 

 

30 Days of Prayer and Fasting - Day 13

Friday, April 30 - Matthew 19:13-15
FBC Kids - Our Kids Ministry

Please pray today for our kids ministry at 1st B, and our Children's Director, Lyndsey Mercer.  By the way, Lyndsey is getting married in August!)

Check here again later this morning for a posting and video of our first chapel with the students at the Lighthouse Childcare Center (that's FBCSD's pre-school you see at our campus.)