SIGN UP: ART CAMP VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! June 18-22
Register for God our Creator Vacation Bible School
VBS Registration requires two actions.
1. Submit the registration form by clicking the link or the VBS Registration Form button below
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2. Pay via the paypal buttons below (or send in a check.)
Thank you!
VBS Registration requires two actions.
1. Submit the registration form by clicking the link or the VBS Registration Form button below
AND
2. Pay via the paypal buttons below (or send in a check.)
Thank you!
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Pay online for Vacation Bible School here!
If you're joining us for dinner, add the number of children registering for the program AND dinner options to your cart. Each must be added separately. Thanks! |
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Children & Family Ministries
OUR MISSION FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Living in God's amazing grace, we partner with families to reach and teach children to love God, love one another, grow in Christ, and go in Christ. Goals: 1. To support, empower, and equip parents and families through small group education and relationship building opportunities. 2. To share with the children God’s love in word, action and deeds by providing meaningful, experiential programming in small group settings. The Children and Family Ministry team consists of members who have a heart for Christ, a love for children, and gifts to serve in the areas of this particular ministry mission. They work as a small group, meeting every four to six weeks to be in God’s word, to pray together, and to implement the above stated goals. Meetings also consist of reassessing what we are doing, what is working, what no longer serves the mission of Peace and/or this ministry, and looking at new ideas and additions. If this sounds like you, please know that It always fills us with joy to welcome new members to our team and we would love to hear from you! 
WEEKLY CHILDREN'S MESSAGE SIGN UP: We're on a summer break but we'll be back this fall when you will again have the opportunity to connect with our youngest and most entertaining members during worship! Resources to help you are available on the sign-up genius to help you compose a simple message about the scripture. Pastor Lauren can help you, too. You won't regret it!
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Scenes from VAcation Bible School 2016 - June 19-23
Scenes from God our creator vbs 2017 coming soon!
Over 50 children from the church, the neighborhood, and beyond joined us each evening and it was a so much fun! We "built" a pyramid with God-sighting bricks, met Joseph in his prison and on his throne, joined tribes, made Egyptian crafts and ate Egyptian snacks, hunted wild animals, played funny games, sang songs (sorry, parents about that song that's now stuck in your head) and turned ourselves and our friends into mummies! Most of all we learned that God loves each and every one of us.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School for 2/3-year-olds through 12th graders will meet weekly from 10:15-11:15 am. Our curriculum is interactive and fun! In 2016-2017 we will explore the Old Testament.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School is a week full of fun, laughter, and learning! Our evening program is held during one week of the summer. This year we'll gather Sunday, June 18 through Thursday, June 23.
We start with dinner at 5:30 pm and continue with our program from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Classes are offered for rising 3-year-olds through High School. Our program is very low-cost (scholarships available: just check "scholarship requested" on your registration form) and open to the community!
We typically host 60-70 children, 2/3 of which are guests to our church and many return year after year. Our volunteers are just as plentiful and include high school youth, parents, grandparents, and those who just want to join the fun. Volunteer opportunities include dinner preparation, greeting, registration, fundraising, photography, praise band, crafts, snacks, games, nursery, teaching, and, of course, planning and coordinating. Interested in helping? Click on one of the directors' names listed above, or contact the office at 434-978-4357 or plchurchcville@gmail.com.
Register online now for 2017! Click the links above to complete your registration and pay using paypal, or send a check to the church. See instructions on the registration link.
Past year summaries:
VBS 2016: We traveled across the ocean and back in time to Ancient Egypt for Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace. We learned about Joseph each evening by visiting him in his prison cell or his throne room, sang songs, made bricks to build the pyramids, wrapped up some mummies and even caught some wild animals! (See our photos above.)
VBS 2015: We had fun "SPLASHING" into God's word and learned Bible stories from the old and new testament. Our new Science workshop was a huge hit, as well as Games and Crafts. It was a fun filled week with our WPLC New Desk and our exclusive interviews! At the end of the week every child was sent home with their very own Bible!
VBS 2014: There was so much to do in God's Backyard! We learned how to help others in our schools, churches, and neighborhoods by loving them like God loves us.
VBS 2013: We took a walk on the wild side at the Kingdom of the Son! During our safari, the children memorized each section of the Lord's Prayer and learned how to apply it to their every day lives.
VBS 2012: We took a year off while construction of the new addition was underway.
VBS 2011: It was a Beach Blast! We surfed through the scripture and learned how God keeps His promises, meets our needs, listens to and answers prayers, is always present in our lives, and loves us so much that he sent His son Jesus to die for us.
VBS 2010: Seek, Trek, Find! We journeyed through the wilderness and learned that God is always there to guide us and give us courage. God gives us His word so that we can grow as disciples and then go out and share His message.
VBS 2009: Super powers unite! The kids joined the League of Disciples and learned how to have a Mind transformed by the Word, Feet of a servant, Arms of love, a Voice to speak the good news, and Knees for prayer.
We start with dinner at 5:30 pm and continue with our program from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Classes are offered for rising 3-year-olds through High School. Our program is very low-cost (scholarships available: just check "scholarship requested" on your registration form) and open to the community!
We typically host 60-70 children, 2/3 of which are guests to our church and many return year after year. Our volunteers are just as plentiful and include high school youth, parents, grandparents, and those who just want to join the fun. Volunteer opportunities include dinner preparation, greeting, registration, fundraising, photography, praise band, crafts, snacks, games, nursery, teaching, and, of course, planning and coordinating. Interested in helping? Click on one of the directors' names listed above, or contact the office at 434-978-4357 or plchurchcville@gmail.com.
Register online now for 2017! Click the links above to complete your registration and pay using paypal, or send a check to the church. See instructions on the registration link.
Past year summaries:
VBS 2016: We traveled across the ocean and back in time to Ancient Egypt for Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace. We learned about Joseph each evening by visiting him in his prison cell or his throne room, sang songs, made bricks to build the pyramids, wrapped up some mummies and even caught some wild animals! (See our photos above.)
VBS 2015: We had fun "SPLASHING" into God's word and learned Bible stories from the old and new testament. Our new Science workshop was a huge hit, as well as Games and Crafts. It was a fun filled week with our WPLC New Desk and our exclusive interviews! At the end of the week every child was sent home with their very own Bible!
VBS 2014: There was so much to do in God's Backyard! We learned how to help others in our schools, churches, and neighborhoods by loving them like God loves us.
VBS 2013: We took a walk on the wild side at the Kingdom of the Son! During our safari, the children memorized each section of the Lord's Prayer and learned how to apply it to their every day lives.
VBS 2012: We took a year off while construction of the new addition was underway.
VBS 2011: It was a Beach Blast! We surfed through the scripture and learned how God keeps His promises, meets our needs, listens to and answers prayers, is always present in our lives, and loves us so much that he sent His son Jesus to die for us.
VBS 2010: Seek, Trek, Find! We journeyed through the wilderness and learned that God is always there to guide us and give us courage. God gives us His word so that we can grow as disciples and then go out and share His message.
VBS 2009: Super powers unite! The kids joined the League of Disciples and learned how to have a Mind transformed by the Word, Feet of a servant, Arms of love, a Voice to speak the good news, and Knees for prayer.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Since 1993, more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced God’s love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child. You can be a part of spreading the Good News and bringing great joy to a child again this year. We are currently taking donations for the shoe boxes.
Please consult the list below, information at church and/or contact Cheryl Craig (idesmarch51@yahoo.com) with any questions.
Suggested items to include in the boxes:
School supplies, toys (no military type toys or guns, etc.), clothes (t-shirts, socks, mittens, hats, etc.) toothpaste, toothbrushes, toothbrush holder, soap, soap dish or plastic bag for the soap, wash cloth, comb, hairbrush, play jewelry, hair bows, hair clips, bandaids, coloring books, candy (nothing chocolate as it may melt) gum, etc. If you include anything that requires batteries, such as a flashlight, please include an extra set. Do not include any liquids.
A $7 donation is requested to help with the shipping costs. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is included in each box in the language of the child.
Please consult the list below, information at church and/or contact Cheryl Craig (idesmarch51@yahoo.com) with any questions.
Suggested items to include in the boxes:
School supplies, toys (no military type toys or guns, etc.), clothes (t-shirts, socks, mittens, hats, etc.) toothpaste, toothbrushes, toothbrush holder, soap, soap dish or plastic bag for the soap, wash cloth, comb, hairbrush, play jewelry, hair bows, hair clips, bandaids, coloring books, candy (nothing chocolate as it may melt) gum, etc. If you include anything that requires batteries, such as a flashlight, please include an extra set. Do not include any liquids.
A $7 donation is requested to help with the shipping costs. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is included in each box in the language of the child.
ADVENT EVENT
Each year, we gather in remembrance, celebration and anticipation of God’s love for everyone. In the past, there was advent wreath making, the hanging of the greens, decorating the Christmas tree, crafts, cookies, and hot chocolate. Keep your eyes open for details about this year's event and get excited about connecting in fellowship and preparing, together, for God's greatest gift of all!
FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
A multigenerational Christmas Eve service geared both in time and message for our younger members, always followed by festive, joyful fellowship.
FAMILY EASTER SERVICE
A multigenerational Easter Service geared both in time and message for our younger members, followed with Christ-centered activities and joyful fellowship.
In 2017 we will host a traditional Easter Egg Hunt at 10:15, following worship! Join us!
In 2017 we will host a traditional Easter Egg Hunt at 10:15, following worship! Join us!
