Backyard Bible Club: 2024

Who?     Backyard Bible Clubs are for kids entering K-5 (must be 5 years old by August 31) to those                   entering 7th grade.  

What?     Kids will make crafts, build with Legos, sing songs, listen to a Bible Lesson, play review                        games, earn Bible Bucks, play group games and shop at the club store.   This year we will be                 studying the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.

When?    This year there are four different clubs that meet once a week for seven weeks.  We will begin                 the week of June 17 and conclude by July 31. 

GAME TIME

Where?

BBC: S. Annville meets Mondays (9:30 - 11:30 am) at the Hitz home on 1660 S White Oak  St., Lebanon, PA  

BBC: N. Cornwall meets Tuesdays (9:30 - 11:30 am) at the Ziegler home on 3360 Oak St., Lebanon, PA

BBC: Newmanstown meets Wednesdays (9:30 - 11:30 am) at the Newmanstown UC Church on 2 Memorial Blvd., Newmanstown, PA

BBC: Jonestown meets Wednesdays (6:30 - 8:00 pm) at the Ulrich home on 306 Shepherd St., Jonestown, PA  

STORE TIME

CRAFT TIME

BBC 2023: Kings and Prophets of Judah

Backyard Bible Club 2023

June 19 - August 3

(Must be 5 years old by August 31, 2023 to attend club)

 

Five clubs - Four locations!  

*BBC: South Annville (Hitz Residence, 1660 South White Oak Street, Lebanon, PA) Will meet every Monday from June 19 till July 31 from 9:30 - 11:30 am. 

*BBC: North Cornwall (Zeigler Residence, 3360 Oak Street, Lebanon, PA) Will meet every Tuesday (except July 4) from June 20 till August 1 from 9:30 - 11:30 am

*BBC: Jonestown (Ulrich Residence, 306 Shepherd Street, Jonestown, PA) Will meet every Wednesday from June 21 till August 2 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. 

*BBC: Newmanstown (Newmanstown UC Church, 2 Memorial Blvd, Newmanstown, PA)  Will meet every Thursday from June 22 till August 3 from 9:30 - 11:30 am.  

*BBC: Teens (Newmanstown UC Church, 2 Memorial Blvd, Newmanstown, PA)  Will meet every Thursday from June 22 till August 3 from 9:30 - 11:30 am.  This special club is for kids entering 6th grade through 10th grade.

Interesting Theme!

*The Kings and Prophets of Judah - Part 1 (2 Chronicles 10-20).  

Lost of Fun!

*Gaga Pit, Legos, Four Square in the Air

*Water Games, Parachute, Relays

*Bible Bucks, Club Store

*Snacks, Crafts

BBC: Teens

The Summer Bible Club 4 Jr Highers!  

For years, I have told kids and parents that when a child reaches around 12 1/2 years old, I suddenly go from being "the cool teacher" to being "the weird teacher."  I just don't connect very well to 12 1/2 to 15 year olds.  Yet at the same time, I know this age group really needs a summer Bible club just for them.  So I have been praying for someone to come along to reach this age group for Jesus.  

About a month ago, I was sharing this dream to Rachel when she commented, "My husband Matt would be perfect for this!"  She immediately described my dream to Matt, who is a jr high gym teacher.  Within two weeks, Matt and Rachel decided that if they could find babysitters for their youngest two kids, they would run BBC: Teens!  

Then I shared this dream and the babysitting need to my Ladies Bible Study Group.  Before we could even pray about this, Joyce said, "I will babysit the kids!"  

So BBC: Teen will begin on Thursday, June 18 at 9:30 am.  It will run at the same time as BBC: Newmanstown.  Both the elementary and teens will spend the first 1/2 hour together as they sign in, complete a craft and play various "playground" games (ie. gaga ball, four square, etc.).  Then the two groups will split for Bible Times and Group Games. 

Today, I am working on all the administrative stuff that goes into Backyard Bible Club.  I needed a break, so I began to flip through photos of BBC 2021.  What memories these pictures brought back!  I so love teaching kids about Jesus.  I love to see the kids run to club each day.  I love to see their smiling faces as they win a round of gaga ball or their surprised faces as they get hit with a cup of water.

Craft Time - We made key chains, puppets, coin purses/bags (I was told BOYS don't uses purses!), I Spy bottles, game, water bottle cozies and bracelets. 

Club Store - It is amazing to see how many kids save their bible bucks until the very last day of club! 

Game Time - Pool Noodles, Water, Hula Hoops, Parachute. . . So much fun!

 

 

Lego Bag is a favorite with the younger kids!

 

Review Time - You never know what kinds of review games Becky B will come up with next.  Last year, a few selected ones got very wet!

Bible Time - We learned a lot about Moses, the Israelites and God last summer. 

 

Who new that PVC pipes could be so much fun! From simple shapes to a dog house, the kids continued to amaze me with their creativity. 

Snack Time - What can be more enjoyable the eating your snack in the gaga pit!  

I am looking forward to making new memories with the kids this coming summer.