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.