BBC 2019: God's Promises to Abraham

We had a fantastic start to this year's BBC.  Andrew came to BBC grinning from ear to ear.  Finally, he was 5 years old and could come with his siblings to BBC.  The day of Campbelltown BBC, Kaden, Marleigh and Kyla were dressed and ready by 7:00 am (although we only start at 9:30).  When Kathryn arrived at Jonestown, I was surprised because her mom told me that the kids would not be here this week.  Kathryn then told me that she choose BBC over VBS!  Abigail's grandma told me she cried when she learned that BBC: Newmanstown changed to a Wednesday this year. Abigail was only going to be at her grandma's on Thursday and Fridays.  But she was smiling on Wednesday because grandma made arrangements to pick her on Wednesdays also this summer just so she could attend BBC!  I love knowing that the kids LOVE to attend Backyard Bible Club.

Because so many pre-registered this year, the kids didn't have to wait so long to sign in.  That meant they could go quickly go to the craft table, LEGO bag or gaga pit.  This week, the kids made star string art.  For many this was the first time they did string art.  I send a HUGE thank you to Homer Kreider for cutting out the boards and drilling the nail holes.

We are learning seven memory verses (and songs) this year.  This week's Bible verse was: Hebrews 11:6.  I used a feather challenged to explain what faith is.  Then I used a puppet glove to share the history of God's promises to Abraham (Genesis 12-21).  The kids learned because God keeps His promises, they can trust Him.

After snack time, we played with the parachute.  We made waves, a mushroom and sat in the cave.  We played switch-a-roo, keep on/keep off, cat & mouse and sharks.  Having two different sized of parachutes this year was great.  Both my larger and small groups got to play instead of just my small groups.

Our closing review game was "Bucket of Stars".  Answer a question correctly and you get 10 seconds to dig through the bucket of stars to find the highest point value star.

I was pleased to see that many of the kids choose to save the Bible bucks that they earned this week.

Each kid got this week's Patriarch Paper: Abraham, a sticker for the wallet and a neat movable book to take home. 

The clock is ticking down . . .

Backyard Bible Clubs will the week of June 24.  That is a few days over a month away.  Have you registered for a summer of fun?  If not do so today. 

Who is ready for Backyard Bible Club 2019?

Tonight as I reviewed pictures of Backyard Bible Club 2018, I began to get excited for this summer's clubs.  We had such a fun time last year.  The kids loved gaga ball, building with the Lego bag, and playing water games.  I loved hearing them say their Bible Memory Verses and teaching them about the Beginning of HIS Story! 

Now as I look forward to this summer, I can't wait to hear how Dennis, Maddie, Travis, Cocoa, Lauren, Brynn, Jocelyn, Kolten, and Lydia's school year has gone.  And I will get to meet for the first time Alexis and Lindsay.  And I wonder who else will be joining us for BBC 2019?!?  So sign up today and invite a friend to join you. 

Two Months and then it is Backyard Bible Club 2019!

Last night, I contacted the Kinney family to see if they would host a club again this summer.  They responded, we were just commenting that Becky usually contacts us before now. About three weeks ago, the group from Campbelltown asked me if I was doing the clubs again this year.  At Fontana's Good Friday service, some of the kids were asking about Backyard Bible Club.  Yes, I am behind schedule this year, but we will have club😁

This year's theme is "The Patriarchs."  I have almost all the teaching material put together.  This morning I was working on printing Backyard Bible Club cards for hosts, kids, parents, etc. to hand out to their friends.  I am please with how they turned out.  So look for them when I mail your invitations in the next week or so.  In the mean time, if you can't wait to sign up for this year's club do so by clicking on the 2019 registration link below.

2019 Registration Link