JUNE IS ‘VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL’ MONTH

By Brooke Weisner, FOR THE MISSIONS TEAM

There is so much that goes into making VBS special and exciting for all of the children who attend and for the volunteers. The planning for VBS starts, and I'm not even joking, the day after the last VBS ends. I think Pastor Aj told me what this year's VBS theme was less than an hour after VBS 2022 was over. As someone who first started attending VBS in 2010, it's absolutely crazy to think about how much has changed and how much has stayed the same in the past 13 years. The passion, the love, the want to spread God's word to our whole community has stayed exactly the same even as our themes have changed over the years. VBS is extremely important in our community. It is an opportunity for all children to get to know and love Jesus. Every June, we have been blessed as a church to have such wonderful volunteers; crew leaders, station leaders, station assistants - and so many more, to help make VBS extra special for each of these kiddos. This year, VBS is June 18 - 22 (6PM-8:30PM) right here at the church, as it has been for many, many years. There have already been so many people who have started working on projects for this year, many of which are currently behind-the-scenes, but some you may be able to see. It takes so many wonderful people to put together this amazing event. One way that everyone is able to participate at VBS is through our daily mission spotlights. Each night of VBS, everyone learns about a different mission that the church participates in and then the next day, anyone who would like can bring in something to donate for that specific mission. It is such a fantastic way for everyone to learn about missions and what they can do for people in our local community and all over the world. In the past 13 years, I have learned so much about what it means to grow in the church and spread God's love to others through VBS. Every year, I look forward to getting to see all the participants and volunteers come together. I hope to see all of you at this year's STELLAR VBS!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Rev. Aj Mildenberg • kids@carmelumc.org

June 2023 https://carmelumc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/378/responses/new

Summer Camp weeks this year are: (M-F 9am-4pm; $195 full day all week, includes morning camp-lunch bunch-and afternoon camp [SIGNUP for each segment to fill ALL DAY].)

- Monday July 10 - Friday July 14

- Monday July 17 - Friday July 21

- Monday July 24 - Friday July 28

Camps: Dino Discovery, Let’s Get Crafty!, Lego Construction Camp, American Ninja Warrior, Next On Stage Theater Camp, Amazing Animals, Outdoor Adventure, Disney Junior, Holiday Hoopla, Astonishing Astronauts, Dr. Seuss, Master Chef Junior Camp, Splish Splash, and a CIT helper position for those who have aged out of camp, but still want to join the fun while helping. Questions: camps@carmelumc.org

MARK YOUR CALENDARS...

EVERY Wednesday VBS prep Lower Level 4:30-7:30pm

May 28 – August 6 –Summer Worship Schedule

Room 117 Sunday School for 2nd grade through 5th grade

Room 116 Summer Sunday School for ages 3 through 1st grade

(These are the grade levels for the PAST year)

June 10 Miss Liz: Over the Moon event (see ad) 5pm-7:30pm

June 12-15 Decorating Days ALL DAY until 8pm. JOIN US!

June 14 STAGE BUILD! 5pm-9pm

June 18-22 VBS WEEK! 6pm-8:30pm

(Theme: Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light)

Events are added all the time. Check the CHILDREN’s MINISTRY website for more updated information about all the cool events happening for kids! Click here or scan this QR code with your phone camera.

6pm-8:30pm Shine Jesus’ Light!

We will be launching kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun. Questions?: kids@carmelumc.org

VBS... REGISTER NOW!

Participants: CLICK HERE

Volunteers: CLICK HERE

And check out our Amazon wish list! AMAZON WISHLIST: https://a.co/iFv0mFj

Kids will learn while parents prep for VBS. Dinner provided, RSVP requested but not required! amildenberg@carmleumc.org

All skill levels of workers need for Wednesday afternoons and evenings, painting, constructing, cutting, sorting etc... Please join us downstairs for fun!

WANT TO GET CONNECTED?

We are always looking for new ways to get people connected, so if there isn’t anything that fits you, please reach out to us so we can help get you plugged in or help start something NEW! CONTACT

Rev. Matt

Sherrill

msherrill@carmelumc.org

Rev. Matt Sherrill • msherrill@carmelumc.org

Click or Scan this QR code to visit the ADULT MINISTRIES website at carmelumc.org. Sign up forms and updated info is also available.

GARDEN CLUB: Meets every Thursday 6-7:30pm at the garden (Food pantry if raining). Open to all! Join in the fun and have a great excuse to be outdoors in this beautiful weather. There are easy projects for any skill level and physical ability. Bring a lawn chair and we'll have projects for you. Most of all we want to enjoy fellowship in God's amazing creation. Contact: Stephanie Fairfield at sjfairfield@comcast.net

DISCIPLE is a program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. The study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God. DISCIPLE draws upon the work of scholars, the personal Bible reading and study of the participant, and dynamic group discussion to aid understanding of the Bible. The first study in the program is DISCIPLE: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY, a thirty-four week overview of the entire Bible! We are planning to begin a new class in the Fall of 2023! We'd love to get you connected and help you be a part of this life changing study!

Email Pastor Matt at msherrill@carmelumc.org