Connecting with Kids,

Partnering with Parents,

Helping Families Know God.

You can take part in making a difference in the lives of children and families by joining the Kids’ Life team.  Below are our current openings.  For more information, please e-mail the Kids’ Life office at kidslife@lifecommunity.com

Baby Life (ages birth through 1 year)

• Toddlers – week 1
• Toddlers – week 2
• Toddlers – week 3
• Toddlers – week 4

Jr. Kids’ Life (ages 2 through Kindergarten)

• 3’s small group leader – week 1
• 4’s – K’s small group leader – week 2
• 4’s – K’s small group leader – week 3
• 4’s – K’s small group leader – week 4
• 2’s & 3’s small group leader float – week 4
• 2’s & 3’s small group leader float – week 4
• 2’s & 3’s small group leader float – week 4
• 2’s & 3’s small group leader float – week 4

Kids’ Life (grades 1 through 6)

• 1^st – 3^rd grade cell group leader – weeks 1 and 2
• 1^st – 3^rd grade cell group leader – weeks 3 and 4
• Worship leader – week 1
• Worship leader – week 3
• Worship leader – week 4
• Host – week 1
• Host – week 2
• Host – week 3

Sign-In Desk

• none

Administrative

• Admin/Curriculum Prep Team leader
• Supply purchasing

Join us Sunday, August 29th immediately following the morning service in the lobby for a Kids’ Life parent “meeting.” We’re using the term meeting loosely as you can stay for as much or as little as you like.  Then as soon as you’ve gotten caught up on what’s happening for YOUR child, you’re outta-there .

-Find out what’s new

-Find out what’s staying the same

-Find out the answer to the question that’s been nagging

-Find out who helps to lead your kids each week

-Find out how you can be a part of it all

WE APPRECIATE YOUR KIND ATTENTION TO THE FOOD CONTENT RESTRICTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS LIST.  FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES BELOW HELPS TO KEEP ALL OF THE CHILDREN IN KIDS’ LIFE SAFE.

Due Date: 08-29-10

-EL Fudge cookies – 4 packages

-Fruit snacks – 70 servings

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Kids’ Life is peanut and tree nut free.

When making purchases of food products for Kids’ Life, please check the nutritional label and do not purchase any products containing peanuts or any of the following tree nuts:

Almond, Beechnut, Brazil nut, Bush nut, Butternut, Cashew, Chestnut, Coconut, Filbert, Ginko nut, Hazelnut, Hickory nut, Lichee nut, Macadamia nut, Nangai nut, Peanut, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Shea nut, Walnut.

Additionally we are avoiding products that have the following (or similar) disclaimers listed on the nutritional label:

-May contain trace amounts of: peanuts, tree nuts
-Manufactured on equipment that also produces tree nuts

If you are preparing products (ie. cookies) at home, please avoid the ingredient (nuts) list above, or any cross contamination with the ingredients (nuts) above.  Please bring an exhaustive ingredient list when donating snacks prepared at home.

Lastly, we cannot us products purchased from the bulk/open bin section of stores due to the high risk of cross-contamination.

We know this is a lot of information and appreciate your kind attention to these details as well as your generosity in providing snacks.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR KIND ATTENTION TO THE FOOD CONTENT RESTRICTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS LIST.  FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES BELOW HELPS TO KEEP ALL OF THE CHILDREN IN KIDS’ LIFE SAFE.

Due Date: 07-25-10

-Vanilla sandwich cookies – 4 regular sized packages

-Goldfish crackers – 1 jumbo box

-Pretzel twists – 3 regular bags

Due Date: 08-22-10 by 9:45am

-Cheese sticks – 60

-Bread loaves – 4

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Kids’ Life is peanut and tree nut free.

When making purchases of food products for Kids’ Life, please check the nutritional label and do not purchase any products containing peanuts or any of the following tree nuts:

Almond, Beechnut, Brazil nut, Bush nut, Butternut, Cashew, Chestnut, Coconut, Filbert, Ginko nut, Hazelnut, Hickory nut, Lichee nut, Macadamia nut, Nangai nut, Peanut, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Shea nut, Walnut.

Additionally we are avoiding products that have the following (or similar) disclaimers listed on the nutritional label:

-May contain trace amounts of: peanuts, tree nuts
-Manufactured on equipment that also produces tree nuts

If you are preparing products (ie. cookies) at home, please avoid the ingredient (nuts) list above, or any cross contamination with the ingredients (nuts) above.  Please bring an exhaustive ingredient list when donating snacks prepared at home.

Lastly, we cannot us products purchased from the bulk/open bin section of stores due to the high risk of cross-contamination.

We know this is a lot of information and appreciate your kind attention to these details as well as your generosity in providing snacks.

Who:

Kids entering grades 4-6 this fall

When:

Friday, August 6^th

10:00am drop-off at LCC — 6:30pm pick-up at LCC

What does it cost:

$30.00 per person for admission

Lunch and snacks are extra

(packing food is okay as well, see notes below)

Registration:

Register by e-mailing J.R. Kennedy at jr@lifecommunity.com

What Else:

-Sunscreen is highly recommended. Please apply your child’s sunscreen before we leave.

-Modest swimwear, please

-Please be aware that some attractions have a height requirement

-This event will be rescheduled in the event of unsuitable weather.  The rain date for this event is Friday, August 13^th, same times.

-Payment and permission slip are due by August 1^st.

-Chaperones are needed, e-mail JR@lifecommunity for information

What about food:

-Only plastic water bottles and personal sized snacks can be carried in.

-Coolers are not permitted in the park, but can be placed in the picnic area if you’d like to pack a lunch.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR KIND ATTENTION TO THE FOOD CONTENT RESTRICTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS LIST.  FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES BELOW HELPS TO KEEP ALL OF THE CHILDREN IN KIDS’ LIFE SAFE.

Due Date: 06-27-10

-Fruit snacks – 60 pouches

-Vanilla wafers – 3 boxes

-Cheez-its – 2 boxes

-Pretzel twists – 3 bags

-Ranch dressing – 2 bottles

Due Date: 07-18-10 by 9:45am

-Bananas – 6

-Veggie tray – 2 – please cut all vegetables into smaller pieces

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Please Read

Kids’ Life is peanut and tree nut free.

When making purchases of food products for Kids’ Life, please check the nutritional label and do not purchase any products containing peanuts or any of the following tree nuts:

Almond, Beechnut, Brazil nut, Bush nut, Butternut, Cashew, Chestnut, Coconut, Filbert, Ginko nut, Hazelnut, Hickory nut, Lichee nut, Macadamia nut, Nangai nut, Peanut, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Shea nut, Walnut.

Additionally we are avoiding products that have the following (or similar) disclaimers listed on the nutritional label:

-May contain trace amounts of: peanuts, tree nuts
-Manufactured on equipment that also produces tree nuts

If you are preparing products (ie. cookies) at home, please avoid the ingredient (nuts) list above, or any cross contamination with the ingredients (nuts) above.  Please bring an exhaustive ingredient list when donating snacks prepared at home.

Lastly, we cannot us products purchased from the bulk/open bin section of stores due to the high risk of cross-contamination.

We know this is a lot of information and appreciate your kind attention to these details as well as your generosity in providing snacks.

The math here is pretty simple. Kids’ Life would be missing the boat if we didn’t spend some of our time, effort, and resources on partnering with parents to help them along their journey of teaching their kids about faith, character, and a relationship with Jesus Christ. And here’s how we do that:

Partnering through relationships. For example:

-Your elementary student’s cell group leader wants to meet you
-Take time to say hi to the leaders in your preschool child’s room

Offering resources you can use at home. You’ll find them on this website:

-Small Talk Sheets
-Fridge Door Cards
-God Time Cards
-Family Time Virtue Packs

Imagine your time at home with your children represented by the color red. Picture Kids’ Life’s influence on them as yellow. By working together, we will merge to create a vibrant, life-changing voice in your child’s life… we call it ORANGE.

Looking for more ORANGE Resources? Consider these:

-www.orangeparents.com
-Parenting Beyond Your Capacity by Reggie Joiner and Carey Nieuwhof

Due Date: 05-30-10

-Vanilla sandwich cookies – 3 packages

-Pretzel twists – 2 large bags

-Fruit loop cereal – 3 boxes

Due Date: 06-27-10 by 9:45am

-Bananas – 30

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Effective immediately we are making efforts to remove peanuts and tree nuts from the products used for snack time in Kids’ Life.  The reason for the shift is because of allergy concerns.

When making purchases of food products for Kids’ Life, please check the nutritional label and do not purchase any products containing peanuts or any of the following tree nuts:

Almond, Beechnut, Brazil nut, Bush nut, Butternut, Cashew, Chestnut, Coconut, Filbert, Ginko nut, Hazelnut, Hickory nut, Lichee nut, Macadamia nut, Nangai nut, Peanut, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Shea nut, Walnut.

Additionally we are avoiding products that have the following (or similar) disclaimers listed on the nutritional label:

-May contain trace amounts of: peanuts, tree nuts
-Manufactured on equipment that also produces tree nuts

If you are preparing products (ie. cookies) at home, please avoid the ingredient (nuts) list above, or any cross contamination with the ingredients (nuts) above.  Please bring an exhaustive ingredient list when donating snacks prepared at home.

Lastly, we cannot us products purchased from the bulk/open bin section of stores due to the high risk of cross-contamination.

We know this is a lot of information and appreciate your kind attention to these details as well as your generosity in providing snacks.

Items italicized below can also be found on our Wal-Mart gift registry wish list, filed under JR Kennedy or Kids Life.  You can shop from this wish list either in-store or online.

Donations can be dropped off at the “stroller parking” area on Sunday mornings.  All items donated can be claimed as a tax deductible donation, upon request.  Thanks for your help!

STORAGE NEEDS:

• 40 – large clear storage bins with lids (approx. 100qt size)
• 15 – medium clear storage bins with lids (approx. 50qt size
• 2 – hanging wall pocket to store diapers
• 3 – tall Rubbermaid type storage/utility cabinets
• 1 – 3 drawer storage unit (must be shorter than 36”)
• 1 – rolling shelving unit
• 2 – utility storage shelves
• 3 – white boards and markers
• 2 – power strips

RUBBERMAID WIRE SHELVING:

All of the following can be found at Lowe’s. The item numbers can help you find the products both in-store and online.

• 4 – hanging rail (80”) [item#246472]
• 14 – upright (70”) [item#69781]
• 70 – wire shelf bracket (16”) [item#246468]
• 20 – wire linen shelf (16” x 6’) [item#246451]

BABY LIFE (infants and toddlers)

• 2 – changing tables
• 2 – plastic changing pads

JR. KIDS’ LIFE (preschool)

• 2- fun (brightly colored) circular/semi-circle/oval shaped rug, approximately 8’ across
• 2 – small bookshelves, approx 3’ high or 3 shelves
• craft/art supplies
  • crayons
  • stencils
  • washable ink pads
  • stamps
  • stickers
  • colored or patterned paper
  • old greeting cards
  • envelopes

• books
• puzzles – floor size and table size
• pretend play accessories
  • kitchen food
  • dishes
  • tool belts
  • toy tools
  • toy/small broom and dustpan
  • aprons
  • mitts
  • cash register
  • play money

• baby dolls
• baby dolls accessories
  • bottles
  • diaper bags
  • clothes
  • blankets
  • bibs
• table games (age appropriate)
• other activity toys (age appropriate)
• instruments
• toy farm animals and barn

KIDS’ LIFE (elementary)

• table games (age appropriate)
• building sets and activities (age appropriate)
• large games (foosball, basketball shoot, etc.)
• craft/art supplies (see Jr. Kids’ Life section)

… helping each toddler adjust to the surroundings, and playing a group game to celebrate Jesus’ love for them.

… listening to a group of 4 and 5 year old’s share their prayer requests during small group time and celebrating the moments from their week that they’re so excited to share.

… a cell group leader who is willing to begin a relationship with an elementary student over a game of Connect Four because they know that eventually they might have the opportunity to be another voice in that child’s life, saying the same things their parents are saying.

… a sign-in desk volunteer coming around from behind the desk to say good morning to a hesitant child.

… a large group teacher knowing that their job isn’t over until the kids connect with what they’re teaching and get excited about living it out.

Kids’ Life volunteers know that helping kids discover Jesus and learn to live for Him is what it’s all about.  And it’s as simple as connecting.