AWANA Kicks Off Soon!!!

The new AWANA club year begins on Wed, Sept 8
Be watching for more info to be put on the website www.fbcliveoak.org/children

Neighborhood Bible Club

Sat, July 31 was a great day to see God working in the lives of so many at FBC of Live Oak. We held a Neighborhood Bible Club at the Suwannee Rotary Pavilion. We had volunteers from every ministry age group and had a great times of games, drama, food and fellowship. The rain storm might have scared off a few visitors but we had a full house and were able to connect with many families from the adjoining neighborhood apartments. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with this event. Please pray for those that attended as we hope to connect with home visits in the coming weeks. You can see pictures on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/fbclochildren

Day 4 - Centri Kid 2010

So much happened on this day that I couldn't get it all blogged that night. That morning we had OMC (Organized Mass Chaos) and it was just like it sounds but sooooo much fun! The chaperones were showed the most CK spirit by dressing appropriately for the event (pics to come later). LOL There was shaving cream, toilet paper, pool noddles, cheetos, and lots of water. That afternoon we had Slaughter Salon, an event hosted by Jeff Slaughter to raise money for the missions offering. If you paid $1 they would make sure you were styling for the rest of the day. Just imagine almost several hundred kids & adults walking around the CK campus with crazy hair. Then imagine what the worship service smelled like that night -- hairspray! We ended this day with making preparations for the next day's bus loading and autographing shirts. It was hard to go to bed that night with all the excitement.

Day 3 - Centri Kid 2010

Ditto - except more tired!!!

Just kidding! It was a great day. The kids are getting more comfortable with the campus, the staffers and their groups. They are all having such a great time. But they really are going to sleep earlier each night because they're getting worn out from climbing rec hill. Everyone is looking forward to tomorrow because it's OMC and Slaughter Salon both. So be watching for some great pics! :)

Opening Ceremony Day 2

You can tell the kids stayed up late last night so they're a little less "jumpy" during opening ceremonies today. Ms Jenny really tried to get some of them to start moving. It actually didn't take long though to get them excited and moving again.

Party Game

Each night, we have the "Party" and they play all kinds of games on the stage. This night, several of our girls were called up to play this game - Paper Eating. The kids all love it!

Heading out to tracks!

The kids are thoroughly enjoying all their tracks - even though it's hot! They are meeting new friends and learning some fun things. They will have tons to tell you when they get home.

Day 2 - Centri Kid 2010

Today was a great day for all the kids because they got to start their tracks.  They were all so excited to go do things like football, babysitting 101, weird science, kitchen chaos, Wet & Wld, and so many more.  They also got to climb "rec hill" for the first time today.  It's really hard to explain in words just how steep and tall that hill is but it really should be given another name because it might be the closest that any of us will ever come to mountain climbing.  The kids had a great time up there during recreation time and then a lot of them were back up there for the outdoor tracks.  Most of the kids have made several new friends and are having a great time getting to know their Bible study group leaders.  One of our favorite things about CentriKid is how involved the CK staff is with the kids even outside the structured times.  They hang with the kids at the ice cream shop and spread out through the crowd at meal times so the kids really get to form a great connection with them.

Most kids had the chance to call home today and some sent text messages because they're afraid hearing their parent's voice will make them homesick, but if you didn't get either then comment on this post and I'll make sure to track them down tomorrow.  Overall, we haven't had any cases of severe homesickness and every kid is really enjoying CentriKid.  I know they will have so much to tell you when they get home!

 

Practicing our CentriKid arrival

Videos uploaded to Facebook

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Day 1 - Centri Kid 2010

It only took 10.5 hours to make it but we finally arrived in Ridgecrest, NC.  We had a great time on the long bus ride, watching movies and getting to know each other a little better.  We arrived on campus about 3:50pm, just 10 minutes before the registration deadline.  After a quick orientation for all the campers, we unloaded the bus and literally threw our bags in the room before heading to supper.  We had a quick supper and then headed to Opening Ceremonies.  The kids (& chaperones) had a great time "dancing" with Jeff Slaughter before heading out to meet their Bible Study Group.  They returned for the "Party" and got to cheer for the boys or girls teams during some exciting team games.  We then headed to our church group time and everyone got to share a little and get all the 411 on camp stuff.  As soon as they heard the words "see you in about 30 minutes" they were all off to find the ice cream shop.  The night was super short and we are sorry not many phone calls got made.  The short free time tonight and the very, very poor cell phone reception here just made it impossible to talk to many parents.  But PLEASE do not worry!  Every child is really having a great time!  We will hopefully get to make all the phone calls tomorrow.  I'm going to attempt to upload a few of the videos from today but if not tonight, then tomorrow morning.  7am is definitely going to be here too soon! 

North Carolina mountains! Almost to CK

CK 2010 t-shirts

This is the church camp shirts for this year's Centri Kid!

Centri Kid 2010 bus pulls out this Sat at 5:00AM

Please pray for the 8 chaperones and 40 campers as we head to Ridgecrest, NC!  Watch for pictures & posts during camp!

Way to Go AWANA clubbers & leaders

AWANA clubbers & leaders raised $423.79
during the Pennies for Africa night!

Pennies for Africa
March 3, 2010
GIRLS vs. BOYS
Money collected will be going to
Arnett & Crystal Eubanks, currently serving in Mali, West Africa. Clubbers learned about them on 1-27-10.
Start saving now!

Heart Night

2/3/10 - Heart Night
Show love to a friend & bring them to Awana

100 points per visitor
* Wear RED or PINK that night *
Special treats that night!!!

Jan 13th -- kickoff the New Year with Backwards Night

Don't forget that we start AWANA again on Wed, Jan 13. Everyone can earn extra points by showing their AWANA spirit with "Backwards Night" dress. Come on you guys! Show some creativity and have a great time!