ISLAND KID'S - PROMISE LAND AND ROUTE 56
This Sunday in Promise Land and Route 56 we will be continuing in God’s big story with a lesson from Acts 3:1–4:21 — Under Pressure (Peter and John Are Taken to the Sanhedrin).
This Week's Bottom Line: God is with you no matter what.
Monthly Virtue - Confidence: Living like you believe God is with you.
Monthly Memory Verse - “So we say with confidence, ‘the lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.’” (Hebrews 13:6a)
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SUMMER CHILDREN'S MINISTRY TEAM
In order to give our school year leaders a break, we are looking to fill their spots temporarily during the summer months. This is a very flexible opportunity for adults, as well as teens, to serve and bless our children. You can serve together as a family. You can fill in for a few weeks, for a month, or for the entire summer!
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATIONS OPEN
Preschool Summer Camp - June 26th - July 27th
Youth Week - June 26th - 30th
VBS - July 10th - 14th
Upward Basketball Camp / Ao1 Dance Camp - July 24th - 28th
Word of Life Camp - July 30th - August 4th (transportation only, register for camp through Word of Life)
Golf Camp - August 14th - 17th
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
July 10th - 14th: 9 AM - 12:15 PM
This year's theme is Stellar. The kids will launch on a cosmic quest where they will 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!
Help us make VBS stellar this year and volunteer as a small group leader, or help us in crafts, cinema, recreation and other fun activities. Volunteers will need to arrive by 8:15 AM each day for a debrief and breakfast. Childcare is available for children of volunteers who are between the ages of 3 months - Pre-K.
Any additional questions, email Jen Bileci.
SIGN UP HERE
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR
JULY 14TH: 5:30 PM - 8 PM (RAIN OR SHINE)
COST: FREE
You're invited to the Vacation Bible School Summer fair! There will be inflatables, food, and classic carnival games! Play games for a chance to earn and redeem tickets for fun prizes! All attractions are free!
Invite your friends and family to join along in some "out of this world" fun!
VBS SUMMER FAIR VOLUNTEERS
JULY 14TH: 5 PM - 8:30 PM
Volunteer for the VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR! It's going to be out of this world!
Help is needed with:
Assembly & Set-Up
Face Paint (artistic ability)
Food Ticket Sales
Food / Drinks
Game Booths
Grounds
Parking / Security
And more...
SIGN UP HERE
Basketball Camp Volunteers
July 24th - 28th: 6 PM - 8:30 PM
There is a volunteer dinner at 5:00pm and a debrief meeting at 8:30pm each night of camp.
If you would like to provide dinner for our volunteers, please sign up HERE!
If this is your first time serving at the camp, you must attend an informational meeting between church services on Sunday, June 4th or Sunday, June 11th. This meeting is optional for those who have served in previous years.
Camper evaluations are on Saturday, June 10th between 10am-12pm and Monday, June 12th between 4pm-6pm if you are able to help.
Audience Of One: Dance Camp Volunteers
July 24th - 28th: 6 PM - 8:30 PM
Volunteers arrive at 4:45 PM and will be done around 8:30 PM.
We are going to have a great time learning creative arts and dance. We will learn about the names of the Lord while learning to dance, as we EXALT Him!
Golf Camp Volunteers
August 14th - 17th: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
There is a volunteer dinner at 5:00pm and a debrief meeting at 8:30pm each night of camp.
If you would like to provide dinner for our volunteers, please sign up HERE!
There will be an informational meeting for volunteers on Sunday, July 30th in between church services.
WORD OF LIFE CAMP TRANSPORTATION
Sunday, July 30th at NOON + Saturday, August 5th
COST: $80
We are coordinating and subsidizing the round-trip cost for a bus to transport those attending the Word of Life camp from our church.
SIGN UP HERE
If you have not registered for the camp yet, click here. You will be re-directed to the Word of Life website. Make sure to register for WEEK 6. The Island Christian Church reservation number is 175049
CROSSROADS SUMMER KICK-OFF
Sunday, June 4th at 7 PM
Our young adult group is kicking the summer off with a pool party at the Thompson's!
They will be starting an 8 week summer series called, “Let’s Get Real” learning the difference between being a Christian and being a disciple.
CLICK HERE for more info
BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY
Sunday, June 11th
On Baccalaureate Sunday we recognize the high school and college graduates in our Island Christian family.
If you, or someone from our church family, is graduating high school, college, or graduate school, please let us know by Wednesday, June 7.
CLICK HERE to add your graduate's info
CHILD DEDICATION
Sunday, June 18th at 9 AM + 11 AM
Our next Child Dedication will be held during both services on Sunday, June 18.
Child Dedication is a commitment parents make to God, to live out their faith before their children, to teach their children the Word of God and lead them to a personal relationship with Him.
CLICK HERE for more info and to register
BLOOD DRIVE
Wednesday, June 21st from 2 PM - 8 PM
We are partering with New York Blood Center to host a community Blood Drive.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and 1 out of every 7 people who enters a hospital will need blood. One blood donation can save up to three lives!
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