Children's Ministry News

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SOC HOP VALENTINE PARTY - February 8, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
DRESS UP 50'S STYLE! 
Two & three year olds - room 401
Pre-K fours - kindergarten - room 404
First & second grades - room 405
Third - fifth grades - room 414
PLEASE RSVP BY February 5!

Let's Rock! Children's Worship Retreat - February 24-25
For all children in grades 3-6. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Encampment, Cedar Hill
Pam Andrews, noted children's Christian songwriter, will be with us teaching songs from the musical. In a nutshell, on Friday night we'll eat dinner, learn some songs from “Let’s Rock” and then have a FUN time with a DJ, games, prizes and snacks! Saturday morning we’ll eat breakfast, learn more songs, move to Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Cedar Hill, have a pizza lunch, practice the songs we've learned, and at 2:30 p.m. we'll present a concert for family & friends! Cost is $32 per person, which includes lodging, three meals and snacks OR $20 per person (day camper only) includes two meals, day camper's fee and snacks. T-Shirts are also provided based on early registrations. Please register by Sunday, February 12.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE SPECIAL EVENTS
February
3 - ARK MDO/Preschool Registration (September—May classes)
8 - Valentine Party - 6:30—8:00 p.m. (two years—fifth grade)
24 & 25—Children’s Worship Retreat (third—fifth grades)
April
1 - Easter Egg Hunt & Family Picnic
23 – 28 - Whale of a Sale Consignment Sale
May
20 - JAMPAC Tryouts (first—sixth grades)
24 – ARK Preschool Graduation
29 – ARK Kindergarten Graduation
June
11-15 - Camp GAP (third-sixth grades)
18-22 - JAMPAC week (first—sixth grades)
July - Aug
July 30 - Aug 2 - VBS (pre-k four –fifth grade)

Whale of a Sale April 23 – 28
Our Spring & Summer Children’s Consignment Sale will be April 23-28. This is a great way to sell children’s and household items without giving them away at garage sale prices.  

You will receive 70% of your sales if you choose to volunteer, or receive 60% of your sales if you prefer not to volunteer. Call today to let us know that you will be participating. You may use your same ID number from the previous sale.  

Be sure to tell your friends and family about the sale, so they can participate in selling and shopping. The more people we tell the bigger the sale!

Contact one of the following people to get your ID number for the sale: Debbie,  Lisa, or Amy (972) 495-2223 Debbie@arbcgarland.com - Lisa@arbcgarland.com - Amy@arbcgarland.com

ARK MDO/Preschool/Kindergarten
Open enrollment for kindergarten has begun. Parents who would like information on our kindergarten classes may pick up a brochure and set an appointment with the director to have your child assessed for kindergarten. Please contact Debbie@arbcgarland.com  or Amy@arbcgarland.com. You may also call 972-495-2223.

ARK MDO/Preschool Registration for September 2012 classes will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012, in the Children’s Building. Don’t miss the boat! Spaces are limited!

Classes offered in September:
One Year Old Class (must be one year as of September 1, 2012 to enroll in this class).
Two Year Old Class
Three Year Old Class
Pre-K Four & Five Year Old Class (for children who will start Kindergarten in August 2012).