Wednesday, February 10th

Due to predictions of heavy snow, we will be canceling Wednesday evening programs for February 10th. God willing, we will see you next week!

You Are Invited!

to our Annual Roller Skating Fellowship!

When: Sunday, February 21st from 4 p.m to 6 p.m
Where: Villa Roller Rink - Rt. 57 in Broadway
Cost: Free with regualar skates, $1.50 to rent in-line skates

SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

We highly recommend pads and helmets for young children.

Snacks will be provided. Drinks and other food items are available for purchase at the rink.

All ages are invited to attend this time of fun and fellowship! Please call (908) 638-6770 for more information.

Hope to see you there!

Happy Birthday Jesus!

What is Christmas all about? The birth of our King! This Sunday during children's church, we will celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with a Happy Birthday Jesus Party. There will be games, a fun craft, a presentation of the Christmas story, and of course, birthday cake! Everyone ages 3 to 10 is invited, so bring a friend. We hope to see you there!

You're Invited to our 2009 Children's Christmas Program
Tell Me the Story of Christmas
to be presented on Sunday, December 13th at 6 p.m.

Fun Christmas refreshments will follow in the fellowship hall.

Don't miss this powerful message that continues to change lives as we
tell the Story of Christmas once again!

Looking for a FREE family fall festival that's oozing with incredible fun?
Then reserve the date for a visit to Slime Time!
Slime Time is a fun-filled, family-focused, outreach celebration we're hosting at our church. It's exploding with carnival games, free candy, shows, and more than enough laughter to keep you smiling for days!
You'll find games for kids of all ages, including a special section for preschoolers-so bring your little ones.

Mark October 28th on your calendar now.
The doors open at 7PM, and we'll keep the fun going until 8:30 PM.
There's something for everyone!

And encourage your child to bring friends. At Slime Time, the more the merrier, and everything is FREE! Be sure you come, too. There's a special Lab Lounge where adults can enjoy a cup of coffee while kids explore the Atomic Cafe or play games.

Please call us at (908) 638-6770 to let us know you're coming. We want to be sure to have all the supplies and goodies we need. Plus, if you register online, you can bypass much of the registration process when you arrive at Slime Time. You'll have even more time to enjoy "sciensational" games and activities!

Royal Rangers and Missionettes

Honor all of the hard work our kids have done this past year by joining us for the Royal Rangers ad Missionettes Advancement Service on Wednesday, September 16th at 7 p.m. We will award badges, and recognize those children who will be advancing to the next level! The ceremony will be followed by light refreshments in the fellowship hall. Parents, please bring your children by 6:45 p.m. Please call Amity at (908) 638-6770 with any questions.

New for the Fall!

The Fall Sunday School Kick-Off will be Sunday, September 13th at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend!

In Children's Church this year we will be "MAD ABOUT JESUS!" We had such a blast with Power Lab VBS, that we will continue to explore His miraculous power through cool science experiements and hands-on fun! (Ages 5-10 during the sermon)

Introducing the Treasure Hunters! Our NEW Sunday School Program just for the summer. Each week we'll be discovering different treasures that God has given us! These treasures are hidden in every day life with your family, and once you find them, they will help you to be happy and successful all throughout your life.

Each week we will have fun games, crafts and activities, hear Bible stories and see cool demonstrations! Make sure to be on time so you don't miss any of the fun!

Also: This Sunday we will kick-off the summer with a special Sunday School breakfast! Parents are invited too! Starting at 9:30 a.m.

FREE Community Event!

Want FREE Family Fun?

Come to Bunnvale's 3rd annual Community Event!
FREE games, snacks, prizes, and wild water fun for the whole family!

When: Saturday, July 25th 1 to 3 p.m. (rain date August 1st)
Where: Bunnvale Assembly of God
Corner of Route 513 & Bunnvale Road
What: FREE Family Fun!

GAMES PRIZES HOT DOGS SNOW CONES
GIANT WATER SLIDE CRAFTS

Your Questions Answered

Last Sunday in BGMC, we learned about Uruguay and the "Club de la Aventura" where Uruguayan children learn about Jesus. You came up with a list of questions to ask missionaries Steve and Jill McCarthy. They have answered you! See the questions and answers below.

1. How long have you been missionaries?
   We are new missionaries, so this will be our first time going to Uruguay. Last May we were given the official title of “missionary” and since then we have been visiting churches like yours to share with people about what we will be doing in Uruguay.
2. How many countries have you ministered in?
   Between the two of us, we have been to Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Argentina on short missions trips. Steve also spent some time in Spain and Italy so that would be six different countries total.
3. How many children have accepted Jesus?
   When we were in Ecuador and Mexico, we did children’s outreaches, similar to vacation bible school, that lasted for one week, In Ecuador, about 300 children accepted Jesus, and in Mexico about 200 children accepted Jesus. On the last night of both outreaches, the children brought their parents, and some of them raised their hands to accept Jesus too!
4. Do children play any sports in Uruguay?
   YES! They love sports, especially soccer! We are going to do camps and clinics, and play in the park with the kids so that we can hang out with them and it will give us a chance to tell them about Jesus. They also like basketball and volleyball.
5. What language do they speak? Do they speak English? Was it hard to learn their language?
   Most people speak Spanish. They get to learn some English in school, but their main language is Spanish. We are working on learning Spanish, and will actually go to school in Costa Rica for a whole year just to learn their language!
6. What kind of money do they use there?
   They use money called pesos. (For every dollar you get 23 pesos).
7. Do people go to church often?
   The Christians go to church regularly like we do. The sad thing is that most of the people who live in Uruguay don’t believe in God at all, and so they hardly ever go to church.
8. What kind of houses do they live in?
   In the capital city, they mostly live in apartments. They are similar to ones that you would see in a big city like New York City. In the country, a lot of people live on big ranches or farms because they raise cattle for their jobs. We will start out living in a small apartment.
9. How many children go to the camp?
   We are checking with the missionaries currently there and will let you know as soon as we have a number.
10. How can we pray for you and for the children of Uruguay?
    Thank you for saying you would pray for our protection and that the children in Uruguay would come to know Jesus. You could also pray for us to learn the language quickly and that God will be with us when we say goodbye to our families.

About the Club de la Aventura:

Club de la Aventura (Adventure Club) is our ministry to children here in Uruguay. We start children's ministries, conduct kids camps, children's outreaches and children's leader training throughout Uruguay. Our ministry is part of the national Sunday School department here in Uruguay.

Our club de la Aventura kids camps have been some of the most incredible children's events in the nation. Our first kids camp was in 2004 with 135 children. The BGMC story was from that first kids camp. Since then our camps have grown every year. We conducted 4 kids camps this last summer, 2 in November and 2 in January. At the Montevideo camp alone we had over 600 children attend. Through the 4 camps we had just under 1000 children accept Christ as their Savior and over 150 baptized in the Holy Spirit! Some incredible things are happening with these camps.

Advancement Night

Royal Rangers and Missionettes

March 18th we will have an Advancement Night.
Children and families are invited to recognize the kids' achievements!
Kids-please be at church by 7 PM. We will begin at 7:15.
Light Refreshments to follow. Parents are welcome to bring a plate of cookies to share!
Call (908) 638-6770 for more information.

Popcorn!

Click Here to check out this high-speed video of corn popping. The tiny drop of water inside the kernel is heated until the pressure builds up so much that it bursts the hard shell right open! The soft starch inside puffs and is immediately cooled, leaving this delicious, crunchy snack.

When you ask Jesus to live inside you, He can make your life into something wonderful, too! It's as easy as A-B-C:

A-admit you've sinned, or done things that are not pleasing to God

B-believe that Jesus is God's Son, and that He took your punishment when He died on the cross. 3 days later, He defeated death and rose again!

C-choose to accept Jesus' free gift of forgiveness, and ask Him to be your Savior.

The Bible says "Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God." John 1:12

You can ask Jesus to forgive you and be your Savior, and today you will be His child!

Movie Night!

Please join us for Movie Night this Wednesday, February 25th at 7 p.m. We'll watch the movie, enjoy popcorn and treats, and have a great time! Children ages 5 to 14 invited to attend! Call (908) 638-6770 for details.

Girls' Choir Begins Tonight

Do you enjoy singing? All girls are welcome to join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., beginning today, January 14th. We will practice basic vocal exercises, and work on songs to perform! Questions? Call (908) 638-6770.

Children's Christmas Program

THIS JUST IN!!

The Bunnvale Kids will be presenting

"The Good News Flash"

on Sunday, December 14th at 6 p.m.

This comic re-telling of what Christmas is all

about is sure to brighten your Christmas celebration! Don't miss is!

Call (908) 638-6770 for more information.