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.

Slime Time Tonight!

Looking for Slime-tastic family fun? Come to our Slime Time Candy Carnival, tonight at 7:00 PM. There are gobs of games, tons of treats, and lots of laughs for all ages! Did I forget to mention the CANDY? And it's all free! Bring your friends! Call (908) 638-6770 for more information.

Slime Time Rescheduled!

Due to the surprising weather and power outages, the Slime Time Candy Carnival has been postponed until next Wednesday, November 5th at 7PM. Don't miss this FREE Fun for the whole family, and bring friends! Call (908) 638-6770 for more information.

Slime Time Candy Carnival!

Wednesday October 29th 7-8:30 PM

Join us for Slime-tastic Family Fun!
Splash into the games, create your own atomic treats, meet some wacky characters, or relax in the Lab Lounge.

Call (908) 638-6770 to register or for more information.
Everyone is welcome! and it's FREE!

VBS 2008 Day 5 - Plunge into Service!

On DAy 5 we Plunged into Service! The rain ended just in time for a last trip down the water slide.

VBS Day 4 - Plunge Into Faith

Just as Peter had the faith to step out of the boat, we learned how to Plunge into Faith on Day 4!

VBS Day 3 Plunge into Courage

On Day 3 of VBS we Plunged into Courage and learned how Jesus calmed the stormy seas.