Relay fun photos

Here are a few more photos from Sunday's relay games, along with an explanation (thanks Sue!)

We started by playing ‘Follow the leader’.  Elisha stuck with Elijah, so we had to stick with the leader, and do everything they did. We then played some relays, remembering that we each had to complete the tasks we were given, but when out turn was up, we had to pass the baton on to the next person. We also played a team race with balls – but if any member of the team let go of the ball, the whole team had to start again!

Follow the Leader

Rev Neti shares with the Awesome Kids.
Emma leads us in prayer.

 This morning Rev Neti chatted to our Awesome Kids about what it means to follow in someone's footsteps, and take up the challenge of being a leader.

We watched a video of a relay race at an athletics track, where the athletes passed a baton to each other.

Neti showed us a special necklace that had been given to him by his father. It is a symbol and reminder to Neti of the 'passing of the baton' from father to son.

Sue and Belinda led the Awesome Kids in lots of fun relay races.

Parish Camp Movie - Enjoy!

All-Age Family Service 12 June

Join us this Sunday for a creative worship service, with an Olympic theme!

The service will be led by a bunch of us who were at Parish Camp earlier in the year. There will be awesome music with the Chapel Street Band, a dramatic presentation of Mem Fox's story, 'Koala Lou', the screening of our Camp Movie, and... it is even rumored there will be a synchronised swimming routine!

FISH this Saturday night

Bring your fish'n'chips (or pizza, or picnic) and join us at the Chapel Street Centre this Saturday 5pm-7pm for a fun social night for the whole family. All welcome!

Sing a New Song

Last Sunday, our Awesome Kids proved their skills at being composers and musicians.

With the help of Belinda, Philomena and Carol, the A.K.s taught us all some new songs they composed, about God's amazing love.

They broke out every percussion instrument they could find, distributed them among the congregation, and got everyone to join in.

It was noisy, it was joyful, it was fun, it was a little crazy... it was a new way to sing to the Lord! Thanks Awesome Kids!

FISH pics

Last month, it was all fun and games at our Family Fun Night (FISH).

There were a lot of laughs, a few fierce and hilarious competitions - and of course our scrummy ice-creams, ice-blocks and chocolate fish.

Here are a few pics - but if you'd like to see more then click here.

Our next FISH night is Saturday 11 June, 5pm-7pm. Come and check it out!

Moe getting rather competitive during the game, 'DeathBall'

Catch the Dragon's Tail

Pictionary: Tomas reckons this looks like an elephant...???

Look at that concentration!

"Really? That's what it is?!"

Playing 'Reverse Charades'

Be a Buddy, not a Bully

Our Awesome Kids heard the story, 'ONE', by author Kathryn Otoshi. Red picked on all the other colours, until ONE came along and showed everyone how to stand up for themselves and for others. 

We decorated pink cupcakes to remind us to 'Be a Buddy, not a Bully', and many of us wore pink to show support for anti-bullying.

We also read a book called 'Bye-Bye, Bully!' by J.S. Jackson, which had some great ideas on how to deal with bullying.

Be Kind

Last Friday at Musikool Kids, we celebrated Pink Shirt Day (anti-bullying). We will try to always use kind words and be friendly and caring to others.

Farewell Yohei

Sadly, a couple of weeks ago it was time to farewell Yohei, as he left NZ to return to his family in Japan. 

We will miss you Yohei! 

During his time with Christchurch North Methodist Parish, Yohei has been a pretty awesome member of our church family. He has been camera operator, helped out with our young people, been a fantastic team player and member of a dry-land synchronised swimming team, and an actor/stuntman as the 3rd Wise Man in our Nativity movie.

Puppet show pics

Paul and Silas
Jailhouse Rock!

Here are a few photos I didn't get around to posting from a couple of weeks ago, when we heard the story of Paul and Silas.

We remember that even when life gets tough, even on the most terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day... God is with us, loving us, caring for us, and giving us strength to get through. Now that's something to sing about!

Jailhouse break!

Go you clever crafty things!

Be a Buddy, not a Bully

The focus this week is on anti-bullying... on being a buddy, not a bully. God loves each one of us, and wants us to share God's loving kindness to all.

Tomorrow in Awesome Time we will decorate some kindness cupcakes, find out what God and apples have in common, come up with some cool anti-bullying T-shirt designs, to enter into a competition. Check out one of the winning designs from a previous competition below.

Pink Shirt Day 20 May

Wear a pink shirt on Friday...

Go FISH this Saturday!

Bubble fun at Musikool Kids

Lovely to have a grandad on hand, ready to help with bubbles!

You've got a friend

Remember, even if you're having a stink day...

Jesus is always with you, loving you and helping you get through.

Unique and Priceless

Berith's awesome self portrait!

Missing Artwork

Here is Berith's amazing picture, which somehow was missing when I photographed them for the blog entry last week.

Unique 

Our Awesome Kids created these spectacular works of art as a representation of themselves.

Each one of the pictures is so unique, just as we are all different from each other. No matter what colour our hair, skin, eyes, what language we speak or food we eat - we are each loved by God.

Each one of us is part of God's family. God loves us, and wants us to love one another.

Make sure you check out the Chapel Street Art Gallery sometime soon! Watch this space for more amazing creations from our Awesome Artists.

Dream catcher

Dream Catcher, by Monica K.

Hope everyone has found a place to hang their dream-catchers we made on Sunday!

The dream-catcher craft inspired Monica to sketch this when she got home from church. Great job, Monica!

All My Favourites

The Search

This morning there was much laughter in church... when Neti had us all on our hands and knees searching underneath our seats for sheets of paper. Those who found one were asked to participate in the leading of the service - prayer, reading etc. The children were especially helpful in the hunt!

You're All My Favourites

Rachel read a story about three bears who each wondered which of them was the Daddy Bear's favourite. In the end they discovered that boy, girl, big, small, patches or no patches... it didn't matter, as their father loved them all just the same. They were all his favourites... just as God loves each of us the same.

Hamish's Prayer

Hamish lead us in prayer, thanking God for being with us always and loving us the same - boy, girl, old, young, short, tall, freckles or no freckles... we are each loved equally by God.

Dream Catchers

Our Awesome Kids made some Native American Dream Catchers - to remind us of the bible story in which Paul and Lydia had dreams and visions. We need to trust in God to be with us always, in the happy times, sad times, scary times... and to listen to what God wants us to do. God is always with us, loving us, no matter what.

Chapel Street Art Gallery

It was also the opening of our Chapel Street Art Gallery... and the self portraits by our Awesome Kids were greatly admired by all. Pop in and check them out yourself!

Marie and Daria admiring the Awesome Kids' artwork