Clayton Kidz

2012-02-09T12:11:00.002-08:00

This coming Tuesday...

Valentine 'Tea Party' of Blessing

When: Valentine’s Day-Tuesday, February 14^th at 4pm

Where: Diamond Terrace- 6401 Center Street, Clayton

Women's Ministry & Early Childhood Ministry will be hosting a Valentine ‘Tea Party’ to bless the residents at Diamond Terrace. Join us Feb. 14^th as we share smiles and stories, make crafts and hand out valentines. ALL are welcome –children, youth, parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors (this is not for “girls only)!

To help with the tea or donate cookies, contact Brenda: women@claytoncc.com

If you are bringing children, please have them make 20 valentines. Contact Raimee: raimee.gould@claytoncc.com to rsvp for your family. Thanks so much!

Family Christmas Eve

2011-12-14T12:39:00.000-08:00

Come and Celebrate Christmas

Family-Style

at Clayton Community Church!

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Christmas Eve FAMILY Gathering

5:00-6:15 at DVMS

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We’ll start all together in ‘Big Church’

for the lighting of the Advent Candle,

Christmas Carols, Children’s Story

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Kids and parents will then be excused to participate in our interactive Family Experience:

LIVE NATIVITY: * there will be extra costumes for kids and adults who want to be part of the story, as well as “gifts” for children to make and bring to Baby Jesus

WISEMEN BANNER: make a special decoration to

hang in your home – it is SIMPLE (the small pieces are all pre-glued)

EAT AND GREET: enjoy refreshments, a great selection of Christmas storybooks, and child-friendly nativity sets

For more information contact:

Patty Robinson via email at: patty.shawn@gmail.com

925-673-2163

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CCC CHILDREN’S MINISTRY CALENDAR- DECEMBER 2011

Dec 2-4

Fri, Dec 2 5:30-8 pm Kidz Worship Family Style Christmas Celebration

Sun, Dec 4 – Elementary students sing in Big Church at 9:00 & 10:45 Gatherings.

Dec 9-11

Fri, Dec 9 10:30 Preschool Christmas Party

Fri, Dec 9 4-5:30 Grapple Christmas Party (4^th-5^th)

Sat, Dec 10^th 3:30 Christmas Cookie Exchange

Sun, Dec 11 – Preschool children sing in Big Church at 9:00 & 10:45 Gatherings.

Dec 16-18

Fri, Dec 16^th: Kidz Worship (Parent’s Night Out)

Sun, Dec 18^th: Christmas Chimes performance at both 9:00 & 10:45 Gatherings

Dec 24-25

Sat, Dec 24^th: Family Christmas Eve Service 5:00 pm at DVMS

Sun, Dec 25^th: Church 11:00 am - No children’s classes or childcare available.

**4^th/5^th Grade Grapple Info: due to holidays there will be no Grapple on Fridays, Dec. 16, 23 and 30^th. Registration opens for Mt. Hermon Jr. Getaway on Jan 1

*Jan 1 – all children’s classes back to normal at 9:00 and 10:45

email patty.shawn@gmail.com for further information about all activities listed above

Notes for CCC Families

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Don't Miss Out on Our Fall Family Events:

HARVEST FAMILY FUN- THIS SUNDAY from 10-11 @ Diablo View Middle School (in between our 9:00 and 10:45 Church Gatherings! Kids can come in friendly costumes, no cost!
GROWING A HEART OF THANKS - NEXT FRIDAY 11/4 from 6-8 pm at the CCC Office - for K-5th graders and their families and friends - Pizza Dinner 6-6:30 *rsvp required; Games, Thanksgiving Wreath, Family Time with Pastor Shawn; Focus on our CCC Family with the Mills; please bring a finger-food dessert to share! Cost with dinner - cost is $10 per family of 3-4; $15 per family of 5-7; $20 per family of 8-10 Cost per family without dinner - $5.

BABY.TODDLER BAPTISM.DEDICATION classes for parents - Sunday Nov 6th, 13th - 9:00 in building 500; baptisms/dedications will take place on Sunday, Nov 20th at 9:00 or 10:45 church gathering.

For more information, or to ask questions - email patty.robinson@claytoncc.com!

Family Harvest Celebration

2011-09-29T17:17:00.001-07:00

Come and Join us at our

HARVEST CELEBRATION

10-11, SUNDAY, 10/30

(in between CCC Gatherings)

@ Diablo View Middle School

There will be lots of Harvest fun for kids of all ages–

special activities will include scarecrow lane (where kids will collect a bag of blessings)

*wear costumes (no scary or “evil” costumes please)

This is a great opportunity to invite your family and friends! Hope you can join us!

Terrific Tuesdays

2011-07-27T11:09:00.001-07:00

Thanks for all of your participation in our Terrific Tuesday fundraisers this summer. They've been a successful way to raise money for our family ministries, fellowship with CCC friends on a weekday, and support local businesses as well. Don't forget our last 5 in August! Hope to see you there!!

August 2nd - Lisa’s HotDogs (11am-7pm, Clayton Rd near Kmart)

August9th - Sweet Bakery (Clayton, Safeway Shopping Center)

August 16th - Johnny’s Deli (behind the blue market in Clayton)

August 23rd - Mountain Mike’s (11am-9pm, Clayton Road near Ygnacio Valley Rd)

August 31st - WEDNESDAY: Baskin Robbins (11am-10pm, Clayton Rd near Kmart)

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MOVE UP!!!

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Hello CCC families! This Sunday, June 26th, is our official Move-up Day, where children 'graduate' to the next grade they'll enter in the fall. Please sign-in your child on the appropriate sheet (ie: 3rd grade if they just finished 2nd). If you child will not be moving up this year, please let us know. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Thanks so much!

If your child is going into 4th or 5th grade... we have a weekly class at 9am, led by Bryan Parker. This group meets at in the band room (behind the main stage); please sign-in there. At 10:45, 4th/5th graders will join our elementary program in the 800 building.

If your child is going into 6th grade... he or she will be moving up to our Junior High group, which meets the second service only. Your child will attend worship service in 'big church' then gather in the 500 building when prompted by the speaker. No sign-in necessary :)

2011-06-03T12:12:00.000-07:00

Sign up TODAY!

THIS COMING FRIDAY IS THE FINAL DAY TO GET THE EARLY BIRD CAMP RATE!

Clayton Community Church’s

BIBLE ADVENTURECAMP

for PRESCHOOL-5^TH Graders

9am -NOON

MONDAY, JULY 11-FRIDAY, JULY 15

AT THE CLAYTON VALLEY PUMPKIN FARM

Camp will culminate with an

ALL CHURCH BBQ

Provided by Englund’s Catering

SUNDAY, JULY 17^TH

^{4:00-6:30 PM}

Early Bird Rate: $45 per camper

Standard Rate: $55 per camper

Volunteer Discount -$10 per child

Family MAX (immediate Family ONLY) $110

*checks payable to Clayton Community Church

Scholarships/Campership Funds are available - please do not let cost be a hindrance to your child's participation!

PLEASE CONTACT PATTY ROBINSON @

patty.robinson@claytoncc.com, 925.673.2163

FAMILY TALK - SPRING/SUMMER 2011

2011-04-22T09:17:00.001-07:00

FAMILY TALK – SPRING 2011

Family Ministries – Clayton Community Church

Easter Sunday: WELCOME – we’re so glad you joined us today! Hope you come back again next week – we’ll be h ere!

Clayton Art & Wine: Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1^st weare sponsoring a root beer float booth in order to raise funds for our Summer Interns and High School Summer Serve team. It’s also a great way to be involved and support our community. Here’s 3 ways you can help:

1-sign up to donate supplies (root beer, ice cream);

2-sign up to work a 2-hour shift either on Saturday or Sunday;

3-come and buy root beer floats for your family (if they don’t like root beer, they can have plain ice cream….if they don’t like root beer floats, they can just have root beer)! A 4^th way would be to tell your friends and neighbors!

Kidz Worship: our final Kidz Worship for K-3^rd graders will be held Friday, May 13^th from 5:30-7:30 pm. We will introduce the new worship songs! We will also have pizza dinner/dessert along with some fun end-of-the-year activities. Cost $3 per child/$5 per family.

PRESCHOOL PLAYDAYS: moms/dads and kids will meet on Wednesday mornings beginning in May. Contact Raimee Gould for more information @ raimee.gould@claytoncc.com

Soul Surfer Movie – 4^th/5^th graders. Families are welcome to come along! Friday, May 6^th, time TBA. Contact Bryan @ 300-7949 for further info. *last Grapple of the schoolyear is Friday 5/27

Get Ready for Jr. High: for PARENTS. Sunday, May 22 @ 9:00 building 500 Special one day class for parents of 5^th graders. Meet/Greet with Michael Diehl, our Jr. High Director. He’ll share move up dates, summer plans and what you can expect in our Jr. High Ministries. Patty Robinson, Director of Family Ministries will talk about parenting pre-teens and teens; and share resources for the journey ahead! Please rsvp to Patty Robinson by sending her an email at patty.robinson@claytoncc.com.

5^th Grade Midnight Madness: Friday, June 3^rd, 7 pm-midnight at the Clayton CC Office. A fun night for our 5^th graders to get a taste of what Jr. High might be like! Tony Collins, all around fun guy and former youth pastor, will be running wild and crazy contests and games. Bryan Parker, our 4^th/5^th Grade Director and Michael Diehl, our Jr. High Director will be there to talk with the kids about the transition and what they have to look forward to. Also, kids will get a chance to meet some of the Jr. High volunteers and student leaders.

Baptism/Confirmation for Kidz: Sunday, June 5 and 12 at 9:00 in building 500. This 2 week class is for kids ages 5-12 who have invited Jesus to be their Lord and Savior, and are ready to be baptized. At least 1 parent should plan to attend with their child, both are welcome. Baptisms will take place on Sunday, June 19^th in between Gatherings.

SNEAK PEEK for SUMMER 2011

AdventureCamp for preschool-5^th graders: (see previous post)Mark your calendars NOW for our SonSurf Summer AdventureCamp held at the Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm on Monday July 11-Friday July 15 from 9 am-noon. AdventureCamp is a great opportunity to invite friends, neighbors and extended family! We have live KidzWorship, Daily Skits, Bible Stories, Games, and Crafts. The 4^th/5^th grade activities will include GPS treasure hunts! On Sunday, July 17^th we will have an All Church BBQ (provided by Englunds’ Catering) out at the Pumpkin Farm complete with water slides, bounce rooms, games, and all kinds of family fun! Registration for AdventureCamp will open Sunday, June 5. Camp cost (tba) For more information, or if you’d like to help – email patty.robinson@claytoncc.com.

Terrific Tuesdays: Each Tuesday between June 21-August 30 we will be hosting a FUNdraiser to help support our Family Ministry summer intern team and summer children’s program. Each Tuesday we will have a designated “hot spot” in which our families can visit (ice cream, yogurt, lunch, dinner) and CCC will receive a % of the profit. Calendars will be available in June. We think these weekly opportunities will be a fun way for our families to connect and hang out over the summer months!

Summer Sundays: CCC’s final day of THIS school year is Sunday, June 19^th. Our official “Move Up Day” is Sunday, June 26^th.

· 3 year old toddlers will move up to preschool

· preschoolers who are starting K in the fall -move to K-3 class (building 700)

· students who completed 3^rd grade will move up to the 4^th/5^th grade class

**(meets at 9:00 only; is combined with K-3 at 10:45)

· students graduating from 5^th grade will move up to Jr. High.

Summer Sundays run from June 26-August 28^th. We encourage parents to choose at least 1 Sunday over the summer to help out in their children’s classroom! Contact Children’s Ministry staff to find out how you can help.

PRESCHOOL PLAYDAYS: moms/dads and kids will meet on Wednesday mornings – locations and times tbs. Contact Raimee Gould for more information @ raimee.gould@claytoncc.com

MOVIE NIGHTS – Fridays July 8-29 @ sunset in the downtown church office parking lot.

All Church BBQ- Sunday, July 17^th - @ CV Pumpkin Farm

DRAMA CAMPS – there will be 3 different Drama Camps (July 18-22, 25-29 and Aug 1-5) offered by Phyllis Guernett and held at the Clayton Community Church Office. For more information email: pgurnett6@aol.com

SAVE THE DATE!

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SAVE THE DATE!!!!

Clayton Community Church’s

BIBLE ADVENTURECAMP

for PRESCHOOL-5^TH Graders

9am -NOON

MONDAY, JULY 11-FRIDAY, JULY 15

AT THE CLAYTON VALLEY PUMPKIN FARM

Camp will culminate with an

ALL CHURCH BBQ

Provided by Englund’s Catering

SUNDAY, JULY 17^TH

We’re NOW in the process of putting together our

AdventureCamp Planning Team

and we’d love YOUR help!

If you’d like to be part of the brainstorming and planning,

PLEASE CONTACT PATTY ROBINSON @

patty.robinson@claytoncc.com, 925.673.2163

2011-01-21T13:45:00.000-08:00

CCC Children’s Update - January 2011

K-3^rd Grade Kidz Worship Valentine Party – February 11^th – ---details to follow soon!

Early Childhood Valentine’s Party – Saturday, February 12^th –details to follow soon!

Daddy Daughter Dance – 6:30-9:00 pm, Saturday, February 19^thheld at the Oakhurst Country Club This special event is for girls of all ages to attend with their Fathers, Grandfathers, Uncles or any other Father Figure. The cost is $20 per couple, $5 each additional daughter , Age 3 & under are FREE

K-3^rd Grade Kidz Worship – Friday, March 4^th 5:30-7:30

Mt. Hermon Jr. Getaway – weekend camp for 4^th and 5^th grade students – Friday March 18-Sunday, March 20^th – Register NOW!

4^th/5^th Grade Grapple – continues to meet weekly on Fridays from 2:40-4:30 at the CCC Office; Grapple will NOT be meeting on Friday, March 18^th due to camp.

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CCC Children’s December 2010 - DATES TO KNOW!

Parents – As the holiday season is now underway, we wanted to be sure you didn’t miss out on all the activities we have planned for your children. PLEASE take a minute to look this over and update your family calendar!

Grapple – is on holiday break and will start up again on Friday January 14^th.

K-5^th Grade Elementary Christmas Party – Friday, Dec 3^rd,4:30-6:30 at the CCC Office (Grapple will join us for our party instead of their regular afterschool meeting time) Cost $5 to cover pizza dinner, craft and cookie decorating fun!

Early Childhood Christmas Party – Friday, December 10^th,10:30-11:30am at the CCC Office Christmas fun especially designed for parents and their toddlers and preschool age children. This is a great time to invite friends and neighbors to join the fun. It’s a great opportunity for Grandparents to invite their grandchildren too! Cost: $5 per CCC family covers crafts and Christmas snack; guests and neighbors…come for FREE!

K-5^th Grade Chime Band will perform Sunday, Dec 12 at 9:00 & 10:45 Chime band members should check in at 8:15 in the band room; following their performance, they will go back to building 800 for their class. Mary will take them back to the band room at 10:30 and can be checked out immediately following their 2^nd performance at the welcome table. Children who have not attended the Chime Band rehearsals will walk over to Big Church as a class and watch their performance.

Preschoolers and K-5^th Graders will be singing in Big Church - Sunday, Dec 19^th at 9:00 and 10:45. Please plan to arrive by 8:45. K-5^th graders will meet in building 800 to rehearse and walk over to Big Church to perform. Preschoolers will meet in Room 303 and will be getting in costumes and lining up to go to the Band Room. We encourage parents to hang out in between gatherings, grab some coffee – and a Christmas cookie SO THAT your child can be part of the performance at 10:45. They can then be checked out to go home immediately following their second performance.

CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY GATHERING Friday, Dec 24^th,5 pm at DVMS in the multi purpose room. We invite your family to celebrate Jesus’ birthday with us from 5-6:00 at DVMS. This year Sara Goetz will be leading our Family Christmas Eve Service which will be designed to include young children. Children will stay WITH their families (no nursery or toddler care is provided).

Pajama Sunday - Sunday, December 26^th K-5^th graders will join their parents in Big Church for 1 Family Gathering at 10 am. (no 9:00 or 10:45 services)

Family Communion – Sunday, January 2^ndA few years back we began a wonderful new tradition of starting off the New Year as a church family and sharing communion together. It is a great way to introduce our kids to communion, and an amazing way to start off the New Year right! K-5^th graders will join their parents in Big Church for this special day.

Mt. Hermon Jr. Getaway – March 18-20. Weekend camp with Mr. J is for 4^th and 5^th graders. Registration will begin in December.

Ongoing EARLY CHILDHOOD Tuesdays Park Play Days: Open invite for all families-- meet at the Concord Library Park (on Salvio Street), attend “story time” at 11-11:30, then return to the park for playtime and a picnic lunch. Contact Sara Martinez for more information 687-6627 or sarajanemartinez@yahoo.com

**(“PARENT TALK” are postponed until further notice)**

Christmas Time Giving Opportunities:

World Vision Each year our church provides World Vision catalogues which feature a variety of gifts you can give to help those in need around the world. You do not purchase the gift itself, but donate money which World Vision will use to provide the gift. Also, there will be child sponsorships available to sign up for (this is an ongoing monthly commitment of $35/mo that provides support for children in third world countries)

Coat and Blanket Drive Our Youth Ministry students are collecting coats and blankets to deliver to those in need in Oakland on December 23^rd. Gently used coats and blankets are welcome! Drop off donations at the church office, or bring on Sundays – and find the drop off bin located near the welcome center!

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Thanks to all who helped and participated in our Harvest Family Fun! It was lots of FUN and our biggest week in children's ministry so far this year!

Here's a fun note about love:

What Love means to a 4 to 8 year old . . . . .

Slow down for three minutes to read this. It is so worth it. Touching words from the mouth of babes.

A group of professional people posed this Question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, 'What does love mean?'

The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:

'When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore.
So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love.'

Rebecca- age 8

'When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different.
You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.'

Billy - age 4

'Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.'

Karl - age 5

'Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.'

Chrissy - age 6

'Love is what makes you smile when you're tired.'

Terri - age 4

'Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.'

Danny - age 7

'Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that.

They look gross when they kiss'

Emily - age 8

'Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.'

Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)

'If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate,'

Nikka - age 6
(we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet)

'Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday.'

Noelle - age 7

'Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.'

Tommy - age 6

'During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling.
He was the only one doing that.

I wasn't scared anymore.'

Cindy - age 8

'My mommy loves me more than anybody
You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.'

Clare - age 6

'Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.'

Elaine-age 5

'Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.'

Chris - age 7

'Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.'

Mary Ann - age 4

'I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.'

Lauren - age 4

'When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.' (what an image)

Karen - age 7

'Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross.'

Mark - a ge 6

'You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot.

People forget.'

Jessica - age 8

And the final one

The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife.
Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there.
When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said,
'Nothing, I just helped him cry'

Don't forget.... this Sunday!!!

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-Harvest Family Fun -
Join us at CCC this Sunday, October 31st!

We, as a church, have an interesting opportunity before us to Shine God’s Light in a creative way! Halloween falls on Sunday this year, and we are going to make it a fun day to invite friends, families and neighbors to celebrate God’s love and God’s light!

Children will be invited to come in friendly costumes

Each of our classrooms will host their own

harvest party which will include:

*The Pumpkin Parable – a fun way to tell the salvation story with a jack-o-lantern!

*Harvest Crafts and Pumpkin Cookies to decorate

* Fun Harvest Games

In between church, from 10:10-10:50,

we’ll have additional OUTSIDE Harvest Fun where

children can participate with their parents:

Fun Snacks: Popcorn, Donuts on a String

Scarecrow Lane: where kids get to fill up their own

Bag of Blessings to take home

HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US!

Harvest Family Fun – Sunday, 10/31

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Harvest Family Fun Sunday, October 31^st

We, as a church, have an interesting opportunity before us to Shine God’s Light in a creative way! Halloween falls on Sunday this year, and we are going to make it a fun day to invite friends, families and neighbors to celebrate God’s love and God’s light!

(Print the invitation -found under "important documents" on the right hand side of this blog-

OR pick up some fliers in your child's class on Sunday)

Children will be invited to come in friendly costumes

Each of our classrooms will host their own harvest party which will include:

*The Pumpkin Parable – a fun way to tell the salvation story with a jack-o-lantern!

*Harvest Crafts and Pumpkin Cookies to decorate

* Fun Harvest Games

In between church services, from 10:10-10:50, we’ll have additional OUTSIDE Harvest Fun

where children can participate with their parents:

Fun Snacks: Popcorn, Donuts on a String

Scarecrow Lane: where kids get to fill up their own

Bag of Blessings to take home

Here are some ways you can help:

Please reply to this email or return the form in your church bulletin.

INVITING FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS:

□ I will bring my kids, ready to have fun!

□ I will have my kids invite their friends to join us!

□ I will invite my neighbors (parents too) to join!

□ I will invite my grandkids to come with me!

□ I will post an invitation sign in my yard

PROVIDING MATERIALS FOR HARVEST ACTIVITIES

□ I will bake 3 dozen pumpkin shaped cookies

□ I will donate 3 tubs of white cream cheese frosting

□ I will donate 1 giant bag of m & ms

□ I will donate 3 bags of candy corn

□ I will donate 2 boxes of mini powdered donuts

□ I will donate 2 giant Costco bags of popcorn

□ I will donate 2 giant Costco bags of kettle corn

HELPING ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31^ST

□ I will help wherever needed

□ I will help with set up from 8-9:00

□ I will help at 9:00 in one of the classrooms

□ I will help at 10:00-11:00 at the popcorn table

□ I will help at 10:00-11:00 at the donut tents

□ I will help at 10:00-11:00 at Scarecrow Lane

□ I will help at 10:45 in one of the classrooms

□ I will help take down at 12:00

2010-08-20T13:50:00.000-07:00

Help CCC Earn Thousands of Dollars
--Anyone can participate--

1. Between Aug 11 and Sept 14, use your Safeway Club Card and purchase any of the thousands of items marked with school bus tags (yellow fliers with a list of these items can be found at the Family Ministries table).

2. CCC Family Ministries can receive 10% of the purchase price… at not additional cost to you! Those already signed up for eScrip contribute automatically.

**If you’re not currently an eScrip supporter, simply turn in your receipts at the Family Ministries Table. Even better – go to escrip.com and sign up to support our group: #152407288. We’ll receive this contribution, in addition to ongoing support through Safeway and other merchants.

3. Check your receipt for details throughout the program; your total will be updated every shopping trip.

**If you are not an eScrip supporter, look for a “redemption code” that will print at the bottom of your receipt between Sept 18 – Oct 13. Bring this portion of your receipts to the Family Ministries table, OR visit backtoschools.escrip.com, enter the codes and choose support our group: #152407288.

For more information about this program…
visit backtoschools.escrip.com OR contact our eScrip coordinator, Raimee Gould, at raimee.gould@claytoncc.com or 925-673-2156.

eScrip

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eScrip is as easy as 1, 2, 3...

What is eScrip?

eScrip is a hassle-free way for us to raise funds for our children’s

programs at Clayton Community Church. Our children’s programs

include nursery through high school! eScrip and hundreds of

merchant partners have created a system that rewards customer

loyalty by contributing a percentage of purchases to your chosen

group. It’s simple and convenient; all you need to do is register

your Safeway club card and debit/credit card(s).

Simple Registration - Sign up TODAY!

• Visit www.escrip.com and select “sign up”

• Designate our group to receive contributions: #152407288

• Register your Safeway club card... as well as your debit and credit cards. Many local restaurants and businesses are participating merchants of eScrip.

That’s it!

Now visit eScrip merchants to shop; it’s automatic! CCC can potentially

receive hundreds of dollars from your participation alone -- at no cost to you! eScrip also has a recycling program and an online mall, which can benefit our programs. Check out their website for more info www.escrip.com and contact raimee.gould@claytoncc.com if you have any questions. Thanks!

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DON’T FORGET!!!

JOIN US TODAY, Sat. July 31st, FOR OUR

Clayton Community Church

SummerCraze 2010

Family Picnic

For CCC Families and their friends

4:00-7:00 pm

at the Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm

Bring your own picnic dinner and drinks!

Bring a blanket, beach chairs and/or shade awning if you’d like!

Train Rides
Sno cones
Face painting
Bounce house
Water Slide (*kids might want to wear swimsuits and bring a towel!)

Pumpkin Farm playground

Activities open from 4-5 and 6-7;

Picnic scheduled for 5 and a short program will be held at 5:30 “ish”

Entry fee: please bring at least 1 item for the Back to School Supply Drive

Family Ministries, Patty Robinson, Director

Contact info: patty.robinson@claytoncc.com 925.673.2154

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR BACKPACK/SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

Here is a list of the items most needed!

Loose-Leaf Binder Paper – Wide Ruled

Loose-Leaf Binder Paper – College Ruled

Mechanical Pencils

No. 2 Lead Pencils

Pens

Colored Pencils

Geometry Sets

Scissors

1” and larger 3-Ring Binders

2010-07-14 wahoo wed 2010 week 2 - click on photo to see album

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2010-07-08 Wahoo Wednesdays week 1 - click on photo to see album

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Preschool Wahoo2010 click on photo to see entire album

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SUMMERCRAZE 2010

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It's not too late to join us!

Wahoo Wednesdays are a time to draw aside

and focus on God while having lots of fun

2010 Wahoo Wednesdays

Bible Adventure Camp

Hero Headquarters:

Where Kidz Join Forces with God!

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young,

but set an example for the believers in speech,
in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12

July 7 - Day 1: Heroes do the UNEXPECTED!
July 14 - Day 2: Heroes step out on FAITH!
July 21 – Day 3: Heroes SAVE the day!
July 28 – Day 4: Heroes stand for TRUTH!

Preschool: 9:20-11:40 @ CCC Office
K-5th Grade: 9:00-noon @ Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm
Cost(discounted since we've already started): $50 K-5, $30 preschool, 1/2 price for siblings

FAMILY PICNIC
Be sure to join us out at the Pumpkin Farm for our Family Picnic to celebrate a summer of fun learning about God
Saturday, July 31st
4-7 @ the Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm
Activities to include - bounce house, train ride, Pumpkin Farm playground, slideshow and more!

contact Patty Robinson @ patty.robinson@claytoncc.com for more information!

Dance Camp 2010 click on photo to see more!

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2010-06-25 Drama camp 2010 click on photo to see the rest!

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Creative Arts camp -- click on photo to see the rest!

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2010-06-19 summercraze 2010 pt. 1

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SUMMERCRAZE 2010 REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Don't miss out on our summer fun!

DRAMA CAMP - TODAY, Thurs. June 17th is the FINAL day to register for our drama camp!

DANCE CAMP - REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MONDAY MORNING JUNE 21ST BY NOON

SOCCER CAMP - REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23RD

WAHOO WEDNESDAYS ---BIBLE/ADVENTURECAMP: REGISTRATION DEADLINE - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23RD

Summer 2010

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MOVE UP information:

June 20th is the last classes of the schoolyear for Early Childhood (Nursery/Toddlers and Preschool)

K-5th graders will join the adults for Big Church -- ONE SUNDAY GATHERING - outside @ 10 am; baptisms, graduation recognitions, BBQ -- AND the K-2nd Graders will come up front and lead everyone in 3 of their favorite worship songs!

Youth Family Dessert - Sat, June 19 7-9 Springwood Swim Club (includes NEW 6th Graders)

Father’s Day - Sun, June 20 - 10 am outside gathering and CCC BBQ nursery/toddler/preschool classes only

Wed 6/23 Jr. High Club C3 Summer Kick Off (includes new 6th graders)

1st day of new Sunday classes - June 27th

SummerCraze 2010

Registration is NOW OPEN for all our summer activities!

Be sure to get your paperwork in ASAP so that we can prepare for the right # of campers!

Forms are available on Sundays in all children's classrooms and at the Welcome Center, or

at the CCC office.

Creative Arts Camp for K-5th Graders

Tues 6/-15-Fri 6/18 1:30-3:30 @ CCC Office

Drama Camp for 3rd-8th Graders

Mon 6/21-Fri 6/25 9-noon @ CCC Office

Performance Fri 6/25 7 pm

Dance Camp for K-3rd Graders

Tues 6/29-7/2 1:30-3:30 @ CCC Office

Soccer Camp for 3rd-8th Graders

T/Th July 6/8, 13/15, 20/22 6:30-8:00 pm @ soccer field by gym

Photo Camp for Moms with Sara Goetz

Tues-Fri 6/15-18; Tues-Fri 6/29-7/2

1:30-3:30pm @ 4101 Sacramento St., Concord 94521

WAHOO WEDNESDAYS – kidz Bible ADVENTURECAMP

4 weeks of Wednesday Mornings: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28

PRESCHOOL: 9:20-11:40 @ CCC Office

K-5th GRADE: 9:00-NOON @ CV Pumpkin Farm

SUMMER CAMP GRAND FINALE: FAMILY PICNIC

Saturday, July 31 from 4-7 pm

@ Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm

*Women’s Bible Study also held at the church office from 9:30-11:30*

5th Graders - "Getting Ready for Jr. High"

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Starts tomorrow, April 30th!!!

We wanted to let you know about our special mini-series designed JUST FOR YOU, 5th Graders. See the flyer for details - located on the right column, under "important documents". The fun begins THIS FRIDAY at 4:30-6:00 pm at the church office. We will have games, activities and talks about "Getting Ready for Jr. High". The mini-series will wrap up with "Midnight Madness" on May 28 from 7:30-midnight at the church office. Midnight Madness will be a night of fun and games; you'll also have a chance to meet our Jr. High leaders and some of the Jr. high student leaders. Our Guest speaker, Tony Collins, was the speaker at our High School Ski Retreat -- and he's alot of fun. He was a youth pastor for a long time, so he knows what's really important for you to know as you get ready to move up to Jr. High.

This is a great opportunity to invite your 5th grade friends! Please forward the flyer in an email an/or hand it out to other 5th grade families. Hope you can come!!!

Upcoming events

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For details on our Spring & Summer events, please see the Easter tri-fold flier, found in the right-hand column under "Important documents". Print a few copies to share with your friends!

Upcoming Spring Activities

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Early Childhood

SUNDAY CLASSES

Sunday Mornings, 9:00 & 10:45 @ Diablo View Middle School

We offer Nursery, Toddler and Preschool classes at both of our Community Gatherings each week. Our classrooms are staffed with consistent, loving caregivers; our lessons are creative and interactive; our environments are safe and inviting.

LIBRARAY STORYTIME/PARK PLAYDAYS

11-12:30 on Tuesdays, April 6^th-May 11^th

Bring your children to the Clayton OR Concord Library to attend story time at11am, then walk over to the nearby park for playtime and a picnic lunch with other moms from CCC. It’s a great opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors so they can connect with our church family J

Play Days in CONCORD: For more information, contact sarajanemartinez@yahoo.com

*NEW* Play Days in CLAYTON: For more information, contac raimee.gould@claytoncc.com

MOTHER’S DAY BAPTISMS/DEDICATIONS on Sunday, May 9^th

^{**Class attendance required on Sunday, May 2^nd, 12-1 pm in the Band Room at DVMS, following our 10:45 Gathering.}

K-5^th Grades

SUNDAY CLASSES

Sunday Mornings, 9:00 & 10:45 at Diablo View Middle School

Our Elementary program provides a fun and engaging way for our kids to learn about God, get excited about their faith, and make new friends.

FAMILY BOWLING

Sunday 4/11, 12:30-2:30 @ Clayton Valley Bowl, 5300 Clayton Rd.

CCC Elementary families are invited to join us for an afternoon of pizza and bowling! Cost $10.00 for kids / $15.00 for adults; includes pizza, drinks, 2 games of bowling and shoe rental. Please RSVP to liza.cota@claytoncc.com.

GET READY FOR JR. HIGH – A Special mini series for 5^th graders!

4:30-6:00pm - Fridays:

4/30, 5/7, 5/14 (boys only *details tba), 5/21 (girls only – 5-9 @ Robinsons),

ends on 5/29 with Midnight Madness @ CCC Downtown Office, 7:30 - midnight

K-2^ND GRADE END OF MONTH PARTY

Friday, 4/30 – 5:30-8:00 pm @ Liza Cota’s home

Cost $5 per child; $10 max per family

These end of month parties are designed to be FUN -- A perfect chance for parents to go out to dinner! Please let us know if you’re interested in finding a carpool or can drive extra children! Contact Liza @ liza.cota@claytoncc.com for details, directions or carpools!

K-2^ND GRADE KIDZ WORSHIP

Friday, 5/7 – 3:30- 5:00 pm **new time! @ CCC Downtown Office

Learn new worship songs, and enjoy pizza dinner with your CCC friends! This is also great opportunity to make new friends and learn to be a leader -- 3^rd/4^th grade.

Events held on Friday, 5/28:

3rd-5th Grade FAMILY Potluck, 5:30-7:15 pm – location tba

5^th Grade Midnight Madness, 7:30 pm-midnight – CCC Office

Water is Life Project

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We finally have the total amount of money the children and youth of CCC raised for "Water is Life" during the months of Nov and Dec. They were working together to collect money to provide clean, safe water to people in Zambia, Africa through World Vision. It basically takes only $35 to literally save someone's life! The grand total raised was $3836.25; which World Vision matches - to total $7672.50 - which equals 220 lives saved! THANK YOU EVERYONE for your help!

CCC's DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE is THIS Saturday! Don't miss out on the fun! -Saturday, Feb 20 6:30-9:00pm at the Oakhurst Country Club. This is for girls of ALL ages (we have toddlers right on up through adults); grandpas, uncles, family friends are welcome to be "dads" that night so that no one is left at home wishing they could go! THIS is also a GREAT outreach event to invite non-CCC friends and neighbors to! Cost $20 for daddy AND daughter - each additional daughter is $5. This includes photos and refreshments. Tickets go on sale NOW Contact Debbie Bluth at 827-9090 for further information.

FEB 2010

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Feb 12 -Valentine Grapple (3-5th graders)- 2:45-4:30 - cost $2.50 for holiday special fun.

Feb 12 - Kidz Worship (for K-2nd graders) - 4:30-6:00. Extended time to include time for Valentine activities and fun. Cost $4.00 to cover pizza snack, craft and drink.

Feb 13 - Early Childhood Valentines' Party and visit to Diamond Terrace.

Enjoy some Valentine fun with your little one and be a blessing to those around you on Sat, Feb.13th! This event is geared for Nursery, Toddler & Preschool children and their families - grandparents and siblings welcome! We'll meet at the CCC office for playtime and treats at 10:30 then head up to Diamond Terrace around 11:15. You may bring Valentines to share with the residents, if you'd like :) Please R.S.V.P. to raimee.gould@claytoncc.com $5 per CCC family; Guests and neighbors are FREE... invite them!

Feb 20- DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE - Saturday, Feb 20 6:30-9:00pm at the Oakhurst Country Club. This is for girls of ALL ages (we have toddlers right on up through adults); grandpas, uncles, family friends are welcome to be "dads" that night so that no one is left at home wishing they could go! THIS is also a GREAT outreach event to invite non-CCC friends and neighbors to! Cost $20 for daddy AND daughter - each additional daughter is $5. This includes photos and refreshments. Tickets go on sale NOW Contact Debbie Bluth at 827-9090 for further information.

Blogsite updates

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Hi Everyone -- Just thought I'd let you know I updated the last 2 blogs with current info on the Daddy Daughter dance and a thankyou/update on prayer for Katie Grace!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Winter 2010
IMPORTANT DATES:
check out our most recent updates!
Fridays - Grapple is back up and running every Friday at the church office --(check in opens at 2:40 for snack and hang out time) lesson/small groups from 3:30-4:30. Grapple is an afterschool Bible outreach for 3-5th graders. It is a great place to make friends, invite non-church friends, have lots of fun while learning about God!

Feb - DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE - Saturday, Feb 20 6:30-9:00pm at the Oakhurst Country Club. This is for girls of ALL ages (we have toddlers right on up through adults); grandpas, uncles, family friends are welcome to be "dads" that night so that no one is left at home wishing they could go! THIS is also a GREAT outreach event to invite non-CCC friends and neighbors to! Cost $20 for daddy AND daughter - each additional daughter is $5. This includes photos and refreshments. Tickets go on sale THIS COMING SUNDAY (1/24) Contact Debbie Bluth at 827-9090 for further information.

Feb 12 -Valentine Grapple (3-5th graders)- 2:30-4:30 - cost $2.50 for holiday special fun.

Feb 12 - Kidz Worship (for K-2nd graders) - 4:30-6:00. Extended time to include time for Valentine activities and fun. Cost $4.00 to cover pizza snack, craft and drink.

Feb 13 - Early Childhood Valentines' Party and visit to Diamond Terrace.

Mar 5th - Kidz Worship (for K-2nd graders)- 4:30-5:30 - due to the Mt. Hermon camp, we'll be meeting 1 week early....Cost $2.50 covers pizza and a drink.

Mar 12th - no Grapple due to Mt. Hermon Jr. Getaway

Mar 19th - St. Patrick's Day Grapple (for 3-5th graders) - Cost $2.50 for special holiday fun.

K-5TH GRADE SUNDAY LESSON TOPICS for Jan 2010- "Step It Up"
Jan 10th: Read His Book
Jan 17th: Remember His Words
Jan 24th: Talk to Him
Jan 31st: Make Him More Important than ANYTHING!

PRAYER

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Hi Families -
Thanks for praying! Katie Grace was able to come home before Christmas, and is back at school. Keep praying though - as this is a long term journey!!!!

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NOVEMBER 2009

KIDZ WORSHIP THIS FRIDAY, 11/13 4:30-5:30 pm. K-5th graders -- it's time to start practising our Christmas songs! Kidz Worship includes pizza dinner - cost $2.50. **This month we're including the 3-5th graders since they'll be joining the K-2nd graders to sing in Big Church on Dec 20th and at Diamond Terrace on Dec 13th!

GRAPPLE: CCC'S afterschool program for 3rd-5th graders Fridays 3:00-4:30 at the CCC office - doors open by 2:45. **Grapple will not meet on 11/27 due to Thanksgiving. Grapple will also take a holiday break starting 12/15 and will start up in the new year on 1/15.

FAMILY GATHERING– Sunday, Nov 29th K-5th graders will join their parents in Big Church as we kick off the Advent Season with a special Family Gathering.

3rd-5th Grade Bell Rehearsals. 10:15-10:45 – Sundays 11/22-12/6 in the BAND ROOM. 3rd-5th graders who are interested in being part of our Christmas Chime performance should plan to attend these 3 rehearsals. They will perform on 12/13 at both services.

DECEMBER 2009

EARLY CHILDHOOD CHRISTMAS PARTY. Friday, December 11th, 10:30-11:30AM at the CCC office. This is a time for parents, grandparents and friends to gather with their 2-5 year old children to celebrate the Christmas season with lots of interactive, fun activities, crafts and snacks. Cost: $5 per CCC family; guests and neighbors…no charge!

K-5th GRADE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION. Friday, December 11th, 4:00-6:00 pm at the CCC office.-In addition to our holiday activities, Art Heckman will be there to rehearse our Christmas songs and we will conclude with caroling along Main Street followed by watching the CCC Light Show at 6:00. Parents and siblings are welcome to join us for caroling and the light show. Cost: $5.00 per family.

3rd-5th Grade Bell Performance. Sunday, December 13th, plan to arrive by 8:30. The students who attended the bell rehearsals will perform in Big Church at both hours.

K-5th Grade Christmas Visit to Diamond Terrace. Sunday, December 13th, 3:30-4:30, meet in Diamond Terrace Lobby. Bring your family and friends and join us as the kids sing for the residents at Diamond Terrace, and spend some time visiting with them. They will be rehearsing at Kidz Worship and on Sunday mornings beginning Nov. 15th.

Preschoolers and K-5th Graders will be singing in Big Church on Sunday, Dec 20th for both services. Plan to arrive by 8:45. They will be rehearsing at Kidz Worship and on Sunday mornings beginning Nov. 15th.

WATER IS LIFE! Between now and Christmas our preschoolers - high schoolers are raising money for "Water is Life". Our goal is for each child/family to raise $35 -- because amazingly enough $35 can provide clean, safe water for one person in Zambia for their ENTIRE LIFE! Banks (Peets coffee cups with lids) can be returned on Christmas Eve (if you can't make our Christmas Eve family gathering, you can bring your bank to church the Sunday before or after).

CHRISTMAS EVE - Famiy Service - 5pm-6:30pm. Join us as we celebrate Jesus' birth! We'll all start in "Big Church" for singing and a short Kids Message, then families wil be excused to go and participate in our 3 activity stations-- our Live Nativity; make a Christmas banner for your home and Christmas COOKIES! Be sure to bring your water banks to present to Baby Jesus at the manger!

Pajama Sunday – December 27th- K-5th graders will join their parents in Big Church

Family Communion Sunday –January 3rd --K-5th graders will join their parents in Big Church

Mt. Hermon Jr. Getaway – March 19-21. Weekend camp with Mr. J is for 3rd-5th graders. Registration will begin in December.

FAMILY MINISTRIES -Fall 2009

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GRAPPLE:
Weekly afterschool program for 3rd - 5th Graders
Starts Friday, October 23
3:00-4:30 pm
Come and join the fun at our
CCC Downtown Office
Each afternoon includes games, snacks,
Bible Study, and Small Groups
It’s a great way to make new friends and grow in God!

EARLY CHILDHOOD HARVEST PARTY
An interactive morning full of holiday fun for toddlers and preschoolers and their families.
Join us for some holiday fun! Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors - Grandparents welcome!
10:30-11:30 am
Friday, October 30th
CCC Downtown Office
Come dressed in costume
Holiday activities, crafts, and treats
$5 per family

Harvest Party for K-5TH GRADERS
3:00-5:00 pm

Friday, October 30th

CCC Downtown Office
Come dressed in costume for a fun celebration
with games, crafts and treats
$5 per family

For more information contact Patty Robinson, Director of Family Ministries @ patty.shawn@gmail.com

Last week to participate...

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Don't miss this great opportunity to help our Family Ministries purchase curriculum and program supplies with eScrip's "Back to School" program!!! If your Safeway card is registered, you're already participating! If it is not, you can STILL be a part!
**see instructions below

Check your Safeway receipt this week...

If your Safeway rewards card is registered with eScrip, then your receipt will indicate the donation has been sent automatically.

If your Safeway rewards card is NOT registered (or renewed) with eScrip, there will be a redemption code on your Safeway receipt. To contribute funds, you must follow the instructions on the receipt OR return it to a Clayton Kidz staff for redemption THIS WEEK! For more information, please visit: http://www.back2schools.escrip.com/

eScrip is a wonderful way to support our Family Ministries (it directly benefits our children in preschool all the way through high school)! It’s easy! It’s safe! It’s free!

To sign up:

1. Visit their website- www.escrip.com

2. Click on “Sign Up”, and Enter our Group ID# 152407288

3. Register your Safeway Card, Visa/Debit cards,

various merchant cards& begin earning $ for CCC right away!

** If you have further questions, contact Raimee @ 673-2156 or raimee.gould@claytoncc.com

Hurry!

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Today's the LAST DAY to participate in eScrip's Back to School program; they will donate 10% of your qualifying Safeway purchases to Clayton Community Church.

See our blog from Wednesday, August 12, 2009 for more info.

August '09 Anchor Article

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FAMILY MINISTRIES
Patty Robinson
Director of Family Ministries
patty.robinson@claytoncc.com
673-2154

What’s happening with Patty Robinson?
As many of you know, Patty Robinson, our Director of Family ministries had surgery on July 8th. Recovery has been slow and there have been a few bumps along the way (an infection landed Patty back in the hospital for her birthday on July 25th!) but all in all, Patty is doing well! So many friends from our church have offered meals and support we are overwhelmed with your kindness and love!

Thank you also to our family ministries team for carrying the load over the summer months. Special thanks to Raimee Gould and Carrie Elgazzar for taking on the bulk of children’s ministries. Thanks also to Raimee and Mike Basil for providing leadership for our fantastic summer interns. Michael Diehl had oversight for Wahoo Wednesdays and has now joined our family ministries team as our new Jr. High/College Director effective August 1st.

Patty will be back September 1st and will be in serious need of children’s ministry volunteers to help us beginning in the fall. If you would like to help in this way, please contact Raimee Gould at: raimee.gould@claytoncc.com Please pray for Shawn and the Robinson’s 3 great kids as they do their part at home! God is so good!!!

Important Information for Families of ALL ages:
ESCRIP: It’s easy! It’s safe! It’s free!
Sign up to help support our Family Ministries – it’s as easy as 1-2-3:
1. Go to the escrip website @ www.escrip.com
2. Click on “Sign Up”, and Enter our Group ID# 152407288
3. Register your Safeway Card, Visa/Debit card, and Various Merchant cards
And begin earning $ for CCC right away!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY CALENDAR - Stay updated with our google calendar!
AUGUST
Sun 8/30 Family Gatherings at 9 & 10:45 (Nursery, Toddler, Preschool classes only) & BBQ at Clayton Park
SEPTEMBER
Back to school! Grapple & Kidz Worship begin in October.
OCTOBER
Fridays (starts 10/2) Grapple for 3rd – 5th @ 3:30-4:30
Fri 10/9 Kidz Worship 4:30-5:30 – 2nd Friday of the month
Fri 10/30 – Early Childhood Harvest Party 10:30-11:30
NOVEMBER
Fridays Grapple 3rd – 5th @ 3-4:30
Fri 11/13 – Kidz Worship 4:30-5:30
Wed 11/25-Sat 11/28 Thanksgiving Break: NO family programming (no club C3, Grapple, Roots, 5.17)
Sun 11/29 Family Gatherings at 9 & 10:45 (Nursery, Toddler, Preschool classes only)
DECEMBER
Fridays 3-4:30 Grapple for 3rd – 5th
Fri 12/11 Kidz Worship Christmas party 3-5:30 & Grapple starts break until the New Year
Fri 12/11 Early Childhood Christmas Party 10:30-11:30
Sun 12/13 Elementary group plays Chimes in Big Church
Sun 12/20 Preschool and Elementary Children sing in Big Church

EARLY CHILDHOOD MINISTRY
By Raimee Gould
Director of Early Childhood Ministry
raimee.gould@claytoncc.com
673-2156

This has been an amazing summer, filled with fellowship and growth among the families of
CCC. Children’s ministry was blessed by some amazing interns who helped energize our
summer program and provide a well-deserved break for our school year volunteers. In
preschool, we’ve had Bailey West teaching at 9am & Kailey Stripling at 10:45. They have also
led our “Wahoo Wednesdays” at the church office these past 6 weeks, along with intern, Jessica
Leist, and many wonderful volunteers. Nicole Boutte is also doing a great job leading our
Toddler class each week. These ladies have such amazing gifts and have chosen to use them to
glorify God at CCC. The Lord had definitely been in charge this summer, and these interns
helped get His work done. We cannot thank them enough for their service and leadership!

Looking towards the fall season, I’m excited to see what God has next! Our Nursery keeps
growing, attendance is good and new guests continue to join our classrooms every week. These
are signs that our church is thriving and families are seeking the Lord – Praise God! The
Nursery will be starting a curriculum this September (called Baby Beginnings) to share the love
of Jesus with even our smallest children at CCC. Make sure to pick-up a “Parent’s Home Page”
to see what your child is learning. Our Toddler and Preschool classes will be hearing plenty of
Old Testament Bible stories this fall, including Noah’s Ark, Abraham’s legacy & Crossing the
Red Sea. Sunday school is fun, and it’s a great starting point for growing in Christ. Remember
to bring these experiences and conversations home to learn even more as a family.

The focus of the next few months is getting our church family connected – to God, to each other
and to our community. A word that keeps coming to mind in my prayers is “intentional”. Our
Sundays at church can be a weekly “God fix”… OR they can be a meaningful time of growth,
serving, meeting new faces and connecting within our church body. Weekdays can contain
merely work and errands… OR they can be filled with intentional conversations, helping others
and worshipping The Creator. We can’t fool ourselves into thinking God has put us here for
busy-ness! He wants to use each of us for His purposes and allow us to experience His
blessings.

Our children truly benefit when we make the effort to connect and be intentional. Suddenly…
diaper changes, park play dates and time-outs become wonderful opportunities to glorify God.
Allow your little ones to experience the Lord in this way. They watch what you do, how your
respond and may decide to do the same. Take the time to be with God, pray with your family
and meet new people. These are things that please the Lord, and -after all- that’s really why
we’re here I pray that this season is filled with many opportunities for you to “connect” and
that you are up to the challenge!

Grace & Truth,
Raimee Gould

FALL CALENDAR FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD:
Tuesday Park Play Days: A few of our CCC moms have a play date that’s an open-invite for
anyone. Meet at the Concord Library Park (on Salvio Street) around 10am then attend the
library story time 11-11:30. Return to the park afterwards for playtime and a picnic lunch.
Contact Sara Martinez for more information, 687-6627 or sarajanemartinez@yahoo.com

Early Childhood Harvest Party: Join us on Friday, October 30th from 10:30-11:30AM at the CCC downtown office. This is a time for you and your 3 - 5 year old children to celebrate the
fall season with crafts, treats, friends and fun. Cost: $5 per CCC family. Please invite guests,
family members and neighbors… no charge!

eScrip Back-to-School

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Get groceries that give back to CCC - start shopping now!

For Back to School Rewards.... Buy any of over 2,000 participating items with your Safeway Club Card, and 10% of the price will go to Clayton Community Church!! Visit backtoschools.escrip.com for more information. Follow the instructions below :)

**From August 12 to September 15, simply look throughout the store for the "yellow school bus" tags or get a flyer of participating items from Safeway or at church.

**For redemption, return to Safeway anytime from September 18 to October 9. Ask the cashier for your receipt tape, and give this to a CCC staff member.

Not signed up for eScrip?
1. Go to the escrip website @ www.escrip.com
2. Click on “Sign Up”, and Enter our Group ID# 152407288
3. Register your Safeway Card, Visa/Debit card, and Various Merchant cards
And begin earning $ for CCC right away!

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CCC Parent Huddles

--for families of Nursery through 5th Graders--

Goal: Families that Connect-Grow-and Serve together!

Come and join Shawn & Patty Robinson, as we discuss:

*Our vision for CCC's Family Ministry

*The role of parents as spiritual leaders/nurturers

*Parents' hands-on involvement in ministry

Please sign-up to attend one of the following:

Wednesday, 5/27 @ 7-8:30pm, Robinson home

Saturday, 5/30 @ 12-1:30pm, CCC downtown office

Sunday, 6/7 @ 9-10:15am, Gym annex (on the DVMS campus)

Sunday, 6/7,@ 10:45-noon, Gym annex (on the DVMS campus)

**Children are welcome to attend our Sunday kids program both hours, so you can attend a huddle and church service. However, no childcare wil be provided on Wed/Sat meetings**

Please email patty.robinson@claytoncc.com or see the tear-off in Sunday's bulletin to RSVP.

UpcomingEvents for Spring/Summer 2009

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MAY 2009

3rd-5th Grade GRAPPLE
THIS Friday 5/8; 3:00-4:30 pm at the CCC office is our last Grapple

for the 2008-2009 schoolyear! In the summer, 3rd-5th graders can

check out our Wahoo Wednesdays; and come fall, Grapple will return!

K-5th Grade Kidz Worship
THIS Friday, 5/8; 4:30-6:00pm at CCC office is our final Kidz Worship

for the 2008-2009 schoolyear! During the summer, we will have LIVE Worship - led by our summer interns! Kidz Worship will return on a monthly basis next fall.

Mother’s Day, 5/10
Family Gathering: Elementary students will join their families in Big Church to celebrate Mothers’ Day!

Nursery/Toddler/Preschool classes will be open as usual.

JUNE 2009

Father's Day, 6/21

Family Gathering: Elementary students will join their families in Big Church for ONE 10:00 AM OUTDOOR GATHERING to celebrate Fathers’ Day! Nursery/Toddler/Preschool classes will be open as usual. Family BBQ to follow.

**At the end of our morning on 6/21, all children from toddlers trough high schoolers OFFICIALLY move up to their new age/grade level!

JULY/AUGUST 2009

CCC KIDZ presents 6 weeks of WAHOO WEDNESDAYS

(7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5)
wahoo (wah-hoo) 1. winged elm; also known as a burning bush:

an advent of extreme interest meant to catch our attention so that we would turn aside from daily life to see what God has in store--exciting adventures await those who do!

WAHOO WEDNESDAYS are designed to help preschoolers and elementary school children to grow friendships while learning about God through mornings filled with a variety of fun activities including crafts, games, drama, music, Bible lessons and snacks!

WAHOO WEDNESDAYS -- ELEMENTARY AGES
9:00-12:00 noon; held at the Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm
K-5th Graders will meet for 6 Wednesday mornings for a one-day-a-week Adventure Camp! Special bonus for 3-5th graders will be daily treasure hunts.

Cost: $40 per child; camp T-shirt included;

$35.00 for 2nd family member;

$100 Family Max.

Contact Patty Robinson @ patty.robinson@claytoncc.com, 673-2154 for more information.

WAHOO WEDNESDAYS -- PRESCHOOLERS
9:15-11:45 at the CCC office in downtown Clayton

3-5 year olds will gather for weekly Preschool Play days.

Parents are welcome to attend with their children,

or they can sign their preschooler up for a “buddy” group

made up of 2-3 children and a CCC volunteer.

Cost: $40 per child; camp T-shirt included;

$35.00 for 2nd family member;

$100 Family Max.

Contact Raimee Gould @

raimee.gould@claytoncc.com, 673-2156 for more information.

WAHOO WEDNESDAYS -- NURSERY/TODDLER CARE
9:15-11:45 at the CCC office in downtown Clayton

Loving nursery/toddler care will be provided on these same Wednesday mornings available ONLY for moms attending the Women’s Bible Study with Lynn Ralston or for moms helping staff our Wahoo Wednesdays. Please RSVP for Nursery Care when signing up for the study or to volunteer. Suggested donation is $15 for the 6 weeks!

**Second family member/Family Max. is valid for children attending ANY of the Wahoo Wednesday activities. Camperships/scholarships are available, so please don’t let cost hinder your child’s participation!

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Spring Calendar

2009-02-27T11:32:00.001-08:00

March 2009:
GRAPPLE meets weekly on Fridays 3-4:30 for 3rd-5th Graders at the CCC office with Tobey Nichols; no cost, newcomers welcome
Due to youth camps, there will be No Grapple on 3/6 or 3/20

Kidz Worship: Friday, March 13th at CCC officefor K-5th graders; 4:30-6 pm; $3.00 for pizza dinner. Art Heckman will be there to introduce "My Redeemer Lives" which the elementary students will be singing at big church on Easter.

Mt. Hermon Jr. Getaway: March 20-22 - -- We have 28 campers and 11 adults heading down to the Santa Cruz Mountains for a great, God-filled weekend! We can't wait to hear all about it when they return.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for these upcoming events in April:

April 5th - Palm Sunday Parade (preschool-elementary children will check into their classrooms as usual, but will parade through Big Church to celebrate Palm Sunday before returning to their classrooms for pick up)

April 10th; 10:30-11:30 Early Childhood Easter Celebration; $5.00 per family.

April 10th; 3:30-5 pm; Elementary Easter Celebration (Grapple and Kidz Worship join in on the fun); cost $5.00 per student/ $10.00 per family max.

April 12th: EASTER SUNDAY - early childhood classrooms open; elementary students attend Big Church with parents (they will be called up front to sing "My Redeemer Lives" with Art)

April 15th: Family Fun Day at "Super Franks" in Livermore -- meet up with other families from CCC between 11-1.

Children's Ministry Update FEBRUARY 2009

2009-02-05T15:36:00.000-08:00

ONGOING WEEKLY EVENT:

Grapple - Fridays 3-4:30 for 3rd-5th Gradersat CCC office with Tobey Nicholsno cost, newcomers welcome

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:

Kidz Worship & Valentine Celebration: Friday, February 13th at CCC officefor K-5th graders; 4:30-6 pm$5.00 for pizza dinner and Valentine party

Early Childhood Valentine Party: Friday, February 13th at CCC office for toddlers, preschoolers and their families$5.00 per familyDaddy Daughter Dance - Sunday, 2/15details to comefor daughters and dads of ALL ages!Mt. Hermon Jr. Getaway - for 3rd-5th gradersMarch 20-22, registration is closed

Daddy Daughter Dance: Sunday, February 15th at the Oakhurst CountryClub for daughters of all ages and their dads. Doors open at 6:30 pm; $20 per couple, $5 each additional daughter - cost includes refreshments and photos

Mt. Hermon Jr. Getaway is full!

Children's Ministry Jan 2009

2009-01-21T14:20:00.000-08:00

ONGOING WEEKLY EVENT:
Grapple - Fridays 3-4:30 for 3rd-5th Graders
at CCC office with Tobey Nichols
no cost, newcomers welcome

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:

Kidz Worship & Valentine Celebration
Friday, February 13th at CCC office
for K-5th graders; 4:30-6 pm
$2.50 for pizza dinner

Early Childhood Valentine Party
Friday, February 13th at CCC office
for toddlers, preschoolers and their families
$5.00 per family

Daddy Daughter Dance - Sunday, 2/15
details to come
for daughters and dads of ALL ages!

Mt. Hermon Jr. Getaway - for 3rd-5th graders
March 20-22, registration is closed

Family Ministries – “Shift Happens” by Patty Robinson

2008-09-29T10:04:00.000-07:00

I am very excited to be stepping into the position of Director of Family Ministries. I have great anticipation for all that God has in store for us! God has given me a huge heart for the families of our church, and I am thankful He has given me this place to serve. As I look at Family Ministries, it seems like both our children’s and youth programs have been in a state of transition for quite some time, and I want to begin by thanking you for your patience with this process. Transitions can be complicated, but I truly believe that we are on the right course, and that God has a purpose and good plan for our future. I know that so much change can be frustrating, but I recently saw a great multimedia presentation that spoke to the incredible pace our world is experiencing change today (you can find it on U-Tube – it is called “Did You Know?”). It was originally presented to inspire educators to think differently, but the bottom line conclusion is “Shift happens”! Although some of us don’t like change, the world around us is changing at a phenomenally fast pace -- shift has happened, is happening, and will (and should) continue to happen – and, as this is true for our world, this is also true for our church. I believe God has had His purpose and plan in mind during each and every twist and turn of our journey, with each and every change of staff/structure, and I believe that He will work it together for something amazing for the families of our church! And for those of us who don’t like change, the good news is that God, Himself, NEVER changes! He was and is and is to come – and He can help us through life’s shifts and transitions!

For those of you who don’t know me (besides knowing that I am Shawn’s wife, and hearing all the stories he shares), I thought I’d take time to share some of the ways God has used my life’s journey to prepare and equip me for this season of ministry. I actually began as a volunteer in ministry when I was in Jr. High when I began helping with a Christian afterschool program for elementary students. In High School, I became one of their youth leaders and coached girls in volleyball, soccer, softball and drill team/cheerleading in addition to helping lead weekly Bible Club meetings. I also was a regular counselor at their summer camps. In college, I was a Campus Life leader, working with High School students first in Redlands, and then Arcadia, and a Jr. High camp counselor for our church. My first “real job” after college was not in ministry, but it amazes me how much my position as the Children’s Librarian for the City of Monrovia, equipped me with skills and leadership that translate to my job now. A big focus of my job was reaching out to the families of our community as I partnered with the City’s Parks and Recreation Department to put on large community events as well as the more traditional library programming. I showed summer movies, held family picnics in the park, and hosted a variety of special holiday events for children and families. It was a great job, and you may recognize some of the activities as ones we have adapted for our calendar of events over the years at CCC.

In 1988 we moved to Northern California after our son, Benjamin was born. With our move, I began a new season of life as a stay-at-home mom. During this time, I partnered with other moms at our church to begin a new program called “Mommy’s Mornings: Laughing, Loving, Learning”. We had a weekly Bible Study, regular park days, and monthly parenting seminars led by guest speakers. I inherited the role of Bible Study teacher when my friend (who had planned to do the teaching) moved out of the area. It was a precious season of life, and I treasure the friendships that we all shared and the experience I gained as a teacher and leader.

Our children were ages 3, 5, and 7 when we began CCC. My leadership role was to be in charge of a team of 3 adults that worked together to head up our Children’s Ministry. I will never forget the first day we opened at DVMS – not knowing if we’d have 10 or 100 children to minister to, and having a very tiny pool of volunteers. I called many friends from our old church and Benjamin’s school for help – and was so very thankful they came! I think we had almost 50 elementary students and easily over 75 children in all; and we’ve never looked back! At that same time, I helped get the Women’s week-day Bible study started, and participated on the Core Leadership Team. Over the years, at various times, I have worked as a children’s volunteer in the nursery, toddler room, preschool and elementary program; I have taught Bible Study and spoke at MOPS and Women’s retreats, headed up the CCC prayer ministry, attended leadership conferences and pastoral training with Shawn, etc., etc.! Two years ago, I took my first paid ministry position as a part time Children’s Ministry Associate under John Wright. I took over as Children’s Director when John left; however, although I tried to do this as a part time position (since I was still homeschooling Bethany), it never quite worked! It was a full-time job no matter what we did!

Last Spring, during the restructuring of CCC, my position was merged into Rick’s in order to help ease the budget and to establish a Family Ministries umbrella over the children and youth departments of our church. My last day on staff was at the end of May. Looking back, maybe this was God’s gift to me so that I could be on sabbatical with Shawn with absolutely no job responsibilities hanging over my head. However, coming back from our amazing summer, to be honest, I had plenty of reservations about stepping back in once the job was offered. Sometimes it’s easier to be naive….but I knew EXACTLY what I would be getting into. The LC has graciously listened to my concerns and we have worked through them, and now will continue to partner together to define, to grow and shape our Family Ministry here at CCC.

Even though I’ve been around awhile, as I enter into this new position, I plan to take time to observe in each classroom; get some honest feedback from staff, volunteers and parents; do a little research, and take the time needed to build a solid foundation for our family ministries here at CCC! I plan to spend this year strengthening the programs we have in place, and building up our volunteer support team, rather than look at new programming. We have a great staff and wonderful volunteers, and I want to support them and set them up to succeed, not overwhelm them. Ultimately, I want to work towards the goal of having a solid ministry that runs at a sustainable pace. Albert Einstein once said, “We can’t solve problems by using the same thinking we used to create them.” I want to understand where we are and evaluate what is needed to make improvements; I want to collaborate, to brainstorm and think outside of the box in order to solve some of our on-going frustrations, and then work together, as the Body of Christ, to support and grow our families in the Lord, and to reach out to families in our community.

One of the first things I hope to do (after re-connecting with staff, and seeing where exactly our programs are at), is to meet with our CCC parents. As a fellow parent, I understand the importance of taking time to listen to a parent’s point of view. I am fully aware that there are different personalities, learning styles, interests and ways of processing information that makes reaching a large community of children and youth a big challenge! I am fully aware that busy schedules and life’s many commitments make staffing our children’s classrooms with consistent help a really big challenge – but I also realize that children learn best with consistency (and if we’re all about relationships – then consistency is important for that too)! So, I would love your thoughts and feedback - with all of our eyes put together we can see a much bigger picture! Also, I want to be able to hear your thoughts on how we can support those of you who are parents. Our children are now 20, almost 18 and almost 16. I understand both the joys and the difficulties of parenthood… I can’t imagine attempting to raise kids (or being married for that matter!) without God’s help! We want CCC to be a place of support and practical help to you, wherever you are in your parenting journey! We want you to have confidence in our children’s and youth programs, and to know your thoughts and concerns, hopes and dreams.

So, here we go! I can’t wait to see all that God has in store for us! Feel free to share your thoughts and ask your questions – my email is patty.robinson@claytoncc.com.

GRAPPLE for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

2008-09-24T14:11:00.000-07:00

GRAPPLE - for 3rd, 4th & 5th graders...
has started up again on Fridays. We meet at the CCC Office from 3-4:30pm.

But here's the most exciting news...Tobey Nichols is back on our staff as our new Middle School Director and will be leading GRAPPLE!! Most of you know Tobey, but for those of you who don't he is best described as a giant teddy bear! Tobey got involved at CCC during his High School years where he grew tremendously in his walk with Jesus, served on our Middle School staff as a volunteer leader and then was our Interim Middle School Director one year while he was in college. He is now graduated from San Franscisco State and is beginning work on his Master of Divinity degree at Fuller Seminary!! He's fun, friendly, has a huge heart for kids (my own kids adore him) and can reach those really high shelves at Costco! Please welcome Tobey onto our team.

So join in for another fun year at GRAPPLE and remember to invite a friend!
3:00-3:30 *Drop-Off time...Enjoy snacks and a fun activity with your friends
3:30-4:30 Games, Bible Lesson & Small Group Discussion

*Parents, please accompany your children to the CCC Office from school evenfor those who can walk there after school. This ensures a controlled and secure sign-in for our students.

Summer info.

2008-06-04T17:26:00.000-07:00

Hi CCC Families, We have a lot of fun coming up this summer and we want to make sure you knowhow it all fits together!

1. Family Sundays...9am Gatherings on June 8,15,22&29
We really want all of our Families of K-5th Graders to join us for these special Family oriented services. We hope this will be a unique experience to worship and learn together for your family. So on June 8,15,22&29 we are having our K-5th kids in the main service withparents during the 9am hour. This service will include fun, interactive elements especially geared for both our kids and adults. If you're family cannot make it to the 9am hour we will still have a K-5th program during the 10:45 hour. The 10:45 K-5th program will begin in Room 401 (The Band Room) where parents will sign-in their kids. Kids will then join the main service just for the music at the beginning and then go outside to the basketball courts for SportsJam. Parents will then sign-out their kids in Room 401 at the end of the service.

2. Register Soon for Summer Camps! Registration Brochures available at the CCC Office or the Welcome Center on Sundays.

Family Bible Adventure for Preschool - 2nd Grade and Parents

Monday, June23rd - Friday, June 27th

Treasure Hunters for 3rd,4th & 5th Graders

Monday, July 7th - Friday, July11th

Summer Hang Out Days for Preschool, K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades

Wednesdays,July 16,23,30 & August 6.

3. Summer Celebration Sunday...July 6th
Sunday, July 6th we will be having a special time for our Preschool through5th Graders...We'll have fun games and activities as we celebrate the pastyear and anticipate the upcoming year ahead. Preschoolers will be introducedto their new shepherds and leaders in the K-2nd ministry and our graduating5th graders will be recognized in a special way.

4. Move-Up Sunday...July 13th
On Sunday, July 13th our kids will begin in their new grades. Graduatingtoddlers (3-year-olds) will become preschoolers. Preschoolers going intoKindergarten will join the K-2nd Ministry in Room 800.Upcoming 3rd graders will join our 3rd-5th graders for SportsJam.And our graduating 5th graders will join our Junior High ministry during the10:45 service where they will begin in the main service for worship thengo to Room 500 for their class.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions aboutanything at all in our Children and Family ministries. I'm praying that youand your family have a wonderful summer that brings you closer to each otherand to Jesus in everything you do!

In Christ's love,

Rick Nylund

Pastor of Family Ministries
673-2163
rick.nylund@claytoncc.com

GRAPPLE EVENT

2008-05-07T12:21:00.000-07:00

GRAPPLE Movie Day!

for 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders

Families & Friends Invited

"Prince Caspian" - The Chronicles of Narnia

3:40pm showing at the Concord Brenden Theater

(Movie Rating PG for epic battle action and violence; runtime 2hr 20min)

Date: Friday, May 16th

Cost: $7.00 for Movie Admission

Drop-Off Time: 3:00pm at CCC Office (6055 Main Street, Clayton)

Pick-Up Time: 6:45pm at CCC Office

Please bring money & permission form with you on the day of event.

If desired - please send additional money for food & drinks.

For a permission form, email Rick Nylund @ rick.nylund@claytoncc.com

Please RSVP by Thursday, May 15th.

Summer Activities

2008-04-23T13:51:00.000-07:00

SUMMER CAMPS

Family Bible Adventure!

For Preschool - 2nd Graders & their Parents and Siblings
Featuring the ‘VeggieTales Pirates’

Monday June 23rd – Friday June 27th
5:30-8:00pm at the CCC Office
(5:30-6:00pm Optional Dinner)

Cost $30 per participating child (includes T-Shirt)
(parents are free, $75 maximum per family,
additional cost for dinner: $5 per person)

Treasure Hunters!

For 3rd – 5th Graders
Featuring the ‘Adventure on Outrigger Island’

Monday, July 7th – Friday, July 11th
9:30-Noon at the Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm

Cost $30 per child (includes T-Shirt)

SUMMER HANG-OUT DAYS

Time to gather for fun, creative expression & growing friendships!

Preschool Play Days (3-5 year olds)
Each Preschool Play Day will include a combination of:

crafts, activities & games, a story time and a snack.
9:30-11:00am at the CCC Office Wednesdays
7/16, 7/23, 7/30 & 8/6 Cost $35

Friendz ‘N’ Fun (K-2nd Graders)
Each Friendz ‘N’ Fun will include a combination of:

art projects, games & activities, a Bible devotion and a snack.
2:00-3:30pm at the CCC Office Wednesdays
7/16, 7/23, 7/30 & 8/6 Cost $35

Summer Grapple (3rd-5th Graders)
Summer Grapple will include games, projects,
a Bible devotion and a snack.
2:00-3:30pm at the CCC Office Wednesdays
7/16, 7/23, 7/30 & 8/6 Cost $35

HOW TO SIGN-UP:

1.) Print and complete the registration forms (available Sundays & on our blogsite) --please note the registration DUE dates and details for each event.

2.) Return the form(s), along with payment, to the church office OR give to a Children's Ministry staff on Sunday (Rick,Patty, Raimee or Carrie).

For more information, contact Rick Nylund at 673-2163 OR rick.nylund@claytoncc.com

April Events

2008-04-01T16:01:00.000-07:00

ClaytonKidz

APRIL Calendar

Fridays, starting April 4th 3-4:30 GRAPPLE
for 3rd-5th graders and their friends
3:00-3:30 drop off time
3:30-4:30 program activities
CCC Office

Every Sunday in April 9:00 & 10:45 KIDZONE
KidzWorship k-5TH Grade
break out classes:
KidZone K-2 and KidZone 3-5
Sign in/out Building 800

Friday, April 11th 4:30-6:00 KIDZ WORSHIP Rehearsal
for K-5th Graders
CCC Office

GRAPPLE: weekly after-school program; includes Bible Study, games and activities – it’s a great place to invite friends and grow friendships with kids from church

KIDZONE: Starting in April, our K-5th graders will now break out into separate classes following worship, and will have their own separate curriculums. They will gather back together for a closing prayer and p/u.

KIDZ WORSHIP: Our K-5th graders sign in/out in building 800 and start their Sunday mornings with KidzWorship. We hold rehearsals on the 2nd Friday of every month to learn new songs. Those who attend can come up front and help lead on Sundays.

APRIL CURRICULUM:
KidZone K-2 (both hours) – KIDMO “TEACH”
9:00 KidZone 3rd-5th Bible Blitz; 10:45 KidZone 3rd-5th SportzJam

Family BBQ

2008-03-27T09:51:00.000-07:00

Family Ministries of Clayton Community Church presents:

Backyard Family BBQ
Come enjoy getting to know other families from our church for a relaxing time of food and fun!
All families and friends invited.

Sunday, April 20th, 4-7pm
at the home of

Tim & Sara Martinez
2932 Euclid Ave.
Concord 94519

Please bring something to barbeque for your family and a side dish to share.
Drinks, dessert and flat-ware provided.
No Cost :)

Please reply to the evite or RSVP to rick.nylund@claytoncc.com
by Thursday, April 17th

(If you didn't receive the evite, please send your email address to: raimee.gould@claytoncc.com)

Directions to the Martinez Home from Clayton:
Take Concord Blvd toward downtown Concord
Turn Right onto 6th Street
Turn Left onto Euclid
2932 Euclid Ave.

Upcoming Events

2008-03-12T14:06:00.000-07:00

Hello Parents! We hope that everyone is enjoying the early Spring weather ;) There's a lot happening with Clayton Kidz, so we wanted to inform you of a few upcoming events.

Easter Sunday (just 10 days away!) (3/23).... Elementary students will join their parents for our Family Easter Church Service held in the Big GYM (early childhood classes will be held as usual). Children will be invited up front to help lead their favorite Kidz Worship song, "One Way", at the very beginning of the Gathering. Please make sure to be on time, or they will miss their chance to participate! Services start at 9am and 10:45.

GRAPPLE (starts 4/4) will resume meeting every Friday after Mt. Herman Camp for 3rd-5th grade. We've made a few changes.... third, fourth and fifth grades are now welcome to join. Kids are invited to come at 3pm, but the Grapple activities will officially begin at 3:30 and end at 4:30.

Bible Blitz (starts 4/6).... Starting in April, 3rd-5th grade students will have their own Sunday class. We are going to try to offer this at BOTH hours. They will still sign in/out at building 800 and will join with all elementary students for our Kidz Worship, but after that, we will be breaking into 2 separate classes. The Bible Blitz curriculum uses the Hands on Bible from Group Publishing. We have a number of discounted copies available for you to purchase for $16. We will have Bibles available in class, but highly recommend having a copy for your child to use at home (and bring to class).

Daddy Daughter Dance

2008-02-05T16:55:00.000-08:00

Journey Through Bethlehem

2007-12-21T11:03:00.000-08:00

You are cordially invited to

“O COME LET US ADORE HIM:

A JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM”

MONDAY DECEMBER 24TH 2:30-4:30 pm

held at the Clayton Community Church Office

free of charge, donations accepted

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

*Multi-Generational, inter-active journey thru the Christmas Story

*Arrive between 2:20-3:30; allow 45 min-1 hour for your journey

*BRING your CAMERA and dress WARM!

* The last Welcome/Introduction is at 3:45

*Your journey will begin in the Community Room (left side of office)

The church parking lot and parking spots in front of the church office

will be in use; parking is available at the Children’s World lot,

or across the street/down the street

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FUN FACTS:

*There will be live donkeys, sheep, and goats

*There will be a hayride for your “journey” to Bethlehem

*There will be a 1 ½ mo. old baby playing the part of baby Jesus

*There will be Hebrew dancing for those who wish to dance

*Children will be invited to help wisemen present gifts to Baby Jesus

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BASIC SCHEDULE:

2:20 Guests start arriving/Doors open

2:30 1st Welcome/Introduction – (repeats every 15 minutes until 3:45)

2:40 JOURNEY STATIONS OPEN

(The Journey of Bethlehem has been designed to be experienced in the order provided; however, if there is a huge crowd that creates long lines and frustrating waits, we will disperse our guests to explore the stations in any order)

3:45 LAST CHANCE to attend the Welcome/Introduction

4:30 JOURNEY STATIONS CLOSE

5:00 & 7:00 Candle Light Services at Diablo View Middle School

STATIONS FOR our JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM

WHERE TO GO,WHAT TO DO:

1. WELCOME and INTRODUCTION – Community Room

*grab a cookie to eat

*listen to Pastor Shawn’s welcome

*get map and instructions for your journey

2. NAZARETH – Parking Lot

*meet/pet a live donkey, pony and miniature horses

*walk around to view the scenes from Nazareth

*board the hayride truck bound for “Bethlehem”

3. ROMAN CENSUS – Outside Patio

*meet/greet Roman guards

*sign in on the Roman Census

4. BETHLEHEM – Youth Side of Office (enter from patio)

*join in the dancing throughout the streets of Bethlehem

*knock on doors at the inns to see if there’s any room!

*make an ornament to remember your journey

*visit our Bethlehem merchant tents:

Weaving Tent: practice your weaving skills

Carpenter Tent: pound with a hammer, and other wooden tools

Bakery Tent: Roll out dough and make “trail mix”

Gems and Jewelry Tent: dig for gems, and make pasta jewelry

5. FIELDS – tan bark to right of patio (enter from youth room)

*Meet shepherds, pet their sheep and goats

*Watch for the Angel of the Lord to appear!

6. STABLE – right side of patio…(enter from tan bark area)

*meet the 3 wisemen, Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus

*help the wisemen present gifts to Baby Jesus

Sponsored by Clayton Community Church, 6055 Main St., Clayton, CA 94517

#(925) 673-9060, email: patty.robinson@claytoncc.com

Top Ten Things...

2007-10-11T14:02:00.000-07:00

Hi Faithful Volunteers!

We appreciate you so very much! We have received most of your applications (if you haven’t turned yours in, there is still time!), and are finally fully staffed for Fall. Thank you, and praise GOD! We want to re-iterate that the process of collecting this information was not meant to judge you, but to know you better and to help us not lead by making assumptions. We appreciate your openness and honesty, your willingness to participate in growing our CCC children, and your faithfulness in serving our Lord. We look forward to a GREAT year ministering together!

Joyfully – Your Children’s Ministry Staff Team

Here are the Top 10 things we hope to see amongst our Volunteers this year:

1. Love God. We aren’t looking for an extremely gifted people who live a life of religious routine and their “Christian faith” simply revolves around church activity. We want those who truly know and love God working with our kids.

2. Live a life of faith. We want people working with our children who are walking with the Lord in true faith, stepping out in ways that don’t always make sense to our human minds.

3. Be a true spiritual leader. We want volunteers who minister with the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control! That is the start of being a true spiritual leader!

4. Know and love Scripture. We want volunteers to be in Scripture regularly, interacting with it, and seeking to know it better. Our entire Christian faith stems from the truths of Scripture, and leaders should seek to know it.

5. Avoid behavior management. Rules are important – they help us keep our classrooms safe and focused, however, our desire is to have volunteers who are more concerned about loving our kids, engaging them in positive activities and conversations, and looking for “teachable moments” than enforcing rules and policing the children! There are times when we will need to address behavior issues, but it is always with love, and patience, with the intention of “training” them up, not punishing them.

6. Hang with kids. Relationships are of utmost importance! Mix with the kids, play with them, AND talk with them during free time. Sit with them and worship with them during their lesson time. Sit on the floor if you are able, or grab a chair. We intentionally staff our classrooms with plenty of volunteers SO THAT relationships are intentionally nurtured! Elementary volunteers - feel free to join us for Kidz Worship on the 2nd Friday of the month, or Grapple (4th/5th graders) on Friday afternoons, or join in any special events you see advertised.

7. Know the big picture. We want all of our volunteers, regardless of the age-stage they’re working with, to realize that we are a team! We are part of our Church Family, and we support one another, and our church!

8. Integrate into families. Having relationships with kids is great, but it’s also important to get to know and love their families. As children arrive, or are leaving, say hi to the parents. If you had a great time with their child that day, be sure to tell them so. If you are a parent, invite another family to lunch!

9. Force thought. We desire to have volunteers who help our kids to think, not just spoon-feed them answers. We want them to ask questions, and to think about answers – and not just answer “Jesus” to any question asked

10. Be teachable. We all are in the process of growing! We all need to be able to receive input and suggestions; we all need to realize that we are imperfect people in need of a Savior, who will continue to learn and grow throughout our lives!

This article is adapted from: Simply Youth Ministry (www.simplyyouthministry.com) Top 10 Desires for Volunteers
by Chuck Bomar
Copyright © 2007 Group Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.

Updates and Changes to the Blog

2007-10-04T01:09:00.001-07:00

HEY

We just wanted to let everyone know that we have made some updates to the blog. We have added some more important links in the Documents and Links section (It is in the left column) and have added a Children's Church Calendar (It is at the bottom... just scroll down)!!

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Thanks again for letting us serve you.
Children’s Ministry Team

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2007-08-30T13:49:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

We hope all is going well with you this summer. As school begins and changes happen, we wanted to let you know of changes that will be going on in Kids Ministry as they happen. Sometimes it’s hard to find information about what is going on in kids church and this is what this site is dedicated to.

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