CEC NEWSLETTER
CEC NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2017
Serving families, the Church, and the community by equipping children to be wholehearted in knowing and applying the Word of God in their lives.
CHILDREN’S EQUIPPING CENTER CEC Main Office: CEC Camp and Training Center Office Hours Monday, Wednesday–Friday: 10am–5pm Tuesday: 12–4pm (816) 763-0200 x.2525 [email protected] 11700 Grandview Road Kansas City, MO 64137
CEC Blue Ridge Building
2017 SIGNS & WONDERS CAMP DATES ARE SET Enroll now to reserve your child’s spot at this year’s Signs & Wonders Camps! We are offering a Little Edition day camp for ages 4–5, day camps for ages 6–7 and 8–12, and overnight camps for ages 8–12. At our Signs & Wonders Camps, children are trained and released to be wholeheartedly devoted to God. We teach children to know and love God; walk in the power of the Holy Spirit; love, respect, obey, and honor their parents; live by the Word of God; and encounter God in worship and prayer. Camp 1: June 11–17 • Little Edition Camp for ages 4–5 (June 14–16; parent orientation on June 13) • Day Camp for ages 6–7 • Day Camp for ages 8–12 • Overnight Camp for ages 8–12 Camp 2: July 2–8 • Day Camp for ages 6–7 • Day Camp for ages 8–12 • Overnight Camp for ages 8–12 • This camp runs concurrently with our Children’s Ministry Conference, July 5–7.
830 Blue Ridge Boulevard Grandview, MO 64030
Forerunner Christian Fellowship 12444 Grandview Road Grandview, MO 64030 It is a pleasure to serve your family. If you have questions, please email [email protected] or call (816) 763-0200 x.2525.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK @ihopkcchildren [email protected]
Camp 3: August 2–5 • Day Camp for ages 6–7 • Day Camp for ages 8–12 • Overnight Camp for ages 8–12
For more information and to enroll, visit ihopkc.org/signsandwonders.
PARENTS AND LEADERSHIP SUMMIT At the heart of the International House of Prayer’s Children’s Equipping Center is the vision to gather and equip church leaders, parents, and others who desire to impact and mentor the next generation. This summit is for parents, pastors, and anyone who leads or works in a program or ministry for children and youth. We will approach our topics in light of the hour we are in, as well as the hour that is coming, and will focus on leadership, content and curriculum, parenting, worship, and prayer. We will cover topics such as building and developing a ministry for children, recruiting and training staff, and equipping children to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. For more information and registration, visit ihopkc.org/cec/leadership-summit.
KIDCITY7 OUTREACH UPDATES Weekly Outreaches
Saturdays through May 27, 10am–12pm Camp and Training Center Tuesdays through May 23, 4–6pm Walnut Apartments (just north of Blue Ridge Road on Third Street in Grandview) For more information and to get involved, email [email protected].
Burke Elementary School Mentorship Program
KidCity7 is now serving Burke Elementary School—just minutes from the Global Prayer Room—in their mentorship program. We are looking for adults with a passion for the next generation and a desire to be an encouraging voice to a student who needs extra support. The commitment is 45 minutes per week, sometime between 8am and 5pm. If you are interested in being a mentor, please email [email protected].
3535 E. Red Bridge Road Kansas City, MO 64137 | (816) 763-0200 | [email protected]
CEC LEADERSHIP TEAM EARLY CHILDHOOD BrandyLynn Hoeing Assistant, Early Childhood
Amy Dirks
Coordinator, 1–2-year-olds
Juanita Miles
Coordinator, 3–4-year-olds
Lauren Meek
Coordinator, 5–6-year-olds
ELEMENTARY Desiree Ditto
Coordinator, 7–8-year-olds
Brad and Amy Carlson
Coordinators, 9–10-year-olds
James Bricco Coordinator, 11–12-year-olds Director, The Bridge (11–12-year-olds)
SPECIAL NEEDS
KIDCITY7 OUTREACH UPDATES Praise Report
During worship at KidCity7, a young girl began weeping as we sang the song, “Good Good Father.” When we asked her why she was crying, she said, “Some girls at school told me that God is not real, but now I know for myself that He is.”
UPCOMING EVENTS Connect to the Children’s Equipping Center
Equipping the Smaller Saints On-Ramp Sunday, March 19 and Sunday, April 23, 10:30am–12:30pm, CEC Blue Ridge Bldg
Come serve the children of our church and city! You can connect with us, find out more, and get trained at our monthly on-ramps. These free trainings are for those who desire to serve with CEC in children’s ministry, preparing children to be wholehearted in their relationship with Jesus. Register at the door. Tender Shoots 2-Week Class (ages 1–5) Tuesday–Friday, May 2–12, 9am–12pm, FCF
WORSHIP
These classes are designed to equip toddlers and preschoolers in the Word, worship, and prayer. To learn more and register, visit ihopkc.org/cec/tender-shoots.
Daniel Lisztwan
Young Messengers Classes (ages 6–12)
KIDCITY7 OUTREACH
Old Testament Survey II: Wednesdays and Fridays, March 3–29, 10am–12pm
Diane Mattione Coordinator
Coordinator, CEC Worship
CEC Blue Ridge Building
Erica and Jacob Nork
Preaching & Teaching Practicum: Fridays, April 7–May 5, 10am–12pm
OPERATIONS
These classes are designed to impart an understanding of God’s Word and train children to minister in the power of the Holy Spirit through prayer and worship. To learn more and register, visit ihopkc.org/cec/ young-messengers-institute.
Directors, Outreach and KidCity7
Carrie Porterfield
Senior Administrator and Director of Operations
Matthew Mills
Director, Resource and Leadership Development
DIRECTORS Lenny and Tracy La Guardia
Sr. VP Ministries and Justice Division Executive Director, CEC Resource and Leadership Development
Nadia Bricco Director, CEC
Jana Mills
Executive Assistant to Lenny La Guardia
Unwavering: Women’s Gathering March 30–April 1
During this conference, we will provide a full Children’s Equipping Center for children ages 1–12. Learn more and register at ihopkc.org/unwavering. Children’s Ministry Conference for Pastors, Leaders, and Parents July 5–7, Camp and Training Center
Find more information and register at ihopkc.org/cecconference.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES Sunday CEC for Forerunner Christian Fellowship Services (Ages 1–12) 8:45–10:15am, 11am–12:30pm FCF and CEC Blue Ridge Building Monday Cub Scouts (ages 7–10) 6:15–8pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building Boy Scouts (ages 11–17) 6:30–8:15pm, FCF Gym Tuesday Tender Shoots (ages 1–5) 9am–12pm, FCF CEC Track for Intro to IHOPKC (ages 1–12) 9am–12pm, FCF and CEC Blue Ridge Building KidCity7 (ages 3–18) 4–6pm, Walnut Apartments American Heritage Girls (ages 5–18) 6–8pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building Wednesday Tender Shoots (ages 1–5) 9am–12pm, FCF CEC Track for Intro to IHOPKC (ages 1–12) 9am–12pm, FCF and CEC Blue Ridge Building Old Testament Survey 2 (ages 6–12) 10am–12pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building Malachi 4:6 Family Prayer Meeting 4:30–5:30pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building Thursday Tender Shoots (ages 1–5) 9am–12pm, FCF CEC Track for Intro to IHOPKC (ages 1–12) 9am–12pm, FCF and CEC Blue Ridge Building Mom’s Group CEC (ages 1–12) 9am–12pm, FCF Malachi 4:6 Family Prayer Meeting 10am–12pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building Harp & Bowl (ages 6–12) 4–5:30pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building Friday Malachi 4:6 Family Prayer Meeting 8:30–9:30am, CEC Blue Ridge Building Tender Shoots (ages 1–5) 9am–12pm, FCF CEC Track for Intro to IHOPKC (ages 1–12) 9am–12pm, FCF and CEC Blue Ridge Building Old Testament Survey 2 (ages 6–12) 10am–12pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building Teaching and Preaching Practicum (ages 6–12) 10am–12pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building CEC for Encounter God Service (ages 1–12) 6–9pm, FCF and CEC Blue Ridge Building Saturday KidCity7 (ages 3–18) 10am–12pm, Camp & Training Center Choir (ages 7–12) 1:30–2:30pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building
Serving families, the Church, and the community by equipping children to be wholehearted in knowing and applying the Word of God in their lives.
CHILDREN’S EQUIPPING CENTER CEC Main Office: CEC Camp and Training Center Office Hours Monday, Wednesday–Friday: 10am–5pm Tuesday: 12–4pm (816) 763-0200 x.2525 [email protected] 11700 Grandview Road Kansas City, MO 64137
CEC Blue Ridge Building
2017 SIGNS & WONDERS CAMP DATES ARE SET Enroll now to reserve your child’s spot at this year’s Signs & Wonders Camps! We are offering a Little Edition day camp for ages 4–5, day camps for ages 6–7 and 8–12, and overnight camps for ages 8–12. At our Signs & Wonders Camps, children are trained and released to be wholeheartedly devoted to God. We teach children to know and love God; walk in the power of the Holy Spirit; love, respect, obey, and honor their parents; live by the Word of God; and encounter God in worship and prayer. Camp 1: June 11–17 • Little Edition Camp for ages 4–5 (June 14–16; parent orientation on June 13) • Day Camp for ages 6–7 • Day Camp for ages 8–12 • Overnight Camp for ages 8–12 Camp 2: July 2–8 • Day Camp for ages 6–7 • Day Camp for ages 8–12 • Overnight Camp for ages 8–12 • This camp runs concurrently with our Children’s Ministry Conference, July 5–7.
830 Blue Ridge Boulevard Grandview, MO 64030
Forerunner Christian Fellowship 12444 Grandview Road Grandview, MO 64030 It is a pleasure to serve your family. If you have questions, please email [email protected] or call (816) 763-0200 x.2525.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK @ihopkcchildren [email protected]
Camp 3: August 2–5 • Day Camp for ages 6–7 • Day Camp for ages 8–12 • Overnight Camp for ages 8–12
For more information and to enroll, visit ihopkc.org/signsandwonders.
PARENTS AND LEADERSHIP SUMMIT At the heart of the International House of Prayer’s Children’s Equipping Center is the vision to gather and equip church leaders, parents, and others who desire to impact and mentor the next generation. This summit is for parents, pastors, and anyone who leads or works in a program or ministry for children and youth. We will approach our topics in light of the hour we are in, as well as the hour that is coming, and will focus on leadership, content and curriculum, parenting, worship, and prayer. We will cover topics such as building and developing a ministry for children, recruiting and training staff, and equipping children to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. For more information and registration, visit ihopkc.org/cec/leadership-summit.
KIDCITY7 OUTREACH UPDATES Weekly Outreaches
Saturdays through May 27, 10am–12pm Camp and Training Center Tuesdays through May 23, 4–6pm Walnut Apartments (just north of Blue Ridge Road on Third Street in Grandview) For more information and to get involved, email [email protected].
Burke Elementary School Mentorship Program
KidCity7 is now serving Burke Elementary School—just minutes from the Global Prayer Room—in their mentorship program. We are looking for adults with a passion for the next generation and a desire to be an encouraging voice to a student who needs extra support. The commitment is 45 minutes per week, sometime between 8am and 5pm. If you are interested in being a mentor, please email [email protected].
3535 E. Red Bridge Road Kansas City, MO 64137 | (816) 763-0200 | [email protected]
CEC LEADERSHIP TEAM EARLY CHILDHOOD BrandyLynn Hoeing Assistant, Early Childhood
Amy Dirks
Coordinator, 1–2-year-olds
Juanita Miles
Coordinator, 3–4-year-olds
Lauren Meek
Coordinator, 5–6-year-olds
ELEMENTARY Desiree Ditto
Coordinator, 7–8-year-olds
Brad and Amy Carlson
Coordinators, 9–10-year-olds
James Bricco Coordinator, 11–12-year-olds Director, The Bridge (11–12-year-olds)
SPECIAL NEEDS
KIDCITY7 OUTREACH UPDATES Praise Report
During worship at KidCity7, a young girl began weeping as we sang the song, “Good Good Father.” When we asked her why she was crying, she said, “Some girls at school told me that God is not real, but now I know for myself that He is.”
UPCOMING EVENTS Connect to the Children’s Equipping Center
Equipping the Smaller Saints On-Ramp Sunday, March 19 and Sunday, April 23, 10:30am–12:30pm, CEC Blue Ridge Bldg
Come serve the children of our church and city! You can connect with us, find out more, and get trained at our monthly on-ramps. These free trainings are for those who desire to serve with CEC in children’s ministry, preparing children to be wholehearted in their relationship with Jesus. Register at the door. Tender Shoots 2-Week Class (ages 1–5) Tuesday–Friday, May 2–12, 9am–12pm, FCF
WORSHIP
These classes are designed to equip toddlers and preschoolers in the Word, worship, and prayer. To learn more and register, visit ihopkc.org/cec/tender-shoots.
Daniel Lisztwan
Young Messengers Classes (ages 6–12)
KIDCITY7 OUTREACH
Old Testament Survey II: Wednesdays and Fridays, March 3–29, 10am–12pm
Diane Mattione Coordinator
Coordinator, CEC Worship
CEC Blue Ridge Building
Erica and Jacob Nork
Preaching & Teaching Practicum: Fridays, April 7–May 5, 10am–12pm
OPERATIONS
These classes are designed to impart an understanding of God’s Word and train children to minister in the power of the Holy Spirit through prayer and worship. To learn more and register, visit ihopkc.org/cec/ young-messengers-institute.
Directors, Outreach and KidCity7
Carrie Porterfield
Senior Administrator and Director of Operations
Matthew Mills
Director, Resource and Leadership Development
DIRECTORS Lenny and Tracy La Guardia
Sr. VP Ministries and Justice Division Executive Director, CEC Resource and Leadership Development
Nadia Bricco Director, CEC
Jana Mills
Executive Assistant to Lenny La Guardia
Unwavering: Women’s Gathering March 30–April 1
During this conference, we will provide a full Children’s Equipping Center for children ages 1–12. Learn more and register at ihopkc.org/unwavering. Children’s Ministry Conference for Pastors, Leaders, and Parents July 5–7, Camp and Training Center
Find more information and register at ihopkc.org/cecconference.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES Sunday CEC for Forerunner Christian Fellowship Services (Ages 1–12) 8:45–10:15am, 11am–12:30pm FCF and CEC Blue Ridge Building Monday Cub Scouts (ages 7–10) 6:15–8pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building Boy Scouts (ages 11–17) 6:30–8:15pm, FCF Gym Tuesday Tender Shoots (ages 1–5) 9am–12pm, FCF CEC Track for Intro to IHOPKC (ages 1–12) 9am–12pm, FCF and CEC Blue Ridge Building KidCity7 (ages 3–18) 4–6pm, Walnut Apartments American Heritage Girls (ages 5–18) 6–8pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building Wednesday Tender Shoots (ages 1–5) 9am–12pm, FCF CEC Track for Intro to IHOPKC (ages 1–12) 9am–12pm, FCF and CEC Blue Ridge Building Old Testament Survey 2 (ages 6–12) 10am–12pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building Malachi 4:6 Family Prayer Meeting 4:30–5:30pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building Thursday Tender Shoots (ages 1–5) 9am–12pm, FCF CEC Track for Intro to IHOPKC (ages 1–12) 9am–12pm, FCF and CEC Blue Ridge Building Mom’s Group CEC (ages 1–12) 9am–12pm, FCF Malachi 4:6 Family Prayer Meeting 10am–12pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building Harp & Bowl (ages 6–12) 4–5:30pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building Friday Malachi 4:6 Family Prayer Meeting 8:30–9:30am, CEC Blue Ridge Building Tender Shoots (ages 1–5) 9am–12pm, FCF CEC Track for Intro to IHOPKC (ages 1–12) 9am–12pm, FCF and CEC Blue Ridge Building Old Testament Survey 2 (ages 6–12) 10am–12pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building Teaching and Preaching Practicum (ages 6–12) 10am–12pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building CEC for Encounter God Service (ages 1–12) 6–9pm, FCF and CEC Blue Ridge Building Saturday KidCity7 (ages 3–18) 10am–12pm, Camp & Training Center Choir (ages 7–12) 1:30–2:30pm, CEC Blue Ridge Building
