Celebration KIDS candy machine supports kids in Africa

Celebration KIDS Elementary was recently blessed with a candy machine from an awesome volunteer. We put it in our KIDS store and have elementary kids monitor it.

For 25 cents, the machine spits out a kid-sized handful of candy, but even better, every cent goes to support kids in Xai Xai, Mozambique, Africa.

We are averaging about 20 dollars per week profit, which will go a long way in supporting our Xai Xai kids! If you have another creative way to raise money for kids in Xai Xai, email Pastor Shawn Bouldin, at sbouldin@celebrationchurchtx.com (twitter @shawnbouldin).

Kids Church decor idea: cover soundproof boards

Sound proofing your space is essential if you have a live band, bare floor or share a wall with another venue. Usually the sound proofing material is not "fun" looking.
We covered our fuzzy gray foam boards with some inexpensive fabric from Wal Mart. It doesn't affect the sound proofing ability and it really adds some zest to the space.
The project can be time consuming if you have a bunch of boards, and if they are positioned on a high wall, but well worth the "fun factor" investment.
Cost: $8-$12 for inexpensive fabric but varies depending on the size of board.
for more decor ideas for your kids space contact Pastor Shawn Bouldin sbouldin@celebrationchurchtx.com or go to www.celebrationkids.com. twitter @shawnbouldin

Kids Church Decor Idea: Chalkboards

Chalk boards are a super easy way to advertise information and give your kids space a fun look.

We bought these basic chalkboards a little over a year ago on clearance at a local hobby shop. The frames were white, so we painted them with some metallic paint to give them a fresh look.

Recently we purchased chalk paint pens to use on the boards. It really cleaned up the look and gave the boards some pop! The chalk paint pens are more expensive then regular chalk, but well worth the investment.

Costs: chalkboard: $5, paint supplies $10, chalk paint pens $6, or chalk $2, art: free, be creative as you want!

I hope this blesses your kids area, for more information contact Pastor Shawn Bouldin sbouldin@celebrationchurchtx.com

twitter: @shawnbouldin

or go to http://www.celebrationchurchtx.com/

Baptism on June 27th, 2010

10 celebration kids got baptized, aka bath-tized (kids speak for taking the plunge for Christ) on June 27th. It was so great to see so many families attend the baptism class, and then witness their child's decision to "go public with their faith" at Celebration Church in Georgetown, TX.

Some of the kids were nervous beforehand, but with a little teaching and prayer all 10 of them were ready to go by the time their name was called to enter the tank. After the baptism service, the kids were smiling, laughing, and celebrating with their families. Many were asked if they "felt different now that they have been baptized". 100% of their responses were "yes!". it is so great to see a generation of new believers giving their lives to Christ.

The next baptism service at Celebration Church is August 29th at 5PM, with Faith Celebration class preceding it at 4PM int he KIDS Auditorium.