INITIATIVE – October BIG Idea for 1st-5th Grade

                            CSI

Nope, this doesn't stand for crime scene investigators, although they certainly have it. It doesn't stand for College of Southern Idaho, although students there (like anywhere) need it. Nor does it stand for Chi Sigma Iota, though surely an honor society that promotes academic and professional excellence in counseling would value it.
What is "it"? The ability to act on your own. The enterprising spirit needed to take that first step. The ingenuity to imagine how to solve a problem. SEEING what needs to be done and DOING it. In short, initiative.
Now, when you think of God's myriad virtues, does initiative come to mind? It should! What but a God-sized initiative could have seen the potential of a universe then created it? Who but someone God-sized is ingenious enough to craft each and every one of us by hand and make us each unique? Could someone other than God care enough to lean into our lives, see what needs to be done, and do it--for each one of us, at the same time, on an ongoing basis?
No doubt about it, God has God-sized initiative, and He wants to work initiative into us as well. It's a key ingredient for becoming the kind of people He wants us to be and for taking part in His big plan. Nehemiah's life story is a good example.
Here're some things we think kids need to understand and start putting into practice when it comes to initiative, and each one of these is modeled in Nehemiah's life:

When there's a job to be done, first you have to see it. Nehemiah recognized there was a problem in Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1).
When there's a job to be done, don't wait for someone else to do it. Nehemiah stepped up to the plate, even though it wasn't his "job" (Nehemiah 2).
When there are people in need, don't wait for someone else to help them. Nehemiah did something about other people's problems (Nehemiah 5).
When you've done what YOU can do, trust God to do what He can do. Nehemiah consistently did everything he knew to do and relied on God to do the rest (Nehemiah 6; 8).

So that's what CSI stands for: can see it. You can see it; you can do it. Can See It + Can Do It.

For more ideas about putting initiative into action, check out our brand new resource called CUE Box.  CUE Box is filled with activities to help parents and kids interact with each other as they continue to learn about the month's virtue at home. To find out more or to order CUE Box, go to http://www.studio252.tv.

Oh, and there's a fifth week in October (when we'll be talking about initiative). We'll switch gears on that fifth week and talk about a "faith skill": how to talk about your faith.

By Melanie Williams. © 2010 The reThink Group * www.rethinkgroup.org * All rights reserved. Used by permission

Community Fall Festival ’10 @ Arvada Covenant Church

Dress up and join us October 31^st, 2:30-5:00 pm, at Arvada Covenant Church for our 2010 Community Fall Festival.  Come experience a safe and fun alternative this Halloween.  Trick or treat down Treat Street.  Enjoy carnival style games in a family friendly environment along with many other surprises!  We are throwing a huge party and we want you to come and have fun with us. Admission is free.

 

We are creating an exciting event for you to invite your neighbors, friends and co-workers to experience the fun of ACC.  You can be involved and make this a huge success! First, invite your friends!  Think of the people you see in your neighborhood with whom you want to be able to start talking about your relationship with God.  Think of kids at your child’s school.  How about the cashier at the grocery store, the woman who cuts your hair or the person that makes your fav. coffee drink each week?  Invite them to be a part.  Our vision is that you will have a great time with your family and with the families you bring that will lead to a moment, an open door, for you to talk about the most important relationship you have in life and the hope you have in life.  All through a great time at a fun place.

There are several ways in which you, your family and friends can serve as we show God’s love to the world around us.  We need people to run the 20+ carnival games we are organizing, people to greet and provide security, people to set up, and many people to help clean the building after the festival.  You’ll have a blast serving with other people from ACC and seeing the joy on the faces of the kids and families!

2nd Annual Game Booth Decorating Contest – decorate the space around a game and win! Help add to the fun and festive environment of the Fall Festival.

Check out this list of ways to help and contact us today to let us know how you can be involved.  Leave a comment and let us know how you can help or email seggers@arvadacovenant.org

Run a game booth – Need 30+ people                                              A ton of fun!

Greeter/Security - Need 8 people  per shift (two shifts)                Create a welcoming and safe environment

Set-up and décor - Need 10 people Saturday 10/30

Clean-up – 10-12 people                                                                    

Face Painting – need 2 to assist painter              

Go-fer – 5 people                                                                                “Go fer this, go fer that.”  People that will help where needed.

Photo booth – 4 people                                                                       Taking pictures and running digital picture set-up

Volunteer break room people to make sure the room stays somewhat clean and stocked w/food.

 

We hope to see you involved with the Community Fall Festival to create a wonderful time at Arvada Covenant Church!