It is Friday and we are looking forward to seeing you and your family here at NewSpring this weekend!  Mark started a brand new series called “Summer of Love.” Make sure you don’t miss a single message in the series. In KidzWorld we are also talking about the Big Idea of Love with a focus on how we can show love to those around us.

There are a few things that I want to make sure you know about what’s happening in KidzWorld.

JumpStart is a session for elementary-age kids and their parents to find out more about having a relationship with Jesus and the next step of baptism. Upcoming JumpStart sessions are tonight, July 13 or Friday, August 10 at 7 p.m. in 252 Theater.

KidzWorld FX/Watermark will happen on Friday, August 17 at 7 p.m. in the main auditorium. FX is a high-energy program for the whole family that gives parents and kids an opportunity to learn together about the Big Idea. There are always some fun surprises and giveaways at FX. At the end of the FX program, we will celebrate KidzWorld Watermark for those kids who want to make their faith public through baptism. Invite your friends and family to join us for FX.

The KidzWorld Food Drive is a practical way for our KidzWorld families to show love to others. Just bring your non-perishable food items anytime during the month of July and drop them off in the designated boxes in the KidzWorld environments or the main foyer. All donations will be given the the Union Rescue Mission to stock their food pantry.

Could you use an extra $200 for some summer fun? Just participate in our Where in the World is Cosmo? contest. All you have to do is pick up a picture of Cosmo on the KidzWorld newsletter at the check-in station or just print the attachment. Color him and take him on a summer adventure! Take a picture with Cosmo and email it to kidzworld@newspring.org. Your family will be entered in a drawing to win $200! The drawing will be held at KidzWorld FX on August 17th.

Studio252.tv is a website designed to help families remember the Big Idea all month long. The website includes the videos that we watch in KidzWorld, games for kids, suggestions for parents and much more. The subscription rate is normally $84/year but we are offering full access to this website to all KidzWorld families completely FREE! Make sure to pick up an access card for your family this weekend and begin enjoying the benefits of Studio252.

Thanks so much for trusting your child with us at KidzWorld.  We believe that kids can make a difference and that God can use them to reach the world around them.

Also we want to let you know that we are taking the KidzWorld Gang into 21 public schools in Wichita and surrounding areas.  This year we are teaming up with Core Essentials (which is our character building program) and Chick-fil-A to present a engaging program for the public school.  This curriculum is used in over 1000 schools nationwide with 450,000 students participating in it. So there is a pretty good chance we might be coming to your child’s school this year.

Have a wonderful day and see you this weekend!

Summer fun is happening in KidzWorld at NewSpring! Check out these events so your kids can participate.

PIRATE DRESS-UP WEEKEND: This weekend we invite the kids to dress in their favorite friendly pirate attire to coincide with our theme for the month. We are focusing on finding our treasure in God and putting our Trust in Him. Please do not allow your child to bring any type of toy swords or knives, and remember to keep the costumes safe and appropriate (nothing scary).

SUMMER KIDZWORLD GANG SHOW: This summer we are offering a special KidzWorld Gang show on Thursday, July 19 for age 3 through 6th grade. This program will include a fun, high-energy group session with skits, music and games, plus a snack. Kids will also get some play time in 252 Theater. Space is limited for this program and reservations are required. Get your reservations today by emailing kidzworld@newspring.org or calling 316.630.8500 x240.

PARENT PAGING SYSTEM: Last weekend we began using a new parent paging system. There are two display screens located in the main auditorium under the main IMAG screens. There is also a display screen in the overflow area outside of 252 Theater. If you are needed in your child’s classroom, your unique pick-up code will be flashed on the display screen.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS COSMO?: Cosmo is looking for adventure this summer and your family can help. Pick up a current newsletter this weekend at the check-in station. Color the picture of Cosmo and take it with you on your summer adventures. All you have to do is take a picture of Cosmo with your family having some summer fun. Send the picture with your name and contact info to kidzworld@newspring.org. At the end of the summer, a random drawing will be held with all the pictures and the winner will receive a $200 gift card. All contest guidelines are listed in the newsletter. Cosmo has already been to Lego Land, the dentist, fishing, camp and even the equator! Where will you take Cosmo?

JUMPSTART: JumpStart is a 30 minute session for elementary-age kids to learn more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus and the next step of baptism. Three JumpStart sessions will be offered this summer: June 22 (tonight), July 13 and August 10. All sessions are in 252 Theater at 7 p.m. A parent must attend with their child. You can find out more and register online at newspring.org/jumpstart.

Weekends are always amazing at NewSpring. Our summer service times are Saturdays at 4 and 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Our auditorium and kids’ environments have become very full at the 10 a.m. service. You can help us make space for new guests and make parking and seating a little easier for your family by choosing to attend one of the other three services. See you there!