Digital puppets are the newest feature in KidzWorld.  Make sure you come by and say “hi” to Ruggles.  He will make you laugh and help you start your time at NewSpring Church in a great way.  Ruggles was a big hit not only with the kids but also with adults who kept coming by to make sure they didn’t miss something.  It is just another tool to take KidzWorld to a new level and to make sure we are joyful, relevant and irresistible to everyone that comes in our doors.

What a creative bunch of families we have at NewSpring! We enjoyed all the entries for our photo contest.  The votes have been cast and we have our winners.  The Botkin Family came in 3rd place, winning a $25.00 Visa gift card. 2nd place is the Norris Family and they win a $50.00 Visa gift card. The Ruffing family takes 1st place, winning a $100 Visa gift card.  Congratulations to all who participated this year.  You will be able to see all the entries at our Jingle Jam production on Christmas Eve. Don’t miss it at 2:30, 4 or 5:30 p.m.

Thanks to those of you who were able to attend Family Experience last weekend! We had a great time and gave away some cool prizes. We also gave a calendar of events for the month of December. Just in case you didn’t get to attend last weekend, here are some upcoming events:
Dec 11/12: JumpStart–this is a 30 minute session for elementary kids and their parents. If your child has questions about a relationship with Jesus or baptism, this is a great tool to help answer those questions. You can register for either session online at newspring.org/jumpstart.
Dec 18/19: KidzWorld sings in the auditorium–all kids from age 3 through 5th grade will sing Joy to the World in the auditorium that weekend. Don’t be late because the song is one of the first things on the schedule for that weekend.
Dec 19: Deadline for Funny Family Christmas Photo Contest–submit your funniest family Christmas photo to route252@newspring.org for a chance to win some extra Christmas shopping money. Three gift card prizes will be awarded: $100, $50, $25. Please include a contact phone number with your entry. Winners will be announced on lifeinakidzworld.com on December 21st.

Dec 24: Jingle Jam at Joy Junction will happen at 2:30, 4 and 5:30 p.m. This is open to k-5th graders and their families. Baby Bay and Adventure Avenue will also be open for younger children during those three service times. Invite everyone you know to attend Jingle Jam at Joy Junction. It will be amazing!! There will also be a gift for every child.
Dec 26: Christmas Family Experience, 10 a.m. in the main auditorium. This is one final chance to celebrate Christmas with your entire family. The entire program will be family friendly and lots of fun.
Thanks for bringing your child to KidzWorld!

Take a look at our brand new KidzWorld offering station. It’s located at the check-in area. Bring your pennies, nickels and quarters and send them for a spin this weekend!

It’s a brand new month and time for Family Experience in Route 252. Family Experience gives elementary kids and their parents a chance to learn and have fun together as they gain tools to help reinforce the Big Idea all month long. FE is a 20 minute program between the services on Saturday and Sunday. Just come to 252 Theater at 6:05 on Saturday or 10:35 on Sunday and enjoy some laughs and learning along with your kids.

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn together with your kids.