Vibe
Dawson’s Preteen Ministry
Preteens are curious about and aware of the pop culture in the world around them; they need to be mentally and spiritually equipped to deal with the pressures and the influences that surround them everyday. Dawson’s Preteen Ministry, VIBE, is specifically designed to focus on discipleship and fellowship that is uniquely targeted to meet the needs of preteen students. The term VIBE is a constant reminder that God desires for us to be in tune with His purpose for our lives and that He is moving in and around us. Students need opportunities that will encourage Christian relationships and fun moments with spiritual significance that enable them to apply what they are learning to their daily lives. They need experiences to grow in their faith relationship with Christ. It is our desire to think big, offer challenges, and expect results. God is moving in big ways and we hope that you will feel His VIBE as we permeate God’s love in and through this ministry.
Vision: Meet students where they are and make Jesus relevant.
 Children Give Generously to Help Provide Ministries
for Kids and Their Families in Coy
On Commitment Day, the children of Dawson gave to support the Spirit of Luke Ministry in Coy, Alabama, by filling their offering banks with money. The 56,000 coins, which weighed 395 pounds, plus some bills, equaled $3,809. In addition, there were coins from 18 countries, including Aruba, Kenya, New Guinea, and Australia. There were also eight Chuck-E-Cheese tokens, seven buttons, four Game Zone tokens, three golf ball markers, and one Sweet Tart.
The children of Dawson truly have caught the spark of generosity to support God’s Kingdom’s work with the resources He has entrusted to us! Thanks to all the children and their parents for being found faithful!
The Spirit of Luke Ministry assists communities in Alabama’s Black Belt by offering medical clinics, food, clothing, and spiritual encouragement on a rotating schedule. Dawson has partnered with this ministry by adopting the community of Coy, Alabama.
The special offering collected this year by Dawson’s children/students will be used to start a Library and support special events for the children and their families at the Coy Community Center.
Gettin’ Up With God
2nd Sundays for 4th-6th graders
9:30 a.m.
Room 325 East
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Contact: Kristen Torres at 871-7324 or kristen.torres@dawsonchurch.org
Preteen Pages
Cool Christian-based websites just for you!
The Stethoscope
Check out this video that builds off the Colossians 1:27, Christ in you, the hope of glory. I love it.
www.thephilfiles.com
Making Disciples
Jesus told us to “Go and make disciples”. This applies to all ages, wherever we are. This site makes it easy by helping you know how to share your faith in Jesus with your friends and peers. www.daretobeadaniel.com
 GodTube is a global online community that creates social networking tools for the faith-based family marketplace.
You can also watch Christian videos realeased
www.godtube.com
 FUGE
This site contains information about FUGE life-changing camps and events which will deepen your commitment to a daily walk with Christ through quality Bible Study and recreation and open your eyes to missions and help you understand the relevance of the Great Commission.www.lifeway.com
The Virtous Girl
What does it mean to be a virtuous girl? This site provides advice, tips, and scripture that teaches exactly what it means to be the girl that God wants you to be.www.thevirtuosgirl.org
The Rebelution
The official definition of the ‘rebelution’ is “a teenage rebellion against the low expectations of an ungodly culture.” Discover more on this site.www.therebelution.com
Prestonwood
Prestonwood’s Children’s Ministry presents Wright’s Direction, an interactive, family-friendly show filmed at Prestonwood Baptist.http://www.prestonwood.org/biblefellowship/children/wrights_direction.php
 Puzzle Time
Print, download, or solve Sudoku number and letter puzzles, children’s puzzles, and much more online at no cost. www.thewordpuzzles.com
Bible Challenges
Interactive lessons designed to help Bible students learn in a challenging and enjoyable way. newgeorgiachurch.com/interact.
Answer Key Availaible
Eden Communications primary goal is to provide accurate, biblical answers and also provide a great deal of valuable information and resources related to Christianity, Christian education, discipleship, media, and morewww.christiananswers.net
Pumpkin Parable—5th Graders
(Keep scrolling down to see the 6th Graders.)
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 Each group of 5th Graders chose a pumpkin.
They examined their pumpkin and talked about what they wanted it to become.
They read the instructions, and they found the tools they needed.
First, they cut the top off the pumpkin so they could see what was inside.
 
Inside they found a lot of yucky, slimy pulp and a lot of big white seeds. They saved the seeds so Mrs. Kristen could roast them for a tasty treat later.
Then they threw away all the “yucky” stuff.
Think about: how God takes us and cleanses us from all our sins. The yucky, slimy pulp is like the sin that’s in us. Romans 3:23 says: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” That’s every single one of us.
God has made a way that all our sin can be forgiven and washed away.
 
The kids decided what kind of face their pumpkin would have and carefully began to carve.
They added eyes, nose, and a mouth. Each pumpkin had its own personality. Each became a “new creation.”
Think about: The Bible says God can make us a new creation too.
2 Corinthians 5:17 says: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”
 Then, a light was placed inside that pumpkin and it glowed for all to see! Even when the sun went down.
Think about: 2 Corinthians 4:6 says: “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”
And Matthew 5:16 says: “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” So we can become like that pumpkin - a glorious sight for others to see the love of Jesus!
Pumpkin Parable—6th Graders
 Each group of 6thGraders chose a pumpkin.
They examined their pumpkin and talked about what they wanted it to become.
They read the instructions, and they found the tools they needed.
First, they cut the top off the pumpkin so they could see what was inside.
 
Inside they found a lot of yucky, slimy pulp and a lot of big white seeds. They saved the seeds so Mrs. Kristen could roast them for a tasty treat later.
Then they threw away all the “yucky” stuff.
Think about: how God takes us and cleanses us from all our sins. The yucky, slimy pulp is like the sin that’s in us. Romans 3:23 says: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” That’s every single one of us.
God has made a way that all our sin can be forgiven and washed away.
 
The kids decided what kind of design their pumpkin would have and carefully began to carve.
Some groups added eyes, nose, and a mouth to make a face. Other groups chose to carve a Christian symbol instead of a face. Each pumpkin had its own personality. Each became a “new creation.”
Think about: The Bible says God can make us a new creation too.
2 Corinthians 5:17 says: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”
Then, a light was placed inside that pumpkin and it glowed for all to see! Even when the sun went down.
Think about: 2 Corinthians 4:6 says: “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”
And Matthew 5:16 says: “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” So we can become like that pumpkin - a glorious sight for others to see the love of Jesus!
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