14/12/14

Today was our last day of Junior edge for 2014, and what a great year it has been!

We look forward to 2015, when Kids@edge recommences on February 8^th.

We have said good-bye to Meg and Ezekiel, as they are now part of Edge youth. We pray that they will continue to grow in their knowledge of and love for Jesus, and seek to always make him number 1 in their lives.

Of course, we will always welcome them back if ever they want to be helpers in any of the kids@edge areas. 

Have a very happy Christmas and a great holiday everyone!

7/11/14

IT'S PARTY TIME!

Next Sunday, as well as celebrating Jesus' birthday, we will also be celebrating a great year of Junior edge!
How quickly the year has gone - it doesn't seem that long ago that we were talking about being Flipt by Jesus.
We continually need to allow Jesus to flip our lives and way of thinking so that we can live God's way and not our way.

Make sure you don't miss out on our last week of Junior edge, Kool kids and mini edge! 

30/11/14
Today was our last day of 'A Candy Cane Christmas'. We learnt that the red stripes of the candy cane remind us of the blood Jesus shed when he died on the cross. Jesus died on the cross so that our sins - the things we've done wrong - can be forgiven. God loves us so much that he gave his Son, Jesus, to take the punishment we deserve, so that we can be friends forever with him.
If we put two candy canes together, they will form a heart - a reminder of God's amazing love!

BIBLE VERSE TO LEARN AND REMEMBER
But God showed how much he loved us by having Christ die for us, even though we were sinful. Romans 5:8

DON'T FORGET the Christmas Outreach next Sunday, 7th December. Bring along family and friends to enjoy:
4.00pm Fun and games
5.00pm Carols
6.30pm Dinner

23/11/14
The candy cane is the shape of a shepherd's crook.
When God sent his Son to this earth as a baby, whom did he invite to see him? A king? A president? Some famous person? NO! Just a few shepherds they weren't educated men, they weren't rich, and they certainly weren't famous. They were simply a group of men who looked after sheep. They were poor and probably dirty and a bit smelly.
So why would God choose them to be his Son's first visitors?
To show us that Jesus came for everyone. He didn't come just for the rich, the famous, or the powerful. He came for shepherds, tax collectors, for the poor, for the sick and for the lonely.
As followers of Jesus we need to tell everyone about Jesus - our friends, our classmates, even people we don't like very much or who are mean to us.

BIBLE VERSE TO LEARN AND REMEMBER
. . . I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Saviour has been born today in Bethlehem . . . Luke 2:10b, 11

Don't miss out on two exciting events coming up:

FOOTSTEPS@EDGE PRESENTATION NIGHT
Thursday 27th November 4-5pm

CHRISTMAS OUTREACH - Sunday 7th December
4.00pm Fun and games for all the family
5.00pm Carols
6.30pm Pot luck dinner
Be sure to invite your friends!

16th November
Today we started our new series, 'A Candy Cane Christmas'. Around Christmas time we can see candy canes in the shops, hanging on the tree, on a bowl on the table. But what do they have to do with Christmas?
If we turn the candy cane upside down, we have the letter 'J'. J is for Jesus, the reason we celebrate Christmas.
When Joseph heard that Mary was to have a baby, he didn't know what to do - until an angel came to him in a dream. The angel told him that the baby Mary was going to have was very special. It was going to be a boy and he was to call him JESUS because he would save his people from their sins.

BIBLE VERSE TO LEARN AND REMEMBER 
(Mary) will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21

Well done everyone! What a great effort, raising $439.43 for the GET THE WORD OUT - CHINA project. You have helped 40 people in China to have their own copy of the Bible!

A special thanks to Sharon for making the cupcakes for the kids to decorate.

19/10/14

Over the next few weeks we will be working on our fundraiser – Bake a Kid a Bible. On Sunday, 9^th November we will be decorating and selling cupcakes to help provide Bibles for people in China who cannot afford one of their own. The money we raise will go towards purchasing the special paper that the Amity printing press in China uses for printing Bibles. Providing free paper cuts the cost of a Bible by about half.

Our Bible verse to learn and remember:
I treasure your word above all else; it keeps me from sinning against you. Psalm 119:11

 

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE CHALLENGE:
It’s still on, so keep learning.

Check out the God and Me page of this blog.

Footsteps@Edge Thursdays, 4pm-5pm, for primary school kids.

Email Jess for more info: jessica@edgechurch.net

12/10/14

It was so good to see everyone back after the holidays! What a great start to the term! We welcome Alison, Moses, Tim S and Deb to Junior edge – they will be taking our small groups. Bec H is helping out with Kool Kids this term, so a BIG welcome to her as well.

In Junior edge today we heard about the difference between sheep and goats and that goats are greedy and selfish.

As Forever Friends of Jesus we need to allow God to change us so that we are no longer selfish, but we are loving and caring towards others. When we show love and care to others it is like showing love and care to Jesus himself.

As we help raise money for Bibles for China, let’s remember we are doing it for Jesus!

Thankyou to everyone who brought back the Hong Bao (red envelopes) today. If you forgot to bring them back today, you may bring them next Sunday. Also, if you have lost the red envelope, any envelope will do!

 

Our Bible verse to learn and remember:

Whenever you did it for any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you did it for me. Matthew 25:40

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE CHALLENGE:
It’s still on, so keep learning.

Check out the God and Me page of this blog.

Footsteps@Edge Thursdays, 4pm-5pm, for primary school kids.

Email Jess for more info: jessica@edgechurch.net

5/10/14

It’s so hard to believe that this is the last term for 2014 ! Once again we have an exciting programme planned so make sure you don’t miss out!

Don’t forget the red envelopes containing donations for the GET THE WORD OUT – CHINA project are due back next Sunday.

Our Bible verse to learn and remember:
Timothy 3: 16.  All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults and giving instruction for right living.

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE CHALLENGE:
It’s still on, so keep learning.

Check out the God and Me page of this blog.

Footsteps@Edge Thursdays, 4pm-5pm, for primary school kids.

Email Jess for more info: jessica@edgechurch.net

28/9/14

We hope you are enjoying the holidays. Some people have made good use of the warmer weather and gone to the beach; others are enjoying Disneyland in Hong Kong!

Wherever you are this week, ENJOY and KEEP SAFE!

Don’t forget the EPIC SUPERKIDS fun day on Thursday. It sounds like it is going to be HEAPS of fun!

It was so good to see Emily G back on her feet today. Continue to pray for Emily, that her arm will heal well and that she will be able to use her fingers and hand normally once again.

Also, don’t forget to collect donations for GET THE WORD OUT – CHINA project. They are due back on the first week of term.

14/9/14

How many of you have more than one Bible, or at least more than one Bible in the house? We are very fortunate to have our own Bibles or, at least, access to one in your house. Imagine what it would be like if you were not able to read about all the great stories and messages from God and Jesus..

There are many people in our world that do not have access to a Bible and there are heaps of children missing out on being able to read God’s Word. This is what it is like for many people living in the poorer villages of China.

Today we learnt about China, a country of 1.25 billion people. We also learnt about the Bible Society’s GET THE WORD OUT – CHINA project.

For the next couple of months we will be raising money to help pay for paper for Bibles in China. Don’t forget to fill the ‘Hong Bao’ (red envelopes), that you took home today, with donations from family and friends. You can even give some of your own pocket money, as Angie suggested!

Remember, the Hong Bao are due back the first week of term 4 (Sunday, 12^th October).

PRAY for Emily G, who had an accident while dancing, and is in hospital.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

Our Bible verse to learn and remember:
Timothy 3: 16.  All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults and giving instruction for right living.

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE CHALLENGE:
This week’s challenge: Genesis – Revelation

              You have the holidays to learn them!!

CONGRATULATIONS to Joshua H and Mitchell who have learnt ALL the books of the Bible! You will receive your certificate and prize next term.

Check out the God and Me page of this blog.

 

Footsteps@Edge are having a performance this Thursday, 4pm-5pm, at Edge church.

EPIC Superkids Fun Day, Thursday, 2^nd October

7/9/14

How many of you got to look at the posters today? Aren’t they fantastic? Let’s not forget the messages that they give. Below are some examples of the great work.

             

Next Sunday we are going to hear about China and the need for Bibles to be printed, so make sure you’re there!

This week's question: What are the four images of the Bible that we have learnt about?

Our Bible verse to learn and remember:
Timothy 3: 16.  All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults and giving instruction for right living.

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE CHALLENGE:
This week’s challenge: Genesis – Hebrews

Check out the God and Me page of this blog.

Footsteps@Edge Thursdays, 4pm-5pm, for primary school kids.

Email Jess for more info: jessica@edgechurch.net

Don’t forget to register for the holiday programme – see Jess.

31/8/14

Junior edge – What a great job all the kids have done! Some amazing posters have been created! It was so good to see the kids working together, sharing ideas and helping one another! The posters depict various symbols related to God’s Word, the Bible. Be sure to check them out next Sunday, as they will be displayed in the foyer of the church.

Our Bible verse to learn and remember:
Timothy 3: 16.  All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults and giving instruction for right living.

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE CHALLENGE:
Keep going – some of you are getting close to memorizing all the books. You have two weeks to memorize the next section as there is no Junior edge next week.

This week’s challenge: Genesis – Hebrews

Next Sunday is not only our Family service, but Father’s Day as well!

Check out the God and Me page of this blog.

Footsteps@Edge Thursdays, 4pm-5pm, for primary school kids.

Email Jess for more info: jessica@edgechurch.net

24/8/14

Junior edge – The posters are beginning to take shape! They are certainly something to look forward to seeing as some very creative ideas have gone into them. Hopefully they will be on display at the next family service (Father’s Day).

This week’s question: How can the Bible be alive and active?

Our Bible verse to learn and remember:
Timothy 3: 16.  All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults and giving instruction for right living.

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE CHALLENGE:
Congratulations to Oli for learning ALL the books of the Bible in order.

You will receive your certificate and prize next Sunday.

Others are also well on the way – keep going, adding a few more books each week.

This week’s challenge: Genesis – Colossians

Check out the God and Me page of this blog.

Footsteps@Edge Thursdays, 4pm-5pm, for primary school kids.

Email Jess for more info: jessica@edgechurch.net

17/8/14

Junior edge - Today the kids began planning for the posters they will be producing to show different images of the Bible. When completed, these posters will be shared with the rest of the church so that, as well as seeing what we have been learning, they, too, will be inspired to read this amazing book even more!  

This week’s question: Why should we read the Bible?

Our Bible verse to learn and remember:
Timothy 3: 16.  All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults and giving instruction for right living.

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE CHALLENGE:
Congratulations to Meg, Kristen, Joshua G. and Ben for learning ALL the books of the Bible in order.

You will receive your certificate and prize next Sunday.

If you have got a bit behind that is OK – just learn what you can, adding on to what you already know!

This week’s challenge: Genesis – Romans

Check out the God and Me page of this blog.

Footsteps@Edge Thursdays, 4pm-5pm, for primary school kids.

Email Jess for more info: jessica@edgechurch.net

10/8/14

Today, in Junior edge, we heard about two very different kings from the Old Testament of the Bible. King Jehoiakim was a bad king. He disobeyed God. He was an evil king. God asked Jeremiah, the prophet to write his words on a scroll. God said he was angry with King Jehoiakim and the people but if they asked for forgiveness he would not punish them.

But King Jehoiakim did not obey God’s words. Instead he cut up the scroll and threw it into the fire. As a result, King Jehoiakim was killed.

King Josiah, however, was a good king. He obeyed God. One of the things King Josiah did was to organize for the temple be repaired It was during this time that the high priest found a book that contained the laws that God had given Moses. When King Josiah heard what was in the book he became very upset because he realized his people had not been obeying God. But then King Josiah promised to obey God and to live his way. He asked his people to make the same promise and obey God. 

We also learned that the Bible is like a mirror. It shows us what we are really like – the good and the bad. When we read the Bible and don’t do what it says, it is like someone who looks in the mirror and then, when he/she walks away, forgets what he/she looks like!

This week’s question: What do we need to do when we read God’s instructions in the Bible?

Our Bible verse to learn and remember:
Timothy 3: 16.  All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults and giving instruction for right living.

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE CHALLENGE:
How are you going with learning the books of the Bible? Some people have already learnt them all! Well done to those people!

Don’t forget you will receive a very special prize once you have achieved this challenge.

This week your challenge is to know ALL the books of the Old Testament (Genesis to  Malachi)

Check out the God and Me page of this blog to learn more about the Bible.

Footsteps@Edge Thursdays, 4pm-5pm, for primary school kids.

Email Jess for more info: jessica@edgechurch.net