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| February 2007 Vol. 2, No. 2 |
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Welcome!  
Hike, Bike, Jog or Skate?
For many children, your Pioneer Clubs program is the first place they hear the message of God’s grace, love and redemption. For others, it’s where that life-changing message turns into an “ah-ha” understanding of his plan of forgiveness and salvation. And yet, a children’s ministry program does not exist in many of the 300,000 churches sprinkled across our country. Why? Many of them don’t know that a partner like Pioneer Clubs waits, ready and willing to equip them to build a life-transforming children’s ministry program. What’s exciting, however, is that the kids in your program can change that. How? With a Kids for Kids Hike. This spring marks the 10th anniversary of this action-packed mission opportunity. In the past decade, kids like those in your clubs, have raised thousands of dollars to reach new churches, train new leaders and help more kids join in the fun of Pioneer Clubs. So hike, bike, jog or skate to extend the reach of Pioneer Clubs. For complete details, go to our website and get plans underway for your 2007 hike. Blessings!  Judy Bryson President, Pioneer Clubs It Worked at Our Club Jill Davidson of South MacArthur Church of Christ
in Irving, Texas, came up with a fun and quick way
to say thanks to volunteers who help out with
Pioneer Clubs activities. As a thank-you to the
dads for the Trailblazer Dad-Daughter Campout, she
had 4" x 8" photo cards made with a picture of the
outing plus the words, “Thanks, Dad, for your time,
your love and our great memories.” The postscript
included the name of club (Trailblazers), the name
of the event and the date. The cards come with
envelopes that the Pioneer Clubs members can then
address and send to those special volunteers.
You can order personalized photo cards through most major drugstore chains as well as major discount retailers. Many also have an option for online ordering—you don’t even have to leave home to create this memorable thank-you!  What's Up at Club? 
Bibles are being studied. Club members are busy with
activities. Awards are being earned. Kids are
laughing and making new friends. But don’t keep the
fun to yourself! To send us your stories and digital
photos, click
here.
Pictured this month are members of the Pioneer Boys® club of Seacrest Presbyterian Church in Delray Beach, Florida, after a great day of fishing with their dads. A fish was caught, despite its hiding deep down in the warmer waters. The group also saw two large turtles as well as pelicans, osprey and seagulls. To top off the experience, they stopped at McDonalds and then ended their time of fun in the sun with prayer and thanksgiving. Are You Treating Yourself Right? As a leader you are a giver—of your time, your
energy, and your ideas. Working with children as a
Pioneer Clubs leader is as rewarding as it is
demanding. The effort is well worth it, however, as
evidenced by letters that come to Pioneer Clubs
headquarters telling of the impact a leader had on
the writer 20, 30, even 40 years earlier!
To be the most effective leader you can be, consider these tips on how to keep yourself ready for the challenges ahead. Ask someone in your church or Pioneer Clubs to be your prayer partner. Take the initiative to ask someone to pray for you regularly. Keep him or her informed of your club’s needs and your personal needs. Share your concerns. Depending on the situation, you could talk to the club coordinator, a veteran leader, or a pastor. Keep communication lines open, and get to know a fellow Pioneer Clubs leader. Taking care of concerns will free you up to do your work more effectively. Spread the News about Camp Where can the kids in your Pioneer Clubs program
make new friends, explore the outdoors, build new
skills, grow in their faith and have the kind of
adventures and fun that will stick with them for a
lifetime? The answer is Camp
Cherith®, the
camping
ministry of Pioneer Clubs.
Many families are already forming summer plans, so now is the perfect time to let parents and children know about this life-changing opportunity. Follow these simple steps to start the kids in your Pioneer Clubs on their way to an unforgettable mountaintop experience.
Valentine’s Day Games Heart Hunt Give each player a small bag. At the signal, all look for hidden candy hearts. Give the player finding the most a chocolate heart; the rest get to keep their candy hearts. Adaption: Hide paper hearts. The player finding the most hearts receives a huge valentine balloon or card. (Appropriate for pre-schoolers).p. News from Pioneer Clubs Headquarters Annual Phonathon In February we’ll be calling our current leaders and donors to thank you for your partnership, let you know what’s happening in the national ministry, and ask for your continued financial support. We look forward to talking with you! Mark Your Calendar for Pioneer Clubs Sunday 2007 Pioneer Clubs Sunday is an opportunity for your club members to shine! This year’s theme is “Friend of God.” For ideas on how to celebrate Pioneer Clubs Sunday, visit our website. While the official date is February 11, 2007, you are welcome to celebrate Pioneer Clubs Sunday whenever you wish. We’d love to hear about your plans. Please contact us at vbreckenridge@pioneerclubs.org. |
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