Text Box: Children’s Corner—May 4 Tue., May 6th - 5:15 pm Children's Committee Meeting - Progressive Sunday School room.  Child care available. Wed., May 7th - 3:30 - 5:30 pm. End of Year swimming party for all children in the church.  Meet at Lisa Gindler's, 105 S. Fair St.  No van pick up from school.  Kids will eat at Lisa's, then boys will swim at Ki Wilson's, 1720 Donovan St and girls at Lisa's.  Parents please bring cookies, brownies, or cupcakes, towels and sunscreen.  Adult must accompany children younger than 2nd gr. 2008 Medical Release must be completed before swimming. Party will be rescheduled in case of bad weather. SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW!! Deadlines approaching!!  Several to choose from.  Invite your friends to join you.   FUMC will pay 1/2 the registration fee for one camp for church members.  For more info, call 672-8521. Scholarship coupons available through the conference.  Adult Sponsors welcome to attend camps with conference training and background check. Vacation Bible School - July 14-17 evening, God's Big Backyard, is all about service!  Start thinking about how you would like to help.  Volunteers are always needed for crafts, snacks, recreation, music, bible lessons, and crew leaders. Text Box: With school just about out, are you looking for some fun, summer activities?  We’ve got summer camps, Vacation Bible School, and other fun activities to offer.  Plan on going bowling and to the movies, too!! And working a couple of service projects also!! Tue., May 6th – 5:15pm Children's Committee Meeting - Progressive Sunday School room.  Child care available.  Vacation Bible School is on the agenda. Wed., May 7th – 3:30-5:30pm Swim Party for all of the children in the church.  Meet at Lisa Gindler’s at 105 S. Fair Street.  Hot Dogs and drinks will be provided at Lisa's house.  After eating, the boys will travel to Ki Wilson's house, 1720 Donovan Street, for swimming while the girls swim at Lisa's.  Parents, please provide cookies, brownies or cupcakes.  A parent or guardian must accompany children younger than 2nd grade. Summer Camp  Information and registration forms available in the Narthex, breezeway or church office.  Again, FUMC will pay one-half the registration fee for one camp for church members.  For more information, call me at the office 672-8521.  Scholarship coupons also available through the conference.  Adult Sponsors are welcome to attend camps with conference training and background check. Basic Training Camp - June 8 – 11 at Cathedral Oaks in Weimar, TX Sponsored by FUMC Victoria and The Victoria District Entering 4th – 6th grades, $100.00 Experience God through worship, games, friends, and much more. Space available for only 25 girls and 25 boys   Registration Deadline: (in church office) May 10th    Peace Talks,  June 15th – 18th at Mt. Wesley Retreat Center, Kerrville, TX Entering 3rd thru 4th grades – $210; Dean:  Rev. Bill Duke, Camp activities include bible fun, music, hands on activities, swimming, recreation, and making new friends.  Registration Deadline: (in church office) May 10th Peace Talks, June 22nd – 26th at Mt. Wesley Retreat Center, Kerrville, TX Entering 5th thru 6th grades, $270; Dean:  Rev. Jason Teague, Camp activities include bible fun, music, hands on activities, swimming, recreation, and making new friends.  Registration Deadline: (in church office) May 10th M.A.D. Camp (Music, Art and Drama) “Treasures in the Field” July 29th – Aug 2nd Mt. Wesley Retreat Center, Kerrville, TX Entering 4th thru 6th grades, $300.00; Dean:  Rev. Ron Welborn Director: Wendy Inman Much like the other camps with bible lessons, swimming, crafts, and hiking, but children will focus on an area of interest in fine arts: Music (vocal), Art, Music (hand bells), or Drama.  All instruction by certified fine arts teachers.  Registration Deadline: (in church office) June 1 JAM Camp June 29-July 3, Mt. Wesley Retreat Center, Kerrville TX Entering 6th thru 8th grades, $225 www.reachingyouth.org; Speaker: Ryan Barnett. Worship Leader: Mark Swayze Band; CAMP HIGHLIGHTS: Energizing worship, Wild West Party (bring your hats & boots), Camo Night (bring camouflage to wear), Water Wars, ultimate frisbee, small groups, ropes course, new friends, get to know God. A good ole' traditional Mt. Wesley summer camp with a few new surprises! Registration Deadline:  June 1 (in church office) Jr. High River Camp - July 13-17, HEB Foundation Camp, Linnets Wings Entering 6th thru 8th grades, $225 – www.reachingyouth.org Speaker: Scot Pollok. Worship Leader:  The Progeny Band CAMP HIGHLIGHTS: Awesome worship, river walks, Blue Hole swims, long hikes, dodgeball, volleyball, Wild West Party (bring your hats & boots), Camo Night (bring camouflage to wear), small groups, new friends, renew your relationship with Christ. A camping experience in the outdoors and a "see God in nature" type of week.  Registration Deadline: (in church office) June 1 June 12th – 2:00-5:30pm Bowling in Seguin July 14th-17th Vacation Bible School, evening - This year’s program, God's Big Backyard, is all about service!  Our daily themes include serving family, friends, neighbors, community, and Jesus!  Start thinking about how you would like to help out with VBS this year. Volunteers are always needed for the following positions:  crafts, snacks, recreation, music, bible lessons, crew leaders, nursery workers, etc.  See pg. 13 of this newsletter for sign-up sheet to volunteer for VBS. Please fill out form and turn into me or the church office. July 21st – August 18th Kid’s Knit – Basic Knitting, beginning and beyond. Teacher:  Betty Wharton   Limited to 6 children, ages 8-12  July 24th – Movies in Gonzales or Seguin. August 11th  – Splashway Trip In Christ name, Willa