May & June 2007

May & June 2007 Nursery Schedule- Covenant Presbyterian Church, PCA
Updated as of 4/20/2007. This is the third set of revisions, so hopefully this is correct.

May 6
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Trevor & Sarah Williams
Toddlers
The Frankenfield Family
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Kristen Cook
Suzanne Mackey
Toddlers
Bob &Joanne Gumaer

10:45 a.m.
Infants
Jenny Witthohn
Wendy DeWall
Toddlers
Nina Davenport
Dorothy Badecki
Kids in Christ: 5/6- Susie Field

May 13- Happy Mothers’ Day!

*Bold denotes definite or a regular assignment
*Italic denotes unconfirmed- not the ususal assignment
We tried to give the mommies a little break.
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Mark Richards
Rob Rowton
Toddlers
Scott Mackey
Ben Ciavollela
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Paul Witthohn
George Plotts
Toddlers
Hans& Angela Larsen
10:45 a.m.
Infants
Joe Bronkema
Michael Hill
Toddlers
Dave Wilking
Kayla Keemer
Kids in Christ: 5/13- Trevor Williams. :0)- Thank you!

May 20

8:15 a.m.
Infants
Jill Rowton
Darlene Richards
Toddlers
Jessica Hutchins
Matt Pezzato
Holly Romond
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Rachel Schell
Tammy Johnson
Toddlers
Barry & Annette Lem
10:45 a.m.
Infants
Needs Coverage
Toddlers
Melanie Plotts
Terri Bartmess
Kids in Christ: 5/20 Aimee Friedrich

May 27 Memorial Day Weekend
8:15 a.m.
Joint Service
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Susie and Derek Field
Toddlers
Needs Coverage
10:45 a.m.
Infants
Nina & Laurie Davenport
Toddlers
Eileen & Amy Testa

OK… Those Lazy Hazy Days of summer are upon us! We need some additional help as vacationers head to their sunny spots for well-deserved rest and relaxation! Any college students home for the Summer or High Schoolers whose loads are lessened that might be available, the current volunteers would really appreciate a hand! :0)

June 3
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Melissa & Stacy Dykstra
Toddlers
Morgan Carreon
Karen Ciavollela
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Elaine Fleming
Kathy McFarland
Toddlers
Aimee & Scot Friedrich
10:45 a.m.
Infants
Melanie Murphy
Linda Hare
Toddlers
Karen Panagatopolus
Susannah Davenport
Kids in Christ: Suzanne Mackey 6/3/2007

June 10
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Julie & Maria Servodidio
Toddlers
The Dinsmore Family
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Scot & Suzanne Mackey
Toddlers
Hans and Angela Larsen
10:45 a.m.
Infants
Joyce Kennedy
Dave Wilking
Toddlers
Need Coverage
Kids in Christ: Sarah Williams 6/10/2007

June 17 Happy Fathers’ Day!
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Peggy & Rachel Ehlers
Toddlers
Ben Ciavollela
Sarah Williams
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Kristen Cook
Wendy DeWall
Toddlers
Joanne Gumaer
Tammy Johnson
10:45 a.m.
Infants
Jenny Witthohn
Kayla Keemer
Toddlers
Melanie Plotts
Dorothy Badecki
Kids in Christ: Angela Larsen 6/17/2007

June 24
8:15 a.m.
Infants
The Richards Family
Toddlers
Morgan Carreon
Karen Ciavollela
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Rob & Jill Rowton

Toddlers
Paul Witthohn
Bob Gumaer
10:45 a.m.
Infants
Wendy DeWall
Kathy McFarland
Toddlers
Melanie Murphy
George Plotts
Kids in Christ: Elaine Fleming 6/24/2007

April Schedule

April Nursery Schedule: Covenant Presbyterian Church, PCA
REVISED as of March 7, 2007

April 1 Palm Sunday Joint Service
@10:00
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL*****

Joint Service
10:00 a.m.
Infants
Rob & Jill Rowton

Toddlers
Scot & Suzanne Mackey

No 8:30 Service: NO KIDS in CHRIST

April 8 Easter!
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today!
Praise the Lord!
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Sarah & Trevor Williams

Toddlers
Needs Coverage


9:35 a.m.
Infants
Kristen Cook
Wendy DeWall

Toddlers
Bob & Joanne Gumaer

10:45 a.m.
Infants
Paul & Jenny Witthohn

Toddlers
Lea Jacovini
Dorothy Badecki

KIDS in CHRIST: Open


April
15
8:15 a.m.
Infants
The Frankenfield Family

Toddlers

Jessica Hutchins
Matt Pezzato
Holly Romond


9:35 a.m.
Infants
Jane Fuller
Rachel Schell

Toddlers
Sue Ginter
Ben Ciavollela


10:45 a.m.
Infants
George & Melanie Plotts

Toddlers
Kayla Keemer
Terri Bartmess

Kids in Christ: Elaine Fleming 8:30 sermon (9:00 to 9:40)


April
22
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Melissa & Stacy Dykstra

Toddlers

Morgan Carreon
Karen Ciavollela


9:35 a.m.
Infants
Susie and Derek Field

Toddlers
Barry & Annette Lem


10:45 a.m.
Infants
Nina & Laurie Davenport

Toddlers
Eileen & Amy Testa

Kids in Christ: Sarah Williams 8:30 sermon (9:00 to 9:40)


April
29
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Julie & Maria Servodidio

Toddlers
The Dinsmore Family


9:35 a.m.
Infants
Tammy Johnson
Elaine Fleming

Toddlers
Hans & Angela Larsen


10:45 a.m.
Infants
Joyce Kennedy
Susannah Davenport

Toddlers
Cornelia & Hannah Benson

Kids in Christ: Angela Larsen 8:30 sermon (9:00 to 9:40)
Should there be no volunteers for any “Needs Coverage” spot, parents will be responsible for their children. Please do not leave the nursery unless the appropriate volunteer has arrived. Also, the schedules are posted for you convenience.

March Nursery Schedule 2007

Nursery Schedule for March 2007, Covenant Presbyterian Church, PCA


March 4
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Sarah & Trevor Williams
Kayli Colligan
Toddlers
The Dinsmore Family

9:35 a.m.
Infants
Paul & Jenny Witthohn
Toddlers
Ben Ciavollela
Sue Ginter

10:45 a.m.
Infants
Joyce Kennedy
Susannah Davenport
Toddlers
Terri Bartmess
Dorothy Badecki

Kids in Christ: Tracy Colligan 3/4/2007


March 11
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Julie & Maria Servodidio
Toddlers
Rob & Jill Rowton

9:35 a.m.
Infants
Elaine Fleming
Shari Wilking
Toddlers
Jessica Hutchins
Matt Pezzato
Holly Romond

10:45 a.m.
Infants
Peter & Stephanie Panagotopulos
Toddlers
**Needs Coverage Please Note**

Kids in Christ: Suzanne Mackey 3/11/ 2007


March 18
8:15 a.m.
Infants
**Needs Coverage: Please Note**
Toddlers
Morgan Carreon
Karen Ciavollela


9:35 a.m.
Infants
Rachel Schell
Kristen Cook
Toddlers
Barry & Annette Lem


10:45 a.m.
Infants
Joe & Lisa Bronkema
Toddlers
Eileen and Amy Testa

Kids in Christ: Angela Larsen: 3/18/2007


March 25
8:15 a.m.
Infants
The Richards Family
Toddlers
Peggy & Rachel Ehlers

9:35 a.m.
Infants
Tammy Johnson
Wendy DeWall??
Toddlers
Hans & Angela Larsen


10:45 a.m.
Infants
Cornelia & Hannah Benson
Toddlers
George & Melanie Plotts

Kids in Christ: Susie Field: 3/25/2007

Ok. Not too bad! Friends, thanks so much for your continued support of the nursery! As usual, if you cannot cover your assigned spot, please arrange coverage and just let me know so the bulletin can be updated. I know that we are still a little short-handed, but we trust in the Lord! God Bless you. Also, thank you so much for your support of Kids in Christ. It has been a blessing thanks to all of you.
In Christ,
Tracy Colligan

February 2007

Covenant Presbyterian Church, PCA
Nursery Schedule &

Kids in Christ Schedule following weekly Sunday schedule

February
4
2007
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Kimberlee & Chad Wescher
Toddlers
Hans & Angela Larsen
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Aimee Friedrich

Roxanne Holland
Toddlers
Bruce and Julie Brown
10:45 a.m.
Infants
Joe & Lisa Bronkema
Toddlers
Eileen & Amy Testa
Kids in Christ: Susie Field 2/4/2007


February
11
2007
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Scot & Suzanne Mackey
Toddlers
Jessica Hutchins
Matt Pezzato
Holly Romond
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Peter & Stephanie Panagotopulos
Toddlers
Rob & Jill Rowton
10:45 a.m.
Infants
Dave Wilking & Karen Panagotopulos
Toddlers
Karen & Michael Hill
Kids in Christ: Tracy Colligan 2/11/2007


February
18
2007
8:15 a.m.
Infants
The Frankenfield Family
Toddlers
Aimee Friedrich
Karen Ciavollela
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Tracy Colligan
Shari Wilking
Toddlers
Bruce & Julie Brown
10:45 a.m.
Infants
Cornelia & Hannah Benson
Toddlers
Linda Hare & Elaine Fleming
Kids in Christ: Sarah Williams 2/18/2007


February
25
2007
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Derek & Susie Field
Morgan Carreon
Toddlers
Melissa & Stacy Dykstra
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Kristen Cook
Tammy Johnson
Toddlers
Bob & Joanne Gumaer
10:45 a.m.
Infants
George & Melanie Plotts
Toddlers
Lea Jacovini
Kayla Keemer
Kids in Christ: Aimee Friedrich 2/25/2007

WHEW! This was a tough one to do, but Praise the Lord it is now done!
Also, thanks for your support of Kids in Christ.
As usual, if you cannot cover your assigned spot, please make arrangements for coverage. We are short-handed and have many maternity leaves coming up. I also understand that the upcoming Evangelism course is in full swing and many of us do not want to miss it. Those of you who requested to not be scheduled during that time period I was able to honor and rearrange the schedule a bit. My prayer is that the nursery stays in operation during Sunday School so that the mommies and daddies get a chance to attend some of the classes. If you know of someone who may be able to help out during that time period, please have them contact me at tracy.Colligan@gmail.com or 856 374 1281.

Also, as always, thank you SO much for your continued service. How blessed I am!
In Christ,
Tracy

Covenant Presbyterian Church, PCA, January 2007 Nursery Schedule

January 7
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Aimee Friedrich
Morgan Carreon
Toddlers

NEEDS COVERAGE
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Rob & Jill Rowton
Toddlers
Karen & Michael Hill
10:45 a.m.
Infants
Cornelia & Hannah Benson
Toddlers
Terri Bartmess
Susannah Davenport
Kids in Christ 1/7: Tracy Colligan

January 14
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Derek & Susie Field
Toddlers
Peggy & Rachel Ehlers
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Tracy Colligan
Kristen Cook
Toddlers
Bob & Joanne Gumaer
10:45 a.m.
Infants
Peter & Stephanie Panagotopulos
Toddlers
George & Melanie Plotts
Kids in Christ 1/14: Sarah Williams

January 21
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Sarah & Trevor Williams
Kayli Colligan
Toddlers
The Dinsmore Family
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Elaine Fleming
Tammy Johnson
Toddlers
Ben Ciavollela
Sue Ginter
10:45 a.m.
Infants
Nina & Laurie Davenport
Toddlers
Lea Jacovini
Dorothy Badecki
Kids in Christ 1/21: Aimee Friedrich

January 28
8:15 a.m.
Infants
Julie & Maria Servodidio
Toddlers
The Richards Family
9:35 a.m.
Infants
Paul & Jenny Witthohn
Toddlers
Barry & Annette Lem
10:45 a.m.
Infants
Joyce Kennedy
Kayla Keemer
Toddlers
Kathy McFarland
Melanie Murphy
Kids in Christ 1/28: Angela Larsen

Dear Friends,
Kids in Christ is a new ministry for children roughly 4 & 5 years-old during the sermon. Already we have a handful of volunteers! Praise the Lord! The materials will be copied and placed in a bin with dated folders. An outline of how the time will be utilized will be given to you to use as a guide, but basically, we will model prayer, sing praise to our Lord (CD of praise and worship songs), read a bible story from The Beginner’s Bible (Zondervan Publishers: available on Christianbook.com for $9.95 if you’d like your own), discuss the passage, color a coloring page to go with the story, sing closing song (again CD), and closing prayer. The schedule will appear on the nursery schedule for your convenience. We still could use a few more volunteers for the nursery and for Kids in Christ, so spread the word and pray, please! God Bless you and thank you for your service!
In Christ, Tracy.

A New Beginning

Dear Friends in Christ,
The population of Covenant Presbyterian Church is growing in leaps and bounds! What wonderful news! With the increased number of children, so do the special needs of the church increase. As our babies mature into toddlers and then "graduate" from the nursery, many of us parents find ourselves wondering and struggling with what to do with our 4, 5 or 6 year-old child during the 8:30 sermon. Many parents of children this age find that if they keep the little-ones with them, it is a small-scale battle to keep him/her still and quiet. Sometimes, we find ourselves having to leave the sanctuary all together. In my own frailty, I sometimes wonder why I bother at all! I would find myself leaving church tired and feeling more anxious than ever. Well, Praise the Lord! We have the blessing of Reverend Ehlers to begin a program during the 8:30 sermon to help our little evangelists learn about our Creator and be able to move and make a little noise! Ideas are welcome, so email me with yours and I'll tell you mine. By the Grace of God we can make this work together! God bless you!
In Christ,
Tracy Colligan

So, what exactly is Covenant Presbyterian Nursery??

Who can be a volunteer?
The Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) nursery is a ministry of the church run by many, many volunteers in the church. Some are the parents of the children, some are grandparents, but many are people who want to serve the Lord and give of their time freely!

“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise- the fruit of the lips that confess His name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”Hebrews 13: 15-16

What is the point?
The idea is to allow parents and opportunity to worship our awesome Lord in a peaceful and positive frame of mind. "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, sould, and mind." ABSOLUTELY we do! However for mommies and daddies sometimes this is tough to do during a service with little ones distracting them for various reasons, so we all take turns taking care of the children in the two designated rooms. It is also better for the children because we all know that with their short attention spans, sitting through the entire service quietly and still is VERY difficult. They also need to know that God's Son loves them very much. He even tells us so!

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these…And He took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them”Mark 10: 14, 16


Where do the children go?
There are two rooms that are in operation during both services and Sunday school which are the Infant Room and the Toddler Room. Those terms are used rather loosely since there really is no exact age in which every child transitions from infancy to toddlerhood. Generally, the Infant Room is for babies from birth to about 18 months and the Toddler Room is for about 18 months to about 3 years old. The infant room also can accomodate nursing mothers who might enjoy privacy during feedings. Both rooms are located to the left of the main doors, just down the hall from the church office.

What else do I need to know?
Below are copied and pasted sections of the Nursery Guidelines brochure. Of Course, if you still have any questions, just ask any voluteer in the nursery. Someone will be able to help you.

Covenant Presbyterian Church
P.C.A.

Covenant Presbyterian Church offers childcare for the Contemporary 8:30 service, Sunday School Hour, and the Traditional 11:00 service. Generally, nursery is extended for other church functions and services provided volunteers are available. We offer two rooms: one for infant to about 18 months of age and the other for about 18 months of age to around 3 years of age.

This is a special ministry that benefits everyone. Mommies and Daddies are provided the opportunity to focus on and worship our gracious and awesome Lord. The young children are exposed to other loving and caring believers and are able to see Jesus in them as well as their parents. Subsequently, those without little ones at home can enjoy the innocence of God’s little ones. What a way to serve God’s family!

This information is for those currently volunteering and for those prayerfully considering offering their services to this wonderful ministry in our church, as well as parents leaving their children in the care of our nursery volunteers.


Covenant Presbyterian Church, PCA
1520 S. Kings’ Highway
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034(856) 429-1225

1. General Guidelines
   (Both rooms)
   
   1. Please make every effort to be on time. (families and volunteers alike!)
   2.Be sure that all children are signed in indicating all the necessary information. This is for the safety and well-being of these precious little ones.
   3.Be sure that the “cubby” number is listed on the sign-in sheet, especially in the infant room where diaper changes and bottle-feeding happen more frequently.
   4.It would be greatly appreciated if visiting and adult conversation be held at another time or location. It is best for the children if only the scheduled nursery workers are in the room. Too much talking and too many adults can cause confusion for the children.
   5.Please make every effort to clean up & wipe down the tables after your scheduled time to minimize the spreading of germs and to reduce the risk of tripping over the toys. Also, keep in mind that from September to June, the toddler room is used for our Jubilee Preschool, so after the 11:00 service, it is especially important to sweep up the floor and wipe down tables.
   6.If at all possible, we respectfully request that a child not be left if he/ she is ill. In the event a child becomes ill during the service, the recorded information on the sign-in sheet will be used to locate the parent(s).
   7.If a volunteer is unable to fulfill his/her scheduled obligation, every effort on his/her part is to be made to find a replacement and to notify Tracy Colligan of the change so the master schedule can be updated.

Activity Ideas

1.For the toddlers you may wish to use the TV/VCR during the sermon.
2.If possible, midway through the hour, the children are provided with a small snack. This may be brought from home, especially for food allergies, or may be from the cabinet labeled as such. Remember to say a blessing, please.
3.Coloring pages are available for the toddlers, which are located in the cabinet.
4.Children in both rooms can be read to. There are books in both rooms, but feel free, if you have a story you love about God or the Bible, to share it.
5.Children in both rooms also enjoy movement and singing. Feel free to utilize any music available for those fun activities.

6.When straightening the room, have the little ones help as much as they can by putting the toys in the proper bins and cabinets. Why not get those good habits reinforced here!

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth”2 Timothy 2: 15

A few words of Encouragement!

Many thanks to all the current volunteers for the tireless love and commitment to the children and families of our church. You make it possible for us all to come before the Lord for worship in the proper frame of mind and in peace and assurance. Your service is such a blessing! You are storing up your treasure in heaven!

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust DO NOT destroy, and where thieves DO NOT break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Matthew 6: 19-21

To all future volunteers, we welcome you and look forward to rewarding fellowship in this precious ministry. May you enjoy the blessing as we already do!

Rockin' around, the Infant Room!

A few weeks ago, a CD player/radio was placed in the Infant Room. It belongs to the nursery! Very soon, look for children's CD's with bible songs and bible stories. If this works out, we'll get a second one and additional CD's for the toddler room. The idea is that the kids can move around and praise the Lord at the same time!