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welcomeWelcome to the BIG Allstars newsletter for 2012.This is packed with info and news on everything we do for kids here at St Paul’s Church. From the youngest to the oldest, we value children here at St Paul’s, and strive to provide the best childrens work possible.

Allstars is the name of the children’s ministry at St Paul’s. It’s a vibrant, fun and God-centred place for children of all ages.

We hope this newsletter will give you as much information as possible on the upcoming childrens events and activities in 2012. If you would like any more information, please do get in touch. Our details are on the back of this booklet.

God bless,

Simon Parry | Children’s Pastor

ABOUT ST PAUL’S...

We are a large church in Ealing where everyone matters, from the youngest to the oldest member. We believe that everyone has something to bring that will add colour and creativity to the church family.

You can find out more about the church, where we are and what we believe by visiting our main website at www.stpaulsealing.com

You can also pop in during office hours or call us on 020 8579 9444.

Our desire in Allstars is to partner with parents in bringing their children into a relationship with Jesus and helping them to grow in their relationship with Him.

The Allstars’ kids’ team love children and consider it a great honour to serve the children of our church and community.

Allstars caters for new-born babies all the way up to children in Year 6 at school. We take great care to present Jesus in a way that is fun, relevant for the children, interactive and full of life.Our goal at Allstars is to reach children in Ealing with the love of God in a fresh and relevant way. We strive to ensure that every Allstars’ group and event, whether on Sundays or midweek, is a safe, fun, friendly and godly place to be.

You can spot an Allstars’ team member easily on a Sunday morning and any other event as they’re all wearing our cool red and white Allstars’ t-shirts, a red Allstars’ tabard or a red Allstars’ hoody. If you see one, don’t forget to say ‘Hello’!

our vision...

sundaysAllstars is the name of the children ministry here at St Pau’s Church. Every sunday morning at St Paul’s we have a full Chidlren’s programme designed just for your child at both our morning services. From the very young in beamers to the cool year 6 in Voltage, we have a morning full of fun, games, worship and teaching. It’s a great place to meet new people, make new friends and learn how amazing our God is.

Each group is different, and includes age appropriate play, songs, activities and teaching. Every week, children will follow the main

Allstars Kids on Sundays takes place during the main services at 9:15am and 11am

Every Sunday we have a whole range of great children’s groups here at St Paul’s for ages 0- 11.

teaching theme from church, and will have an opportunity to be creative through craft, songs and discussion, and will bring home an Allstars activity sheet which will feature elements from the teaching. These also includes some family activities.

Whether you’re new to St Paul’s or have been here for some time, you will always be very welcome and greeted by a smile and a happy team of Allstars leaders.

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0-2s Nursery & Reception

Yrs 1-2 Yrs 3-4 Yrs 5-6

sunday groups

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ays Allstars group start times.

Here’s what you need to know...

Week 1 Children go straight to their groups after the childens songin the main service.

Week 2Children go straight to their groups after the childens song in the main service. They then return for Family Communion. Please collect from their groups.

Week 3 Children go straight to their groups at the begining of the services

Week 4Children go straight to their groups after the childens song in the main service.

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regi

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tion Child safety is

very important here at St Paul’s.

Each group has a registartion process where your child is registered. Some groups have a ticket system, others require a signature.

We also ask parents to complete a registration form for each child. This is so that we

have as much details as possible, such as allergies and any special needs. This also allows us to keep in contact for birthdays and other important events.

If you are unsure about how to register your child, please speak to one of the Allstars team.

Please call us on 020 8579 9444 during office hours. We look

forward to speaking with you.

OURPLACETOO

Our Place Too is a loving environment for children with Special Needs. This will be launching in 2012 NEW

2-3s

preschool

Tiny Little Me - ages 5 and under

This is our preschool event featuring

music, games, puppets, live music,

giant softplay, crafts, special guests, pony

rides and lots more. These events run on

key Saturdays throughout the year.

Keep an eye out for details this year.

Great and Small - PreschoolGreat and small is our fortnightly preschool morning for children. Full of music, games, Ruffy the dog, live music, giant softplay, fresh coffee and cake, crafts and lots lots more.Come along and join with hundreds for a fun-filled morning! DATES FOR 2012 ARE: 18th January, 1st February, 7th March, 21st March, 18th April

Alison MooreGreat & Small team leader

clubs

SQUIDGEBreakout - Years 3-6Every Tuesday in term-time from

6 -7.15pm we meet for an evening

jam-packed with music, team

games, competitions, cool Bible

stuff, movies, tuck shop, teaching,

pool and a great bunch of leaders.

We have special games and

challenge evenings, along with

Movie nights and lots of fun!

We would love to welcome

you to come along next time.

Visit our website to download

our Breakout term diary.

50p entry.

Krafty KidsThis is our craft club for children in

school Years 1-3. A Saturday morning

full of creative crafts and lots of good

fun. We make everything from cards

to candles, clothing to cakes! We are

planing to take Krafty Kids on the road

in the spring to locations around Ealing.

DATES FOR 2012 ARE:

Saturday 18th February & 31st March

10am - 11.15am £1.50 entry

Squidge - Kids Life GroupThis is our Life Group for children in school years 4, 5 and 6. Squidge starts at 4pm and finishes at 5.15pm.Here we explore the Bible, play some games and spend time with God.This happens once a month on a Thursday afternoon. DATES FOR 2012 ARE:19th Jan, 9th Feb, 8th March & 19th April

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Massive - Family eventsMassive is our large-scale event which takes place

regularly throughout the year. An action-packed

afternoon or evening of worship, games, fun,

guests and loads more crammed in for the

whole family.

The next MASSIVE will be very soon.

Family tickets are available online and details will be out soon.

ALLSTARS Family Variety EveningThis January we are kicking off the new year with a bang! We will be holding our first Allstars Family Variety evening where anyone one from your family can come and perform, sing and dance. Maybe your dad can juggle, or mum can make balloon animals, maybe granny can gargle or grandad can spin plates or you can sing like Adele! Whatever it is, come along for an evening of fun and laughter for the whole family this January. There will be prizes for the most creative performances.Entry is FREE and we will have a small snack bar selling drinks, tea, coffee and snacks. Venue: St Paul’s Church Hall.

DATE: Saturday 14th January. 6.30 - 7.30pm

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new musicMovie AfternoonsWe know how some half term holidays can seem to go on forever, especially on a rainy day! So, fear not - Allstars can help! During most half term holidays we offer family Movie afternoons FREE OF CHARGE here at the Church! Come along and watch a new family film on a big screen and some yummy free popcorn and drinks.

DATES FOR MOVIE AFTERNOONS ARE: 14th, 15th & 16th Feb Movie details will be announced closer to the time. Parents must accompany up to 4 childen. Movie afternoons start at 2pm and finish at 3.30pm.

We love music here at St Paul’s, and we

really love music in Allstars.

Most Sundays, each group will have a

time singing worship songs, and having a

good old dance around too. So for 2012,

we are producing a simple kids album

with 10 of our new key songs for this year.

Some new ones and a few oldies too!

The CDs will be available from Sunday

15th January 2012 for £2

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other stuffAllstars WebsiteWe also have a new website with details of all our groups and events. There’s news, a who’s who of the team and you can download some of our weekly kids’ materials. Visit www.stpaulsealing.com and look for Allstars.

Local Primary SchoolsWe go into a number of schools in the Ealing area to lead assemblies and take lessons. We also host ‘school visits’ to St Paul’s throughout the year as well as working with the schools on projects such as school music albums and weekly Bible clubs.

Pastoral VisitsThroughout the year, we have a small team of Allstars’ leaders who visit children and families from our various Allstars’ groups. These visits take place after school at a convenient time. The team can chat and pray with the children.Please send us an email if you would like a visit for your child.

MORE INFO For more detailed information on Sunday teaching curriculum, registration, child protection, joining the team etc, please pick up our ‘everything you need to know’ booklet available from the welcome area or speak to one of the team.

Allstars WebsiteWe also have a new website with details of all our groups and events. There’s news, a who’s who of the team and you can download some of our weekly kids’ materials. Visit www.stpaulsealing.com and look for Allstars.

Everyone has questions about life.

Does God exist? What about all the

suffering in the world?

Does prayer work?

The Alpha Course provides a

place to discuss these questions

and many more in a friendly and

comfortable environment.

There’s morning and evening

course to choose from.

Both courses involve food and

coffee and the opportunity to

discuss the questions of life.

DATES FOR NEXT ALPHA COURSE:

Wed 1st Feb to Wed 28th March

Course are on Wednesdays and held at St Paul’s Church

at 7.30pm. Please call for more info on 020 8579 9444

easter at st paul’s

Palm SundaySunday 1st April | 9:15am & 11am

3 Hours at the CrossGood Friday | 12 noon

Easter Sunday ServicesSunday 8th April | 9:15am & 11am

We would love to welcome you to

any of our services and events this Easter.

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