AUMC Heart and Soul Fun Run 2008

Janelle and I would like to thank each and every one of you for helping us make this year's Fun Run such a success. We could not have done it without your love and support. Can I just say also that it truly was a "fun run"! I had so much fun. Not only did we have fun but, we also had fellowship, some true heart & soul, and gorgeous weather. Here is a little recap of our awesome morning. Thank you again so much!! -Brenda & Janelle

P.S. Ms. Beth we missed you!! You were with us in spirit. We hope everything went well at Kacie's tryout.

Want to be a part of Team VBS!?!

Do you want to be a part of the Beach Party crew this summer?!?! Well, we'd love for you to join us. Click here to print out and fill out a volunteer form. Then return it to Ms. Beth, Janelle Wiggin, or Brenda Parks. You can even drop it off at the church office. We look forward to working with you this summer!

Thank You

Thank you for stopping by our Fun Run/VBS table at church on Sunday. We had several sign up to sponsor our Fun Run. Many who signed up to run in the Fun Run. And a few that stopped by to volunteer to help this summer during Vacation Bible School!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! Janelle and I appreciate it so much!! There are still ways you can help out if you do not or can't participate in the Fun Run it self. We are in need of bottled water donations. As well as cut oranges or apples on the day of the Fun Run on April 12. If you have any questions or concerns please email Janelle or Brenda. Thanks again!

2nd Annual Heart & Soul 5k Fun Run

Atascocita United Methodist Church Children's Ministry is gearing up for Vacation Bible School. We will kick off our "Beach Party" with the Heart & Soul Fun Run. The Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 12 at 8a.m. Corporate sponsorships start at $50 or family/Individual sponsorships are available at $25. All proceeds will go to support VBS. Entry forms and sponsorship forms are available now. You can find them posted throughout AUMC or you can contact Beth Johnson, Brenda Parks, or Janelle Wiggin for a form or any additional information you might need. Thanks again for all your continued support!!

March 30: VBS Ministry Moment

Janelle and I will be presenting a Vacation Bible School Ministry Moment during all 3 AUMC church services on March 30. Please look for us! We will also be placing volunteer forms out this week. Please look for one of those as well. VBS can be an exciting time for everyone! We hope you will join us and be a part of Team VBS 2008!

Birthday Girl!!

Today is Janelle's birthday. Happy Birthday, Janelle! Click here to send her a birthday message.

Volunteers

We need your help! And there are many way you can do just that. If you are interested please contact Brenda Parks at kbparks@entouch.net or Janelle Wiggin at newenglandmom@comcast.net. We have a quick volunteer form you can fill out. Planning is under way. Thanks!

Meet Brenda

Meet Janelle's assistant for this year's Vacation Bible School, Brenda Parks. Brenda was born and raised in Texas, grew up in Northeast Houston and currently resides in Summerwood. Brenda is a stay at home mom. She and her husband of ten years, Kevin, have two boys, Alex and Matthew. They both attend the Weekday Learning Center at AUMC. The Parks joined AUMC in 2002. Brenda is aslo involved in the Women's Ministry and Sonshine Kids. Some of her hobbies include computers (she is a self-professed computer geek!), taking pictures, and blogging. Brenda is so excited to be a part of VBS!

Getting the "Beach Party" Started

Vacation Bible School is in full effect. The planning has begun. We had our first official meeting yesterday. We are so excited to get VBS off the ground. It is going to be a rocking beach party!! Thanks to Carrie DeLeon, Isabelle Ericson, Diane Go, Jennifer Ellis, Ms. Beth, and Billy McKinney who have all signed on to be head "lifeguards". Thanks to Diane West for also attending the meeting and giving us great ideas and input. We are so happy to have such awesome people on board to help us make this summer's VBS a big success! Janelle and I cannot wait to work with all of you. Don't worry if you were not able to attend the meeting. Our next meeting will be in March and we still need a ton of volunteers. There will be many ways that you can help out!! We have volunteer forms to fill out. If you need one or if you have any questions, please contact me at kbparks@entouch.net or Janelle at newenglandmom@comcast.net. Go Team VBS!!

Meet Janelle

Meet the Director of this year's Vacation Bible School, Janelle Wiggin. Janelle grew up in New England before moving to Humble. Janelle and her husband Chris, a pilot for Express Jet, have three beautiful girls. Mackenzie, attends Pine Forest Elementary and Kamdyn and Alyson both attend the Weekday Learning Center. Janelle is a teacher in the High Flyers class on MWF at the WLC. As if being a teacher and a mother of three isn't enough, Janelle also devotes her time to being a Girl Scout troop leader and the Nursery Director at AUMC. Some of her favorite things to do in her spare time are going to the gym to workout, and being with family and friends. Janelle looks forward to making this summer's VBS fun for everyone!!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from me and Janelle! Stayed tuned for exciting VBS updates and news coming very soon!!

Look for us!

There will be a Vacation Bible School table at the AUMC Fall Festival this Saturday, Sept. 22. Please stop by and see what is in store for VBS 2008!!

Our theme for VBS 2008 is Beach Party: Surfin' Through the Scriptures. How fun is that going to be? We are excited!! If you have any thoughts or ideas about our theme, please submit them to me, Brenda or Janelle. Thanks!

It's Official!

Janelle Wiggin and I (Brenda Parks) are the Director and Co-Director for VBS 2008 at AUMC. We are a little nervous. But we are up to the challenge. We hope that with your help our turn at the wheel will be a successful one. Stay tuned for any information about our next VBS adventure.

Additional Information

For any additional information, please go to the Atascocita United Methodist Church website. There is a link for information regarding Vacation Bible School. You can always email Janelle Wiggin, Brenda Parks, or Beth Johnson if you have any questions, comments or if you would like to volunteer.