Pioneer Girl Father Daughter Valentine Event

On February 12, 2014 the Pioneer Girls held their annual Father Daughter Valentine Event.  The theme for the evening was "A Great Story" and included:  story time, a drawing lesson, a chance to write their own story together, and decorating photo bookmarks.  The group was served a fun "movie" snack of popcorn and M&M's by the Pioneer Girl Junior Guides.  The evening concluded with a special message about how we can all be a part of "God's Great Story" given by Pastor Dan.  A wonderful time was had by all, as the daughters created special memories with their dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other special friends!

2013 Pinewood Derby

A great time was had by all at this year's Pinewood Derby!

2012 Vacation Bible School - SonRise National Park

Operation Christmas Child

 What a blessing our church is! 285 shoe boxes were delivered to the glass walkway from various groups and individuals through out our church. As I was standing there trying to figure out how to rubber band some boxes, organize, and arrange the boxes for packaging into the shipping cartons by myself, a young man asked if he could help. Then another young man volunteered to help and before I knew it several others were helping and the job was done in less than an hour. Thanks to all those who helped.

- Ron (Stockade)

VBS 2011 - More Great Pics!

2011 Vacation Bible School - SonSurf Beach Bash

Focus Sports Camp Final Video

This video is a compilation taken from several days of sports camp.  This is the video that was shown during our family night show Thursday evening.  Thanks to the Jamming Jumpers Jump Rope Team for their great entertainment Thursday night and of course all of the volunteers who help and the parents who drove their kids to camp every day and were extremely flexible as rain hit us several times right during pick up and drop offs.  We hope everyone really felt blessed to attend or to serve.  See you soon!

Focus Sports Camp Day 3

Focus Sports Camp 2011 Day 2

We had a soggy start to our morning session, but even with that, the kids were fantastic and we got a little extra time for devotions as we studied Genesis and talked about being "seperated" and "with" God.  The afternoon session was dry, but really hot.  We've got a fantastic group of young athletes and volunteers again this year!

Focus Sports Camp 2011 Day 1

We hope all you kids, coaches and blue shirt workers had a fantastic 1st day of Focus Sports Camp.  Remember:  "Do not fear...I am with you...I am your God...I will help you!"  See you tomorrow for another fantastic day learning about sports, each other and all the help found in Jesus Christ!

Boys Brigade Awards

On Wednesday, May 25th the PHBC Boys Brigade program held its annual recognition night. To start the night the Stockade shared their opening ceremony with the group. The Academy Administrator, Dave Griffey provided a short devotional and charge to the boys and the parents. Each of the groups recognized each boy and young man who participated throughout the year. PHBC Brigade has three programs. Treeclimbers (grades 1-2), Stockade (grades 3-4), Sentinels (grades 5-6) and Battalion (grades 7-12). After the awards were given everyone enjoyed refreshments together.The goal of this program is to assist boys and young men in their walk with God. The use of scripture, activities and games creates an environment where each one can grow closer in the walk with God in new and exciting ways. If you have a son in Grades 1 - 12, this is a great place to be on Wednesday night's throughout the school year! See you in September!

 Opening ceremony done by Stockade

 Builders receiving their awards

 Sentinels receiving their awards

 Pastor Dan recognizing Jacob and Kyle for Highest Honors in Stockade. These two boys, along with Jesse completed all requirements of the four year program.

 Jacob and Kyle - Stockade Highest Honor recipients

Battalion receiving their awards. Evan received special recognition for most points and will be getting a private airplane ride as a reward.

Brigade Regional Race

This past weekend the top three boys from PHBC's Treeclimbers, Builders and Sentinels raced in the Brigade Regional Race at The Chapel in Akron. The race began with a short devotion by Dale Kinkade, the Regional Brigade program leader. He spoke about God's great power. Then each boy's car was raced three times in three different lanes. The times were totaled to find the three fastest cars in each division. Then those boys raced to determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Another fun part of the race was each boy was given the opportunity to start a race! This year the PHBC boys did very well taking the 1st and 3rd in the Treeclimbers, 1st and 2nd in the Builders and 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Sentinels!

2011 Boys Brigade and Pioneer Girls Pinewood Derby

Wednesday, March 23rd was the annual Boys Brigade and Pioneer Girls Pinewood Derby race. Over 50 boys and girls from 1st grade through 6th grade participated in making pinewood derby cars and racing them down our track.The evening began with Pastor Dan Adams giving a short devotion on running a good race in our walk with God and life. After this inspiring talk the racing began with the crowd shouting those three famous words in racing - "Start Your Engines"! Awards were given out for the top four racers and best design for each age group. The top four boy racers will be moving on to a regional race in Akron later this month. At the end of the night the fastest boy faced off against the fastest girl, with a 6th grade Stockade boy taking the top spot. During the evening the Pioneer Girls Junior Guides sold refreshments to raise money for Stony Glen Camp. The camp is expanding its facilities. Both the boys and girls attend the camp and both groups thought they could help raise a little money for them. Over $100 will be donated thanks to everyone's generosity.

Pioneer Girls' Old Fashioned Street Fair

AN OLD FASHIONED STREET FAIR IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER—What an experience for our Pioneer Girls as they enjoyed the evening with their dads at our special valentine event.  Dads & daughters enjoyed the evening playing hopscotch, jumping rope, 3 legged races, hoola hooping, cup stacking, some special snacks, and much more.  Both Dads and daughters were heard saying they hadn’t done some of these things in years.  The evening culminated with a beautiful drawing by a local artist along with a special letter from Jesus.  What a great night to be together with dads, uncles, grandfathers, or other special friends.

Stockade Overnighter

The PHBC Stockade, for boys from 3rd grade through 6th grade had their annual overnighter recently. Over 30 boys and dad's were together through the night for games, stories, contests and food (sleeping was optional). Some of the activities included: Battle Ball (the boys #1 favorite game), kickball, basketball, relay races, paper airplane contests, bible trivia contest, and a bible story. The boys and dads also learned about the City Mission, which is where some of the money collected with aluminum cans and shares went for this year. Stockade is open to all boys 3rd grade through 6th grade. We meet every Wednesday evening during Family Night. Each week we have games, a bible story and achievement time. If you have never been to Stockade now is a great time to check us out. Dad's you are welcome to join in as well!

TREASURE COVE

40 Days of Community - Youth and Kids

Children's Worker Breakfast - The Adventure of Your Life

Can you believe that another Children’s Worker Breakfast has come and gone already?  On Saturday, January 22 we had a wonderful morning of fellowship and interactive learning.  Approximately 100 children’s workers gathered together to enjoy a great breakfast attended different workshops to help them prepare for the adventure that God has in store for them in Children’s Ministry.  There was a variety of workshops addressing needs in all areas, ranging from the nursery, to preschool, to elementary age, and covering weekly ministries as well as outreach opportunities. The workshops included “Nursery Walk Through/Spic-n-Span”, “The Challenge of Ministering to the Pre-School Child”, “Object Lessons They’ll Never Forget,” “Crafts That Help Teach,” “Me? Coach?” “Classroom Control,” “Teaching God’s Truth with Science,” “Expanding the Treasure Cove Ministry,” “Bible Stories Come to Life,” “Teach ‘Em the Way God Made ‘Em,” “Hot Pick-Up Games for Elementary Students,” “Preschool Games that Grab Their Attention,” and “Music Anyone Can Do.”  We hope that all our volunteers feel refreshed and ready for another year in Children’s Ministry!