Big News For The Fall Season!

        Hi Family Life Ministries Team, 

Fall is here! Think cool(ish) breezes, fun holidays, and family time. We love this time of year in the Kingdon household and wait on every opportuntity to throw on a fire in the fire place. Sometimes we cheat and just turn the AC down, shhh don't tell!

 

We have some exciting things happening in our ministries and wanted to give you an idea of what's to come: 

 

In November we're rolling out an all new DIGITAL Check In! This software will boost our safety, efficiency, gather info, and will help track attendance. Each classroom will dawn a crisp IPAD and badge printer. The only thing missing is you!

 

We want you to have a first look at the software and get a chance to familiarize yourself with Check In. Even if you find yourself a little less tech-savy than your 3 year old neighbor, you can still work this simple to use system!

 

On Saturday, October 18 we are hosting a training day to talk all things FLM. This will be a crucial event to attend if you or your children serve in FLM. We'll cover topics like Dress Code: You're on the floor, twirling with kids, picking things up, so things need to be covered up! We'll talk training like: Check in Systems, how to keep kids attention, and making an impact.

A formal invite for this event is to follow. It's going to be a GREAT time to learn and get to know one another!

 

Then, on Friday, October 24 we will have a Family Life Ministries event to invite all families with children ages 0-12 try out the system. We'll also enjoy a movie and popcorn together! A formal invite to all families will follow.

 

You are such a fantastic team! Thank you for taking the time to strengthen our ministries through training! You are making an impact!

Pastor Ben & Ashley Kingdon

Welcome Wes & Cathy

Hello FLM Team!

Thank you for making safety in our wing such an IMPORTANT part of our Sundays! You are all so incredible about going out of your way to make sure our kids stay safe and protected in our classrooms during check in and check out!

 

Since you are always on guard for people walking our hall once service starts we wanted to let you know of two key people who you may see roaming often.

 

Wes & Cathy Matejka have recently stepped up to quarterback for Coastline's "I Heart My Church" Ministries such as Parking lot, Ushers, Greeters, Welcome Tent, New Believers, and Security Team. We try to keep the foot traffic to a minimum for the kids protection (and focus) once service has started but you will see Wes and Cathy hustling through our hall at some point making the I Heart My Church Ministries run smooth. Just keeping you in the loop!

 

If any of you would ever like to step up and take a more lead role in Family Life Ministries please listen to the call on your heart and speak up! There are always more opportunities to dive in to a bigger role suited for for! Just contact Ben or myself with your thoughts.

 

Thanks again for your keen eye for safety as we shepherd this little flock together!

1Peter 5:2 "Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them - not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to."

 

With Love,
Ashley Kingdon 

Volunteer and Family Party!

Our Summer Blockbuster is almost over so mark your calendars one last time for the summer!

Can't wait to relax with you and your family!

See you there!

Ashley & Ben

CANCELING June 7th - Blockbuster Training

    Hi incredible team, 

You guys are making a difference. If you didn't get a chance to join us for the FLM Volunteer Thank Event at Galaxy Skateway be sure to pick up your gift this Sunday from The Lil Rippers room. 

 

As you may be aware, Ashley's mother is currently in the hospital again in Memphis, TN. She's in a critical condition and the situation is getting worse by the day. The doctors are urging that family come and visit soon as she is coming to the end of her story.

You may see us in and out of town throughout the next few weeks or months, but please keep communications with Ashley & myself unless noted otherwise later.

 

Along with this, we are CANCELING the JUNE 7th Blockbuster Training Day. We will reschedule this date to a later time and update you as soon as plans are made. We are so looking forward to prepping all of us for ministry as a team! So sorry we must post pone.

 

Join us in prayer for Ashley's family as they discuss hard choices with her mom and enjoy the remaining time they have together.

 

Thanks for your hard work, understanding, patience, and simply who you are. We appreciate you banding together on our behalf and for FLM.

We love you guys much and are praying for your families!

Pastor Ben

Save The Date & Last Spring Blockbuster Notes

There are only TWO more Sundays in our SPRING BLOCKBUSTER! What a great Spring we've had! Here are three announcements you will want to know about!

//First…
It's time to party! Our End of Spring Blockbuster Party is Sat. May 24th at Galaxy Skateway from 1PM - 3PM! All of our Family Life Ministry Volunteers and their families are invited to a FREE night of skating. Come celebrate another awesome 3 months of serving the great kids at Coastline.

*Please tell the front desk you are here with Coastline for your free ticket and skate rental. Next, find Ben & Ashley upon your arrival for your thank you gift!

//Secondly…
We are about to jump into our SUMMER Blockbuster for June, July, August 2014! If you haven't already sent in your vaca and o-o-t dates please do so soon as we are creating the blockbuster this coming week for your review.

//Lastly!
We have an event coming up that's a first of it's kind!!

Family Life Ministry Breakout Training Day

Please save the date for Sat. June 7th from 10AM - 1:30PM at Coastline

Make every effort to attend this mandatory training event for all FLM volunteers. We will be giving you tools & training to make your volunteering experience successful and exciting!
We will have inflatables, lunch, sno cones, and supervision outside from 10AM -1:30PM in the circle drive for you and your family to enjoy!
There will also be a list of breakout training classes for you, the volunteer, to attend per ministry you serve. If you're not in a class feel free to hang outside with your family & mingle with other volunteers until your next class begins.
The breakout class schedule will be posted along with more information & a formal RSVP soon. Until then, please SAVE THE DATE!

P.S. Thank you for your support and prayers for our family! We LOVE doing life with you!
Ashley & Ben Kingdon