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                               PIONEER CLUB SUSSEX UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH

September 2011

Dear Parent:

            Thank you for allowing us the privilege of having your child join us at Pioneer Clubs this year.  The doors of the church will open at 6:20 pm to receive the children.

            Pioneer Club meets each Tuesday evening from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm for grades kindergarten (age 5) to grade 5.  Each club member pays an annual registration free of $25.00(2 children $43.00; 3 children $58.00; 4 children $73.00) to receive a handbook, membership, banners and badges.  If there is a problem, please let us know.

**Regarding cancellations, we try not to cancel Pioneer Clubs during the winter months, however, if school is cancelled, Pioneer Club will be cancelled.

            If you have questions about the program now or throughout the year please do not hesitate to call me, Cathy Morris at 433-2831.  A good year has been planned; so let’s enjoy our time together.

            (See reverse side for upcoming schedule of events and please post at home)

Here are some additional ways that you can help to make the club successful:

1. Encourage your child to contribute to weekly club expenses through “shares”(25 cents) and with special fees for projects.
2. Help your child to arrive on time; pick him or her up promptly.
3. Make sure your child comes to club prepared, with Bible as well as wearing the right clothes for club activities.
4. Reinforce club rules and show respect for your child’s leader.  If you respect your child’s leader chances are your child will too.
5. Praise your child’s club accomplishments.  Enter into discussions with your child on topics introduced in club.  Show your interest in club activities.
6. Attend the events to which family members are invited.

A typical club meeting:

*Games:  where competition is not emphasized.

*Songfest:  a time to sing fun, spiritual songs together.

*Bible exploration: enabling club members to discover what God’s Word says to them today.  Bible awards are completed together in club through fun experiences such as role-play, object lessons, skits, self-discovery games and creative expressions.

*Award Activities:  include projects and skills designed to help children gain self-esteem through successful completion of handbook awards together in club.  Variety meets the needs and interests of all of the children over a period of time, while introducing new skills that often become life hobbies or careers.

Cathy Morris

Pioneer Club Co-coordinator

Sussex United Baptist Church

PIONEER CLUB SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change)

SEPTEMBER 2011 TO JANUARY 2012

September 13, 2011    Registration and Fall Kick Off Party.  Parents are invited to stay and participate!

September 20, 2011    Regular Meeting

September 27, 2011    Regular Meeting

October 4, 2011          Regular Meeting – Thanksgiving Theme

October 11, 2011        Regular Meeting

October 18, 2011        Fun Fair (Family Attendance requested)

October 25, 2011        Regular Meeting

November 1, 2011      Regular Meeting

November 8, 2011      Bring a Friend Meeting – Crazy Hair Night

November 15, 2011    Regular meeting

November 22, 2011    Regular meeting

November 29, 2011    Regular Meeting (practice Christmas concert)

December 6, 2011       Regular Meeting (practice Christmas  Concert)         

December 13, 2011     Christmas Concert of Pioneers (Social Included)

                                    Invitation to Family Members, Friends and Church Community

December  20, 27, and January 3, 10 2012 Pioneer Club will be closed.

January 17, 2012         Pioneers Start-up after Christmas Break

                                    Doors open at 6:20 pm.