PREP4Kids

Memorable Evening!

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:40:00 +0000

The celebration of 25 years of Reaching Kids4Christ was a wonderful time of looking back at what God has done, what He is doing now and the many children He will reach in the coming years. The growth we have seen since 2007 (22 schools) to 2009 (39 schools!) is amazing! Praise God with us for the thousands of children who now know who God is and that He has a plan for their lives. Odon is just one of those children whose life has been changed and as a result his whole family has come to know Jesus as Savior and become part of a local church.

Celebration Dinner 2009

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:28:00 +0000

What a great Celebration was had by all 250 of us at our 25th Anniversary, Nov. 7th. Be watching for pictures to be added soon!

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:13:00 +0000

PREP4Kids is CELEBRATING 25 YEARS REACHING KIDS4CHRIST

God is still showing His faithfulness through PREP4Kids as students

in public schools are taught the Word of God each week.

This year there are 35 schools where students are learning from the book of Genesis.

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."

Genesis 1:1

PARADE PICTURES

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:31:00 +0000

SUMMER WITH PREP4Kids

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:53:00 +0000

This summer was a busy time for everyone. Entering community parades has been a great opportunity to share PREP4Kids with neighborhoods. Parades in Oregon City, Sherwood, Gladstone, Tualatin and Banks were well attended. Children walked, rode bikes, wagons and in one parade a golf cart! Each one wore a PREP4Kids t-shirt, helping advertise the program to new families. The weather was great and the crowds were responsive. Children threw candy and the adults handed out fliers with PREP4Kids information (and in one parade PREP pens-NO LITTER!) In September Beaverton and Gresham will host parades also. We all enjoy sharing the opportunity for children to attend a Bible class during their school day, and parades are wonderfully 'kid-friendly' ways to do it!

Tualatin & Byrom Students

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:03:00 +0000

Tualatin and Byrom students are totally engaged as teacher Sheila Gardner shows a video to illustrate the transformation that happens in our lives when we trust Christ as Savior. Sheila also read from her Bible the places the Apostle Paul visited on his journeys, while the children plotted the cities on their own maps.

A few weeks ago the students planted beans in plastic cups filled with dirt. Sheila made the analogy of planting seeds of God's Word in their lives. Each week they check to see any progress. The little plants are just starting to pop up, so the kids think that's great! They planted some extras in case new kids came . . . they were just put into use . . . so very good planning! Interactive lessons are important to keep the kids learning and growing.

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:06:00 +0000

NEW CLASS BEGINNING APRIL 15th in LAKE OSWEGO!

Beginning Wednesday, April 15, the Lake Oswego Christian Center will host a class for Bryant Elementary School students!

This is an answer to prayer which began last summer--that there would be 30 schools with PREP4Kids classes during this school year. Pray for them as they begin.

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:50:00 +0000

PREP4Kids Volunteers are CREATIVE!!!
Juanita Buckles crafts a poster each week (related to the Bible Class Lesson: John 1:5) and Raffles it off to the class.
Each student gets a ticket The winner is discovered, and, with great ceremony, gets to take the poster home!

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:43:00 +0000

Dick Clark, PREP4Kids coordinator, purchased "The Easter Story Cube" to give out to Ventura Park PREP4Kids students.
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Creative gifts that present the true meaning of Easter is an excellent way of getting God's words into the hearts and homes of PREP4Kids students.
Great idea Dick!

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:43:00 +0000

Scripture memory is an important piece of the PREP4Kids Bible Class. Here Trevor Lancaster is listening to a student reciting Romans 4:8.

Do You Want To Share Christ With The Nations?

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:36:00 +0000

Portland-area public schools bring together
children from all over the world:
Asia, Russia, Africa, Latin America,
Europe and the United States.
Many of these children have never held a Bible in their hands
or heard of Jesus Christ in a positive way.

God has opened the doors for sharing about Christ
to all nationalities and ethnicities
through the local public school children in your neighborhood.

A school near you may not have a PREP4Kids program.

For more information about the opportunity for your neighborhood school,
contact the PREP office at 503-281-7764,
or look for opportunities on the website at www.prep4kids.org

Westside Coordinators Meeting

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:08:00 +0000

Everyone enjoyed hearing from other coordinators how their classes are going. Lots of ideas were exchanged on what works in such a short time. Peg, Shannon, Angela and Lori had great suggestions. We plan to use this format again! Hope you can all come next time...Save the first week in February for the next one.

NEW PREP4Kids Class Emerging

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:30:00 +0000

A new PREP4Kids class has formed on the East Side! The Tremont Evangelical Church has marshaled a team to provide a Released-time Bible Class for a neighboring elementary School!
Much work has already been done. The Start date is January 8, 2009. Please be praying for Bonnie Brantly (new Coordinator) as she works with the PREP office and her team. Pray for the students who are signed up to come, and those who are yet to be signed up.

Praise God for new beginnings!

PREP4Kids Fundraising Banquet 2008

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:38:00 +0000

If you were unable to attend the PREP4Kids Fundraising Dinner at the DoubleTree Inn in Portland on October 25th, here is a glimpse of the evening. See our post from 10-30 to hear a little more about it.

VIPs Visit PREP4Kids Class

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:14:00 +0000

Two "Very Important People" (VIP's) visited the PREP4Kids Oregon City Bible Class this week: Linette Montecalvo, from Sonrise Church is interested in seeing a Released-time Bible class start for the Quatama Elementary School (Hillsboro). Josh Wert, from Tremont Evangelical Church is a parent of a public school student who would like to see a PREP4Kids class available for his daughter.
We thank God for these NEW PEOPLE!!! They bring added depth and enthusiasm to this work.

Dave The Driver: Oregon City PREP4Kids

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:02:00 +0000

Dave, the Driver, is an extremely valuable member of the Oregon City PREP4Kids Bible Class. He makes sure the students make it safely from school to the church and back again.
Students are always watching their leaders. This student (left) seems to be trying to get Dave's attention as he waits for everyone to get on board. The time our students have with the faithful Christian helpers and drivers helps create good memories. The "servant's heart" and positive attitudes our helpers demonstrate add credibility to the Bible lesson(s).
Thanks for all you're doing Dave!

Humboldt PREP4Kids Class: Opening Hearts and Minds in North Portland

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:32:00 +0000

Donna Gaither (teaching) and Patsy Booze (left foreground) are giving their time and talents to teach students of the Humboldt Elementary School. See how this teacher gets on eye-level with her students when asking questions? She is an expert at giving full attention.

PREP4Kids Fundraising Dinner a Huge Success!

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:06:00 +0000

What a Praise-filled evening was had by all who attended the PREP4Kids Fundraising Dinner on October 25 at the Lloyd Center Doubletree Hotel.

God is so good to use all of us to Praise His Name by reaching out to public school students in the Greater Metro Area of Portland. Three hundred and fifty people attended to hear what God is doing in the public schools.

Master of Ceremonies Dennis Hayes kept the program moving along with his delightful comments and introductions! Keynote Speaker Stephen Williams with "Prepare the Way" Ministries was so encouraging as he shared how individuals can make a difference in the public schools across the nation. It is up to us to be involved in any way we can to be "salt and light" to our community through the schools. Music and testimonies kept us involved in the program and helped all of us identify ways we can make a difference.

PREP4Kids is "No Longer the Best Kept Secret"!

Multnomah Bible College Students Join PREP4Kids Bible Class at Clark-Binnsmead

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0000

Matt Gillander, from Paradise CA
Alicia Reando, from Fairbanks AK
and
Liz Viles, from Prineville, OR
Have volunteered to Teach, Lead Music, and Help the PREP4Kids class at Clark-Binnsmead!
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These are students from the Multnomah Bible College.
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We love having you working with us!

PREP4KIDS FUNDRAISING DINNER

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:02:00 +0000

An exciting evening is planned:
Saturday, October 25, 2008. 6:00 pm
Doubletree Hotel, Lloyd Center
1000 NE Multnomah St., Portland, OR 97212

For too long Christians have said the public schools are a mess and we can't see any way to change them. Stephen Williams, of Prepare the Way Ministries, will be sharing how Christians can make a difference in our public schools.

Dennis Hays, Salem Broadcasting General Manager, will be the Master of Ceremonies.

Special Music by Ron and Epi Casey and Felicia Ward.

Many new friends will be joining us to learn how God is working to grow the ministry of PREP4Kids in the whole metropolitan area. The goal for this year is 10 new schools. Seven new schools have been added so far, with more in the wings. You can help us make a difference in children's lives in more new schools!

Make your reservations today!
Call us at 503-281-7764 or e-mail us at prepoffice@prep4kids.org.

PREP4Kids Cookbook!

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:58:00 +0000

Are you enjoying your new PREP4Kids Cookbook? I sure am! Most of my menus for the last two weeks have come from the new PREP4Kids Cookbook.

If you don't have one, you can call the PREP4Kids office, 503-281-7764, and we will get one to you!

They will also be for sale at the PREP4Kids Fundraising Dinner
October 25, 2008
6:00 pm
Doubletree Hotel Lloyd Center
1000 NE Multnomah St., Portland, OR 97212

Make your reservations today!

"SHAPING KIDS HEARTS FOR LIFE"

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:12:00 +0000

Shhh! I know a secret. And it’s a GOOD one. Have you ever known a piece of information that you are just bursting to tell to someone, but you know you have to keep a secret? You and your spouse are expecting a baby…you’re getting a promotion but your co-workers aren’t… Well, MY secret is not that kind of secret. THIS secret is one that can be shared. Actually, if you are reading this, I think you already know the secret. All public school children in Oregon can hear the Word of God taught during their school day each week! The PREP4Kids ministry has faithfully made use of this law in Oregon since 1984. However, if you asked an average church-goer in the Portland area what PREP4Kids is, they probably couldn’t tell you. Our PREP staff and volunteers are always finding themselves explaining to acquaintances what this ministry is. And the response is usually something like, “Really? I didn’t know you could do that.”

Well, we can do it! It may be the ‘the Portland area’s best-kept secret.’ But the thing is, we are unwilling to keep it a secret any longer!

On Saturday, October 25, PREP4Kids will be hosting its first-ever fundraising banquet at the Doubletree Inn Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah, Portland. The purpose of the dinner is to inform a broader base of people that PREP4Kids exists, and to explain how more people can get involved – whether by praying, giving, volunteering or spreading the news themselves. Our 3 goals are to: 1) familiarize 250-300 people with the ministry, 2) raise $35,000 for PREP4Kids, and 3) gain 50 new donors.

PREP4Kids has been in many schools off and on since its beginning in 1984, and has helped shape countless young hearts to know and love the Lord. We currently hold classes in 25 of the 225 schools in the tri-county area. are working with volunteers for 10 more schools this school year.

Help us share the secret that God is at work “Shaping kids hearts for life” thru PREP4Kids!

Pray for God to fill every table at the Dinner.

Sponsor a table to cover the costs for all who attend (or go in with a group!). We would like 5 more Table Sponsors. $400 covers the cost of one table of ten. Contact the PREP4Kids office for more information.

Come, and bring your friends!

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!
Call the PREP4Kids Office: 503-281-7764 or

e-mail us at prepoffice@prep4kids.org

PREP4Kids is NOT just a city of Portland Ministry!
PREP4Kids is reaching families in elementary schools in
CLACKAMAS, MULTNOMAH, & WASHINGTON Counties!

Parents Have A Responsibility To Teach Their Children God's Word

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:03:00 +0000

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 is a mandate for all parents to teach their children God's Word.
When we read Hebrews 4:12 we are reminded how powerful God's Word is.
A young man cleanses his way by paying attention to God's Word: Psalm 119:9.
We want our kids to have the best --So let's give them the pathway of Righteousness! Proverbs 12:28.

Fall Kick-off Brunch

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:56:00 +0000

September 6, 2008 is the date!

9:30 - 11:00 AM is the time!

Riverside Golf and Country Club is the place!

Plan to join us for a great time, enjoying together what God is doing in PREP4Kids as we look forward to classes starting in just 6 weeks!

Cookbooks - $10.00, T-shirts - $10.00, and Entertainment Books - $20.00, will all be for sale!

Call 503-281-7764 or e-mail prepoffice@prep4kids.org to make your reservation today!

prepoffice@prep4kids.org (PREP4Kids Team) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:02:00 +0000

Please pray for the Clark/Binnsmead PREP4Kids Bible Class. This has been a long-standing and very effective class. Recently, Portland Public Schools has chosen to re-locate students from the Clark Elementary school to the Binnsmead school.
Binnsmead is now 0.8 mi away from its PREP4Kids Classroom.
Our challenge is: How do we get our students to their Bible Class? We need Drivers? We need a closer location? We need God's help adapting to this change. Thank you for praying.