God is the ultimate source of knowledge — and that’s the characteristic of God we’re learning about this month as we kick off a new school year. It’s in the story of God that we find the character of God, so we’re headed to the Gospel of Luke to learn from His Son, Jesus, as He grew up.

We’ll start the first week learning with the 12-year-old Jesus as He listens and asks questions in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52).
Bottom Line: Since God knows everything, I should discover what God says.

Next, we’ll see how Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist (Luke 3:21-23).
Bottom Line: When I discover what God says, it helps me trust Him more.

Then comes a low point in the story — Jesus being tempted in the desert by the devil (Luke 4:1-13). He was able to use what He knew, and He was filled with God’s power to choose what was best, not easiest or quickest.
Bottom Line: When I discover what God says, I can make wiser choices.

Finally, we’ll come full circle with Jesus as an adult teaching in the Synagogue of His hometown (Luke 4:14-30).
Bottom Line: When I discover what God says, I know how I should treat others.

This month, as we talk about knowledge, we aren’t just talking about learning more. When we look at the life of Jesus, we see three main things we need to know. Your kids have learned these well in Highway 252. They are:
- I can trust God no matter what.
- I need to make the wise choice.
- I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

We never really stop learning and growing. We can’t wait to see how God will be at work as we grow up and discover more together this September!

‘Til next time!

Starting the first weekend in September, FamJamz times will be changing AND it will be coming to Saturday Night! The new times will be:
Saturday | 7:15p
Sunday | 10:45a & 12:15p

Make sure to mark your calendars and join us as we kick off another season!

www.ubcmiami.org | www.famjamz.com

FJ Crew Camp is a week-long, half-day, fun dance camp for kids and teens (grades 3+) who want to join the FJ Crew for the 2011-2012 season. Parents, if your kids want to participate in FamJamz as part of the FJ Crew, we strongly encourage that they attend FJ Crew Camp this Summer. The dates are August 15-19th, 9a-Noon. Cost is $20. Kids will get to review FamJamz tunes as well as the opportunity to learn new material for the coming year. Students also interested in singing, acting or production (sound, audio, lighting) will have the opportunity to interview and/or audition during this week.

Click here to register today for FJ Crew Camp!

JOIN US AT KIDS KAMP ‘11!

Kids Kamp is a sleep-away camp @ Camp Owaissa Bauer (Homestead, FL).  3rd graders (completed by 6/2011) will camp out for one night (July 11th-12th) - cost is $65.  4th & 5th graders (completed by 6/2011) will camp out for three nights (July 13th-16th)  - cost is $150.

Kids can expect rockin’ worship, intense games, crazy skits, campfire s’mores and hanging out with friends. Financial assistance is available.

Register for Kids Kamp 2011 (3rd Grade)

Register for Kids Kamp 2011 (4th-5th Grade)

Already registered?  Download  a medical release form and turn in along with payment no later than June 26, 2011.

Kids Kamp 2011 (3rd Grade) Medical Release Form

Kids Kamp 2011 (4th-5th Grade) Medical Release Form

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AT KIDS KAMP?

We have several opportunities for you to sign up for: counselor, kitchen crew, recreation, programming and production. Select the appropriate form below, fill it out, and we’ll be in touch with you soon! Also, make sure to download a medical release form and get it turned in no later than June 26.

Click here if you are interested in being a Kids Kamp Counselor

Click here if you are interested in being a part of the Kitchen Crew, Programming/Production, or Recreation Teams

Kids Kamp 2011 Teen Medical Release Form

Kids Kamp 2011 Adult Medical Release Form

Don’t waste any time and register today! Deadline is June 26th!

If you have any questions feel free to contact addis.torres@ubcmiami.org or 305-448-4425 x 269. See you at Kids Kamp!

City Serve is less than a month away & we have some GREAT opportunities for your family to serve together. Here are the recommended family sites & links to register -

Florida Baptist Children’s Home (for families with young children) - 9:00a – 1:00p • 7748 SW 95th Terrace, Miami, FL 33156 - Light planting and landscaping….family picnic afterward. Bring your shovels and bring a side dish for the picnic.

Open House Ministries (all ages welcome) - 9:00a – 1:00p • 1350 SW 4th Street, Homestead, FL 33030 - Help the children of Open House Ministries kick-off their summer camp program. Volunteers will work alongside local community members to cover the Watering Hole, Registration Station, Crafts Cavern, Recreation Falls and the Bible Study Safari. Volunteers and community members will enjoy a community praise concert, featuring the Open House Ministries children’s choir, a guest choir from North Carolina, and a special guest from UBC. Hot dogs and hamburgers at noon!

Touching Miami With Love (all ages welcome for the summer kick-off) - 9:00a – 1:00p • 711 NW 6th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 Transportation provided from UBC to TML and back. 1) Mural Projects – to help us create pre-designed interior murals in our new library and our front classroom to help beautify the space. Don’t worry you don’t have to be an artist to help! You just have to be able to use a paint brush. Ages 15+ for the mural painting 2) Summer Kick Off Celebration – to join us for our Summer Celebration. Volunteers help serve snow cones, cotton candy, help with bounce house and kick-off the summer program. Lunch provided on site.

Visit the City Serve site for more information or email missions@ubcmiami.org.

Kids and Parents, make sure to join us in one of the weekend services to celebrate UBC’s 85th Anniversary! There will be no Highway 252 classes and remember FamJamz is on break for the summer. See you in the Fall!

Hey FJ Friends!

Just wanted to post a quick note to let you know FamJamz is on Summer break. We’ll be back in the Fall. Hope to see you then!