Bear Creek Church is hosting another respite morning on Saturday November 19th from 9am-12noon. This event is open to the public and free of charge.
The morning will include music, games, crafts, snacks and movies. We also will have a quiet room set aside for those who need a place away from all the stimulation. Unless otherwise arranged each of your children will be paired up with a volunteer (a “buddy” )to assist them through the activities of the morning.
When: Nov. 19th 9am-12noon. Check-in opens at 8:45am
Where: St Mary’s School gym, the current meeting place of Bear Creek Church.
816 Black Oak Drive, Medford
Who: Children with a disability and their siblings.
Ages: 0-14.
Registration is required. Deadline to register is Wednesday Nov. 16th. To register please e-mail bccsdm@gmail.com.
When registering please provide us with the names and ages of each child attending.
If your child has never attended one of our previous respite days we will be sending you a form to fill out with some questions that will help us know how to best care for your child.
To register please e-mail bccsdm@gmail.com or if you have any questions about this morning you can e-mail us or call Faye at 541-324-9711
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The safety of your children is our topmost priority.
All BCC sponsored activities are staffed by BCC members only and everyone has had security checks before being approved for volunteering. Several of our volunteers have also had several years experience working with children with special needs and we consider that and the info you provide when matching up volunteers with your children.
We have at least one medically trained person at our events as well.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Spring Respite Morning on May 14th!
We are hosting another respite morning on May 14th from 9am-12noon; check-in begins at 8:45am.
The morning will include music, games, crafts, snacks and movies. We also will have a quiet room set aside for those who need a place away from all the stimulation. Unless otherwise arranged each of your children will be paired up with a volunteer (a “buddy” )to assist them through the activities of the morning.
When: May 14th 9am-12noon.
Where: St Mary’s School gym, the current meeting place of Bear Creek Church.
816 Black Oak Drive, Medford
Who: Children with a disability and their siblings.
Ages: 0-14.
Registration is required. Deadline to register is Wednesday May 11th. To register please e-mail bccsdm@gmail.com or call Faye at 541-324-9711.
When registering please provide us with the following information.
Names and ages of each child attending.
If your child has never attended one of our previous respite days we will be sending you a form to fill out with some questions that will help us know how to best care for your child.
To register please e-mail bccsdm@gmail.com or call Faye at 541-324-9711.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The safety of your children is our topmost priority.
All BCC sponsered activities are staffed by BCC members only and everyone has had security checks before being approved for volunteering. Several of our volunteers have also had several years experiance working with children with special needs and we consider that and the info you provide when matching up volunteers with your children.
We have at least one medically trained person at our events as well.
The morning will include music, games, crafts, snacks and movies. We also will have a quiet room set aside for those who need a place away from all the stimulation. Unless otherwise arranged each of your children will be paired up with a volunteer (a “buddy” )to assist them through the activities of the morning.
When: May 14th 9am-12noon.
Where: St Mary’s School gym, the current meeting place of Bear Creek Church.
816 Black Oak Drive, Medford
Who: Children with a disability and their siblings.
Ages: 0-14.
Registration is required. Deadline to register is Wednesday May 11th. To register please e-mail bccsdm@gmail.com or call Faye at 541-324-9711.
When registering please provide us with the following information.
Names and ages of each child attending.
If your child has never attended one of our previous respite days we will be sending you a form to fill out with some questions that will help us know how to best care for your child.
To register please e-mail bccsdm@gmail.com or call Faye at 541-324-9711.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The safety of your children is our topmost priority.
All BCC sponsered activities are staffed by BCC members only and everyone has had security checks before being approved for volunteering. Several of our volunteers have also had several years experiance working with children with special needs and we consider that and the info you provide when matching up volunteers with your children.
We have at least one medically trained person at our events as well.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Respite Day – February 12th 9am-12noon
We are hosting another respite day on February 12th from 9am-12noon; check-in begins at 8:45am.
The morning will include music, games, crafts, snacks and movies. We also will have a quiet room set aside for those who need a place away from all the stimulation. Unless otherwise arranged each of your children will be paired up with a volunteer (a “buddy” )to assist them through the activities of the morning.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day we will be serving your children lunch so you can have the option of taking yourself out to a meal and don’t have to worry about then feeding them afterwards.
When: Feb 12th 9am-12noon.
Where: St Mary’s School gym, the current meeting place of Bear Creek Church.
816 Black Oak Drive, Medford
Who: Children with a disability and their siblings.
Ages: 0-14.
Registration is required. Deadline to register is Wednesday Feb 9th. To register please e-mail bccsdm@gmail.com or call Faye at 541-324-9711.
When registering please provide us with the following information.
Names and ages of each child attending.
And their lunch preference: PB&J, Cheese or bringing their own.
If your child has never attended one of our previous respite days we will be sending you a form to fill out with some questions that will help us know how to best care for your child.
To register please e-mail bccsdm@gmail.com or call Faye at 541-324-9711.
The morning will include music, games, crafts, snacks and movies. We also will have a quiet room set aside for those who need a place away from all the stimulation. Unless otherwise arranged each of your children will be paired up with a volunteer (a “buddy” )to assist them through the activities of the morning.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day we will be serving your children lunch so you can have the option of taking yourself out to a meal and don’t have to worry about then feeding them afterwards.
When: Feb 12th 9am-12noon.
Where: St Mary’s School gym, the current meeting place of Bear Creek Church.
816 Black Oak Drive, Medford
Who: Children with a disability and their siblings.
Ages: 0-14.
Registration is required. Deadline to register is Wednesday Feb 9th. To register please e-mail bccsdm@gmail.com or call Faye at 541-324-9711.
When registering please provide us with the following information.
Names and ages of each child attending.
And their lunch preference: PB&J, Cheese or bringing their own.
If your child has never attended one of our previous respite days we will be sending you a form to fill out with some questions that will help us know how to best care for your child.
To register please e-mail bccsdm@gmail.com or call Faye at 541-324-9711.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Register For Our Oct. 23 Respite Morning
Registration is now open for our Oct. 23 respite morning.
When: October 23rd 9am-12pm – Check in starts at 8:45am.
Where: St. Mary’s School, the meeting place of Bear Creek Church.
816 Black Oak DR, Medford, OR
Who: Children with disabilities and their siblings ages 0-14.
The morning will include music, games, crafts, snacks and movies. We also will have a quiet room set aside for those who need a place away from all the stimulation. Unless otherwise arranged each of your children will be paired up with a volunteer (a “buddy” )to assist them through the activities of the morning.
To sign up please e-mail bccsdm@gmail.com.
If it is your first time attending one of our respite days we’ll send you an application to fill out. If you have attended one before we just ask that you inform us of any major medical or behavioral changes so that we might better care for your child.
Should you have any questions you can also e-mail bccsdm@gmail.com.
When: October 23rd 9am-12pm – Check in starts at 8:45am.
Where: St. Mary’s School, the meeting place of Bear Creek Church.
816 Black Oak DR, Medford, OR
Who: Children with disabilities and their siblings ages 0-14.
The morning will include music, games, crafts, snacks and movies. We also will have a quiet room set aside for those who need a place away from all the stimulation. Unless otherwise arranged each of your children will be paired up with a volunteer (a “buddy” )to assist them through the activities of the morning.
To sign up please e-mail bccsdm@gmail.com.
If it is your first time attending one of our respite days we’ll send you an application to fill out. If you have attended one before we just ask that you inform us of any major medical or behavioral changes so that we might better care for your child.
Should you have any questions you can also e-mail bccsdm@gmail.com.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
UPCOMING RESPITE MORNING
We're excited to announce that we have scheduled some respite mornings for the next school year.
The first is Oct 23
More info and applications will be up soon.
The first is Oct 23
More info and applications will be up soon.
Friday, March 26, 2010
TOPSoccer is here again!
The spring session of the TOPSoccer team hosted by Bear Creek Church is here.
March 30th – May 25th
Tuesday evenings 6:15-7:45pm
To register and for further information please contact Tom Eastwold at tdmleastwold@msn.com
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Joni and Friends Family Retreats 2010
Joni and Friends family retreats are week long camps that are for families that have one or more members with a disability, the children are paired up with STM's (short term missionaries) who volunteer(and pay!) to work along side your family, helping the children through the various activities of the day, while the parents/caregivers have various workshops and pampering to attend. The evenings are filled with activties to attend as a family.Scotts Valley, California
June 7 - 11, 2010; July 19 - 23, 2010
Mission Springs Christian Camp and Conference Center
For information, email Cheryl Birmingham cbirmingham@joniandfriends.org or call 510 727-8845
Rockaway Beach, Oregon
August 16 - 20, 2010
Twin Rocks Friends Camp
For information, email Jasmine Crawford .jafsoregon@gmail.com or call 541 842-0314
Links for more information.
Family Information
Short Term Missionary (STM) information
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Happy Valentine's Day
from Bear Creek Church.
We are pleased to announce that Bear Creek Church is busy planning a second respite day event and we hope that your kids will be able to join us. Save the date:
Saturday, Feb 13
Ages 0-12
10 till 1 PM (check in at 9:45)
St. Mary's School grounds
(drop off in the gym)
As we wanted to give you parents a chance to have a meal "date", we are planning lunch this time. The kids will be lunching on a choice of peanut butter and jelly or cheese sandwiches as well as fruit. If that meal is not suitable for your child due to allergies or intolerances, please pack them a lunch.
If you plan to attend, please email us at bccsdm@gmail.com or call Tracy at 541-324-9758 or Faye at 541-324-9711. If your child attended our last respite day we have your child's information on file, we just need your RSVP to let us know about attendance. If this will be the first time please let us know so we can get an application form to you.
Thank you and we look forward to serving you by having fun with your kids!
The GEMS ministry of Bear Creek Church
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Celebration and Talent Show - Nov 20th
Share your talent at the 7th annual Celebration and Talent Show November 20, 2000 from 7pm to 8:30pm.
Whether you are an expert or just beginning, we want to celebrate the talent god has given you.
This talent show is for everyone!!
All abilities are encouraged to participate. Children, adults, parents, and grandparents are welcome!
We will also share how God blessed the Chapter in 2009 and we will share some every exciting news for 2010!
Location:
Grace Bible Church
209 N. Pacific Hwy
Talent, Oregon
RSVP
Brent Olstad 541-864-9864
Whether you are an expert or just beginning, we want to celebrate the talent god has given you.
This talent show is for everyone!!
All abilities are encouraged to participate. Children, adults, parents, and grandparents are welcome!
We will also share how God blessed the Chapter in 2009 and we will share some every exciting news for 2010!
Location:
Grace Bible Church
209 N. Pacific Hwy
Talent, Oregon
RSVP
Brent Olstad 541-864-9864
Thursday, October 15, 2009
BCC's G.E.MS Excited to Sponsor TOPSoccer!
G.E.MS / BCC is going to be sponsoring a TOPSoccer program in the Rouge Valley. .
STARTING Tuesday Oct. 27, 06:45 to 07:45 and every Tuesday there after until Dec, 15, (excluding Nov. 24, Thanksgiving week). We will be playing soccer at Abraham Lincoln Elementary.
We are excited about having another opportunity to serve your families. Your children will have a blast playing soccer with us. Please consider joining us on Tuesday evenings.
More info about the TOPSoccer program can be found here.
STARTING Tuesday Oct. 27, 06:45 to 07:45 and every Tuesday there after until Dec, 15, (excluding Nov. 24, Thanksgiving week). We will be playing soccer at Abraham Lincoln Elementary.
We are excited about having another opportunity to serve your families. Your children will have a blast playing soccer with us. Please consider joining us on Tuesday evenings.
More info about the TOPSoccer program can be found here.
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