By Kevin Ganiere

Summer is the best time of year (Christmas is a close second). There is so much to do and the best place to be is outside enjoying the awesome weather. In LifeKids we have a ton of opportunities for your elementary student to have fun.

This summer, we’re offering our first ever Day Camp, July 9 – 13, 2012, for students going into grades K - 5. This week will be packed full of fun. Your kids can just hang with us in the morning for a vacation Bible school or spend the entire day with us as we venture out in the afternoons to some sweet spots.  

Summer Camp, for students going into grades 3 - 6, is August 6-10, 2012. We’ll be going “up north” to a beautiful lake and a week full of new friends and time with God. There are still spots available for both camps and there is no better investment you can make in the lives of your kids this summer!

There’s just something about summer that says fun… maybe we should rename it Fummer or Funner. Anyway make sure if you have elementary students, you get them involved in one or both of these camps.

Register and find out more information about Summer Camps at Life Church by downloading this. 

1. Life Church Charity Golf Outing - Sunday, June 24, 2012 - This scramble format tournament is always a fun event! All proceeds benefit the Center for the Blind. Find info on our “events” page.

2. Dad Fest - June 16/17 - Join us as we celebrate Father’s Day. Every man, 18 years and older, will have the chance to win a $250 shopping spree to Cabela’s or Golfsmith.

3. 4th of July Parades in Germantown & Pewaukee - We need volunteers and bottled water to distribute. LOTS of bottled water!

4. Summer Camp. Faith is strengthened and great memories are made at camp! Download information packed for your student here.

5. 2nd Saturday in July - Our monthly service opportunity is always a great chance to reach out to our community and make it a better place. Email kmiller@lifechurchwi.com for info.

Let’s not allow Easter to get lost in the fake grass of our baskets this year. Let’s be intentional to invest and invite people to a place where they will enjoy themselves, but also where they will have the opportunity to hear about Jesus.

Who do you know that needs to be at Life Church this Easter? Who do you know that needs to hear the life-changing message of the Gospel? Use our easy online invite to ask them. I promise, when they come, we will be ready for them!

Kids Fest 2011 was amazing! Check out all the fun!

Kids Fest 2011 - What a great night!

1. What’s your role at Life Church?

Director of Elementary

2. Besides Life Church, what are you passionate about?

Jesus, my wife, and the Green Bay Packers

3. Share some things on your “bucket list.”

• I would love to someday travel to Ireland – my homeland (I am 1/16^th Irish)
• Rescue baby whales wherever they are stuck
• To own a late 60’s muscle car

4. Who’s influencing you right now?

• Jim Wideman – World Outreach Church
• Reggie Joiner – “Think Orange” guru
• Dale Hudson – Christ Fellowship Church, FL (Multisite Church)

5. What’s your favorite meal?

My wife makes a killer meatloaf with mozzarella cheese inside with mashed potatoes and apple pie for dessert!

6. What’s something we may not know about you?

I sometimes tend to faint when giving blood, or getting my eyes dilated. Don’t ask… it’s complicated.

By Kevin Ganiere

Parenting is hard … That is kind of like saying “snow is white.” When did I realize that parenting involved more than making sure my kids were fed, somewhat clean, and had basic necessities, you might ask?

A few years ago, my wife, Charonne, and I went grocery shopping with our then three-year-old son, Ryan. While walking up and down the aisles picking out all sorts of deliciousness, a little person came down the aisle.

Ryan didn’t notice her at first, but as we passed she caught his eye. I was holding him and I felt him well up and get excited to tell us something. I had a feeling it was about the little person so I tactfully covered his mouth and ran around to the next aisle. When I finally removed my hand he shouted, “I just want to see the little lady”! Embarrassed, I realized then that parenting involved more than just meeting our child’s basic needs. More importantly, I realized I would need help.

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