Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner

The Kadena Chapel is hosting a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner on Tuesday, February 21^st from 1730-1930 at Kadena Chapel 3. We’ll have dinner, along with crafts and a fun game night for the children. For more information, to serve in this ministry, or if you have a favorite board game or card game you’d like to bring, please e-mail Bobby Karnes at RFK2@yahoo.com, Anna Frank at anna.frank.ctr@kadena.af.mil, or call the Chapel Office at DSN 634-1288.

Marriage Enrichment Seminar

The Kadena Chapel Protestant Community is sponsoring a Marriage Enrichment Seminar on 4 February from 0830-1100 at the Kadena Officers Club. A buffet breakfast will be provided. RSVP by emailing Chaplain Daniel Call at daniel.call@kadena.af.mil. Limited number of couples – first come first served.

A Sweetheart's Masquerade Dinner & Dance

You are invited to a night of Dinner & Dancing with your loved one on Saturday, 11 February 2012 at the Officer's Club.  Cocktail begins at 1800 followed by dinner at 1830.  Tickets: $25.00 per person; VIP tables can be reserved in advance - $300 per table includes 10 tickets and a bottle of red or white wine.  Attire for the event is Semi-Formal/Formal.  Please call Violet at Chapel 1 for additional information.

PROTESTANT CHILDREN’S MINISTRY COORDINATOR

Position Available

The Kadena Air Force Base chapel currently has a position available for a Protestant Children’s Ministry Coordinator. Statement of work with full specifications and qualifications along with bid documents can be obtained at the Office of the Wing Chaplain, Bldg. 425/, Kadena Air Force Base, Japan. Resumes and sealed bids are due to the Office of the Wing Chaplain by 12:00 p.m. on 23 January 2012. Qualified applicants will be notified of specific interview date and time. Basis of award is on the lowest bid and/or best value to the government. Background investigations may be conducted upon contract award.

Applicants must meet the following requirement to qualify:

- Have a strong desire for the Christian religious training of children ages six months through fifth grade.

- Show a genuine concern for health, safety, and well-being of children in the ministry program.

- Have experience, either paid or volunteer, in a church/chapel children’s religious education program.

- Possess strong communication and administration skills.

- The following is highly preferred: a member of Kadena Chapel and an active volunteer in a Protestant program. Demonstrate familiarity with the Protestant faith and practice.

- Hold current Red Cross certifications in First Aid and CPR or willing to attain them.

- Shall provide references with:

* Record of successful recruitment skills for children’s ministry volunteers.

* Record of successful performance in a chapel/church children’s ministry.

* Capability to use computers to include Microsoft Office programs (I.E. PowerPoint, Word, etc.).

* Capability to speak, read, and write fluent English.

For more information on the application process or this position available, contact SSgt Charles White at DSN 634-1288 or email charles.white.1@kadena.af.mil.

AWANA

Kadena Protestant Chapel would like to invite your children to participate in AWANA. Volunteers to assist with AWANA are eagerly welcomed also! Children 3 years through 6th grade meet on Sunday afternoons from 3-5 pm at the Religious Ministries Bldg. 856 on Kadena, near Burger King. AWANA is a nondenominational Bible centered youth organization whose goal is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ, and train them to serve Him. If you have further questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Robert and Cheryl Karnes at kadena.awana@yahoo.com. You may also contact the Chapel Office at 634-1288.