Apples, apples everywhere!

Self-control is the theme for the month of September. We were blessed by Lisa Laird and her puppet ministry on Tuesday. She introduced us to the word self-control and gave us many examples of how to control ourselves and our actions. Many of us learned how to actually drive a long sharp needle into a balloon without popping it! That took lots of self-control...and patience! :) The real 'fruit' that ties into self-control is the apple. We think of the story of Adam and Eve and being tempted in the Garden of Eden and we think of the apple as the fruit they picked from the tree God asked them not to eat from. Yesterday we celebrated showing self-control by having an apple party in the Fellowship Hall. The children wrote what they were thankful for on a paper apple that they held while running an obstacle course in the Fellowship Hall. The older children put an apple puzzle together, and played 'apple fencing.' The younger children ran the 'apple on a spoon' race. Thanks so much to Suzanne, Alyce, Arlys, Shelby and Angel for their important part in organizing and helping out at the apple party! Thank you!

Next week Tuesday we are celebrating our Grandparents. National Grandparents Day is Sunday, Sept. 12 and we want to honor our Grandparents on Tuesday, the 14th. Many children have Grandparents living close by, while others do not. Some children may have 'adopted' Grandparents in the area. All are welcome to spend the afternoon with their grandchildren. Come for snacks, a Bible lesson and FUN!

Next week Thursday at Kids' Connection we are having a Western Hoedown in the Fellowship Hall of First Reformed Church. There will be fun stations for the children to enjoy like crafts, games, animals, and...FUN!! Come dressed in your western clothes and be ready for a rip-roarin' good time!

I feel strongly about taking a moment to thank ALL of the volunteers at Kids' Connection! Its because of them that your child is safe and having a great time at Kids' Connection. The next time you encounter one of our many volunteers be sure to say a big thank you to them. I am SO thankful for their enthusiasm, encouragement, energy and LOVE!!! Thank you so much!!