We hope you had a wonderful Christmas everyone! 2011 is just around the corner and it promises to be a great year at Kids' Connection! In January we will learn about the 'fruit' of PATIENCE. Our Bible verse for PATIENCE is "...be patient with everyone." I Thessalonians 5:14. Jesus is our true example of patience. He had to explain things about His life over and over again to His disciples, but He stayed calm and focused on His mission to the world. Jesus showed so much patience with the disciples when they were confused and slow to understand. We need to learn from Jesus' example by giving others in our lives a second chance to know and understand something important.
Sometimes we have to 'wait' for a surprise. That's also when we need to be patient. You can tell how patient someone is by the way they 'act' while they're waiting. Are you patient? :)
January will be a fun month at Kids' Connection. If you signed up for sewing lessons, you've waited so patiently! We are having a sewing day on January 11!!! Sewing machines will be available for you to use. We're planning a Beach Party, outdoor games and some other surprises! We will be testing our patience this month by waiting for the fun at Kids' Connection!
Happy New Year everyone!! See you next year! :)
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
A Busy Afternoon!
Building, connecting, building, and connecting with the wrestlers from MOC-FV!Thank you for coming to Kids' Connection!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Connecting and Investing!
We were blessed today to have the MOC-FV wrestling team and their coaches Lyle Lundgren, Andrew Lundgren and Chad Koedam. The young men on the wrestling team shared their stories of faith in Christ and their dependence on Him in order to do their sport to the best of their ability. The children listened in awe as the young athletes shared their testimonies. What a beautiful thing to witness!!
We watched a movie called "The Very First Noel" and then continued to share our Kids' Connection afternoon with the wrestlers by building wood projects, coloring candy cane holders, painting crafts and gluing ornaments together. The young men from the high school truly connected and invested in the lives of the children at Kids' Connection today. I was so proud of these fine athletes!!
Again, NO Kids' Connection until Tuesday, January 4 when school resumes. See you in 2011!
Have a wonderful and Christ-filled Christmas with family and friends!!
We watched a movie called "The Very First Noel" and then continued to share our Kids' Connection afternoon with the wrestlers by building wood projects, coloring candy cane holders, painting crafts and gluing ornaments together. The young men from the high school truly connected and invested in the lives of the children at Kids' Connection today. I was so proud of these fine athletes!!
Again, NO Kids' Connection until Tuesday, January 4 when school resumes. See you in 2011!
Have a wonderful and Christ-filled Christmas with family and friends!!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Angels We Have Heard on High...or at LTC
An angelic, glorious sound was heard at the Long Term Care Facility in Orange City on Thursday, Dec.16. 84 children and 16 volunteers walked the hallways at LTC singing 'Jingle Bells', 'Away in the Manger', 'Joy to the World',' Angels We Have Heard on High' and 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas!' We were greeted by smiles, hugs and Christmas LOVE!! Prior to arriving at LTC, Pastor Mark Haverdink told us how much God loves us. He loves us so much that He sent His only Son at Christmas! The children unwrapped pieces of the Nativity to reveal the beautiful Christmas story! Thank you Pastor Mark! We're so glad you came!
Pastor Tim Breen shared with us on Tuesday the message of HOPE during the Advent season, the season of expectation. Pastor Tim taught us the difference between a 'wish' and real HOPE in Jesus. A 'wish' is something you wish would happen and real HOPE is in knowing JESUS. He is our real HOPE for the future!! Thanks Pastor Tim for teaching us to have our HOPE in Jesus! We love it when you're with us!
The final Kids' Connection in December, 2010 is Tuesday, Dec.21, with a visit from the 35-member wrestling team and coaches from MOC-FV high school! They will be sharing with us about JESUS, a favorite Christmas memory and/or their experiences as team players. We look forward to meeting all of them and we thank them in advance for coming!!
Be sure to scroll down to see the video that follows this blog post. We sincerely do wish you and your 'kin' a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2011! Thank you again for your support of Kids' Connection and we are excited to witness what God has in store for us in 2011!!
We hope to see you all back on January 4 when Lisa Laird and her puppet friends teach us about PATIENCE!
Pastor Tim Breen shared with us on Tuesday the message of HOPE during the Advent season, the season of expectation. Pastor Tim taught us the difference between a 'wish' and real HOPE in Jesus. A 'wish' is something you wish would happen and real HOPE is in knowing JESUS. He is our real HOPE for the future!! Thanks Pastor Tim for teaching us to have our HOPE in Jesus! We love it when you're with us!
The final Kids' Connection in December, 2010 is Tuesday, Dec.21, with a visit from the 35-member wrestling team and coaches from MOC-FV high school! They will be sharing with us about JESUS, a favorite Christmas memory and/or their experiences as team players. We look forward to meeting all of them and we thank them in advance for coming!!
Be sure to scroll down to see the video that follows this blog post. We sincerely do wish you and your 'kin' a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2011! Thank you again for your support of Kids' Connection and we are excited to witness what God has in store for us in 2011!!
We hope to see you all back on January 4 when Lisa Laird and her puppet friends teach us about PATIENCE!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
PEACE and JOY!
PEACE: "Let the PEACE of Christ rule in your hearts." Colossians 3:15
Lisa Laird and her puppet ministry prepared us for the fruit of PEACE. She taught us that in order to have PEACE we need to have JESUS! Her puppet had quite a 'piece' collection: a puzzle piece, a piece of ribbon, etc. The children quickly learned the difference between 'piece' and real PEACE. Thank you Lisa!
JOY: "The JOY of the Lord is my strength." Nehemiah 8:10
Mr. Gale Tien, the Principal at Orange City Christian School, brought us a message on JOY! He spoke about J-Jesus, O-Others, Y-You! He also taught us that the word JOY is part of the word REJOICE. We need to rejoice always!!
HOPE: Pastor Tim Breen, Pastor at First Reformed Church, Orange City, will share with us on Tuesday, December 14, about HOPE.
LOVE: On Thursday, the 16th, Pastor Mark Haverdink, Pastor at Maurice Reformed Church, continues the December Advent theme by teaching us about LOVE. Following his message, Kids' Connection plans to walk next door to the Long Term Care Nursing Home Facility and sing some Christmas carols. What a marvelous way to show LOVE to the residents!
JESUS: The MOC-FV Wrestling team and coaches are planning a visit on the 21st of December to share their testimonies about JESUS. JESUS is the focus of our Advent theme at Kids' Connection. What would Christmas be without our Savior, JESUS Christ?
Thank you to all of the many volunteers and leaders who share their lives and daily testimonies with the precious children at Kids' Connection! I am SO incredibly blessed to share this ministry with ALL of you!
Thank you, parents, for entrusting your precious children to us at Kids' Connection. We sincerely hope and pray that their lives are being touched in a positive way for Christ! Enjoy this holiday season with your children and families!!
Lisa Laird and her puppet ministry prepared us for the fruit of PEACE. She taught us that in order to have PEACE we need to have JESUS! Her puppet had quite a 'piece' collection: a puzzle piece, a piece of ribbon, etc. The children quickly learned the difference between 'piece' and real PEACE. Thank you Lisa!
JOY: "The JOY of the Lord is my strength." Nehemiah 8:10
Mr. Gale Tien, the Principal at Orange City Christian School, brought us a message on JOY! He spoke about J-Jesus, O-Others, Y-You! He also taught us that the word JOY is part of the word REJOICE. We need to rejoice always!!
HOPE: Pastor Tim Breen, Pastor at First Reformed Church, Orange City, will share with us on Tuesday, December 14, about HOPE.
LOVE: On Thursday, the 16th, Pastor Mark Haverdink, Pastor at Maurice Reformed Church, continues the December Advent theme by teaching us about LOVE. Following his message, Kids' Connection plans to walk next door to the Long Term Care Nursing Home Facility and sing some Christmas carols. What a marvelous way to show LOVE to the residents!
JESUS: The MOC-FV Wrestling team and coaches are planning a visit on the 21st of December to share their testimonies about JESUS. JESUS is the focus of our Advent theme at Kids' Connection. What would Christmas be without our Savior, JESUS Christ?
Thank you to all of the many volunteers and leaders who share their lives and daily testimonies with the precious children at Kids' Connection! I am SO incredibly blessed to share this ministry with ALL of you!
Thank you, parents, for entrusting your precious children to us at Kids' Connection. We sincerely hope and pray that their lives are being touched in a positive way for Christ! Enjoy this holiday season with your children and families!!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Gingerbread Houses...
20 round tables, five excited children and three equally excited helpers at each table, a bucket of frosting 'glue' in the middle of each table, five rectangular tables filled with candies and cereal, children and volunteers conspiring to make the best creation possible using a juice carton...what am I talking about? Well, gingerbread houses, of course! 100 children came to Kids' Connection today to make a gingerbread house for the Christmas season. 66 volunteers were on hand to give guidance and encouragement to the children. It was truly an amazing sight!! Thank you to everyone for participating in this ministry by connecting and investing in the lives of children. You are a blessing to Kids' Connection!
This is the month of PEACE. We will combine this next Fruit of the Spirit with Advent. We are excited to announce that five local leaders will be sharing Advent with us. On Tuesday, the 7th, Lisa Laird will teach us about PEACE, Gale Tien, the Principal at the Christian School, will teach us about JOY on the 9th, Pastor Tim will talk with us about HOPE on the 14th, Pastor Mark Haverdink from Maurice Reformed Church, is planning a message on LOVE on the 16th, and finally, the MOC-FV Wrestling team is visiting Kids' Connection to share their testimonies about Jesus Christ on the 21st. Thank you, in advance, for your commitment to our children!
Just a note for parents of Kids' Connection children: There will be no Kids' Connection during the Christmas and New Year school holiday. Our last day will be December 21 and we'll resume Kids' Connection on Tuesday, January 4!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
This is the month of PEACE. We will combine this next Fruit of the Spirit with Advent. We are excited to announce that five local leaders will be sharing Advent with us. On Tuesday, the 7th, Lisa Laird will teach us about PEACE, Gale Tien, the Principal at the Christian School, will teach us about JOY on the 9th, Pastor Tim will talk with us about HOPE on the 14th, Pastor Mark Haverdink from Maurice Reformed Church, is planning a message on LOVE on the 16th, and finally, the MOC-FV Wrestling team is visiting Kids' Connection to share their testimonies about Jesus Christ on the 21st. Thank you, in advance, for your commitment to our children!
Just a note for parents of Kids' Connection children: There will be no Kids' Connection during the Christmas and New Year school holiday. Our last day will be December 21 and we'll resume Kids' Connection on Tuesday, January 4!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
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