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!!