Tuesday, the 30th of August was the first day of Kids' Connection for the 2011-2012 school year! It was an awesome day!! 135 children walked through the doors with smiles, questions, excitement, anticipation, and for our new children, some apprehension. Our new computer check in system worked extremely well. (Thanks Jack!) We began the afternoon with a delicious snack provided by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, the Orange City Center. Next we gathered together to review the Fruits of the Spirit learned last year, introduce our new theme of the Lord's Prayer, and remind everyone of the behavior expectations at Kids' Connection. Then we were off to the craft tables to decorate our prayer journals, play pool, ping pong or Foosball, build Legos in the Lego room, weave potholders, fuse iron beads, paint/draw pictures, and/or build a wood project. The Kids' Connection area was buzzing with excitement and FUN!!
Thursday, the 1st of September, was a very hot day and our local schools let out early due to the heat. The church buses were not running that day so our numbers were down a bit. We had 91 children come to our air conditioned facility to enjoy the afternoon. We met together after snack time to learn the verse from 1 Peter 5:7-"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." We'll review the verse weekly! Mary Lundgren brought the children upstairs for Praises and Play. The children had a chance to run, exercise, and PRAY together! Thanks Mary!!!!
Thank you to all of the volunteers who make Kids' Connection a fun and safe environment each week! This program is what it is because of YOU!!! Thank you! Your smiles, patience and encouragement make each child feel special!
Next week we're baking cookies and making our own ice cream!! Yum! See you next week for more fun at Kids' Connection!!!
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