Merry Christmas!

From the Children's Ministry team, we want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

To Change the World, Start Simple

Here is an amazing article written by Scott Staal, the son of David Staal who heads up Kids Hope! The note below is written by his dad and precedes the article. We encourage you to take a moment to read it!

Note: Today's Christian youth possess passion that might surprise you. Too often, though, they receive little opportunity to express their hearts' desires. This column is the first of two that come to us from high school-aged students. Their messages focus on ministry to children; their motivation comes from zeal to serve God. Enjoy!(David Staal, Senior Editor)

http://www.christianitytoday.com/childrensministry/cupothoughts/changeworldstartsimple.html?start=1&sms_ss=email

Going Green

As a ministry, we are always looking for fun, creative ways to bring God's word to life. We know that in the beginning, GOD created the world and everything in it (Genesis 1). But what many of us forget is that he has also entrusted us to care for it. Not just the people in it, or the animals, but eveything! We have become a society of throw away. Including ourselves. We began to question what we can do as a ministry to not only keep things simplified, but also to be resourceful. That is why beginning January 3, 2010, we will be selling reusable tote bags for only .75c! Every child from 2 years- 4th grade are encouraged to buy a bag, personalize it and bring it to church each week. A great way to remember bibles, take home sheets and craft projects for little ones, the tote will become a living lesson each week of how we are taking care of what GOD has entrusted with!