Faith-Family-Friends-FUN

The LOLLIPOP Team is what we call the team that exists for Families and their children. One of the sub teams of the Lollipop Team is our Fun Team. We realized a long time ago that Fun is an element of a kid’s life that you do not want to underestimate. We make sure all our get-to-gethers, our classes, any function involving kids has an element of fun to it. If you are losing a group of kids and you feel you are no longer in control just interject some fun and you are back in the driver’s seat...although you may be in for quite a ride I am sure.

Thank you to all the veteran teachers in The Meadow who know for sure that fun is a part of the program. The laughter , giggles, squeals and sheer joy that are present during such a session are priceless. You must come visit The Meadow. Everyone can use a dose of fun!

This fall Cornerstone KIDS and Bitty KIDS will be participating in Angel Tree's Ministry to children whose parents are incarcerated. We will be buying gifts, wrapping gifts and helping to deliver gifts that will help bring the love of Christ during this Christmas season. Sandy Thompson will be leading this effort. The tree with tags will go up in early November. The tags will be for children who live in our area. Be looking for more information on Cornerstone Connection and on Angel Tree's website. This will be a great opportunity for us to find new friends in our neighborhoods.

Just a side note: There are many other worthwhile efforts you and your family can get involved in around the holidays. Coldwater will be helping make some local Christmases brighter for children whose families have been hit hard by these tough economic times. Keep an eye open for more information in CT and at www.coldwater.me. Operation Christmas Child, which we have participated in for many years, is a great giving opportunity that has spread the love of Christ to children in many countries. If you and your family want to participate in that as well this year there are many local drop off sites. You can find out all the information on how to get involved at www.samaritanspurse.org

May the love of God thrust us all into the lives of the hurting and needy.

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Volcanoes and KIDS

What in the world do KIDS and volcanoes have in common?! Well, we could probably draw endless comparisons there! The energy . . . the mess . . . the explosions . . . the noise!!! However, there is another connection I was thinking about. It involves adults who love God and kids so much that they would actually make a volcano for KIDS club. That's one thing that has happened up in The Spot on Wednesday nights. KIDS are studying creation. Thankfully the mess was not too overwhelming. We did not want to get in trouble with Beth who so graciously cleans up after us week after week. Yet, the amazement and questions and wonder was so refreshing to see. Children--and adults alike--marveling at the wonder and awesomeness of God.

Have you stopped to be amazed lately at the story of Creation? You can read it again in Genesis 1.