Tag Archives: Mid-week Kids Club
A New Era
A new era begins in my life starting tonight. No more Wednesday night Kids Club. It feels empty. I admit it also feels liberating. I had in mind to visit the apartment kids this evening. I may yet make it … Continue reading
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Final Midweek Kids Club at my Church
It’s over. It’s just beginning. I’m sad. I’m relieved. It is a new day for my church. Tonight we had our final Wednesday evening event ever at my church. We concluded it with an upbeat talent showcase of the children’s … Continue reading
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What Children Think About
Once in a while I take time during mid-week kids club to have a brief intentional chat with each child. While the children are enjoying a game or free play time I call them over to me individually one at-a-time. … Continue reading
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moments with children
The four year old girl ran to me with her arms held open. Clearly she wanted a big hug. Softly, she told me she did not get to see her mommy today. She was sad about that. She is a … Continue reading
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Guess Which Shoes Are Yours!
Last Wednesday we asked the kids to remove their shoes, throw them in a pile, and then one by one they were blindfolded and asked to identify their own shoes by touch. To my amazement, every one of them were … Continue reading
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heart connections through competition
I played a friendly game of PIG (similar to the basketball shooting game of horse, but shorter) with one of the new kids, an 8 year-old boy, today. He is from the local neighborhood. Tonight was only his second week. … Continue reading
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Impromptu Talent Show
Tonight, at the conclusion of PowerClub Kids, we gathered together in our kids room. Three of the girls wanted to sing a song they have been learning in Kids Choir. And sing they did like little angels. Then each of … Continue reading
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Reviewing Outcomes of Summer Ministries
There are a variety of ways to review the outcomes of specific ministry ventures. Typically, in Western culture, Pastors are cornered into emphasizing body counts, tithes and buildings. Sounds crass, but it is woefully true. There is some justification for … Continue reading
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Water Night
We had our water night this evening. 90 degree temperatures provided a perfect atmosphere for what turned out to be a fun experience. Most of the kids and workers got drenched. As kids arrived we had them sit on the … Continue reading
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The Evening’s Activities and Those Yet to Come
Tonight we relaxed our activities a bit to have a game and craft night. I had six game stations, including an xbox set up with four controllers and a nascar racing game. The other games included mini-basketball, velcro darts, and … Continue reading
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