KIDS CLUB GOT STARTED TODAY

Kids Club is for elementary age kids to come and play games, learn about God, and have fun in a safe environment. There is also a snack we give out and drinks for everyone. It’s held in a neighbor lady’s yard. She is very generous with allowing us to bring lots of kids to her lawn. The kids can do all different things, like play with sidewalk chalk, play basketball, hula hoop, or just sit on a blanket in the shade and talk. It is for all the neighbor kids, and most of them know each other so it’s fun for them to play with their friends.

The first day of kids club was a success. We went around the neighborhood before it started and told the kids and parents where it was and what we would be doing. A lot of kids already knew about it since they have been doing it for 3 years now. The location changed from last year though, so we had to tell people where to find us. I think the kids really look forward to coming and hanging out with us and their friends, playing games, and of course, getting to eat ice cream.

About 20 kids showed up. They had lots of energy! We played different games like red rover, basketball, tag and we had a Bible Story. We got volunteers and the kids acted out the story of Noah. Many of them were familiar with the story already, so it was good that we brought along props to make it interesting. We also had a squirt gun that Mary Catherine shot out on the kids to symbolize the rain. The kids listened well so we hope it was meaningful for them.

Before today’s events started, we circled up and prayed and asked God to bless what we have going here, and we asked Him to be present in everything that goes on this summer. This is such a great opportunity to be able to go to a neighborhood and show Jesus’ love to the kids, some of which who are not used to being in a safe, fun environment. We’re hoping God will keep blessing the kids lives through Kids Club.