VBS...

PandaMania 2011 was a hit. Record numbers from Day One and on. We are blessed. The kids, the volunteers, the churches involved were amazing. The Preschool Department (shown above) had a big time.

So many tales to tell...guess I need to take the time and fill you in. Hoping for a rainy day...these sunny ones have been very busy for the ice business. Thank you to everyone who participated in any way, shape or form. God is great through you!

Blessings...

Looks like it's been a while since Hiz Kiz Ministry has been updated!

The kiddoes I started working with about 5 years ago, first as Team Kids, then Faith Weaver Friends...well.....they're all growing up. 

It has been such a blessing for me to be able to work with Ms. Tammie for these many years. Regardless of the difference in our ages, she has been my friend and confidante. She has taught me much about loving the lesser.

No matter how busy she may be, I can always count on her to share her time with me.

Now it's time for VBS 2011!!  Let's go gettum, Tammie!

Me and Tam at the "Jam"

Praying that our friendship will never cease.

A New Year!

Hey Parents, Lil K is back:

Once again, Believer's Chapel and Hiz Kiz are partnering for preschool ministry, Ages 3-5, but on a different day. On Mondays if your child is in school, then they can ride the van to Believer's Chapel for LIL' K. If they are not already in school, then drop them off at the church at 3:30 p.m. We will finish at 5:00 p.m. and you can pick up your child at that time.

For the same reason that Jesus gave His attention to kids, we believe kids grow best when nurtured by loving mentors and teachers. LIL' K knocks down the roadblocks that keep teachers from building transformational relationships with those they seek to influence. After all, years from now, the memory that will stand the test of time may not be the program, but the life-altering investment of a mentor.

HEY 1-3rd GRADERS:
This children's midweek Bible curriculum really reaches out! FaithWeaver Friends is a kid magnet! Kids from inside your church…from the neighborhood…they all love Friends!

It's time to have some fun learning about God. FaithWeavers Friends begins on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 at Munday First United Methodist Church. We will pick you up after school and your parents can pick you up at 5:00 p.m. from the Methodist church.

At FaithWeaver Friends, each child experiences an incredible, personal friendship with Jesus through opening celebrations, Discovery Centers, and journaling. From crafts to music to snacks-every engaging activity drives the weekly Bible Point home. And through it all, Children discover they have a real friend in Jesus. Join the friendship fun-and discover how easy it is to encourage kids as they grow in their faith, outreach, and service to others.

HEY 4-6th GRADERS:

Kidmo is a bible program sponsored by Hiz Kiz Ministry designed for 4-6th graders. Classes begin on Wednesdays, September 15th, 2010 at Goree Baptist. The kids will be picked up at school by Miss Tammie. The kids will still be picked up by parents at Munday First Baptist at 5 p.m. Nothing's changed, except the day of the week!

For the second year in a row, the kids will be challenged on a deeper level. At Summer Camp the kids practically learned the book of Titus. So once again we are bringing a part of camp home, we will have weekly 'Bible Brain Buster Contests' and verse memorization. Soooo, put on your thinking caps and gear up for some good times with God.

First Day of Lil' K

Lil’ K had a strong start with twelve kids. If I had a dream for a great first day with preschoolers at Lil’ K, then today WAS the day. Thank you, God! Thank you, volunteers! If we grow in number to match the amount of helpers, then it will be amazing. The DVD teaching was captivating and all other aspects were age attractive. The booster seats in the van worked like a charm. Thank you Miss Mindy from HeadStart for your kind donation of eight seats, which added to our six made one fully equipped van. And Nancy H. has such a precious way of introducing herself as van driver and beginning the excitement of Lil’ K with each child she encounters. It is going to be an amazing year!

First Day of FWFriends

Volunteers are gifts from God Almighty. We prepared for four crews of seven kids each (28) and we ended up with five crews of seven (35 give or take a few). This day, even though hectic, was a wonderful first day for FWFriends.

Okay but, no matter HOW hard you try, it seems like you can NEVER be prepared enough. Thank goodness the kids will never know it, but Miss Tammie didn’t get it all right.

As a matter of fact, I think I forgot my brain because somehow I ended up with three vehicles (two vans and Miss Jackie's car) at the school?!?! It’s like I forgot how to ‘do’ FWFriends. The kids will never know that Miss Tammie never took roll or that she forgot to lay out teaching supplies or that as she was ‘walking to the vans’ to pick up kids that is when she noticed the booster seats sitting by the back door. Do you think they thought, “Now, that’s what a chicken with her head cut off looks like.”

Parents…sorry we had a late dismissal. It will get better. It already is better! I love your kids, but more importantly HE loves them and HE will get it right every time. Fear Not!

First Day of Kidmo

Kidmo kicked off yesterday! We had 21 kids and some of them were first timers to Kidmo and some were a direct result of relationships built thru camp this summer. Isn’t that great! We missed Kellen and Tori who are regulars.

Crystal Huffman, Madison & Zac’s mom, helped me with the extra van. It will be a two-van kind of year for Kidmo, which is exciting. Our numbers will be down at FWFriends today for one reason, preschoolers are moving to Wednesdays and the second, the dynamics of the grades have shifted to smaller classes. It was a big third grade class that moved up to Kidmo.

We may have to adjust our reward days for Kidmo. Trips to Dairy Queen may be replaced by a pizza party or similar, but we’ll see. Becky, the manager, may faint if thirty kids tromp into DQ someday. I’m still all for a Christmas Trip to Wichita Falls, though. If Crystal is game and up for the trip, then so am I. I enjoy having deep talks and discussions with this age group. I look forward to a great year. Thanks for encouraging your tweenagers to come. Bless ya!

Hiz Kiz Ministry Begins...

Kidmo is a bible program sponsored by Hiz Kiz Ministry designed for 4-6th graders. Classes begin September 14th, 2009 on Mondays at Goree after school (church vans) until 5 p.m. The kids will still be picked up by parents at Munday First Baptist. Nothing's changed!

Except...drum roll please...the kids will be challenged on a deeper level this year.

At Summer Camp the kids practically learned the book of James. This opened our eyes to the depth of scripture in which they have the ability to absorb. So for this next year we are bringing part of camp home, we will have weekly 'Bible Brain Buster Contests' and verse memorization. Soooo, put on your thinking caps and gear up for some good times with God.

HEY 1-3rd GRADERS:

It's time to have some fun learning about God. FaithWeavers Friends begins on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 at Munday First Baptist Church. We will pick you up after school and your parents can pick you up at 5:00 p.m. from the west side of the church.

Hey Parents, we are beginning a 'new' preschool ministry for Ages 3-5, different day and different church. On Wednesdays if your child is in school, then they can ride the van to Believers Chapel for LIL' K. If they are not already in school, then drop them off at the church at 3:30 p.m. We will finish at 5:00 p.m. and you can pick up your child at that time.