Kid Junction
A Ministry Assisting Families with Children
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What is Kid Junction?
It is a local mission provided by and operated through the
Galax First United Methodist Church on W. Center St. (across from the Fire Department).
It is funded by donations and staffed by volunteers.
It serves families with children (birth through middle school age)
once every four months if needed.
Each child in the family receives personal hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste,
body wash, a washcloth, diapers, wipes, lotion for babies, one set of clothing
(new or slightly used), underwear, shoes, socks, etc. at NO CHARGE!
Backpacks if needed and available.
It is open from 10:00-12 Noon on the 3rd Monday of each month.
TEXT OR CALL DIANNE at 276-233-7841 OR call the church office at 276-236-9937.
“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
Hebrews 13:16 (NKJV)
HAPPENINGS WITH KID’S JUNCTION
Sunday Reflection (January 3, 2021)
Our Old Testament Scripture Reading for Epiphany Sunday was from Isaiah (60:1-9). Isaiah found hope in a shining light that attracted others. It even mentions the bringing of gifts which is what happened on the day we celebrate Epiphany. The light shone and attracted the Gentile Magi (Wise Men). If you are reading this as a first-century Jew, it is quite a statement that elite members of Persian society would come to worship the King of Israel born in a manger (Matthew 2:1-12). We find ourselves with Gentile Magi paying homage to this Jewish Messiah. We who are Gentiles have brought into a relationship with the God of Israel through Jesus Christ. Paul calls it a revealed mystery and this mystery began to be revealed when the Magi saw the star worshiped the newborn Jewish King, the King of Israel (Ephesians 3:1-12). Yet is this the end of the mystery, or is it the beginning of an even bigger mystery?
Having been reconciled to our heavenly Father through Jesus Christ, we share God’s grace as we seek to be reconciled with others. In the unfolding of this mystery, we pray for those who have yet to embrace Christ as Lord and King. In the meantime, we are being transformed by the light of God’s love as it shines forth through us. We pray that even our enemies see the light of God’s love through us by our actions and deeds we are led by the Holy Spirit in the way of Christ. May glimpses of God’s love and compassion not be an unknown mystery to our neighbors, be they close or abroad.
Prayer for the Week (January 3-January 9 2021)
Let us pray, being grateful for the glory revealed in Jesus Christ: Father of light, you reveal to the faithful the resplendent beauty of the Word made flesh in Jesus Christ. Your light is strong, your love is near; draw us beyond the limits which the world imposes to the life where your Spirit makes all life complete. We ask this through Christ our Lord, who eternally dwells with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forevermore.
Amen.
(Sunday Missal, alt.)
Sunday Reflection (December 13, 2020)
May we be like John the Baptist: Bearing witness to the light of God’s love revealed in Jesus Christ (John 1:6-9). Perhaps we fail to recognize that all we can do is plant the seeds of God’s love through our actions in obedience to Jesus Christ. The Good News is not about us; it is not about me; it is about Jesus Christ.
We are sent into the world full of darkness to bear witness to the light of Jesus Christ. We do this not in competition with one other or by focusing upon “me.” Rather we work together and focus upon Jesus Christ. God works with us to develop and manifest God’s light in the world.
Sunday Reflection (January 3, 2021)
Our Old Testament Scripture Reading for Epiphany Sunday was from Isaiah (60:1-9). Isaiah found hope in a shining light that attracted others. It even mentions the bringing of gifts which is what happened on the day we celebrate Epiphany. The light shone and attracted the Gentile Magi (Wise Men). If you are reading this as a first-century Jew, it is quite a statement that elite members of Persian society would come to worship the King of Israel born in a manger (Matthew 2:1-12). We find ourselves with Gentile Magi paying homage to this Jewish Messiah. We who are Gentiles have brought into a relationship with the God of Israel through Jesus Christ. Paul calls it a revealed mystery and this mystery began to be revealed when the Magi saw the star worshiped the newborn Jewish King, the King of Israel (Ephesians 3:1-12). Yet is this the end of the mystery, or is it the beginning of an even bigger mystery?
Having been reconciled to our heavenly Father through Jesus Christ, we share God’s grace as we seek to be reconciled with others. In the unfolding of this mystery, we pray for those who have yet to embrace Christ as Lord and King. In the meantime, we are being transformed by the light of God’s love as it shines forth through us. We pray that even our enemies see the light of God’s love through us by our actions and deeds we are led by the Holy Spirit in the way of Christ. May glimpses of God’s love and compassion not be an unknown mystery to our neighbors, be they close or abroad.
Prayer for the Week (January 3-January 9 2021)
Let us pray, being grateful for the glory revealed in Jesus Christ: Father of light, you reveal to the faithful the resplendent beauty of the Word made flesh in Jesus Christ. Your light is strong, your love is near; draw us beyond the limits which the world imposes to the life where your Spirit makes all life complete. We ask this through Christ our Lord, who eternally dwells with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forevermore.
Amen.
(Sunday Missal, alt.)
Sunday Reflection (December 13, 2020)
May we be like John the Baptist: Bearing witness to the light of God’s love revealed in Jesus Christ (John 1:6-9). Perhaps we fail to recognize that all we can do is plant the seeds of God’s love through our actions in obedience to Jesus Christ. The Good News is not about us; it is not about me; it is about Jesus Christ.
We are sent into the world full of darkness to bear witness to the light of Jesus Christ. We do this not in competition with one other or by focusing upon “me.” Rather we work together and focus upon Jesus Christ. God works with us to develop and manifest God’s light in the world.
