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
Prayer for the Week (May 26-June 1)
Let us pray that we practice in our lives the faith we profess: Ever living God help us to celebrate our joy in the resurrection of the Lord, and to express in our lives, the love we celebrate. Grant this through our Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Sunday Missals)
Prayer for the Week (May 19-May 25)
Let us pray that our love draw its strength from God’s own love: God, loving Father, you revealed to us the depth of your love in Jesus Christ. Although our love remains brittle and fickle and falls short, may we love one another the way Christ has loved us. Give us a bit of your own love, and make it reliable and lasting like yours, ever respectful of people, always inviting and reaching out, especially to the poor and the unloved. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
(Claretian Communications)
Pastoral Ponderings (May 2019)
Last month we hosted the Holy Week Services for the Galax Area Minister’s Association. I do thank all who worked to prepare our fellowship hall for the Holy Week Services. We were blessed by the food, singers and speakers of West Galax UMC, First Baptist of Galax, Cornerstone, Hillcrest Baptist, Riverhill Baptist, and the Church of the Good Shepherd! Also, a special thanks for the breakfast workers who labored early to ensure our meal after the sunrise service on Easter Day.
The Easter Season is in full-swing! Easter Season celebrates the risen Lord and the move of the Holy Spirit in the early Church to proclaim the resurrected Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus makes sense of the tragedy and humiliation of the crucifixion in that the resurrection tells us that God’s love is stronger than death and human malice and hatred. This is, indeed, Good News!
God has breathed new life into us and among us through the Holy Spirit. This empowers us to help bring peace to our world full of anxiety and warfare. A particular tool in bringing peace is the offering of forgiveness in the hopes of reconciliation. Another tool is recognizing our shortfalls and failures in this spiritual endeavor. Perhaps the above makes sense of our weekly prayer of confession and declaration of pardon.
May is a merry month! It is usually the first month in which we have more “normal” weather patterns of warmth. We celebrate Mother’s Day and Memorial Day this month. We remember and honor our mothers on May 12. At the latter part of the month, we remember all those who have given their lives in defense of our country, Memorial Day. For those who have lost loved ones and friends serving in our military, our prayers and love go out to you on that solemn day.
Mother’s Day (May 12) begins “baby bottle for coins.” The baby bottles for coins will be available on Mother’s Day, and the bottles are returned with coins on Father’s Day (June 16). This supports “Tri Area Pregnancy Center” in Galax, which serves the City of Galax and the counties of Carroll and Grayson.
Our Mission BBQ to raise funds for “Willing Partners” is Sunday, May 19. The BBQ is immediately after worship. This is an opportunity for a fellowship meal and a time to raise much needed funds for “Willing Partners.” Their mission is “provide food, clothing, and assistance to those in need in Carroll County, Grayson County, and the City of Galax.” We can make a difference in our community!
Pastor Mark McFadden
Prayer for the Week (May 26-June 1)
Let us pray that we practice in our lives the faith we profess: Ever living God help us to celebrate our joy in the resurrection of the Lord, and to express in our lives, the love we celebrate. Grant this through our Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Sunday Missals)
Prayer for the Week (May 19-May 25)
Let us pray that our love draw its strength from God’s own love: God, loving Father, you revealed to us the depth of your love in Jesus Christ. Although our love remains brittle and fickle and falls short, may we love one another the way Christ has loved us. Give us a bit of your own love, and make it reliable and lasting like yours, ever respectful of people, always inviting and reaching out, especially to the poor and the unloved. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
(Claretian Communications)
Pastoral Ponderings (May 2019)
Last month we hosted the Holy Week Services for the Galax Area Minister’s Association. I do thank all who worked to prepare our fellowship hall for the Holy Week Services. We were blessed by the food, singers and speakers of West Galax UMC, First Baptist of Galax, Cornerstone, Hillcrest Baptist, Riverhill Baptist, and the Church of the Good Shepherd! Also, a special thanks for the breakfast workers who labored early to ensure our meal after the sunrise service on Easter Day.
The Easter Season is in full-swing! Easter Season celebrates the risen Lord and the move of the Holy Spirit in the early Church to proclaim the resurrected Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus makes sense of the tragedy and humiliation of the crucifixion in that the resurrection tells us that God’s love is stronger than death and human malice and hatred. This is, indeed, Good News!
God has breathed new life into us and among us through the Holy Spirit. This empowers us to help bring peace to our world full of anxiety and warfare. A particular tool in bringing peace is the offering of forgiveness in the hopes of reconciliation. Another tool is recognizing our shortfalls and failures in this spiritual endeavor. Perhaps the above makes sense of our weekly prayer of confession and declaration of pardon.
May is a merry month! It is usually the first month in which we have more “normal” weather patterns of warmth. We celebrate Mother’s Day and Memorial Day this month. We remember and honor our mothers on May 12. At the latter part of the month, we remember all those who have given their lives in defense of our country, Memorial Day. For those who have lost loved ones and friends serving in our military, our prayers and love go out to you on that solemn day.
Mother’s Day (May 12) begins “baby bottle for coins.” The baby bottles for coins will be available on Mother’s Day, and the bottles are returned with coins on Father’s Day (June 16). This supports “Tri Area Pregnancy Center” in Galax, which serves the City of Galax and the counties of Carroll and Grayson.
Our Mission BBQ to raise funds for “Willing Partners” is Sunday, May 19. The BBQ is immediately after worship. This is an opportunity for a fellowship meal and a time to raise much needed funds for “Willing Partners.” Their mission is “provide food, clothing, and assistance to those in need in Carroll County, Grayson County, and the City of Galax.” We can make a difference in our community!
Pastor Mark McFadden
