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 (August 18, 2019)
Jesus tells us that he came to bring division (Luke 12:49-53). First, this does not mean that we go out of our way to create a division and a ruckus in the name of Christ. Second, it is not a badge of Christianity to say mean ugly things in order to rile others up. Yet, what do these words of Jesus mean? The original readers of Luke’s Gospel were cast out of their homes and communities for following Christ. Thankfully, we do not face such opposition for being a Christian, but if you had been a Christian in ISIS held areas it was a reality. Being a Christian in some parts of the world may cost you a good job or a good position, or land you in jail; and, yes, betrayal by family and friends.
Being a Christian does carry some protests that cause divisions in that we protest what is wrong with society by living lives of compassion and kindness. Unfortunately and sadly, a few may react with vehemence against lives that bear witness against their prejudice, malice, and hatred. Yes, when you choose to the compassionate kind deed like Christ, you may find opposition.
Prayer for the Week (August 11-Aug 17)
Let us pray for trust in the promises of God: Lord God, help us to serve you faithfully in the present and to be ready to follow you in the future. Take us by the hand and guide us through all obstacles to the land of your promise. Amen.
(Claretian Publications)
Sunday Reflection (August 11, 2019)
Isaiah received a God-given vision about what their society could have been if they indeed had been willing and obedient (Isaiah 1:1, 11-17). Their rebellion against God’s command to care for the most vulnerable in society brought disastrous consequences. God does not overlook any society’s injustice toward its most vulnerable citizens, including our own! Jesus himself talks about judging the nations based upon their treatment of their society’s most vulnerable. Tradition has it that Isaiah was sawn into by the evil King Manasseh, and we know what happened to Jesus.
We have not arrived and we know we can do better. Until we reach the “other side,” God gives us the grace to be willing and obedient in order to set things right so that the present and future can be different (Isaiah 1:18-20). This fosters hope for a better world, both today and tomorrow.
Sunday Reflection (August 18, 2019)
Jesus tells us that he came to bring division (Luke 12:49-53). First, this does not mean that we go out of our way to create a division and a ruckus in the name of Christ. Second, it is not a badge of Christianity to say mean ugly things in order to rile others up. Yet, what do these words of Jesus mean? The original readers of Luke’s Gospel were cast out of their homes and communities for following Christ. Thankfully, we do not face such opposition for being a Christian, but if you had been a Christian in ISIS held areas it was a reality. Being a Christian in some parts of the world may cost you a good job or a good position, or land you in jail; and, yes, betrayal by family and friends.
Being a Christian does carry some protests that cause divisions in that we protest what is wrong with society by living lives of compassion and kindness. Unfortunately and sadly, a few may react with vehemence against lives that bear witness against their prejudice, malice, and hatred. Yes, when you choose to the compassionate kind deed like Christ, you may find opposition.
Prayer for the Week (August 11-Aug 17)
Let us pray for trust in the promises of God: Lord God, help us to serve you faithfully in the present and to be ready to follow you in the future. Take us by the hand and guide us through all obstacles to the land of your promise. Amen.
(Claretian Publications)
Sunday Reflection (August 11, 2019)
Isaiah received a God-given vision about what their society could have been if they indeed had been willing and obedient (Isaiah 1:1, 11-17). Their rebellion against God’s command to care for the most vulnerable in society brought disastrous consequences. God does not overlook any society’s injustice toward its most vulnerable citizens, including our own! Jesus himself talks about judging the nations based upon their treatment of their society’s most vulnerable. Tradition has it that Isaiah was sawn into by the evil King Manasseh, and we know what happened to Jesus.
We have not arrived and we know we can do better. Until we reach the “other side,” God gives us the grace to be willing and obedient in order to set things right so that the present and future can be different (Isaiah 1:18-20). This fosters hope for a better world, both today and tomorrow.
