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
CHILDREN’S COUNCIL REPORT – End of School Blast! – May 2017
Our May event was an End of School Blast held in the youth lounge. 7 children were present. They had a marvelous time. Activities incuded:
- A lesson about Jesus being our shepherd and how that correlated to a shepherd watching sheep.
- The craft was making sheep for a bulletin with the Bible verse—We are the sheep of his pasture.
- They children voted between the two movies, “The Secret Life of Pets” or “Trolls” to watch. The winning movie was “Trolls.” They were served popcorn and drinks while watching the movie.(no spills either) They loved the movie. (Thanks to Babette for technical support)
- We ended the evening with delicious hot dogs and chips.
A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!!!
I would like to thank all the committee members in the planning of and or helping at all events. We have a great committee who is willing to help in any way possible.
Dianne Marshall
SPRING CLEANING
The UMW will be cleaning the kitchen and fixing drawer labels on June 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
“An Afternoon in the Park.”
Below is one of my favorite stories. It is by Julie A. Manhan and originally appeared in A 3rd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul.
There once was a little boy who wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of root beer and started his journey.
When he had gone about three blocks he met an old woman. She was sitting in the park just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to her and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink of his root beer when he noticed that the old lady looked hungry, so he offered her a Twinkie. She gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. Her smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered her a root beer. Once again she smiled at him. The boy was delighted!
They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling and never said a word.
As it grew dark the boy realized how tired he was and got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old woman and gave her a hug. She gave him her biggest smile ever.
When the boy opened the door to his own home, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face.
She asked him: “What did you do today to make you so happy?”
He replied: “I had lunch with God.” But before his mother could respond, he added: “She’s got the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen.”
Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her home.
Her son was stunned by the look of peace on her face and he asked: “Mother, what did you do today that makes you so happy?”
She replied: “I ate Twinkies in the park with God.” But before her son responded, and added: “You know, he’s much younger than I expected.”
May the eyes of our faith allow us to see God in unexpected places.
CHILDREN’S COUNCIL REPORT – End of School Blast! – May 2017
Our May event was an End of School Blast held in the youth lounge. 7 children were present. They had a marvelous time. Activities incuded:
- A lesson about Jesus being our shepherd and how that correlated to a shepherd watching sheep.
- The craft was making sheep for a bulletin with the Bible verse—We are the sheep of his pasture.
- They children voted between the two movies, “The Secret Life of Pets” or “Trolls” to watch. The winning movie was “Trolls.” They were served popcorn and drinks while watching the movie.(no spills either) They loved the movie. (Thanks to Babette for technical support)
- We ended the evening with delicious hot dogs and chips.
A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!!!
I would like to thank all the committee members in the planning of and or helping at all events. We have a great committee who is willing to help in any way possible.
Dianne Marshall
SPRING CLEANING
The UMW will be cleaning the kitchen and fixing drawer labels on June 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
“An Afternoon in the Park.”
Below is one of my favorite stories. It is by Julie A. Manhan and originally appeared in A 3rd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul.
There once was a little boy who wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of root beer and started his journey.
When he had gone about three blocks he met an old woman. She was sitting in the park just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to her and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink of his root beer when he noticed that the old lady looked hungry, so he offered her a Twinkie. She gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. Her smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered her a root beer. Once again she smiled at him. The boy was delighted!
They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling and never said a word.
As it grew dark the boy realized how tired he was and got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old woman and gave her a hug. She gave him her biggest smile ever.
When the boy opened the door to his own home, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face.
She asked him: “What did you do today to make you so happy?”
He replied: “I had lunch with God.” But before his mother could respond, he added: “She’s got the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen.”
Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her home.
Her son was stunned by the look of peace on her face and he asked: “Mother, what did you do today that makes you so happy?”
She replied: “I ate Twinkies in the park with God.” But before her son responded, and added: “You know, he’s much younger than I expected.”
May the eyes of our faith allow us to see God in unexpected places.
