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
Pastoral Ponderings
“February – The Double L Month”
February, while the shortest month, is still very important. Two of the events that happen this month that makes it important are symbolized by the letter ‘L’. The first is Valentine’s Day which reminds us of love.
Love is one of those words in English that can have a wide variety of meanings. We use it to express everything from a craving for ice cream, “I love chocolate,” to our support for a favorite sports team, “I love the Redskins,” to our feeling for our spouse, “I love you,” to our relationship with God, “I love the Lord.” Unfortunately a lot of the times we never note the difference between our love for ice cream and our love for Jesus.
This is not true in Greek, the language of the New Testament. There are three words that are translated as love, yet they each have different meanings. The first is eros which means a physical type of love. We get our word erotic from this root. Next there is phileo which means kindly affection or brotherly love, Philadelphia being the “City of Brotherly Love.” Then there is agape of a self-sacrificing, God-like love.
It is because of this agape love that the second L word comes into being. February usually marks the beginning of Lent. The season of Lent is forty days, not counting Sundays, before Easter. Lent is a time when we prepare ourselves to remember that Easter is all about love. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” [John 3:16 K.J.V.] And again: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 K.J.V.] So you see, Lent and love do go hand in hand, making February the ‘Double L” month.
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday (Feb. 10th this year), which marks a time of repentance and traditionally many people choose to give up something they love as a way of remembering the sacrifice Jesus made. I encourage you to do so.
However, I also challenge you to do more. Rather than just giving up something, why not let your love shine this Lent by doing something positive. Visit more, pray more, study the Bible more, volunteer your time in service to others more than you have been doing. Then, when you say “I love Jesus”, it will really mean something.
-Richard
Life Line Screening
We are pleased to host this Life Line Screening event on 1/28/2016 at Galax FUMC. Do you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure? Have members of your family suffered from these ailments? Do you have a poor diet? If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you may want to consider being screened for your risk of stroke through the services of Life Line Screening. Life Line Screening uses ultrasound technology to view the plaque build-up in your cartoid arteries, the main arteries that carry blood to the brain. Blockages in these arteries are a leading cause of stroke. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit…
Poinsettia Memorial
Poinsettias have been placed round the Altar for the Glory of God, and in loving…..
| Memory Of: | By: |
| Ray DeZern | The DeZern Family |
| Dean Larrowe | Jane, Sam, Katie & Jacob Patton |
| Michael White (Son) | Judy White |
| Jimmy Cockerham | Jackie, Rachel, Emily, Milo |
| (2) David W. Spraker; M/M Rex Davis & M/M Harry Spraker | Rexene, Tim, Rhonda, David & Derek |
| Vass Family (Pete, Faye, Cathy & Sarah) | Danise & Family |
| Dr. & Mrs. Morris Wechsler | C. C. Kurtz, Jr., Janis & Family |
| Daisy & Glenn Cox – Flora Garner | Lona Cox |
| Bruce, Helen & Jim Galyen | Jan & Austin |
| Claude Turner | His Family |
| Rex & Ethel Burris – Rev. Blace & Alma Davis | Eddie & Hazel Davis |
| Arville, Mary & Vickie (Jim’s parents – sister) | Jim & Dianne Marshall |
| D. E. Ward, Jr. | Dianne & Jim Marshall |
| Mary Ella Brannon | Bill Brannon |
| D. E. Ward, Jr. | Doris D. Ward |
| (2) Gene & Eleanor Nuckolls – Patrick Nuckolls | Gail, Clark, Steve & Families |
| Barney Holder | The Clark Nuckolls Family |
| Carolyn Peddy | The Peddy Family |
| Jerry Vaughan | Ralph, Lee & Mark |
| (3) Bob & Hazel Murphy; Bryan & Ruby Livesay; | Bill & Linda Murphy |
| Eliza Murphy & Ella Phipps | Bill & Linda Murphy |
| Roger Burnette | Linda, Michelle, Jerry, Gavin, Emily, Craig, Sarma, Samuel |
| Jessie-Edward Ogburn & Libbie-Earl Kirby | Donnie & Earlene Ogburn |
| Charles Chappell, Sr. & E.E. Chappell Family | Vinnie & Charlie Chappell |
| Elbert Rhoda & Nancy Ferrell | Vinnie & Charlie Chappell |
| Honor of: | By: |
| Paris Catron | Bobby & Gail Catron |
| Rubie Larrowe | Jane, Sam, Katie & Jacob Patton |
| Edith Bullion (mother) | Judy White |
| Adam & Julie Farmer | Richard & Judy Farmer |
| Frank Ceary | Jackie, Rachel, Emily & Milo |
| Rev. & Mrs. C.C. Kurtz, Sr. | C. C. Kurtz, Jr., Janis & Family |
| Sandy Grabman | Sonny & Nancy Westmoreland |
| Boly McMillan (Great-Grandson) | Eddie & Hazel Davis |
| (2) Doris Ward – Cornett Parks | Jim & Dianne Marshall |
| Linda Richardson | Bill Brannon |
| Shirley DeZern | Grant, Keely, Derek DeZern |
| (2) Dianne & Jim Marshall – Phillip & Judy Parks | Doris D. Ward |
| Earlene Ogburn | Donnie |
| Elaine Vater Dillon | Sandy & Larry Grabman |
Pastoral Ponderings
“February – The Double L Month”
February, while the shortest month, is still very important. Two of the events that happen this month that makes it important are symbolized by the letter ‘L’. The first is Valentine’s Day which reminds us of love.
Love is one of those words in English that can have a wide variety of meanings. We use it to express everything from a craving for ice cream, “I love chocolate,” to our support for a favorite sports team, “I love the Redskins,” to our feeling for our spouse, “I love you,” to our relationship with God, “I love the Lord.” Unfortunately a lot of the times we never note the difference between our love for ice cream and our love for Jesus.
This is not true in Greek, the language of the New Testament. There are three words that are translated as love, yet they each have different meanings. The first is eros which means a physical type of love. We get our word erotic from this root. Next there is phileo which means kindly affection or brotherly love, Philadelphia being the “City of Brotherly Love.” Then there is agape of a self-sacrificing, God-like love.
It is because of this agape love that the second L word comes into being. February usually marks the beginning of Lent. The season of Lent is forty days, not counting Sundays, before Easter. Lent is a time when we prepare ourselves to remember that Easter is all about love. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” [John 3:16 K.J.V.] And again: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 K.J.V.] So you see, Lent and love do go hand in hand, making February the ‘Double L” month.
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday (Feb. 10th this year), which marks a time of repentance and traditionally many people choose to give up something they love as a way of remembering the sacrifice Jesus made. I encourage you to do so.
However, I also challenge you to do more. Rather than just giving up something, why not let your love shine this Lent by doing something positive. Visit more, pray more, study the Bible more, volunteer your time in service to others more than you have been doing. Then, when you say “I love Jesus”, it will really mean something.
-Richard
Life Line Screening
We are pleased to host this Life Line Screening event on 1/28/2016 at Galax FUMC. Do you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure? Have members of your family suffered from these ailments? Do you have a poor diet? If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you may want to consider being screened for your risk of stroke through the services of Life Line Screening. Life Line Screening uses ultrasound technology to view the plaque build-up in your cartoid arteries, the main arteries that carry blood to the brain. Blockages in these arteries are a leading cause of stroke. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit…
Poinsettia Memorial
Poinsettias have been placed round the Altar for the Glory of God, and in loving…..
| Memory Of: | By: |
| Ray DeZern | The DeZern Family |
| Dean Larrowe | Jane, Sam, Katie & Jacob Patton |
| Michael White (Son) | Judy White |
| Jimmy Cockerham | Jackie, Rachel, Emily, Milo |
| (2) David W. Spraker; M/M Rex Davis & M/M Harry Spraker | Rexene, Tim, Rhonda, David & Derek |
| Vass Family (Pete, Faye, Cathy & Sarah) | Danise & Family |
| Dr. & Mrs. Morris Wechsler | C. C. Kurtz, Jr., Janis & Family |
| Daisy & Glenn Cox – Flora Garner | Lona Cox |
| Bruce, Helen & Jim Galyen | Jan & Austin |
| Claude Turner | His Family |
| Rex & Ethel Burris – Rev. Blace & Alma Davis | Eddie & Hazel Davis |
| Arville, Mary & Vickie (Jim’s parents – sister) | Jim & Dianne Marshall |
| D. E. Ward, Jr. | Dianne & Jim Marshall |
| Mary Ella Brannon | Bill Brannon |
| D. E. Ward, Jr. | Doris D. Ward |
| (2) Gene & Eleanor Nuckolls – Patrick Nuckolls | Gail, Clark, Steve & Families |
| Barney Holder | The Clark Nuckolls Family |
| Carolyn Peddy | The Peddy Family |
| Jerry Vaughan | Ralph, Lee & Mark |
| (3) Bob & Hazel Murphy; Bryan & Ruby Livesay; | Bill & Linda Murphy |
| Eliza Murphy & Ella Phipps | Bill & Linda Murphy |
| Roger Burnette | Linda, Michelle, Jerry, Gavin, Emily, Craig, Sarma, Samuel |
| Jessie-Edward Ogburn & Libbie-Earl Kirby | Donnie & Earlene Ogburn |
| Charles Chappell, Sr. & E.E. Chappell Family | Vinnie & Charlie Chappell |
| Elbert Rhoda & Nancy Ferrell | Vinnie & Charlie Chappell |
| Honor of: | By: |
| Paris Catron | Bobby & Gail Catron |
| Rubie Larrowe | Jane, Sam, Katie & Jacob Patton |
| Edith Bullion (mother) | Judy White |
| Adam & Julie Farmer | Richard & Judy Farmer |
| Frank Ceary | Jackie, Rachel, Emily & Milo |
| Rev. & Mrs. C.C. Kurtz, Sr. | C. C. Kurtz, Jr., Janis & Family |
| Sandy Grabman | Sonny & Nancy Westmoreland |
| Boly McMillan (Great-Grandson) | Eddie & Hazel Davis |
| (2) Doris Ward – Cornett Parks | Jim & Dianne Marshall |
| Linda Richardson | Bill Brannon |
| Shirley DeZern | Grant, Keely, Derek DeZern |
| (2) Dianne & Jim Marshall – Phillip & Judy Parks | Doris D. Ward |
| Earlene Ogburn | Donnie |
| Elaine Vater Dillon | Sandy & Larry Grabman |
