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
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 |
“When the Man of Principles Becomes a Man of Faith”
Matthew 1:19 reads: “Joseph was a man who always did what was right, but he did not want to disgrace Mary publicly; so he made plans to break the engagement privately.” [T.E.V.]
Joseph is often the forgotten character in the Christmas story. He was a man of principles. Undoubtedly Joseph was a law-abiding, scripture-reading, synagogue-going man. He may even have been a leader of the mainstream Judaism of his day. Being engaged gave the man all the same rights that a husband had. Even the right to charge his intended with adultery which, by the way, was punishable by stoning. Therefore, when Mary told him she was pregnant Joseph had every right to bring charges against her. Indeed, that was the morally correct and principled thing to do.
We catch a glimpse of Joseph’s character in the verse quoted above. Not wanting Mary to be disgraced publicly implies that Joseph at least cared for Mary. However you would think that if he really loved her Joseph would have gone ahead and married Mary even knowing that the child she carried was not his. Many engaged couples of that day lived together as husband and wife so the birth of before the marriage ceremony was not unusual and therefore would not have caused scandal. But Joseph was a man of principles! And we all know that principles must be stronger than anything else! If a man does not have his principles, he is no man at all!
Yet when we try to follow abstract principles we are most likely to dismiss God’s miracles. We become unable to recognize God’s surprises and often close ourselves off from God’s grace. But isn’t it amazing how sometimes God breaks in and touches our lives? For Joseph it was the angel of the Lord speaking to him in a dream. For you and me it was the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ that changes us and allows us to live by faith.
When Joseph awoke he was able to go beyond doing what was “right” according to his principles and be faithful to God’s loving command. Joseph let go of his cold absolute morals and went with the loving God who needed him to carry out God’s purpose in the world. This Christmas season let us move from uncaring principles and begin to live by faith. Maybe God also has a work for you and me to do. Are we faithful enough to do it?
— 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 |
“When the Man of Principles Becomes a Man of Faith”
Matthew 1:19 reads: “Joseph was a man who always did what was right, but he did not want to disgrace Mary publicly; so he made plans to break the engagement privately.” [T.E.V.]
Joseph is often the forgotten character in the Christmas story. He was a man of principles. Undoubtedly Joseph was a law-abiding, scripture-reading, synagogue-going man. He may even have been a leader of the mainstream Judaism of his day. Being engaged gave the man all the same rights that a husband had. Even the right to charge his intended with adultery which, by the way, was punishable by stoning. Therefore, when Mary told him she was pregnant Joseph had every right to bring charges against her. Indeed, that was the morally correct and principled thing to do.
We catch a glimpse of Joseph’s character in the verse quoted above. Not wanting Mary to be disgraced publicly implies that Joseph at least cared for Mary. However you would think that if he really loved her Joseph would have gone ahead and married Mary even knowing that the child she carried was not his. Many engaged couples of that day lived together as husband and wife so the birth of before the marriage ceremony was not unusual and therefore would not have caused scandal. But Joseph was a man of principles! And we all know that principles must be stronger than anything else! If a man does not have his principles, he is no man at all!
Yet when we try to follow abstract principles we are most likely to dismiss God’s miracles. We become unable to recognize God’s surprises and often close ourselves off from God’s grace. But isn’t it amazing how sometimes God breaks in and touches our lives? For Joseph it was the angel of the Lord speaking to him in a dream. For you and me it was the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ that changes us and allows us to live by faith.
When Joseph awoke he was able to go beyond doing what was “right” according to his principles and be faithful to God’s loving command. Joseph let go of his cold absolute morals and went with the loving God who needed him to carry out God’s purpose in the world. This Christmas season let us move from uncaring principles and begin to live by faith. Maybe God also has a work for you and me to do. Are we faithful enough to do it?
— Richard
