Kids Small Groups

Can you believe it?!?! We have gone through 24 lessons over 8 different books over the last 35+ weeks in Kids Small Groups 2008-2009...AWESOME! We cannot wait to CELEBRATE the first year of "The Journey" with the LAST night of Kids Small Groups - June 2nd and 3rd.

If you have a child in Children's 101-401 join us for the FINAL celebration of the year, also join us the following week on Wednesday June 10th in the Worship Center. We'll hear about the FIRST year of "The Journey" and all that God did through the 3rd through 6th graders. It will be a night to remember.

Finally, of course, do NOT miss the chance to register at the early rate of $50 over the next 2 weeks. KSG Graduation & Promotion (June 10th) is the LAST night to get this early rate. Thereafter, KSG 09-10 registration is open until August 31s for $60.

We are HERE!  The 110-person Children's 401 is getting ready to embark on an incredible journey in Local PEACE in Compton & Santa Ana.  Right now, they are learning to love with the kind of love that God wants us to.  When we love in this way, we can be used to make a difference in people's lives.  Pray for this incredible team.  They are going to move mountains with their faith, hope, and love.  It's time to GO!

Our FINAL Global PEACE project will focus on the Western region of Rwanda - Kibuye. This week we launched Phase #1 - Suits for Pastors and Coloring. There is something "to bring" and something "to do." Next week, Phase #2, we will launch something "to raise" as we set the tone for Summer Spectacular 2009's Mission Project "Change for CHANGE." Here are all the details you need to know for Project CHANGE Phase #1:

Suits for Pastors - help pastors in Kibuye gain respect in a simple way - with a suit. Bring in men's suits (dress shirts, jackets, pants, ties, and dress shoes) to Kids Small Groups on May 26/27 and June 2/3
a. Please bring suits in on hangers. We'll collect them on clothes racks in the Reef & Extreme on the above dates.
b. Only men's suits; please NO other clothes donations.

Coloring - we handed out coloring sheets to each Kids Small Group to work on in class OR at home. All the students have to do is color; these sheets will be used in Community Development Training on health through the HIV/AIDS Initiative in Kibuye. Again it is a small way our kids can have a HUGE impact on the lives of people in Rwanda.
a. Bring completed coloring back again to the Reef or Extreme on the above dates.
b. Only use colored pencils or crayons; please NO markers.
c. Adult involvement is HIGHLY encouraged.

Can't wait until next week as we launch Phase #2 - Change for CHANGE, our Summer Spectacular 2009 Mission Project!

Get ready, get set, GO! Project CHANGE, our final Kids on a Mission Project is coming up soon. For a sneak peek at our Global PEACE project...
1. Kids Small Groups will again "set the tone" for Summer Spectacular 2009's Mission Project. That means you'll find out BEFORE SS 2009 what the Mission Project is AND start to gather change to bring in May 19/20, May 26/27, and finally June 2/3.

2. Kids Small Groups will also help pastors in Western Rwanda (Kibuye) gain respect and honor as they lead the nation with God's Word. Bring in dad's, brother's, uncle's or grandpa's old dress suits and shoes to gift to the Rwandan pastors. It is a small gift that will go a LONG way.

More info to come in the next few weeks! We can't wait to collect change for CHANGE!