Kids Small Groups

We had an INCREDIBLE time at Blocktober Sunday October 31st. Candy was coming out of ears because of our Kids Small Groups families' incredible generosity. It was a sweet blessing to hundreds and thousands of children throughout the Orange County area who spent Halloween here at Saddleback. THANK YOU for your prayers, your invitations to unchurched friends, your generous spirits and your love!

Check out these slideshows for a look at Blocktober 2010:

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Your kiddos have already embarked on their Personal PEACE journey in Kids Small Groups. Last week (October 12 & 13) they prayed for their unchurched friends and family. THIS week (October 19 & 20) your students are getting Blocktober invites to now personally invite their unchurched friends to church for all the fun and festivities on Sunday October 31st.
Then NEXT week (October 26 & 27) we need all of our KSG families to bring in loads of CANDY. These sweet treats can be dropped off in the orange tubs or blue cans around the Children's Building. What a simple way to support Blocktober and show love to our community as they gather here for an action-packed Sunday.

We are still ONE week away from lesson #1 for Kids Small Groups 2010-2011. With the first weeks of school done, we want to hear how YOU are doing. Feel free to post comments on the first FUN memories of school, meeting their KSG leaders at KSG Family Kick-off, or other FUN things that started off your September!

Last Tuesday & Wednesday (September 21 & 22) were the BEST nights of Kids Small Groups yet. First, life was made more convenient for our KSG families as they stopped by the Reef to pick up their child's gear. Then, Tent 3 was packed with eager and excited KSG families to catch the vision for the KSG 2010-2011. Liza Gant, KSG Lead Coordinator, was blessed to CONNECT with our KSG families to start off the evening. Finally, the CMC Parking Lot was transformed into a giant connection area as leaders, students and parents hung out.
It is incredible the power in simplicity. Tables, goodies and relationships made the night a HUGE success. We are so thankful for our faithful KSG leaders who never cease to amaze us with their creativity and love. We are so blessed by our KSG families who get what it means to truly connect with God and Others this year in KSG. And of course it would not be possible without the tireless efforts of our KSG Staff - Tracy, Meredith, Tammy, Jessi & Shawn. Praise God for our entire KSG family!
Looks like we are off to an INCREDIBLE start to KSG 2010-2011. Let's not lose the momentum as we take a two-week break for Back to School Nights. We'll look forward to restarting CONNECTIONS on October 12th & 13th.

The time has finally come...KSG 2010-2011 Kick-Off! The KSG team of staff and leaders has been anxiously awaiting the next two days as more than 1200 students will come together with their families to meet their leaders, hang out with old and new friends) and get excited for the 2010-2011 season of Kids Small Groups. We have prayed for each and every registered student. Praise God for Tuesday September 21 & Wednesday September 22...we cannot wait!