http://desmoinesfirstblogs.org/children Children's Ministry Blog Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:31:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm glad you asked!! Simply this: Through each month there are over 100 ministry opportunities in the childrens' department. (That's the smile.) As it happens there are just a few "gaps" in our smile from time to time.....(missing teeth). It's not a crisis by any means, thanks to ... http://desmoinesfirstblogs.org/children/?p=445 In our ongoing effort to save paper and busy work,  our Wednesday night programs for children will register both boys and girls on the same night in the gym.  WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st, 6:30 pm.  Government officials have called the effort "heroic" and "sustainable," using various other important sounding words to ... http://desmoinesfirstblogs.org/children/?p=441 ...and NOT mainly because its my birthday.... Ranger Kids Field Day will be held once again out at Sunstream Retreat Center. If history repeats itself, this will be a wonderful day of creative & fun activities for our youngest Rangers. Commander Thomas Clarkson will be our designated leader for this event. ... http://desmoinesfirstblogs.org/children/?p=434 ....because the lobby is CLOSED FOR RE-SURFACING. No one, except the Lord, may inhabit the lobby space tonight. We will all have the joy of celebrating a NEW FLOOR on SUNDAY! Oh boy! Follow this link for more info:     www.desmoinesfirst.org/lobbyclosed http://desmoinesfirstblogs.org/children/?p=431 Pictures don't lie, but headlines can be misleading. As you will see, whatever was broken, kicked, thrown, or punched was all in the name of good fun and sportsmanship. 120 campers enjoyed training in five sports, small group fellowship, snacks, singing, and a daily message about becoming STARS in God's universe. ... http://desmoinesfirstblogs.org/children/?p=421 In an unexpected turn of events, STARS campers were flattened like "road-kill" this morning by a huge red ball. On the scene reporters told of excessive laughter, giggling, and general merriment as the ball passed by. Campers did not seem traumatized, although many were heard to complain when the game ... http://desmoinesfirstblogs.org/children/?p=413 [caption id="attachment_397" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Wednesdays beginning June 2, 2010"][/caption] 6:30 Programs BEGIN TONIGHT!! 6:30 PM will be the time to show up for Wednesday night programs from now on. Why?  So we can all get home a bit earlier that's why.  This schedule change will stay in effect when school begins again in ... http://desmoinesfirstblogs.org/children/?p=408 Repeat this phrase several times without pause. Now close your eyes and say it. Does it sound like "Sunday School?" I would hope & pray that you and your children feel the same way I do about Sundays... COOL! It's my favorite day of the week because I get to ... http://desmoinesfirstblogs.org/children/?p=401 [caption id="attachment_397" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Wednesdays beginning June 2, 2010"][/caption] No, this is not another Daylight Savings Time adjustment.  This is an ADVANCE NOTICE of the EARLIER TIME on WEDNESDAY EVENINGS beginning on JUNE 2nd.     6:30 PM will be the time to show up for Wednesday night programs from June 2nd until.......Jesus returns.......we ... http://desmoinesfirstblogs.org/children/?p=395 Here's a worthy quote from F.B. Meyer: "If only the will of God were done on earth, as it is done in heaven, there would be peace between the nations, and love and happiness in all our homes. Love would cement the union of all men in a city of blessedness. ... http://desmoinesfirstblogs.org/children/?p=394