Kid’s Junction
A Ministry Assisting Families with Children
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FUMC’s Kid Junction Ministry
Kid Junction serves eligible children (birth to 12) in the Galax area. Eligible families may visit once every six months.
For those who qualify, this ministry assists families with children. Clothing for infants to size 12 is available, as well as diapers, hygiene items, school supplies, etc.
Each child in the family receives personal hygiene items, as needed per child: diapers, a complete set of clothing (new or slightly used)–such as shirts, pants, shorts, jackets, coats, shoes, socks, underwear, etc. (if available in size) at NO CHARGE!
School items and backpacks are also available.
Store hours are from 10-12 on the first and third Monday of each month at the Galax First United Methodist Church, 306 West Center Street (back parking lot), check in at the church office.
To determine who qualifies for this program, call the FUMC office at 276-236-9937.
HAPPENINGS WITH KID’S JUNCTION
Kid Junction Coat Campaign
The Kid Junction Team will be launching its children’s coat campaign in OCTOBER this year. All sizes of coats are needed from infants to kids size XL (16-18). They may be new or slightly used. You may place the coats in the boxes located at the doors. If you prefer to make a monetary contribution, please designate it as ‘Kid Junction Coat Campaign’. Thank you… The Kid Junction Ministry Team
Choosing to Serve the Lord
“Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the river, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” [Joshua 24:15]
There was going to be a change in leadership. Joshua who had faithfully and successfully led the Children of Israel into the Promised Land would soon be gone. Also going away with him was the people’s link back to Moses who had led them out of Egypt and also given them the law. So this was an important change indeed. Joshua gathered the people together for a farewell address. After he reminded them of all that God had done for them, Joshua asked them to choose who they would serve. Two of the options Joshua mentioned are still valid today as we struggle to choose who, or what, we will serve.
The first choice was to serve the gods your ancestors served. How many times do we elevate traditions in the highest position and worship them more than we worship God? Some of the most discouraging words a pastor ever hears are: “Preacher, we’ve never done that here,” or “Preacher, we’ve always done it this way.” One of the best definitions for insanity is keeping on doing what you have always done and expecting a different outcome.
Now traditions are not all bad. In fact, some are really good: they become sinful when we serve them rather than serving the Lord. I once served a church in which the piano lamp was broken. My pianist had to “fix” it each time before it could be used. However to even talk about replacing it was considered blaspheme because someone had given it as a memorial gift for an ancestor. Often we choose to serve the “gods” of tradition and worship the past.
The second choice was to serve the “gods” of the people around them. In Joshua’s time that may well have seemed to be the best choice. Serving the gods of the Amorites would allow the Israelites to blend in and become a part of that society. Now while the reasons may be different today the temptation to blend in and be just like everyone around us is still very strong.
Surveys tell us that peer pressure may be the most defining thing in our youth’s lives. Also most of us, regardless of age, want to be accepted and to fit in with those around us. This may be on the job, in school, or just in the community at large. Far too often we compromise our Christian beliefs and find ourselves serving the “gods” of those around us.
However, Joshua also presents a third choice, serving the LORD. In one of the best affirmations of faith in all scripture Joshua said: “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Oh how I hope and pray that we all can make that same affirmation of our faith!
Richard
Kid Junction News
For the months of May, June, July and August, the Kid Junction Ministry has served 47 families and 89 children. Our volunteers during those months were Elsie Davis, Linda Murphy, Nancy Westmoreland, Betty Parks, Irene Turner, Janis Kurtz, Doris Ward, Ruth Sizemore, and Dianne Marshall. The Kid Junction Team offers a big “THANK YOU” to each and every one of these ladies. We couldn’t do it without you!
Our book-bag and school materials campaign was once again a tremendous success. Our goal was to exceed 50 book-bags. Fifty-Four (54) book-bags were donated and a huge amount of school materials. Our team is truly grateful for your generosity in helping to make less fortunate children feel prepared as they begin a new school year.
The Team sincerely appreciates all monetary contributions for this important ministry.
However, we are always in need of VOLUNTEERS on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10:00-12:00 to help record information, assist parents, and/or bag items. This is truly a rewarding experience! If you are interested in helping one or both Tuesdays please call Linda Murphy at 236-6080 or 233-9102.
“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” Hebrews 13:16 [N.K.J.V.]
OUR NEXT UP AND COMING PROJECT WILL BE A COAT CAMPAIGN!!!
Kid Junction Coat Campaign
The Kid Junction Team will be launching its children’s coat campaign in OCTOBER this year. All sizes of coats are needed from infants to kids size XL (16-18). They may be new or slightly used. You may place the coats in the boxes located at the doors. If you prefer to make a monetary contribution, please designate it as ‘Kid Junction Coat Campaign’. Thank you… The Kid Junction Ministry Team
Choosing to Serve the Lord
“Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the river, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” [Joshua 24:15]
There was going to be a change in leadership. Joshua who had faithfully and successfully led the Children of Israel into the Promised Land would soon be gone. Also going away with him was the people’s link back to Moses who had led them out of Egypt and also given them the law. So this was an important change indeed. Joshua gathered the people together for a farewell address. After he reminded them of all that God had done for them, Joshua asked them to choose who they would serve. Two of the options Joshua mentioned are still valid today as we struggle to choose who, or what, we will serve.
The first choice was to serve the gods your ancestors served. How many times do we elevate traditions in the highest position and worship them more than we worship God? Some of the most discouraging words a pastor ever hears are: “Preacher, we’ve never done that here,” or “Preacher, we’ve always done it this way.” One of the best definitions for insanity is keeping on doing what you have always done and expecting a different outcome.
Now traditions are not all bad. In fact, some are really good: they become sinful when we serve them rather than serving the Lord. I once served a church in which the piano lamp was broken. My pianist had to “fix” it each time before it could be used. However to even talk about replacing it was considered blaspheme because someone had given it as a memorial gift for an ancestor. Often we choose to serve the “gods” of tradition and worship the past.
The second choice was to serve the “gods” of the people around them. In Joshua’s time that may well have seemed to be the best choice. Serving the gods of the Amorites would allow the Israelites to blend in and become a part of that society. Now while the reasons may be different today the temptation to blend in and be just like everyone around us is still very strong.
Surveys tell us that peer pressure may be the most defining thing in our youth’s lives. Also most of us, regardless of age, want to be accepted and to fit in with those around us. This may be on the job, in school, or just in the community at large. Far too often we compromise our Christian beliefs and find ourselves serving the “gods” of those around us.
However, Joshua also presents a third choice, serving the LORD. In one of the best affirmations of faith in all scripture Joshua said: “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Oh how I hope and pray that we all can make that same affirmation of our faith!
Richard
Kid Junction News
For the months of May, June, July and August, the Kid Junction Ministry has served 47 families and 89 children. Our volunteers during those months were Elsie Davis, Linda Murphy, Nancy Westmoreland, Betty Parks, Irene Turner, Janis Kurtz, Doris Ward, Ruth Sizemore, and Dianne Marshall. The Kid Junction Team offers a big “THANK YOU” to each and every one of these ladies. We couldn’t do it without you!
Our book-bag and school materials campaign was once again a tremendous success. Our goal was to exceed 50 book-bags. Fifty-Four (54) book-bags were donated and a huge amount of school materials. Our team is truly grateful for your generosity in helping to make less fortunate children feel prepared as they begin a new school year.
The Team sincerely appreciates all monetary contributions for this important ministry.
However, we are always in need of VOLUNTEERS on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10:00-12:00 to help record information, assist parents, and/or bag items. This is truly a rewarding experience! If you are interested in helping one or both Tuesdays please call Linda Murphy at 236-6080 or 233-9102.
“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” Hebrews 13:16 [N.K.J.V.]
OUR NEXT UP AND COMING PROJECT WILL BE A COAT CAMPAIGN!!!
