Kid’s Junction

A Ministry Assisting Families with Children

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 Had A Great Year

January 26, 2016/in Kid's Junction, News /by admin

The Kid Junction ministry has had a great year and we give God all the praise, glory and honor. We have served 261 children and 115 families. Also, 54 book-bags with materials were contributed; as well as 9 coats and $500 designated to the Coat Campaign.

Because of the generous contributions of clothing and money, the K-J team was able to increase the inventory available, which led us to need more space. So the Board of Trustees gave us permission to move up the hall to a room that doubled the space. You are welcome to check it out anytime you are in the church. The room is locked but you can get a feel for it through the windows. Also, if you would like to volunteer to help on the first and/or third Tuesday please call Linda Murphy at 236-6080.

Once again our team is TRULY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR GENEROSITY in assisting less fortunate children. Thank you.

“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.)

Kid Junction Ministry Report for 2015

January 5, 2016/in Kid's Junction, News /by admin

The Kid Junction ministry has had a great year and we give God all the praise, glory, and honor.

We have served 261 children and 115 families.

54 book bags with materials were contributed
9 coats were donated and $500 contributed and designated to the coat campaign.

Because of the generous contributions of clothing and money, the KJ team was able to increase the inventory available, which led us to need more space. So the Board of Trustees gave us permission to move up the hall to a room that doubled the space. You are welcome to check it out anytime you are in the church. The room is locked but you can get a feel for it through the windows. Also, if you would like to volunteer to help on the first and/or third Tuesday please call Linda Murphy at 236-6080.

Once again our team is truly grateful for your generosity in assisting less fortunate children. Thank you.

“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”

Hebrews 13:16 (New King James Bible)

Kid Junction Coat Campaign

September 29, 2015/in Kid's Junction /by admin

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

Kid Junction News

September 1, 2015/in Kid's Junction /by admin

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!!!

Back-To-School Book-Bag Campaign

August 5, 2015/in Kid's Junction /by admin

The KID’S JUNCTION Team is launching our third Back-To-School book-bag campaign for children in grades K-4. Last year’s campaign was a huge success!!! We collected 50 book-bags filled with materials. We are challenging the church to meet or exceed that number this year. We have found that several families have come to depend on Kids Junction as a resource for their family, even though each family is allowed only one visit every six months.

This year you may choose to donate book-bags and materials separately instead of packing the book bag. You may bring as few or as many items as you would like. Do keep in mind that book-bags need to be sturdy. You may begin bringing in any of these items and placing them in boxes at the Sanctuary doors. (Needed materials are listed below and can also be found on the table in the Annex.) Children return to school in Galax in Early August. We would like to have as many book-bags, and a good supply of school materials, by the first Tuesday in August (August 4th). Sunday School Classes or other groups may want to take this on as a project.

The Kid’s Junction Team would like to thank you so very much for your continued support of this mission. If you have any questions, you may call Linda Murphy at 233-9102 or 236-6080.

K-J TEAM: Dianne Marshall, Elsie Davis, Linda Murphy

BOOK-BAG MATERIALS NEEDED

Book-Bags Packs of #2 Pencils (Ticonderoga are best) Elmer’s Glue Sticks

24 pack Crayons Filler Paper (wide-ruled) Rulers

Pencil Top Erasers 1” 3-Ring Binders Boxes of Tissue Hand Sanitizer Composition Notebooks (wide-ruled) One Subject & 3 Subjects

Sunday Reflection (February 14, 2021)

February 17, 2021/in From the Pastor /by Diane Palumbro

The Holy Spirit transforms our views, our attitudes, our words, and our deeds to those of a follower of Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 4:3-6). The Holy Spirit creates us as vessels and instruments of God’s love and mercy in the world. We realize the burden someone else is carrying and share that burden as we were able. We realize someone’s failure as a deep wound, and not an occasion for tearing down or throwing stones.

Christ is the standard for which God intends humanity ultimately to be, yet sin prevents us from living according to that standard of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:3-6). Thus, we are continually transformed to become the same image that Christ because “Out of Zion God shines forth in perfect beauty.” That is not, mean, ugly, vindictive, malicious, but beauty (Psalm 50:1-2). God shines forth through us in perfect beauty because the Holy Spirit transforms us unto the image of Christ. Each of us is a work of art and beauty in the eyes of God.

Daily Devotion, February 9, 2021

February 9, 2021/in From the Pastor /by Diane Palumbro

Sunday Reflection (February 7, 2021)

February 9, 2021/in From the Pastor /by Diane Palumbro

While awaiting the manifestation and flowering of God’s kingdom, it is easy to forget that in our waiting, God reshapes our hearts and develops our faith and character. Our Scripture Reading found Israel in exile in Babylon, and while in exile they wondered if God noticed, and if the Babylonian gods were stronger than the God of Israel.

Their faith and character were challenged, but God tells us that those who wait on the Lord will have their strength renewed (Isaiah 40:18-31). We too wait with a hope that rises from a compassion that propels us to bring about the dreams of justice, love, and peace. God has not overlooked us and our struggles for a better world.

Kid’s Junction

HAPPENINGS WITH KID’S JUNCTION

Kid Junction Had A Great Year

Kid Junction Ministry Report for 2015

Kid Junction Coat Campaign

Kid Junction News

Back-To-School Book-Bag Campaign

Sunday Reflection (February 14, 2021)

Daily Devotion, February 9, 2021

Sunday Reflection (February 7, 2021)

Sunday Reflection (February 14, 2021)

Daily Devotion, February 9, 2021

Sunday Reflection (February 7, 2021)

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