END OF THE YEAR KIDS CLUB AWARDS NIGHT

Sunday November 11th was an amazing night. We finished up our year of Kids Club! We had most of the families attend the evening service on Sunday night. It was a wonderful time for me to say thank you to our teachers, and to the parents for bringing their children. We handed out well over 100 badges! We had 6 children who earned extra badges for bringing friends and then 7 kids who earned the extra badge of perfect attendance! the kids were ecstatic. And, we had been running all year for the kids to learn the books of the new testament. And, well, many of them accomplished it, INCLUDING Makayla. (I was not working on them with her... I figured she was too young. Then, two weeks ago Makayla new the first 5 all on her own. So, Mommy figured she better start working with her. And, wouldn't you know... In 14 days Makayla learned them all. I am going to try and post a recording of her doing them on the website. She can say them without singing. But, she would much rather sing them!) So, we gave out 6 certificates for children who have memorized the books of the new testament. And, I think before February I will at least be handing out 3-4 more. There were some kids who were close but, not close enough. We gave them only two errors in saying them for example like one out of order or saying one twice etc. So, I am sure we will be awarding many more children as they are still working on them. Here are some pictures that were taken that night. We are missing at least 8 children who normally attend. We also shared special music and sang the books of the New Testament for the parents. I am proud of our kids. Kids Club was not run while we were home in the states. And, well it was a bit of a rough start at first trying to get our kids to come back. But, it has gone well and God has blessed every one's efforts for Kids Club. Pray that as I look back over the year I will know what we can improve on for next year! WE will continue to have kids club on Friday afternoons as we are preparing for our Christmas program, the Living Nativity! Thank you for praying for the Kids of Australia. WE have seen Christian growth in them and I need to THANK YOU! Because, you pray for these children. And, you're prayers make a big difference in their lives. Thank you so much!