Our KidStuf Drama Team ROCKS

Here are some photos of our KidStuf Drama Team... their talent and dedication blow me away each and every week.

This is Kevin Fernandez, the youngest of our team. Kevin is in 7th grade, and is the sweetest young man in the world. His mom was actually our DESIGNER on this entire project, so it is especially sweet to have him a part of our team. Here is playing one of his many "egos"... he plays a variety of characters...

We also have a group of children who help us lead worship each week. I have the fun job of working with them once a month to teach them a new "Virtue Song" or "song of the month" we call it, and then they get up and teach the rest of the kids at KidStuf. I would have NEVER gotten up on stage to sing and dance when I was their age, so I am so impressed with them. It's also fun to sit and talk about what all the words of the songs mean, giving us another opportunity to connect with Jesus. This picture is of some of our fabulous High School girls, that I've had the privilege of knowing and teaching and leading since they were in 2nd grade, who sometimes help us lead worship as well. Love these girls!

December Fun at Lakewood Family Church

We decided to make December an extra special month for all the kids at Lakewood Family Church and our community. We wanted the kids to have an extra reason to invite their friends to church and to know how much Jesus loves them!

We started the month with our Preschool Angel Breakfast, on Saturday, Dec. 2. There were 35 Preschoolers and their parents who came to hear the Christmas Story told just on a preschool level. There was a craft, a simple breakfast, and a visit from several angels who came to sing to the children and give them a special gift.

On December 9, our playground was turned into a Petting Zoo, as we brought

in a truck load of "Nativity" type animals for our children and families to experience. We used a company called Giddy Up Ponies in Palmdale. We encouraged kids and families to have their pictures taken together in the nativity scene that one of our wonderful dads built. It was a precious day and so fun to watch the kids play with these little goats and bunnies. The donkey was hysterical. You could tell he was used to having his picture taken!

The following Sunday was our Children's Choir Musical. Actually it wasn't a full musical, it was just a 20 minute "Mini Musical." This is the first time we've done a mini musical, and it worked out very well. Only 5 songs for the kids to learn, 4 main characters in the drama and very little dialogue to memorize. One of the most precious parts of the program was the "living nativity" scene created by several of the kids. What I love about leading a Children's Choir, is that I get to spend quality time teaching kids the truths of Scripture throught songs that will stick in their heads for a very long time, and also the fact that Grandmas and Grandpas, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins who might not normally come to church will come and see these children sing about Jesus. It doesn't get much better than that. Great job kids! You were amazing!

Gotta get to work. I'll post some pictures from our SNOW DAY later on. Talk about FUN!