Lessons from Kitty Litter

Ok, so from the title of this BLOG post and the following pictures you have to be asking yourself - what is going on in Uhambo every week? Well let me tell you....the kids are having a great time, and they are learning valuable lessons from the Bible. We've spent the last month learning about friends and how Jesus is a great example of how to be a good friend, and also that Jesus wants to be our BFF (for all you old folks that Best Friend Forever). This week we closed the series looking at the story of the lepers in the Bible. They were "rough" looking and treated very poorly, everyone acted like they were trash. Everyone but Jesus - Jesus loved them and cared for them, and healed them. And just like Jesus sometimes there will be people that for one reason or another the world has decided they aren't worth their time or attention or love - but if we follow Jesus example we'll give of ourselves and be their friends. The "kitty litter" is actually delicious brownies (lovingly shaped by my husband yesterday for about 200 kids) and then put into a tub with grape nuts cereal. It was great to see the reactions of the leaders and kids when they were told that this was their snack! (GROSS!) But when the brave few listened to the lesson and looked past what they saw on the outside for a closer look (and smell)they found a treasure of delicious brownies to enjoy. So here's a glimpse of what your child had for snack this weekend......

and if you missed it, don't be sad- we kick off Friend Wars next weekend - so don't miss it! You'll never know what your going to get!
(PS...don't try this at home if you have a cat!!)

Danglin Donuts

Check out some great pic's from last week in the PlayStation......and don't miss the fun waiting for your kids this weekend!

Last week of BFF

So this weekend is the last one in our BFF series (BFF=Best Friend Forever). We've been talking with the kids this month about friendship - how to be a good friend, how to make new friends, and that Jesus wants to be their BFF. We've had a great time (checkout some photos that we'll be posting tonight of last weekend's "Donut Dangle".

Coming up starting next weekend for the month of February we'll be traveling to a galaxy far, far away for "Friend Wars". Don't miss it - and be sure to remind your kids to BARF (Bring A Real Friend)!

If you'd like more information on Uhambo or how you can get involved please comment here or email our kids pastor, Cathy Heitzenrater at cathy@newhorizonchurch.tv

See you this weekend.

Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away.....

The force begins in the Uhambo Galaxy Jan 31st & Feb 1st at 6:30pm, 9:30am & 11:30am

Another Great BFF Weekend

So this weekend in the playstation the kids discussed the time when Jesus called Matthew to become one of His disciples. The focus of the small group time was first impressions - how important it is to make a good one, and how not to judge others on what you see on the outside. Jesus looked to peoples heart and what was inside them and we should follow that example.

We played a really fun game called "Smile if you love me, Baby!" It let the kids experience first hand how hard it is to walk up and introduce yourself to someone new, and how a smile will always make it easier.

Our preschoolers got to experience their large group time in a new space this morning. With a tricked out new sound system, a fun "wild" room, and as always some of the best preschool leaders ever!

Don't miss next week's BFF installment! I heard there's kitty litter involved? Got to be there to find out more!

Party, Party, Party

We had a party this weekend! A surprise party for all our friends in the PlayStation! We celebrated our friends and learned that Jesus wants to be our Best Friend Forever! Our key verse for the week is Romans 8:39 "No power in the sky above or in the earth below - indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of Jesus that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord."

We spent some time learning about Mary & Martha and how they planned a party for Jesus, but one of them forgot to spend time with him. Kids also went home with a Challenge of "How will you show your friendship with Jesus?"

Some suggestions were

• Spend a few minutes each day talking to Jesus about things that are on your mind.
• Share what I know about Jesus with a friend
• Read or tell a story about Jesus to someone in your family
• Introduce yourself to someone you don't know and find one thing we have in common.

See you next week for My New BFF - we'll spend some of our time letting Jesus show us How to Be a Friend!

My New BFF

Our new series for elementary kids (My New BFF) starts this weekend. Kids will be spending the month learning about friendship - how to be a good friend, who makes a good friend, and how Jesus wants to be our Best Friend Forever!