First Baptist Church of Euless

Behind the First Euless Preschool ministry is a woman with passion and drive.

A few years ago, she sensed God calling her to do more than minister to the little ones in the preschool ministry. Through the students minister, she heard of a young teenage girl at Trinity High School who was pregnant and they asked how they could help her. Right around that same time, her young mothers in "MOPS" (Mother's of Preschoolers) raised the question of how they could minister to teenage moms. Cathy knew this was no coincidence, so following God's lead, she and Beckie Smith began "Teen MOPS" and started to reach out to teenagers in the area who were pregnant or had children. They soon saw that the need was huge and God began to grow their ministry. In 2009, they changed the curriculum and renamed the ministry "Young Moms by Choice". One of the main messages that they communicate to these girls is that they have done something wrong according to the Bible—have sex before marriage—but they chose to keep their baby and give it life, and their baby is not a mistake! They tell the girls that they can still turn their life around and they share the Gospel of Christ with them as the key to it all. Cathy says, "They are just like everyone else. They need Jesus. They need someone to love on them." God has given her a heart for this difficult ministry. It's easy to get discouraged because a lot of the girls struggle with turning their lives around, but so many of them have had a visual transformation. One girl in particular arrived her first day quiet, head down, beaten down and through this ministry she was loved on and cared for, and has slowly blossomed into a confident girl who stands tall and speaks up. This is how evident the seeds of Christ's love are in these young women.

Currently, she is teaching the girls a study called "Wise Woman" as they go through examples like the woman at the well, and study how healthy and unhealthy relationships can affect their life. But they do not only have classes for young teenage moms, they also have a class for the teenage fathers who go through different but similar difficulties. They encourage all of these kids to not only seek out God who can help them, but the practical lessons in life like the importance of finishing high school and going to college. The average annual income of a high school drop-out is $22,984 versus $35,984 for an associate's degree, and $52,000 for a bachelor's. Cathy and her group of leaders constantly encourage these teens to stick with it and push through those hard sleepless nights with a baby to get to the finish line of graduation, and they are all there to celebrate graduation with them when they've made it. This love and encouragement is not something that many of the teens are used to at home, therefore the leaders see that as one of their most important responsibilities.

In the Fall of 2012, Cathy saw another need rise from the ministry.The group seemed to be a mix between girls in high school and junior high along with girls who were in college or working. That's when they decided to go through another name change and rearrange the group. They split into Teen Parents and Young Parents, the first being for those who were still in grade school and the latter for those who were high school graduates. They have been able to see so much growth in the group that moved up to Young Parents, seeing a hunger for more of the Bible study than ever before. However, they have encountered a challenge in reaching out to their teens. More leaders are needed who would step up to the plate and mentor and love on these girls. It is not an easy job but one that God is so eager to bless. Over the years, Cathy says God has taught her so much about herself through the struggles of leading the team and reaching out to these young people. She never thought God would stretch her from preschool to teenagers, but God has given her a heart for all of them. Cathy and the whole Preschool Ministry are a blessing to so many now, and we are expectant to see what God is going to continue to do through them and this amazing ministry. If you would like to learn more of this ministry or how to be a part of it, please contact .

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God is Moving in India

Tuesday, February 1, 2012

"We had the opportunity to visit two churches, one in the mountains and one in the city. They were each very different. The one in the mountains was being reopened since it had been destroyed recently. There was singing and dancing in a great celebration. It was close to a tea garden where the manager invited us to have tea on his porch. Later, he told us that we were the first visitors he had ever invited over in the years he had lived there as the manager."

Mixed in with rickshaws, beggars, sacred cows and dirty streets, the people of India desperately need to hear the Gospel of Christ. Will you go this year?

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Languages for the Nations Offers ESL to our Community

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Our church is one that always seeks to be present in the community, offering various ministries that meet the needs of those in our community. ESL is one of those needs. For many years we have had an ESL ministry that was recently re-named Languages for the Nations. The last semester was one of the greatest with a growing number of internationals from our community attending to learn English as a second language. What an opportunity to offer something so needed in a godly setting, inviting people to come into our church.

With this growing ministry, we were able to host an ESL Certificate Program on January 20 & 21, given by Hope Literacy, an organization that is focused on sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ through English Language instruction in many different ways. Churches from around the metroplex were invited and 33 people attended to be certified. Christ Chapel and North Richland Hills Baptist Church were among the many represented, both eager to begin their own ESL ministries at their churches. There were people from all different levels, some who came to continue their education and some who were ready to start teaching ESL for the very first time. Bethe Wright was one who attended so she could continue teaching ESL. She and her husband, Will, have been very involved in our own ESL ministry, Languages for the Nations, and she has fallen in love with the students so much she wanted to be formally trained to continue to serve them. Richard Garner, Director of the Christian Martial Arts Academy across the street, attended because he has seen the need in the increasing number of Hispanics that have come to his classes.

There is such a need for ESL around our communities, it was so great to see so many people respond to the calling to be a light for those who want to learn English. Ruby Drye, a DBA missionary, did a great job of teaching with a gospel focus. There is such a huge opportunity for volunteers to get involved in Languages for the Nations here at First Euless. Consider being a part of this ministry. They hope to hold another certification program next year, so stay tuned!

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Lives Forever Changed at ALIVE Winter Camp

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

This weekend, hundreds of junior high and high school students from First Euless and 3 other churches gathered at Mt. Lebanon Camp in Cedar Hill for our annual Winter Camp.  The results? Well, in a word, "INCREDIBLE!"  

7 students were saved and over 18 made other decisions, including 2 who surrendered their lives to serve God in minstry.  One student told a story about how she was being haunted by things in her past, but the Lord set her free from those things while she was at camp.  And, as if that wasn't enough, the friend she invited to come with her made a decision to follow Christ for the first time!  Praise God!

It doesn't stop there.  Students were encouraged to express their worship to God by writing down their thoughts.  Here are a few quotes...

 - "Sins that once defeated you don't have to define you... Glory to God."
 - "I am a Slave to God, but I am FREE!!!  Free from my SIN."  
 - "It doesn't make you less of a man to hide behind Christ or beg for help from him. ... I can't do it on my own so I'm begging for help and holding on to God like a child holds onto his father's leg"

What an amazing testimony of what God is doing in the lives of our students.  Thank you for giving, praying, and volutneering with our students.  God is stirring in their lives - in fact, in the first Wednesday night after winter camp, they had over 500 people at their Wedensday night worship.  Please continue to pray for Kent Wells and our student minsitry staff as they reach out to a group of people that so desperately need the hope and freedom that Christ offers.   

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Moving Moments at our GO GLOBAL Sunday

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

What an incredible Sunday we had last weekend at our GO GLOBAL missions event!  It was great opportunity for us to see where we are headed this year in our endeavour to reach the ENTIRE world with the gospel.  You can literally travel the world telling people about Jesus with First Euless, and that is very exciting.

There were many moving elements in our services last weekend, but there were two that really stood out.  One was hearing from a friend of ours, Ray Strauss.  Just a few years ago, Ray partnered with First Euless and planted a church in a suburb of Phoenix Arizona. Now that church is reaching the community for Jesus Christ.  It started as a call to be obedient - to go and plant a church in a place that desperately needs the Lord and needs the presence of a local church.  Because of the obedience of one man (and the faithfulness of the people of First Euless to give), thousands are being reached.  Praise God!

But perhaps the most powerful single moment in our services were the times of response.  God definitely stirred in the hearts of our people - and they responded in a BIG way.  Hundreds of people knelt at the altar and committed to support the advancment of the gospel both here and abroad.  Some will go on one of our many trips, many will give, but we must all respond to the call to pray.  Pray that God would give you courage to go, pray that God would send others, pray that God would provide resources, and pray for the nations!  Pray that God would be known all over the globe, and ask Him how he might want to use YOU!

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First Euless Partners with KLTY

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Paula Hiatt was having a rough year.  She was trying to manage her college classes and care for her 3 boys - and her money and strength were running short.  And, as if that were not enough, her truck was breaking down and her computer crashed leaving her with no way to do her classwork or even go to her classes.  Just as Paula was reaching the end of rope, her friend saw what she was going through and turned her name into KLTY. 

KLTY, one of our local Christian radio stations was in the middle of a program that connected people in need with people who could help.  Because God has blessed our people and our church, we wanted to help however we could. That's how we got connected with Paula and her story.  Thanks to you and your giving, we were able to help her in a big way.  It would be an understatement to say that Paula and her family had a merry Christmas this year!

You may have heard the phone call on the air.  If you didn't, you should know it was quite moving.  She began to cry as Bradley Thomas (our Reach Minister) told her what our church was doing for her.  Her family received a $500 gift card to Target for Christmas gifts, and another $1,000 in cash for bills.  For her schoolwork, she received a brand new computer and everything she needed to go with it.  And the icing on the cake? Her truck is being repaired so that she can get to class and take her boys where they need to go. 

All of this is possible because of how God has blessed you and your willingness to give!  Thank you for giving, and continue to pray the prayer "Lord, bless your people, so that they can give!"

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The Big Give Celebration

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Several weeks ago, our church members were handed an envelope with money in it, and challenged to let God use them to multiply it and bring it back to The Miracle. So many saw God at work as they used their gifts and talents to invest and multiply the money. As our video crew went around a couple weeks ago and asked what people were doing for their "Big Give Project" they heard a variety of answers. Some did a garage sale, chocolate covered pretzels, cookies, a raffle, babysitting, ornaments, and so much more. One woman brought back $356 to The Miracle from just the small seed money through her garage sale. The ladies who offered babysitting multiplied thier $5 44 times. One young man in our church who plays baseball, organized a baseball clinic with some others in the church for kids in their area. These young couples were able to raise over $600 for The Miracle.

Overall, you could sense the excitement over the last few weeks within our church. It was so amazing to see people anxious to use their God-given gifts and ideas to invest and multiply seed money to give it all back to so many wonderful ministries that are a part of The Miracle. We definitely learned more through these weeks of the lives that are changed through the money given to The Miracle. So many babies are saved through Mid Cities Pregnancy Center. Thousands of families are given food and clothing through 6 Stones. Kids are told about Jesus in their own public school by Kids Beach Club. Hundreds go over seas on mission trips to tell the nations the good news of salvation. All of these ministries do God's work through the faithful giving to The Miracle by our First Euless people. May God receive all the glory!

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Night of Wonder Warms Hearts

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

There are families all over our community that will be having a very merry Christmas this year because of the generous, loving people of First Euless.  Monday and Tuesday night of this week, nearly 150 volunteers gathered at two schools to spend time with some families who needed a little help this holiday season.  They sang songs with the children, distributed gifts for the whole family, and told them about the real reason for Christmas.  It was an amazing experience!  But here's the best thing of all - 83 people gave their lives to Christ, and will be forever changed because of one night in December. 

What is truly unbelieveable about the event is you - our volunteers from First Euless!  Because so many of you volunteered - both before and during the Night of Wonder events - we were able to give almost individual attention to these families.  They may have come to recieve some gifts for their family, but they left with warm, full hearts.  And why, might you ask, did that take place?  Because you took the time to love our community.  What took a couple of hours one evening for some volunteers made an eternal impact on dozens of families.  That's the spirit of the season! 

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Choirs of Christmas!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Everyone has been talking about it.. Where you there? It was the greatest event of the season at First Euless! What a great sight to see choirs from LD Bell, Trinity and Colleyville Heritage High Schools, Dallas Baptist University, and our very own First Euless choir gather on stage to perform so many great Christmas songs, with the acompaniment of the LD Bell and First Euless Orchestras! There were funny moments, thanks to the jazz choirs, and there were moving moments. Each choir performed their music with excellence. The finale was the most breath-taking moment of all—all choirs combined in a grand chorus to sing Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. It was a glorious moment with about 400 voices combined! See all the pictures on facebook!

The cookies and apple cider made for fun socializing before and after the event. The First Euless foyer was packed with families enjoying the Christmas spirit and just fellowshiping together. Most of all, it was a great sense of community to have so many students and their families join our church to celebrate the reason of Christmas. As our Pastor John Meador said, "Most of all, the Lord was lifted up in the songs of our choir and the message of Christ was made very clear through the music. What a great way to get ready for Christmas!" We all look forward to the "Second Annual Choirs of Christmas" and what will come next! Special thanks to all the schools that participated and all the First Euless members and staff who worked hard to get it all done!

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Our Women Gave Back

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

The Women's Ministry's annual Christmas dinner was so much more than fun and fellowship this year. There was still plenty of enjoyment with friends and good food, but our speaker this year was an extra challenge. Ladies were asked to bring a blanket with them to donate to Operation Care International. This organization gives blankets, shoes, coats, food to the poor and homeless in many countries around the world such as Taiwan, China, Kenya and the Philippines. The hundreds of blankets that the ladies brought will go to these people in need! It was a great sight to see all the piles of blankets. And the best part—each person who receives a blanket is told about Christ! Operation Care Internation shares the gospel with each person they help.

The guest speaker, Susie Jennings, is the founder of this non-profit organization that she started right here in Dallas. Even though God took her through many trials in life, such as losing her husband, she was still willing to say, "God, what do you want me to do?" And most importantly, when He told her what to do, she did it! He told her to help the homeless. "Unconditional obedience" was her key phrase, she repeated it often, and challenged each woman to surrender to unconditional obedience to see the great blessings that God would give to those who obey. Story after story, she gave examples of how God honored her unconditional obedience. She has seen God perform miracles by being obedient. Will you have unconditional obedience when He calls you?

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Food Drive Success!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

On Sunday, November 20, we asked all of our members to please bring non-perishable food items for 6 Stones. The New Hope Center shelves were empty and the need was great. After all, one of the most amazing outreach platforms around here is 6 Stones. They feed 14,000 families annually, and not only do they give them food to reach a very real need but they share the Gospel with each one of them. What an amazing opportunity! So of course it was a great time to see how much you blessed this ministry last Sunday.

A special thank you to the Jones' connection class and others who spent their morning loading the truck with your bags, unloading them and sorting them on the shelves. It was quite a job with about 10 pick-up trucks full. The shelves were completely stocked and there were still about 6 tables stacked high with items that didn't fit! To God be the glory and may many more families hear the good news thanks to your faithfulness and giving. The New Hope Center is always open for your donations, so if you missed your chance to be a part of the food drive, no worries, you can help out all year round.

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The Big Give to the Miracle

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Last year, many may remember that First Euless did "The Big Give", but for 2011 it was rebranded to incorporate the whole meaning behind it... "The Big Give to the Miracle". If you weren't at church last Sunday, you might be wondering what everyone is talking about. Well, it happened like this. Last Sunday, our church handed out a total of $30,000 to all who were here in bills of $1, $5, $10, and $20. Not as a Christmas present, but as a challenge. The CW 33 was here to capture it and then show it to the world. The challenge is to invest, multiply, be creative, and bring back what God has grown to give it to The Miracle. Last year we heard amazing testimony of how God multiplied several people's money when they were willing to see it happen. One mother and daughter bought supplies to make hot chocolate and made a stand in front of there house. God multiplied their $6 into over $150! What ideas or talents has God given you for this year? We want to hear your story. You can share it with us here.

Another thing you may be wondering, is why give to The Miracle? What is it? Let me give you some amazing examples out of the last year of what the money given to The Miracle helped impact. 14,000 families are fed annually at 6 Stones and 1,727 people were saved last year. 137 homes were renovated through 6 Stones' CPR efforts. KiDs Beach Clubs saw over 600 kids give their life to Christ last ear and they distributed 3,000 Bibles. 5,000 kids attended Beach Clubs around the country last year. Mid Cities Pregnancy Center saw 2,192 babies born—saved from abortion—and 145 parents gave their life to Christ! Through First Euless Missions, we were able to support new church plants in San Francisco and Boston, and scholarships helped over 150 members go on trips to Tanzania, Romania, Venezuela, etc. Who wouldn't want to help all of these organizations and the great things that God is doing through them? Your faithfulness in year round giving and this extra effort through The Big Give is helping make an impact throughout the whole world. Let's be faithful and then step back to see what God will do next!

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Barnes & Noble Supports 6 Stones

Thursday, November 10, 2011

For the last 3 years, we as a church have been hard at work through 6 Stones in this community. There have been countless businesses who have noticed the impact and have decided to be a supporter in one way or another. Just recently, Barnes & Noble is one of them. In October, the Barnes & Noble in Hurst announced that their recepient for this year's Holiday Book Drive that runs through January 1, 2012 would be 6 Stones! To kick-off the Holiday Book Drive, they held a special event on November 2 that consisted of favorite Christmas children's books being read live. Who were the special guests reading? The mayors of Hurst, Euless & Bedford, Dr. Buinger, HEB ISD Superintendent, and of course Santa all came out to read and show their support!

So over the next few weeks, don't forget to go by the Barnes & Noble at Northeast Mall to purchase your children's book for the book drive. And more importantly, remember to take the opportunity this year to adopt a child through Night of Wonder at nightofwonder.org. Barnes & Noble is doing their part. Will you do yours? It is so amazing to see businesses supporting an organization that is primarily seeking to spread the Gospel to the community.

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The Called

Monday, October 31, 2011
Written by Kent Wells, Student Minister 

The Called. A journey 360 is on to help students who have sensed God's call on their lives to pursue a life-long, life-style and life-altering plan.  This journey started at Flight360 this past summer. An invitation was given each night at camp, a deep call for Christian leaders who would rise above mediocrity in their lives and schools to follow God in radical surrender. That invitation landed 45 students on the doorstep of saying yes to ministry.

The Called, now, are those students diving into Scripture, coming to understand what being Called is all about, meeting together each Sunday morning to get a clear picture of what this journey truly looks like. Those 45 from camp are now an average of about 32 students! They meet on Sundays at 9:15 and are going through a book by Jeff Iorg called, "Is God Calling Me?"

My prayer as the Student Pastor here, is that all of our students will surrender to God's perfect will for each of their lives. But for these specifically, I am praying that they will see the clearest they have ever seen and hear God clearer than ever in every area of their lives. Ministry is not for the faint-at-heart or the weak-in-the-knee. Ministry is God's business and it's every day—24/7/365. These students are hearing the good and not-so-good of church life and ministry. They are hearing the things that I wish I would've heard early on when I was beginning this journey.

After 3 weeks now, the students who have put their all in it - some have been given laser focus. Still others are continuing to pray for what that call looks like.

Here is what some are saying...

When asked about what they've learned about themselves or their call they have said...
...I know God will lead me and make my call crystal clear.
...God's call is the safest and most satisfying place to be.
...God's call will be specific and it takes time and devotion.
...I am realizing that I care more about peoples' felling than I thought I would.
...This is not my decision—it's God's.  
...I must be patient and not try to force the call but wait and keep praying for it.
...If I am going to follow His plan, I have to stay in the Book.
...I've learned that my faith is stronger than I thought. I've always had a little doubt, but god has put me through some faith tests and I realized that I'm stronger than I thought.

When asked what they feel like God is calling them into...
...Student Ministry.
...I'm really not sure but I know God is calling me.
...Children's Ministry.
...Military Ministry.
...Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
...Girls' Ministry Leadership.
...Missionary oversees.
...Teaching others about Him.

When asked what is one thing they've learned about ministry so far...
...It's not going to be an easy path.
...God calls imperfect people who have messed up their past.
...Its tough but it's completely worth it.
...Everyone will expect you to be perfect so we need to set the example.
...It may be a lonely road at times.
...It's a profound impression from God.
...It's not always fun and games.  There will be hard times.
...I know it's for me and I can do it!
...Church is not always nice.
...It's totally different than what I though!
...There is so much that happens behind the scenes. It's not always up front and on stage.

When asked what the hardest thing in following God's call will be for them...
...Surrendering everything to Him because we are meant to worship Him.
...Trusting God because He will come through - even when it's hard.
...Telling my Mom and my family.
...Having patience and telling my friends who don't understand
...My Mom isn't excited about this for me.  She wants me to become a photojournalist.
...Constantly praying about leadership because I am so quiet
...Following wholeheartedly without falling into temptation
...Accepting His call even when that call doesn't sound appealing.
...Everyone will be lookinig at me and watching me. There will be a lot of pressure.
...Overcoming my past.
...I have to be patient and content with what I have to work with.
...Dealing with people who don't want to listen.
...Knowing how to stand up and explain my faith.

In over 20 years of doing student ministry, I've never seen this many students at once who cared this much about following God with their lives.  The excitement of seeing what God will do in these students lives is overwhelming.  The responsibility to encourage, train and enable them is a high calling for me.  My prayer for these students and one that you can join me in as I work with them - is that they never forget the high price of following this call everyday.  I pray they will realize God has uniquely gifted and wired them for such as time as NOW and they will seize every moment for His purpose and to build His Kingdom!  

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The Parent Summit Recap

Friday, October 28, 2011

Over the summer, our Education staff all came together to think of a way that they could reach out to the family as a whole and invest in families that are so easily torn down by our society today. Culture says that divorce is normal, and so many other things that bring division into the home. EPIC Homes is a ministry that offers resources and seminars for the family in all stages to strengthen them through the truth of the Word of God.

Parenting is a comedy, tragedy, drama and always an action adventure. When put together it becomes an “epic” story of highs and lows, with the hope of a happy ending. Every parent believes in giving his children all they need to find meaning, purpose and the plot to their own life story.

EPIC Homes held their first Parent Summit on Saturday, October 22. This was an opportunity for parents to learn how to become the spiritual leaders in their home. Several break out sessions were offered for parents in differentmoments of life to attend. The goal was to encourage them and equip them through showing them how to live out Deuteronomy 6. “This is one of the best things that I have attended at First Baptist Church Euless!” said one of the attendees. The focus of many of the breakouts was on the different EPIC Milestones a family goes through.
To find out more about this ministry and the milestones go to firsteuless.com/epic-homes.

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Singles Adopt A House For CPR Blitz

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Last weekend, 6 Stones hosted their biannual CPR Blitz. I know CPR might sound like something you learn in a class to keep people alive, but "Community Powered Revitalization" is actually a branch of 6 Stones that works with HEB cities, businesses and churches to bring new life into houses that really need it. It started as an effort between the City of Euless and First Euless to restore houses in the community for people who were really going through a hard time, and it's incredible to see how much it has grown up until now.
On October 14 & 15, about 1,000 volunteers went out into the community to revitalize 25 houses. The First Euless University & YoungSingles department specially adopted one of those houses. At "The Gathering", Jeremy Lucarelli had been challenging the young singles to be more involved in their church and community. When plans for the CPR Blitz began, a young single approached Scott Sheppard, Executive Director of 6 Stones, and asked him if the singles could adopt a house and lead the project. God had already prepared enough skills and talent in their group (an electrician, engineer, etc.) for them to be able to lead a team and others who were ready and willing to paint and work hard.
When the day came, they were introduced to the homeowner—a lady who had recently been widowed and also suffered from some health issues. The walls needed painting, the floors needed help, and the front door didn't even close. The singles cleared out her house and began to go to work, priming, painting, fixing floors, cleaning, organizing and so on. But through all of this work, they made the effort to get to know the homeowner—hear her struggles, her pain, and her story. They took the time to love on her.
As Saturday came to an end, they realized this did not need to be the end of their efforts to minister to this woman God had placed in their path. As a group, the young singles decided to make a long term commitment to her. They understood her struggles and pain of being all alone in her house, and they wanted to continue what they had started—working on her house through CPR was just the beginning.
The singles realized that this experience was exactly what they had been challenged to. It had unified them to better minister to other people and show them the light of Christ in them.

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The Resolution to Courageous Fatherhood

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

On Sunday, October 9, 2011, First Euless men took part in a "Resolution" for fathers of all ages to stand up and declare before God, their families, and their church that they will be all God commands them to be as fathers and husbands. In our day and age, "modern families" forget to look to the Bible to find how God intended families to be. Pastor John Meador has been taking his congregation through several family topics, striving to show how the Bible helps us supersede the challenges of the modern family. Culture will try to sway us to accept things or to be "politically correct," but we have to decide now if we will stand up for the principles we believe in. With the "Courageous" film that came out recently, the hot topic became "fatherhood". What does it mean to be a courageous father? Showing your kids that God is priority!

After speaking from the passage of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 18:17-22, Pastor John invited all the men who would say that they are willing to take the "Courageous Resolution" to stand with him. Anique Morely said, "It was truly awesome to see hundreds of men in our church choose & commit to being "courageous" fathers... I thank God for a husband that is & continues to be one of them. The movie "Courageous" has already made an impact on so many. Only God can do that!"

A total of 376 men participated in The Resolution. Click here to read what it says.

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Developing a Servant's Heart

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

During the month of September the leaders of 5th and 6th graders in Kidopolis challenged the kids to bring canned goods, toiletry items, etc. to help fill the shelves of 6 Stones. All together, the kids and leaders donated over 300 items to the 6 Stones New Hope Center. The New Hope Center helps feed and clothe so many under-priviledged people in the Hurst, Euless & Bedford community.

On Sunday, October 2, during their connection hour, the preteens took the donated items over to 6 Stones and received a tour and short synopsis of how the 6 Stones ministry is reaching out to the community. After the tour, the KidVenture Serve Team of 4th-6th grade decided to stay behind and stock the shelves of the warehouse with the items they had brought. This decision included sacrificing an ice cream party with the rest of the group back in Kidopolis. This shows how our KidVenture program on Wednesday nights is truly instilling in these kids the importance of serving the Lord in ministry. Praise the Lord for these kids and how He is working in their lives. If you would like more information on how to get your kid involved in Kidventure, click here!

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