Children's Ministry has been thriving at LaGrange First. Our kids are wonderful, amazing, and full of wonder as they experience the Lord's love and grace. Unfortunately, we have lost most of our volunteers in the last two weeks. YOU are needed to sustain and grow this ministry. Each one of you serves our community in a variety of ways, as business owners, teachers, consultants, and engineers, to name a few. The skill set, talent, and expertise you have is invaluable to Children's Ministries. As community leaders you have so much to offer our children.

You have the opportunity to make a difference in the next generation by teaching them about God's love. Not only will you find this to be a fun and rewarding endeavor but, while mentoring kids, you will find that your own faith will grow along with theirs.

First Methodist Kids need you to volunteer to help on Wednesday evenings, Sunday mornings, and as a Tween's chaperone and leader. Please email or call Jeanne today to volunteer and for more information.

jeanne@lagrangefumc.org or 706-884-4635.

Years ago, while I was on a mission trip I discovered this prayer. For me submitting all to God and relying fully on Him seemed a logical way to start an adventure into what was unfamiliar and a little scary. Since that time, I have said this prayer every day. I daily need the reminder of all that is packed into this simple prayer. My hope is that this prayer will resonant with you and give you the perfect peace that only our Lord can.

Gracious and Almighty God our Lord and Savior,

I come before you and offer you everything. Take all that I am, all that I have, and all that I hope and long for. Unself me and fill me with your Holy Spirit. Use me as you will, where you will, and with whom you will, in accordance with your plan for this day, not mine, and I will give you all the praise, honor, worship, and glory.

Amen.

Wednesday Night Kids is in full swing. Along with fellowship, games, dinner, and praise and worship, we have been digging into the Old Testament and learning about Jesus too. That's right, from the very beginning of the Bible in the first chapter - Genesis, God had a plan for reconciliation. On Wednesday, September 30 we also helped serve children with food insecurity in the LaGrange community by packing sacks of food for our Blessings in a Bookbag ministry.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Spring becomes a very busy season for families, and I wanted to give you this date as soon as I knew it. Please mark down the date of our Spring Retreat for 3rd-5th graders and set these dates aside. The dates of the Ambassador Retreat are from April 26-28. This is a great opportunity for your child to connect with children from other Methodist churches in Georgia while learning more about their faith. Of course, there will be games, s'mores, a bonfire and so much more. Additional details will be made available later. The total cost for the weekend is around $125.

Our goal is to introduce kids to Jesus and show them how fun it is to learn about growing in their relationship with Him and others. By using age-appropriate lessons, small group discussions, and a rotation of activities, we strive to be intentional as we learn Biblical truths and apply them to daily life.

Our lessons this month are:

Sept 3 Genesis 6:9-9:17 God Tells Noah to Build an Ark

Sept 10 Genesis 15 God Promises Abram a Son

Sept 17 Genesis 18 God Promises Sarah a Son

Sept 24 Genesis 27:32-22 God Brings Jacob and Esau Back Together



Our next Tween's event is lunch and a movie on September 17. The movie Camp Hideout is the story of a troubled teen who steals an important item from two big city goons, he hides in a church summer camp and finds he must protect his new found friends at all cost when the goons track him down. This movie is rated PG. As soon as the movie times are released I'll be sending further information as to cost and time.