January Kids Devotional and Get-together

The first Kids Devotional and Get-together for 2009 was held on 1-31 up at the church building. After a cold but fun afternoon of sled riding down the little hill in front of the building, everyone went inside the Matheny house to get warm, have some snacks, and then Randy led the devotional, "The Church - What It Takes To Make It Work." After going through a few scriptures from God's plan, to Christ building and governing the Church, to our faithful participation, and after giving a little True/False quiz to the children, he then gave each of the kids a piece of two separate jigsaw puzzles, holding back some pieces, and asked them to put the puzzles together. The pieces represented church members, some present and some missing, showing how every member is different but equally important to the work of the Church, and then how missing pieces affect the whole picture. Randy says the kids got ahold of the message well and that he was very proud of them all.

Below are a few pictures of the day's activity. Those in attendance were as follows: Randy, Pam and their three boys, Evan, Collin & John; Randy, Vickie and their two children, Kara and Graham; Scott and his kids, Aubrey, Selvie, Hannah and Jordy; and brothers, Josh and Jake.

Vickie is in the background pulling Graham on the sled while Randy and Kara survey the hill.

John, Josh & Evan watch on while Aubrey & Jake carry on in the snow.

John stands guard while, once again, Jake is laying in the snow, lol

Aubrey getting ready for another run down the hill.

Princess Kara waving to the crowd as she's being pulled up the hill.

This picture reminds me of someone (Randy) walking to meet their fate, lol

Evan and Collin while laying on John going down the hill pushing Selvie.

Selvie completely bundled up and ready for the bitter cold

Selvie, Collin and John practicing another winter sport, ice wrestling!

Most of those that braved the cold pose for a shot in front of Don and JoAnn's home. From left to right: Evan, Collin, Josh, John, standing is Vickie, then in front of her is Jake, then Kara, Aubrey, Selvie, Graham and Randy.

Kara enjoying the warmth inside with the bunny.

Aubrey caught stuffing her face with cheese puffs, a crowd favorite.

Hannah relaxing in her own way, with a good bottle.

Something funny got Selvie and Evan giggling.

Jordy wondering if anyone is going to see him snatch that bunny away from Kara.

Aubrey and John getting some quiet time away from the crowd.

Could Hannah's little hand grabbing Randy's neck be the cause of the look on his face?

Collin serenading the crowd. Jordy seems to like it. Or could he just be wondering if anyone is going to see him grab what's on the coffee table?