WHAT'S GOING ON IN OUR KIDS' CLASSROOMS

I was requested a while back from a prior long time member of our congregation who moved away to post some pictures of our building and the different classrooms. In this first set of photos I wanted to show you all what our children's classes have been up to and of course I also tried to take pictures of the kids. I did miss two from our nursery class, and that was Hannah & Jordie, but I'm sure there will be plenty of pictures of those two cuties in the future.

The first two pictures are from the 3 year olds to Kindergarten class. They have started memorizing the Ten Commandments. And, folks, if you think this age is too young for children to start memorizing lists and facts, you're wrong. These kids are like little sponges. They can already sing all the books of the Bible, the 12 Apostles, the Judges, the sons of Jacob, and much more.Next are photos from the 1st through 3rd grade classroom, and as you can see, these are participation necessary classrooms loaded with drills and starting to get into some higher level Biblical concepts. The children do a fabulous job, and really do make it easy to teach them.Now, we're moving onto our five seasoned veterans' classrooms, lol, who have been memorizing and learning about God's plan for them since they were all in the nursery, all designed to equip them to be able to have an instant recall and give an account when necessary for the reason for their faith. As I said before, these kids have done a fabulous job and continue to impress and amaze our whole ocngregation with their Biblical knowledge.All I got a picture of from our two youngest Bible class students is their door, lol. Sandy Arford made all the signs for all the class doors.Our liveliest class is our 3 year olds through kindergarten class. Going around the table starting on the left is Logan, Christopher, Graham & Selvie, better known as three bunnies and a chick.This is our 1st thru 3rd grade class, and as you can see, Pam was the only teacher brave enough to get her picture taken, along with Jake, Aubrey & Kara from left to right.Below are our 4th thru 6th graders. Starting on the left going clockwise we have Collin, McKayla, Josh & John.And being the oldest student and only teenager in our group of kids is Evan, who gets the teacher all to himself.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, RANDY M.!

On April 3rd, Randy Matheny will be turning...ahem...a number certainly over the age of 40 years old, lol

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RANDY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WARREN!

Warren Benson celebrates a birthday on April 2nd.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WARREN!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

A VERY HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY GOES OUT TO
WARREN & SARAH BENSON

WHO WERE MARRIED ON MARCH 27TH!!

TEACHERS' APPRECIATION DAY AND BIBLE BOWL

Everyone please plan ahead to stay after morning worship on April 19th for a pot-luck meal to show appreciation for our Bible class teachers and the excellent work that they do on behalf of our congregation, and for our children and the great job they have done in progressing in their classes! We plan to have our 2nd Annual Bible Bowl for our young people after the meal.

LADIES' CLASS PLANNING MEETING

The ladies held their planning meeting Tuesday night for our ladies' bible class and we had a great turnout. There were 11 in attendance which is double what we normally have for our monthly classes. There are a lot of exciting things happening for the congregation and Pam's lesson before all the "planning" took place focused on being thankful for what the Lord has done and is doing for the Church here at Warren. We've had three baptisms this month, and several families expressing their desire to place membership here at Warren. Pam also spoke about the unity of purpose we have here at Warren in our desire to be obedient to God's word, how we have all come together in striving to do His will, and that in all that we do our goal is to glorify Him. It was a very good night, an encouraging night, with a call to celebrate and to attempt to let others not only hear about the joy we have in Christ, but to see it in our lives. There was of course, as always, lots of good food and some great fellowship. We stayed together longer than we intended, but I think all of the ladies left uplifted and ready and excited to get to work for the coming year.

MARCH KIDS' DEVOTIONAL AND GET-TOGETHER

This month's kids' get-together took place today at 5 PM at the home of Roger and Jackie Sherwood. After everyone arrived, the kids sat themselves down at the two picnic tables outside and since planting season is soon upon us, they started planting the seed. And as you probably already guessed, Randy taught the kids a lesson on the Parable of the Sower. Each child was given one clay pot, a small baggie of potting soil, a plastic spoon, and a pack of seeds. It was also explained to them that from one little seed, if fed and watered and nurtured, a beautiful much larger flower would grow, much like themselves. Afterwards there was enormous amounts of food to eat, which we did eagerly, and then young and old alike just "played." Those in attendance were, in no particular order, Randy M., Evan, Collin, John, Michael, Randy H., Vickie, Kara, Graham, Scott, Cathy, Aubrey, Selvie, Hannah, Jordie, Chris, Amanda, McKayla, Christopher, Sandy, Joann, Paul, Leyna, Logan, Roger and Jackie. 26 in all, what a great turnout!!

These first two are pictures taken before everyone arrived today.Some of the kids playing frisbee outside while waiting for others to arrive. Roger, Scott & son Jordie, and Paul staying warm by the fire.

Joann and the boys filling their pots. Randy overseeing some of the planting.

Selvie, Christopher and KaraSelvie and Christopher

McKayla walking to get the frisbee.Okay, these two (Roger and Chris) look up to something.Michael, Evan and CollinMcKayla, Logan and SelvieAubrey and CollinThe hensLogan and GrahamChristopherLogan's tent and playroom before all the kids started playing in itAnd after...lol

Jordie taking matters into his own hands.Hannah and the dollhouse.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BARRY!

On March 16th, 19?? BARRY PFAFF was born, lol. We'd like to wish him a very Happy Birthday tomorrow.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BARRY!

SUNDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

These are just some random shots taken before and after our Bible Study tonight.

Bruce, Bev and Chris

Betty and Sandy on the left, and Pam and Don on the right.

Evan, McKayla, John and Collin posing for a photo.

Evan and Don deep in conversation.

Graham and Jordie didn't make it the whole

way through tonight, lol

Kara and Selvie horsing around.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LEYNA!

Our third birthday wish this month goes out to

LEYNA GROVE.

She celebrates her 25th birthday today.

Happy Birthday, Leyna!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RANDY H.!

Ding, ding, ding.....we have another birthday! And today's birthday goes to RANDY HAIGHT!

Happy...ahem...44th birthday today, Randy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DON!

One of our Snow Birds down in Florida is celebrating a birthday today! Shhh, we won't mention his age! Here's a big birthday wish to Don Tudor!!

JUST A THOUGHT

NO GREATER LOVE

BROTHERLY/SISTERLY LOVE

SWEETHEART DINNER 2009

Once again the men (and younger men) of our congregation gave the women the evening off with our annual Sweetheart Dinner. The idea of the dinner is that the men do all the planning, preparing, decorating, serving and cleanup for the dinner, giving the women a break for evening. They did an outstanding job by serving the ladies salad, and then the main course of ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans & mushrooms, with a dinner roll, followed by two delicious desserts that you couldn't resist trying both. Dinner was also served with a very yummy punch that they also made. Everything was fantastic, and speaking for the women it made for a very relaxing evening and was very much appreciated, and we thank you all very much. WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!