Club Hope

It is quite the operation, Club Hope is!  

We had a super volunteer brainstorming meeting before our January Club Hope.  With 18 people at the meeting, lots of great input was received and things put into practice.

Registrars come early to the church to get everything set up.  One table is a place whereMatt  can do CORI checks on anyone who hasn't done that part yet- but that table will then turn into a place where registrars can quickly register all the children that come so group leaders can have a computer printout of the kids and helpers in their group.

Bus monitors and directors have to get there earlier than other volunteers so they can have a brief meeting, get their clipboards and wristbands, and head out to the busses!

Once the kids get there....that's when the smiles  begin!

 As Cameron was telling the Bible lesson, he said that we can call out to God anytime, anyplace.  The little girls I was sitting next to turned to me, and as serious as could be, whispered "What's God's number?" An explanation followed :)

 Both Cameron and Alissa (and Maddie!) had a chance to share the Gospel with kids who were interested.  That little boy was sent home with a Bible, tracts, and a new faith in Jesus!

Game time was divided by age group- it was a huge success with seasoned AWANA game leaders running it!

Dismissal went very well- for the first time!  That brainstorming meeting revealed some great ideas for dismissal that were put into practice.  I love how the body of Christ works!

We couldn't find one of the bus drivers when it was time to go.  When we did, we found that she was with a group of parents and a volunteer- she was giving her life to Christ!

I love that God has allowed us to have a part in His work in the lives of kids living in shelter in the city.  I love the kids too!  Please keep praying that God will show us the next steps and how to make things go more smoothly and reach as many kids and the right kids that He wants us to.