Our New Childrens' Wing

June first was an eventful day in the life of our church family. Our new Children's Education Wing was open for use. Although I would like to wait until we had all the rooms furnished, we started classes. There is a completely new check in system so our first few weeks have been, you can say, a little more than hectic. However, the kids are loving the new building and that is what is most important.

We have asked the kids what they like the most about the new building and their comments have been interesting. They like the bright rooms and light walls. Several of them like the larger spaces, and some have even said they love the new bathrooms. I have even noticed the energy level increase in our adult volunteers.

I am so excited and anxious to get everything in place and tonight some of the men are installing six new computers in our computer lab. The lab will be up and running in a few weeks and the kids are so excited. I am praying that a group of our guys get excited as well and jump on board as teachers in the lab. There is some incredible software available for class use and this is another way to teach.

Our kids' Faith growth is more important than the clothes they wear, the people they have relationships with or the career path they pursue. It is about them knowing God in a personal, powerful way that directs their emotions, thought and behavior. It is for this reason that I am excited about our new education wing. My prayer is that we, as a church family, actively help in our kids' Faith growth.

I will keep everyone informed of the grand opening in August and other special events.