Shaqattack, Hackeysack, and Tobedhegoes

Happy Halloween! Why are Christians like pumpkins? See if your child can tell you about how Jesus picks us , cleans us from the inside out, cleaning out all the gunk and sin in our lives, carves a happy face that can allow the candle light to shine through as we look different with Jesus in our hearts.

The kids started off with the Red Cardinals taking the lead with our ballon relay, Green Dragons Close behind. The Yellow Jackets squeaked past the Navy Seals for third.

Next we headed to worship as the 4th grade boys led us in our moves and singing. Great Job! They showed us how to fall down as "Mercy is falling down".













Today we had a great day talking about King Nebuchanezzar, lovingly called "King Nebo", and three faithful men of God, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in our club. King Nebo told about "what happened yesterday" with
Shaqattack, Hackeysack, and Tobedhegoes in his kingdom...
Steve Faris discussed what it looked like for these three men to stand for God by defying the king and not worshipping his idol. They were willing to be put into the fiery furnace than bow before the idol. God protected them in a big way, and the king said for everyone to add their God to the list and don't speak bad against Him. The phrase from today was "It's hard, but good's a comin', and it's comin' thru me, when I stand for God!"

Our verse today was “When I am afraid, I will trust in You.” Psalm 56:3. Please practice this with your kids.




In small group time, we continued with how God can give you courage to stand for Him, no matter what. You may face persecution, but God will be with you to help you stand. When you are afraid to stand for God, remember His promise to you in Deuteronomy 31:6,“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you, He will never leave you nor forsake you.” He will also protect us in times of trouble just like He did the 3 boys.

Psalm 46:1 “ God is our place of safety. He gives us strength. He is always there to help us in times of trouble.

Asking for Wisdom - ASK

The kids did super this week! We love to see them listening, having fun, and participating as we focus on what God wants for their lives. In general, the kids were great coming in and knowing how we do backpacks and small groups. Things went smoothly.

Dismissal was difficult this week, so we will go back to coming out the front door each time at 4:00PM! Thanks for your patience as we figure out what works best for the kids and volunteers. Please wait outside and check in with your child's small group leader so we know who is picking up. We want to keep your kids safe.

Ask you kids if they can clap, snap, or stomp out our memory verse. We are repeating the one from last week. This is a great truth to carry through life! “I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13

Our game today was a farkle game with Daniel, Lion, and King. The kids from each team showed great participation and sportsmanship!

The kids love the interactive music with motions. They will definitely go home knowing Romans 16:19. We chose that as we focus this semester on making right/wise choices that please God.


The story was from Daniel 2 as King Nebuchadnezzar tries to have his dreams interpreted. Our crazy story teller, Carrie Patterson, came out in her robe and curlers to ask about what her dream meant. In the Bible, Daniel asks God for wisdom on what the dream meant for the king. We want our kids to seek God for wisdom with decisions.

ASK was our acronym.
Ask God
Seek answers in the Bible and from His people
Keep believing God will answer

Our small group time continued this discussion. We gave them scenarios to think about which were wise or unwise choices. Some groups got to the exercise practicing pulling someone down from a standing position is easy like unwise choices are often easier to make than the right ones. The kids had a harder time lefting the kids up to a standing position which was symbolic of right choices.


Older groups had the kids Read Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Wisdom is not about knowledge. It is a Biblical term for living each day the right way. It means making the right choices in life. These right choices are based on the truth found in the Bible. True wisdom is living your life based on making the choices Jesus would make, which starts with having a relationship with Jesus and choose to live your life under His Lordship.

A Huge Thanks for letting us serve your kids- from your Good News Club Team!

Fall 2009 Club Starts!

Welcome Back!
Welcome back to a great fall kick-off to Good News Club at WRE! We are thankful to have your kids join us as we study Daniel from the Bible. ”I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13. Our Memory Verse- Ask your kids if they can clap chant it for you.

Snap Shot of Club Today:
1.Snacks with small group and get to know you game with toilet paper. Ask your kids to play with you. Your kids will be in the same group with their age and sex friends the whole 6 weeks with the same leaders.
2.Music – David Silva and Lynn Davenport lead us with fun worship songs that the kids sang and dance with motions.
3.Games- All grades split to make 4 teams that will be together thru the fall. We played a great Jesus loves you chant and “hug game”.-Red Cardinals won!
4.Bible Lesson with Steve Faris on Daniel 1. See the note beside.
5. Bible Verse with Kristen Moran & Kathryn Keaton. Our goal is for the kids to memorize their verse. We’d love your help on this.
6. Video from pics of your kids from last year! They look great!
7. Dismiss outside like walkers or from front door if raining.


Story:“It's Hard, but Good's a Comin', and It's Comin'THRU ME!".
The "hard" of life Daniel had as a very young boy reflects our hard times. What do we do when things are hard & don’t make sense? Have faith and trust the Good King that’s over all things -God Himself! The good of God will then come thru us.


Fall Good News Club:
*Today we had 125 kids!!Great!
*We start the regular club on October 13th and meet weekly thru November 17th on Tuesdays 3-4pm.
Our dismissal will be on the field by grades or the porch if raining.
*We should have the t-shirts for kids in this next week or so.


Contact us about any questions or concerns or if you are just looking for a church to connect with.Our leadership team is made of up of families from several area churches.
*Suzanne & David Silva-214-349-4688 -Watermark Community Church
*Julie & Scott Peek 214-343-2262 -Park Cities Baptist Church
*Kristen & Matt Moran 214-221-1432 -New Saint Peter’s Presbyterian