Just thinking about how much work goes into each Sunday makes me want to send out a big thank-you, as a mom and a volunteer, to the entire Children’s Ministry Team! Verna is such a gifted Children’s Director, we are so fortunate to have her. What an answer to prayer that she felt called to accept this position at C3!

I had some questions initially about how all the details of ‘the move’ were going to fall into place for our ‘littlest members’ and their families. I have to say, with only a few weeks under our belt, I found myself walking out the door of the ‘Playhouse Theatre’ last Sunday, commenting, “Wow, I can’t believe it, but this Sunday was even smoother and better than last week; I can’t believe it! I have left church every week since our move to the theatres thinking things we’re better than the week before.”

Verna and her team have been in and out of the theatres evaluating and fine-tuning every little detail. Is it crazy to say that the childrens environment is cleaner and safer and more effective now than in our old facilities? Really…it is…! The baby nursury is so spectacular it almost makes me want to have another baby just so we can benefit from all the efforts put into the baby room! (not literally, please don’t start calling my husband :) )

The kids that come to Playhouse each week have adapted better than I ever could have imagined. Our lead puppet “Maria” headed over to the theatre before Christmas and video-taped a message there for all the kids. She explained to them about our move, where we’d be meeting, and saying that she would be waiting at the theatre for them. WOW~who thinks to do that ahead of time? Thanks Verna…! The kids came in pumped up to see Maria in our new environment, and ready for whatever was in store for them. If you have a child involved in the playhouse ministry, ask them to perform one of our songs for you. You will be amazed how they sing and dance their little hearts out praising God!

It takes a special someone to devote their time and energy to ministering to the children at C3. It actually takes quite a few ’special someones’ and to you all, (you know who you are-from the set-up/break down crew, to the teachers and youth assistants, to the check-in stations, to the behind the scenes folks, the performers in playhouse, and powerhouse, and everyone else in between), thanks for giving of yourself to help teach my children, and keep them safe, while I am being challenged in the worship service each week. You are a blessing to my family, and many, many other families each week. Please know that children’s lives are being impacted in the most important way possible thanks to your efforts and hard work!

Heather