Kids' Club Family Celebration Pics

Yesterday, we had our last Kids' Club with a time of singing and lots of pizza. We had a great turnout from the parents. We are losing 13 fifth graders this year to graduation. Created with flickr slideshow.

Last Kids' Club Student Store of Year

Yesterday, we had our bi-annual Student Store for the Kids' Club Youth Group. Above you can see some pics from the store. The kids (once again) purchased lots and lots of candy. Some of the most popular items are the stuffed animals, Slinky Jr., and the squirt guns. Students earn points for good behavior, helping put, attending group, and memorizing Bible verses. Next week is our big Family Celebration. I can't wait!

Cyberbulling Effects 50 Percent of Teens

A new article claims that fifty percent of teens are bullied on the web. This includes e-mail and texting. I have not heard of any cases and the number seems a little high. To read the article related to the study click here.

Teens Girls Falling Under Pressures to Be Perfect

The pressure on teen girls is growing with little relief in sight. This article look at how girls try with the expectation to be "nearly perfect." To read the article, click here.

Bridge the Generations: STAR TREK the Movie

Want to share an experience with your kids. You should check out the new Star Trek movie opening this weekend. Be prepared to stand in line!

Texting and Driving : BAD, BAD IDEA

A recent study shows that teens should not try texting and driving at the same time. It sounds like a no-brainer, yet we see them all the time doing. In this study, youth were put through driving simulators. There are some dangerous results to these tests. To read the full article, click here.

TEENS COMPETE FOR SUMMER JOB WITH ADULTS

The bad economy is going to hurt the summer job outlook for today's teens. I know most of my youth group is struggling to find work for the summer. Unemployed adults are making the available jobs hard to find. To read more of this USA Today article, click here.

KIDS CLUB CELEBRATION- May 27th

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27th, 4:15pm

Meet at Oak Hills Church for an opportunity to eat pizza, play games, and sing together. This is our final Kids' Club of the year and we want your family to come join us for a special celebration. On this day we will also say a sad good-bye to twelve 5th graders.