Children

The Wacky Banana is our Children's Ministry newsletter. 

Newsletters

4/1/09 - Wacky Banana April 2009 (790Kb, PDF)
When you think about a king, fancy castles, royal clothes, jeweled crowns, and lots of servants are what usually come to mind? A king should give orders, have anything he wants, and do whatever he desires. Right? There is a king who didn’t have any luxuries and who many made fun of and laughed at. Jesus, the Lord of our hearts, came to this earth as a king. His castle was a manger (what cows use to eat out of). His royal clothing was a blood soaked cloak. His crown was made of sharp thorns which pierced his forehead. His followers (not servants) ran away when He needed their support the most! When Jesus’ life finally came to an end, a sign was hung on his cross proclaiming Him “King of the Jews.” Jesus wasn’t a typical King who walked around in lots of royalty. Every day Jesus walked among His people. He reached out to them and loved them, even when they mocked Him and put Him on the cross. The one thing which truly set Jesus apart from all other kings was His resurrection. After dying on the cross, Jesus came back to life! King Jesus didn’t stay in the grave. He didn’t need a successor. He is the King of Kings. Most importantly, He is our King and always will be! This Easter season, let the King of your heart, Jesus, be glorified and praised!!!

12/1/08 - Dec 2008 Wacky Banana (720Kb, PDF)
Shepherding sheep is not the most glamorous job in the world. Doctors save lives, presidents lead nations, and shepherds take care of sheep. It’s probably not the job you dream about as a kid. However, shepherds were exactly who God chose to deliver the news of Jesus birth to the world. The shepherds were minding their business, taking care of their sheep when WHAMO, an angel appeared to them out of nowhere. The shepherds must have been shaking in their sandals. The angels said not to be afraid and then told the shepherds about the birth of Jesus! The shepherds believed and were amazed. They quickly made their way to the manger where baby Jesus laid. There they worshipped and rejoiced because they believed they were in the presence of the Son of God. As Christmas gets closer imagine yourself as one of those shepherds. Imagine yourself looking into heaven at the angels. Imagine yourself standing in the stable looking down on the baby Jesus, the Son of God. Let your heart be filled with joy and your mind filled with the belief that Jesus is real, He’s alive, and He loves you more than you could ever imagine. Merry Christmas.

7/1/08 - Wacky Banana July 2008 (1.42MB, PDF)
Summer! What an awesome season God created! There’s no school and the sun keeps everything nice and toasty! Thank goodness God made the sun to shine a little hotter in the summer so you can have fun with outdoor activities like swimming, camping, bicycling, and skateboarding. The sun is not only a great source of heat, it also provides light. Jeremiah 31:35 says, “(God) gives the sun for light by day…the moon and the stars for light by night.” God created the sun to give you light so you could run, play, and have fun. Without the sun you’d stumble and fall when playing. The sun also gives life to the beautiful flowers and trees. The Bible says Jesus is the light of the world. That makes him a lot like the sun. Jesus gives us life and shows us how to live. His commands light the path of life. Obey them and you won’t stumble and fall. Disobey Jesus and you might find yourself in a lot of trouble with your parents. Summer is no fun when you’re grounded, and being grounded is not what Jesus wants for you. He wants you to live in happiness and peace. This summer while goofing off in the pool, playing hoops with your friends, or taking a nature hike, be thankful that God gave you His Son to light up your life. He shows you how to live and gives you the promise of eternal life. Thank You God for giving us your SON!!!