XROADS KIDZ BLOG

HAPPY EASTER

2010-04-03T07:58:00.000-07:00

Be sure to be in Ktown for Easter to learn more about your BEST FRIEND - Jesus! He beat death so we can go to heaven to be with him FOREVER and ever! Wow! Let's celebrate that together this weekend and remember the true meaning of Easter is not the bunny but an empty grave!

FREE

2010-02-02T12:48:00.000-08:00

Hey guys! It's been a while since I've updated but I just wanted to make sure you come back to Ktown in February and March because we'll be doing some really cool stuff for what we're calling "The FREE Journey". This is something that the WHOLE church is doing and you'll be learning the same thing your mom or dad and older brother or sister are learning. You can talk all about it on the way home from church! To give you a sneak peak, we'll be talking about David and Goliath!

This Christmas

2009-12-02T12:57:00.000-08:00

Be sure to join us back at Xroads Kidz this Christmas Eve as we have some fun stuff planned for Preschool and Elementary. If you are in 4-5th Grade, you can either go to the adult service with your family or you can help us by volunteering in Children's Ministry! Just let us know! Merry Christmas!

Write Us!

2009-10-15T11:35:00.001-07:00

We'd like to let you all help us with this very cool blog that we have. So, e-mail jkoerner@xroadschurch.org and write what you learned this past week at Xroads Kidz - the Warehouse or Connections Cafe. Then, we'll post it for everyone to see! It can even just be one sentence. I hope to hear from you soon!

It's me!

2009-09-08T11:08:00.000-07:00

As Mr Matt said last week I'll be taking over the blog now for you guys and I'm really excited but I could use your help! I need your ideas of what YOU think would be cool to do with this website that is your very own! So, send me your ideas or tell us on the weekends. My e-mail address is jkoerner@xroadschurch.org. I look forward to hearing from you. Have a great week and don't forget to make the WISE CHOICE! -Mr Jason

Wisdom

2009-09-03T06:42:00.000-07:00

If you could have one wish come true, what would you ask for? Would you want to be rich or famous? What about being powerful? The Bible tells us about someone who wished for something even better than all of these things and God made it come true. Join us this weekend and find out what it was.

I have really enjoyed the Kidz Blog over the past year! Thank you for checking it out. However, some good changes have been made and I am excited to tell you that Mr. Jason will now be taking care of the weekly blog. So stay tuned and see what great things are next.

Movie Weekend

2009-08-27T12:44:00.000-07:00

Now that summer is ending, it’s time for school again. Speaking of school, one of my favorite teachers used to sarcastically praise my eventual understanding of something by saying, “Well give the boy a prize!” In honor of her, and all teachers, we would like to give you a prize before we officially kick-off the fall season. So join us for a movie this weekend as we have fun together and learn even more about God.

Love

2009-08-21T06:52:00.000-07:00

The last week of Chemical Reactions is here. Wow, we sure have looked a lot of amazing things such as Faith, Goodness, Knowledge, Self-Control, Patience, Service, and Kindness. Stop by the lab one more time as we wrap everything together this weekend with the awesome element of Love. What’s the greatest kind of love a person can receive? Be sure to join us and find out.

Kindness

2009-08-10T09:16:00.000-07:00

Our Chemical Reaction series is winding down with just two more character elements to look at. So far we have examined Faith, Goodness, Knowledge, Self-Control, Patience, and Service. The crazy chemistry will continue this week with the element of Kindness. So check out the lab as our scientists help us to discover how God wants us to focus on others instead of ourselves.

Service

2009-08-05T06:04:00.000-07:00

Faith, Goodness, Knowledge, Self-Control, and Patience have all been put under the microscope as we have studied how these character elements help us to better love God and others. Our Chemical Reaction series will continue this week as we look at the element of Service. Join us in the lab as our puzzled professors try to figure out what this really looks like.

Patience

2009-07-28T08:20:00.000-07:00

We are now half way through our Chemical Reaction series as the character elements of Faith, Goodness, Knowledge, and Self-Control have all been carefully examined. We will experiment next with the element of Patience as we return to the laboratory for more radical reactions. Join us this weekend as we will take a look at someone who, with God’s help, did something amazing by showing a tremendous amount of patience.

Self-Control

2009-07-21T10:16:00.000-07:00

Our Chemical Reaction series this summer has allowed us to explore the elements of Faith, Goodness, and Knowledge so far. The element of Self-Control will be next as we look at someone who people tried to discourage from following God’s instructions. Did this person practice self-control? Join us in our ludicrous laboratory and find out. I just hope our scientists will have a little more self-control with the experiments.

Knowledge

2009-07-14T08:33:00.000-07:00

We are now three weeks into our Chemical Reaction series and the lab has been a BANG! So far we have looked at the character elements of Faith and Goodness. Next, we will be experimenting with the element of Knowledge. Join us again this weekend for more scientific silliness as we carefully examine what knowledge is and why it is important in regards to our relationship with God.

Goodness

2009-07-07T07:42:00.001-07:00

Two weeks ago we kicked off our Chemical Reaction series with an EXPLOSION as we looked at the character trait of Faith. This week we will be discussing Goodness and how we go about expressing that to others. Did you know that the Bible says there was once a young boy who was made king? Join us in the lab this weekend for more chemistry craziness to find out what this boy actually did as king.

Freedom

2009-07-03T06:14:00.000-07:00

Can you believe the 4th of July is here already? That means it’s time for cookouts, parades, and fireworks as we celebrate the independence of our country. Of course, we would not have any of the freedoms that we do if it were not for God’s blessings and the brave people who have served this country. Join us this weekend to meet and hear from a real American hero.

Miracles

2009-06-16T10:02:00.000-07:00

A miracle is a special event, one that you couldn’t do on your own. Miracles come from God and are God’s way of telling us that something is important. Although Charlotte’s Web is not a true story, it reminds us that God really does perform miracles and he allows us to see them, not so that we will believe in him, but in order to show us that there is no one else like him. Be sure to catch the end of our movie and see the miracle of Charlotte’s Web.

Friendship

2009-06-09T10:46:00.000-07:00

A real friend is always a friend, especially in times of trouble. In fact, this is when friendship is at its best. The Bible says that a friend loves at all times. This means that a friend is always there, even if things are good or bad. God wants us to always help others but even more so when someone else is in need. Join us as we continue Charlotte’s Web and take a close look at friendship.

Giving

2009-06-02T08:31:00.000-07:00

It’s easy to be nice to those who are nice to us. But have you ever been nice to someone for no reason at all? The Bible says that God loves a cheerful giver. This means that God wants us to have a heart that enjoys helping other people. We are not to give to others so that they will give something to us, but simply for the sake of loving them. Join us for a movie this weekend as we take a peek at what “giving” looks like.

Danger Zone

2009-05-28T08:14:00.000-07:00

Did you know that God gave us the Bible to help us stay safe and strong? The Bible is full of instructions and it tells us what to do so that we can always make the wise choice. But what if we don’t know what the Bible says? Check out the Warehouse and find out about two people who were building a house, one listened to God but the other did not.

Bad Fruit

2009-05-21T10:09:00.000-07:00

Have you ever done something bad and knew it was wrong right after you did it? For example, maybe you listened to a friend instead of your parents or you listened to another student instead of your teacher. Even worse, maybe you listened to someone else instead of God. Join us in the Warehouse to find out why it really matters as to who you obey.

Sleepless in the Temple

2009-05-13T10:02:00.000-07:00

Follow the leader is a fun game to play, but did you know that just about everyone follows a real leader such as a parent, teacher, or coach? These people may help you, give you advice, or even encourage you. More importantly, your leaders can help you to know God better. Obeying your leaders will also help you to become a great leader so that you can help others to know God.

House Rules

2009-05-08T06:04:00.000-07:00

The Bible tells us to obey our parents. If you’re anything like me, you might not do this as well as you should. But did you know that how we obey our parents shows what we think about God? Our actions, words, and attitudes show respect for God because he wants us to obey our parents.

Do you obey your parents the way you obey God? Why or why not?

Perfect Storm

2009-04-29T06:45:00.000-07:00

Every day we make all kinds of choices, like what to wear and what to eat and what games to play. We also make choices about obedience like deciding to obey or disobey. The Bible says it’s always best to obey the FIRST time because it helps us to avoid trouble for ourselves and others. Join us in the K-town Warehouse and see what happened to a guy named Jonah who didn’t obey the first time.

Did you ever not obey the first time and then later wished you had?

Never Alone

2009-04-21T12:27:00.000-07:00

When you stand up for what is right, you show others who God is. Unfortunately, not everyone will agree when you do this. Some may even give you a hard time. But remember you are never alone. God will always help you to stand up for what is right - no matter what others think or do! Stop by K-town this week and hear about a guy named Stephen who stood for what was right and knew God would be with him.

Have you been given a hard time when standing up for what is right?

Living Loud

2009-04-14T10:35:00.000-07:00

What would you do if you knew something was true but no one believed it? Would you say something or keep quiet? What if you saw Jesus die on the cross and then you saw him come back to life. Then Jesus told you to tell others what you had seen. Would you do it? Come and see how when you stand for what’s right, you show others who God is.

A New Day

2009-04-07T13:08:00.000-07:00

Birthdays, holidays, and achievements are great reasons to celebrate. However, one of the best reasons has to do with a victory. No, it’s not a sports victory. It's Jesus’ defeat of death. When Jesus beat death, he became our bridge to heaven. Now we can stand for what is right because Jesus is alive. Join us to celebrate!

The Darkest Hour

2009-03-31T08:11:00.000-07:00

“Just do what’s right.” This sounds easy but it can be a difficult thing to do. When you stand up for what is right, your friends may give you a hard time and make you feel all alone. But did you know that you are never really alone? Visit K-town and find out who can help you stand for what is right even when others don't.

Joining Jesus

2009-03-24T10:14:00.000-07:00

Have you ever tried to invent a new game to play? I wanted to do that once but I spent all of my time thinking about how to do it instead of just playing a game that I already had? Sometimes we try to invent other things like different ways to help people. However, the best way may be to look for where Jesus is already working and then simply join him. Check out K-town to see where and how you can do this.

P-R-A-Y

2009-03-17T11:33:00.000-07:00

God is great, God is good, let us thank him for this _____ . When you talk to your friends do you always say the same thing over and over? Do your words rhyme or follow some type of pattern? So why do so many of us talk to God like that? After all, isn’t God our friend too? Check out K-town and find out how this praying stuff is really supposed to work.

As You Are

2009-03-11T11:06:00.000-07:00

Have you ever tried to pretend that you liked something just to fit in? Maybe your friends enjoy a certain television show or participate in an activity that you just don’t care about. But in order to be included, you might try to show interest as well. Did you know that Jesus loves you all the time no matter what you do or think or say? This means you don’t have to pretend to be someone you aren’t because Jesus loves just the way you are.

Absolute Authority

2009-03-03T10:34:00.000-08:00

Have you ever asked Jesus out for a pizza or a movie? While church is a great place for Jesus to be a part of our lives, he really wants to be a part of our whole life. This means we can ask Jesus to be a part of everything we do. Drop by K-town to find out why we should.

Unfairly Good

2009-02-24T11:55:00.000-08:00

Have you ever felt like things just aren’t fair? Maybe someone else got two pieces of pizza and you only got one. Can you think of a time when you were happy that things weren’t fair? Did you know that Jesus often treated people unfairly. Yes, it’s true – but his unfairness was always a good thing. How could this be? Come to K-town and see what we mean.

Perfectly Real

2009-02-18T07:43:00.000-08:00

Jesus was a real person who lived here and did real things. So how is he any different from me or you? Did you know Jesus lived in a way that no one else has been able to do? Check out K-town to find out what else was so special about him.

You’ve Got a Friend

2009-02-10T09:49:00.001-08:00

Have you ever done something all by yourself without any help? It sure does feel good to do things on your own but did you know that two people are better than one? The Bible says friends can get more done together. Stop by K-town to see how you can be even stronger.

Measure of Faith

2009-02-04T09:02:00.000-08:00

Although the ice was pretty, the trees here sure did take a beating last week. Once the ice began to melt, the stronger trees sprang back while the weaker ones broke. Did you know that a person’s faith in God is actually a lot like a tree? Faith can be big and strong or even small and weak. So how does a person grow strong in faith? Does it just take enough water like trees do? Check out K-town and find out.

Fairness

2009-01-29T06:56:00.000-08:00

What is your favorite ride at the fair? Is it the roller coaster, the bumper cars, or the Ferris wheel? I wonder what God’s favorite ride would be. If God did have a favorite ride, do you think it would be possible for him to have favorite people as well? What would his favorite kind of person be like and why? Come to K-town and find out what God says about having favorites.

Resourcefulness

2009-01-21T11:28:00.000-08:00

What is the most uncomfortable thing you have ever had to do? For example, most people don’t like speaking in front of a large group of people. But did you know that God can help you with the things that you don’t think you can do? Even Moses, one of the most important people in the Bible, was often uncomfortable. Check out K-town and find out how God was able to help him.

Resourcefulness

2009-01-15T11:24:00.000-08:00

Using what you have to work like your working for God, even when no one is watching, is certainly resourceful and getting the job done on your own is great. But did you know it’s even better when you have help from someone else. Can you think of a time that without someone’s help you would not have been able to get the job done? Join us at K-town and find out who is always on your side and willing to give you help.

Resourcefulness

2009-01-06T10:06:00.000-08:00

So we’ve been talking about how to work as if we are working for God, the big boss. You know, unlike God, our parents and teachers are not always watching us. Do you ever do things differently when no one is around to see? Join us at K-town and find out why the Bible, our greatest resource for resourcefulness, says we should be more like ANTS.

Resourcefulness

2009-01-01T12:18:00.000-08:00

If you’re like me, you probably don't like to work. But did you know that God created all of us to be workers. Although it doesn’t sound like fun, God knows what’s best for us and he wants us to work hard at everything we do. So check out K-town this weekend and find out how you can work like you’re working for God.

Generosity

2008-12-22T14:49:00.000-08:00

Wow, I got my family some great things for Christmas. Of course, we have to be careful to not let our stuff become too important. Did you ever hear about the rich, young ruler who actually loved his things more than he loved Jesus? Come to Family Sunday this weekend and find out what happened.

Generosity

2008-12-16T09:11:00.001-08:00

Birthday parties are fun because there is usually cake and ice cream and fun stuff to do. But would you go to a birthday party even if it was so far away that it took a couple of years to get there? What if there was no cake, ice cream, or fun stuff to do? Join us at K-town this weekend and see how when you give, especially your time and effort, it shows others how valuable they are.

Generosity

2008-12-09T10:15:00.000-08:00

What is the best Christmas present you have ever received? Maybe it was a toy or a bike or a game of some sort. Those all sound like pretty good things, but have you heard about the greatest gift of all? I don’t know about you, but that’s the kind of present I want to get. I wonder what it could be. Come to K-town this weekend and find out how to get this amazing present.

Generosity

2008-12-03T05:46:00.000-08:00

Wow, it’s almost Christmas! Do you love getting presents? I know I do. But giving presents can also fun. Sometimes we forget to think about others because we worry too much about our own stuff. Did you know Jesus once told a man that people are more important than things? Come to K-town this weekend and see how giving something away can make another person’s day.

Expressing Gratitude

2008-11-25T09:43:00.000-08:00

If Jesus told you that he was hungry, would you take him out for pizza? What if Jesus needed clothes, would you give him some of yours? The Bible says when we do something nice for someone else we are also doing it for Jesus. Visit K-town and see how caring for others lets God know how much we love him.

Expressing Gratitude

2008-11-18T10:26:00.000-08:00

What would you think about having three Thanksgivings every year? Now that’s a lot of food. It may sound silly, but long before the first Thanksgiving ever took place, the Israelites would celebrate and give thanks to God by actually having three feasts a year. Did they eat turkey? Did they watch football? Come to K-town this weekend and see what their Thanksgiving looked like.

Expressing Gratitude

2008-11-11T09:36:00.000-08:00

“THAT’S NOT FAIR!” We all feel this way when something doesn’t work out the way we think it should. Maybe your friends or your brother and sister get to do things that you don’t get to do. Or maybe you do all of the cleaning while they sit around, but they still get the same reward as you. What should you do? Join us in K-town this weekend to see how the wrong attitude can spoil your gratitude.

Expressing Gratitude

2008-11-04T07:27:00.000-08:00

Have you ever written a thank you note? It may not be fun but it is important. When people know you appreciate them, they will help you even more. Come visit K-town and hear about a guy who once hated Christians so much that he would put them in jail. But with the help of others, he ended up saving Christians. Find out what he did to thank those that helped him.

Expressing Gratitude

2008-10-28T10:58:00.001-07:00

Your dad may help you with your homework and play games with you. Or maybe your mom cooks your food and reads books to you. Be sure to say thanks because there is a difference between being thankful and letting others know you are thankful. Did you ever hear about the time Jesus healed ten people who were really sick, but only one of them said thank you? Come to Ktown this weekend and find out what happened. By the way, we are all really thankful for each and every one of you! See you soon.

Determined to Finish

2008-10-21T06:10:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been in a bad mood and not felt like doing what you should? It's easy to let bad moods stop us from doing what we're supposed to do. But did you know that when we quit doing what we should we miss out on God's blessings? This is exactly what happened to the people that God freed from slavery in Egypt. Wander on over to Ktown this weekend and check out what happened.

Determined to Finish

2008-10-14T07:28:00.000-07:00

What would you do if one of your friends was doing something wrong? Would you try to help them make the wise choice and obey God? Okay, what if there were Biblical plagues invovled like water turning to blood, millions of frogs, and the sun going dark? Come to Ktown this weekend and find out what happened when a friend tried to help someone obey God.

Determined to Finish

2008-10-08T06:07:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been in a sticky situation? What if you're friends wanted to disobey a rule and you knew they were doing something they shouldn't, would you still make the wise choice? Would you keep doing what God wants you to do even if others don't? Check out Ktown this weekend to see who else was in a sticky situation and what they did.

Determined to Finish

2008-09-30T08:47:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had to do something that was really hard? Did you ever feel like quitting before you finished? If so, don't worry because a lot of people have done the same thing. But did you know there is a secret to crossing the finish line? Be sure and race to K-town this weekend as we begin a new series and learn what the secret to finishing is. On your mark...Get set...Go...

Quest for Knowledge

2008-09-23T10:55:00.000-07:00

Our search for Scripture treasure has been a blast and Indiana Jones is so cool. There is no greater hero than Indiana. Or is there? Come to Ktown this weekend and find out as we will learn how to get closer to God. Don't forget to complete your Knowledge Quest Card and bring it back for a shot at the Prize Cart. See you then!

Quest for Knowledge

2008-09-17T11:34:00.000-07:00

Just Do It. These familiar words may remind you of the Nike commercials that often show athletes in training. However, did you know that people in the Bible such as Daniel also trained? Join us this weekend at K-Town as we explore how making a wise choice can help others do what God says. Oh yeah, don't forget to bring your Knowledge Quest Cards as we will search for more treasure.

Quest for Knowledge

2008-09-09T18:30:00.001-07:00

Be sure to be at K-Town this weekend to see what else will happen with our Indiana Jones theme! We'll search for more treasure in our quest for knowledge. Be sure to read your Bible and search for more knowledge and put it to use! Don't forget to do your homework too!

KICK OFF

2008-08-26T15:49:00.000-07:00

It's time for a Fall Kick Off! That means that on the weekend of September 6 & 7 you guys will get to check back in your Small Group Rooms! We have some great things in store for you this Fall so be sure to bug your parents to bring you every week so you won't miss a thing!

COME FLY WITH US

2008-08-13T11:10:00.000-07:00

Hey kids! Have you noticed the cool plane flying over the lobby? That's to remind us that we can soar when we make "Jesus is our Friend Forever!" What do you think you need to do to take your relationship with Jesus to the next level? Read your Bible? Talk to God? Listen more in Ktown? Make more "Wise Choices?" "Come Fly with Ktown this Fall" as we Kick Off our NEW small groups on September 6 & 7, 2008! See you Sunday!

Back to School

2008-07-22T13:14:00.000-07:00

We have ONE week till school! That's great news because that means the "Back To School Swim Party" is just DAYS away! We'll be having the party on Saturday, Aug 9 at 7pm at Greenbrier Country Club! Admission and pizza is FREE!!! Tell your mom or dad to bring you and we'll have some stuff for them too!!!

Hair Style

2008-07-15T11:27:00.000-07:00

Be sure to attend K-town and pay special attention to your hairstyle this weekend because that's what we'll be talking about - hairstyles! So, show us you're a fan of the Kidz Blog by sporting a crazy hair style in K-town on July 19-20.

New Deal

2008-07-08T13:32:00.001-07:00

Starting this weekend if you bring back your completed God Time Card, you may place that in the bucket (along with your Memory Verse Slip and your Bible Slip) to not double but triple your chances of choosing something from the K-town Prize Cart! Wow! See you this weekend!

Honor

2008-07-03T07:05:00.000-07:00

This month we'll be talking about HONOR. Our official Ktown Definition is "letting someone know you see how valuable they really are. " You can show God how valuable He is to you by spending time learning more about Him! We make this easy for you at Ktown = God Time Cards! Be sure to take one home this week try it at least one day - maybe on the "Sabbath Day" which is what we'll be learning about on the first weekend of the month.

Free Frisbee

2008-06-22T12:34:00.000-07:00

You're probably reading this because you just got your FREE frisbee and you're checking out the new Kidz Blog! Well, if that's the case then WELCOME! Be sure to remember the web address and check back every week! Don't forget to remember what you learned in Ktown this past Sunday - "To have faith and know that God will be with you wherever you go!" Be sure to do your God Time Card this week and remember your memory verse! Have a great week!

Parking Lot Party

2008-06-16T10:48:00.001-07:00

Be sure to bring your parents to the Crossroads Parking Lot THIS Friday night (June 20) at 7:30pm for our Annual Parking Lot Party! You'll want to bring your bike, scooter or skateboard because we're going to have a parade too! During the night, you'll get to vote for what movie you want to watch on the side of the building - how cool is that? We'll also have a make your own vegetable bar - just kidding - make your own Sundae Bar! Mmmmm! What movie wouldn't be complete without popcorn so we'll have that too. All for FREE! Bring your friends and we'll see you there! Leave your comments below after Friday night about what you liked best!

New Kidz Blog

2008-06-09T17:32:00.001-07:00

Welcome to Xroads Kidz! Be sure to visit every week to review the memory verse and the Virtue of the Month! Also, we'll have things like fun questions, funny stories and pictures just for YOU! Have a great week and be sure to be in K-town this weekend!