What if your hut burns?

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him. Everyday he scanned the horizon for help, but no one seemed forthcoming.
Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions.
One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky. He felt the worst had happened, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and in anger He cried out, "God! How could you do this to me?"
Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship approaching the island! It had come to rescue him!
"How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers.
"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
The Moral of the Story:
It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we should not lose heart, because God is at work in our lives...even in the midst of pain and suffering.
Remember that the next time your little hut seems to be burning to the ground. It just may be a smoke signal that summons the Grace of God.

Pastor Ron

Get Plugged In

There are always lots of ways to plug into ministry. We are going to be highlighting some each week. Here are a couple needs:

1. Lynnette Wagner, our great hostess at the children's check-in table, is stepping out a little bit as Ron heals up. We need help filling in the gap. This position greets new visitors and makes sure that the check-in is going smoothly and that there is enough help in each of the classrooms. This position is from 9:00am to 11:00am. We can fill this hole a number of ways. We could use one or more people to rotate in and out of that position. We could also fill it by having some people volunteer to teach the 2nd hour (9:30 hour) of Critterland (preschool age). This would free Mindi up to fill in for Lynnette. If you are interested in helping to fill this need, please see Pastor Brian or Mindi Seaney.

2. Starting in September, we are hoping to have a junior high Sunday School class. We need a teacher(s) and some helpers to begin to piece together this ministry. The class would be offered 3rd hour (11:00 hour). We would also like to start a junior high ministry on Wednesday nights. If you are interested in helping start these ministries, please contact Pastor Dewey.

What's going on with the teens

Just some reminders…
The Sunday School youth class on Creation is going GREAT! God’s Garage is packed out with 50 truth seeking individuals. It is never too late to come and join us. The class is lead by Randy and Lisja Brothers with worship by Ken Louis. It begins at 10:45am and goes to 12:00pm.
Kuna-Naz. family movie day is just around the corner; Saturday, May 31st As you know we will be going to see the second installment of the Chronicles of Narnia; ‘Prince Caspian’. Please sign up in the foyer, on the sign in table to let us know if you will be joining us. Meet at the Majestic, in Meridian Idaho at 9:00am and have your checks made out to KNC. (Cash is good too!) Remember the price is $6.25 a ticket and it includes your soda and popcorn. You are encouraged to invite family and friends.
If you know a graduate from High School, College or just about any school you can graduate from, please let us know. Contact me or the church office with their information and please send us two pictures (a formal and a fun one) we would like to put it up on the screen Sunday June 1st. Thanks!
For all youth; this coming Wednesday night is “Messy Game Night” come prepared for some dirty fun!
May God Richly Bless You!
Pastor Dewey

What's Happening in the Kids Ministry

Did you know that God is serious about honoring people in authority? In the story we will be looking at in Big City this week, God makes it very clear to not mess with his chosen leaders in Moses and Aaron. The story is found in Numbers 17, God makes clear who has chosen Aaron as the leader by making his staff sprout, bud, blossom and grow ripe almonds. That is a pretty snazzy staff! God then expects His people to trust His choice in leadership. We show trust in God's choices by respecting and obeying our leaders- parents, teachers, and other leaders that are in our life. It should be a great lesson for the kids to participate in. We'll also be doing our review game where kids can earn extra Big City money for being able to answer questions from the last few weeks.
Just a reminder to children's ministry leaders, our meeting will be this Monday, 1:00pm, for a barbecue at the Knights. Let me know if you plan to attend!
Pastor Brian
P.S. Don't forget to support our Caravan kids by coming to the Awards Ceremony this Wednesday at 6:45pm in the sanctuary!