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The Presbyterian Foundation

The deadline for applications for grants from The Presbyterian Foundation has come and gone.

Here is another story about a group which received funding for this year to encourage you.

<typohead type=3>The Kids Club - Kurow</typohead>

The Rev. Libby Smith of Kurow writes:

"Kurow no longer has a Sunday School. But what we do have is the Kids Club.

The children are in the 7-12 years of age and we average about 26 each week. Some have church connections, most do not.

The weekly programme begins as kids arrive around 3.20 p.m. when, if waiting, they can play volleyball, then wash their hands and have afternoon tea, which is provided by different folk. This is followed by mixing games, a quiet game and their group activities. Sometimes we have a special speaker as well. Four groups, led by one adult and one junior leader take part in activities or various crafts etc. Parents, including fathers, help with activities. So far, we have learned to play petanque, make stilts, cards, toffee apples, do clay modelling, cooking, baking and first aid etc.

We have a time for music; learning new songs and revising old ones accompanied by Glenis's guitar. We conclude with a 20 minute Christian Education slot using various programmes, usually Media Com interactive videos, e.g. "The Easter Story" and "Family Ties - the Stories of our Faith Ancestors". The parish has had a TV and video machine donated (not new!).

We had big setting up costs since there was nothing here to start with. We also felt it was difficult to have a weekly or term charge because the very children who would benefit most would likely be excluded. There are some very needy children in the area. Children who come from further afield are longing to come but some would need help with transport home.

We are very grateful for the generous help of The Presbyterian Foundation without which we could not have achieved anything."

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Print Resources

Pre-Order of Preaching Notes and Prayers Kits

Now is the time to pre-order the 2002/03 Preaching Notes and Prayers Kits. We are very pleased to tell you that the Kits for next year will be priced the same as this year - $70, including G.S.T. and postage.

Writers for these kits are: The Revs. Edwin Clarke of Palmerston North, Martin Baker of Auckland, Gloria Zanders of Blenheim, Graham Millar of Wellington, John Franklin of Palmerston North, Harry Swadling of Wellington, Alan Judge of Maniototo and Warren Deason of North Shore.