Kingdom Kids (Grades 1 through 6)

Kelly and Annette Robinson, Directors

Kelly and Annette Robinson are the directors of this important part of LifeSprings. The children's ministry has flourished under their leadership. Annette's background as a school teacher, as well as Kelly and Annette's love for children has uniquely qualified them to lead this precious group of children. There is a great team of husbands and wives who serve with the Robinsons each Sunday.

Kelly was born in San Antonio, Texas and raised in Garland, Texas. Kelly first accepted God as his Lord and Savior when he was 12 years old and re-dedicated his life to God in 2004.

Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army where he spent the next twenty years traveling all over the U.S. and the world performing various military jobs. His hobbies includes spending quality time with his beautiful wife, Annettee, and their children. He also enjoys coaching children's community sports.

In 2000, he earned his Bachelors Degree in Resource Management from Troy (State) University and in 2004, a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management from Chapman University.

Annette was born in Germany while her family was stationed overseas and raised in Killeen, Texas. Annette first accepted God as her Lord and Savior when she was 16 years old and re-dedicated her life to God in 2004.

Upon graduating from high school, she went on to be an All-American basketball player for Howard Junior College and New Mexico State University. In 1997, she earned a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and in 2000, she obtained her Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from New Mexico State University. She earned her teaching and principal credentials and has taught special needs children for over seven years. Her hobbies include spending quality time with her husband, Kelly and their children, and reading spiritual/educational books.

Kelly and Annette were married in 2006 and are very blessed to be the parents of five beautiful children.

.: About Kingdom Kids (KK) :.

"For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these...." (Matthew 19:14)

The first through the third Sundays of each month, following the morning worship, Kingdom Kids are released to their classes with Kingdom Kids teachers to participate in age-appropriate worship and teaching. As a safety precaution, however, we ask that you please escort your child upstairs to the Kingdom Kids group and sign them in.

Parents you always have the option to keep your child(ren) with you during worship on the days when Kingdom Kids hold class. Occasionally, on the fourth Sunday, children will remain with you family in the sanctuary during service. We ask that you please have your children seated with you at all times during the service. A worship schedule is provided in the table below for your convenience.

Kingdom Kids' Commandments

• Thou shalt wear thy name tag proudly, and return it before leaving.
• Thou shalt be friendly, especially to guests.
• Thou shalt listen and follow instructions.
• Thou shalt treat thy neighbor the way thou would'st have thy neighbor treat thee.
• Thou shalt have fun, but not at thy neighbor's expense.
• Thou shalt not display disorderly or disruptive behavior.
• Thou shalt not take things from thy neighbor. (Stealing is a no-no.)
• Thou shalt not lie.

Kingdom Kids' Coins

Each child has an opportunity to earn a Kingdom Kids' coin. The following are just a few ways to earn a coin:

• Bringing your Bible to church
• Memorizing memory verses
• Attending Sunday School
• Bringing a visitor

.: Monthly Special Events :.

Monthly Birthday Celebration

Every fourth Sunday, we celebrate birthdays! On this special day, we serve cake as a snack and present birthday certificates to each child whose birthday occurs in that month. This is also a time for every child to cash in the KK coins they have earned for a variety of prizes.

Fifth Sunday is FUN Day!

This is a time set aside to build relationships and have fun. Children should wear comfortable clothing and bring an extra set of clothes (just in case). As weather permits, we WILL get wet!

Monthly Good News Report

Good News Reports will be printed out every month with quotes from the children who attend Sunday School. These reports will contain testimonies of the students' witness of how good God has been to them throughout the month.

.: Our Prayer :.

Those of us involved in the Kingdom Kids' ministry pray that the children will be filled with hope and expectation for God to continue to move in their lives and bring transformation and renewal. We are tremendously excited by the opportunities that God has provided, opportunities to get to know Him better and to allow Him to guide them in their relationships and choices. We pray that Jesus continues to bring change to their open hearts and that their hearts will continue to be softened towards Christ and His ways.