Kids Blast is back!

By Joan Janzen
joanjanzen@yahoo.com

After months of moving, shifting and renovating, Kids Blast launched its kick-off night at 7:00 p.m. on October 19th at its new location at 401 - 4th Avenue West in Kindersley. Pastor Kelly Froese at New Life Community Church explained, “We’re still in the construction phase, so we’re using the hall for all activities.”

Although they’re still in a construction phase, the new facility offers numerous advantages for Kids Blast. “We definitely have more space and a nice kitchen,” Pastor Kelly said. “We can certainly accommodate people in the entrance a lot easier than in the previous building.”

Back in February of 2020, Kids Blast was running on all cylinders, but came to an abrupt halt when Covid hit, but it’s finally back on the calendar. With the help of two volunteer leaders and a few junior helpers, the club runs smoothly. Intern Pastor, Melanie Solano, who studied at Eston Bible College, has also been a big help. Pastor Melanie has been at New Life Community Church since the beginning of the summer months.

Kids Blast welcomes all kids from Kindergarten to Grade 5. “We follow a set of curriculum which includes action songs, games, interactive crafts, fun dramas, snack and Bible stories. Kids travel to various activity centres that focus on a single Biblical principle each week.

“The focus is the three F’s: fun, friendships and faith,” Pastor Kelly explained. “We want the kids to have all three.”

Unlike previous years, the New Life Community Church wasn’t able to put up their bouncer castles in Baker Park for kids to enjoy every week. This was also an opportunity to invite kids to Kids Blast in the fall. Now they’re back and offering children the opportunity to start the week off right with a fun evening at Kids Blast!

“The kids were excited to be back for sure,” Pastor Kelly said. “I don’t think kids have much to do these days. It feels like the kids are getting hit the hardest since all the programs have been shut down. Social distancing is harder with kids. It just feels like they’ve been missing out.”

But kids don’t need to miss out any longer; they’re welcome to join the fun on Monday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., and bring a friend too. It’s not only fun, but it’s free!

Photo by Joan Janzen