It's Your Destiny eMagazine - It's A New Season | Page 30

! Destiny Kidz Going from Glory to Glory by Monica Soares Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 19:14 Hands raised. Hearts open. Faith rising. Eyes smiling. Feet jumping. Sweet singing. Impartation flowing. These are just a few observations any visitor would make while visiting the Destiny Kidz Children’s Ministry here at Destiny and Dominion Word Ministries (DDWM). The laser-focused goals set forth by DDWM Destiny Kidz are simple yet powerful. The goals are listed on the Destiny Kidz’ website at destinykidz.com under the ‘About Us’ section, and are as follows: • Spiritual growth for the children • Focus on workers’ development • Co l l a b o rat i o n w i t h parents • Reaching out to children in the community Fierce, passionate new leadership with an uncompromised commitment to training up the children of Destiny and Dominion in the ways of the Lord continues to lead Destiny Kidz Children’s Ministry into a new season. In 2 Corinthians 3:18 the Holy Bible states: “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” The Children’s Ministry therefore continues to manifest 2 Corinthians 3:18 by moving forward into a new era of equipping young minds in a fun, safe, and bible-based environment. How does this translate into a new season for Destiny Kidz? The Children’s Ministry has a new look from the inside out—walls were literally broken down; fresh, new, vibrant colours and artistic murals 2. Assist parents in fulfilling Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” 3. Encourage children to grow in the Lord and reach their God-given destiny. 4. Teach children to walk in faith, love, and the power of Holy Spirit.  5. Show children that they can impact their world. ! were created to inspire; classes were combined to form a brand new space for the children to freely worship—a new season has begun. As believers in Christ, we are called to be on journey of transformation, going from one degree of glory to another, growing in all aspects of the Lord. Pastor Keyon Farrier is the new Children’s Ministry Coordinator and was asked by It’s Your Destiny Magazine to share his Holy Spirit led mandate for Destiny Kidz: ! 1. Teach children that Jesus is the only way, truth, and life. What an exciting time for Destiny Kidz! Parents, members, visitors, and staff alike are intrigued and excited by the new season in the Children’s Ministry. There is always something new and exciting happening at Destiny Kidz. Current and upcoming events include: ✦F r e e S o c c e r Tr a i n i n g (Summer) ✦ Harvest Carnival (Fall event) ✦ Youth Group named “Called Forth Youth” (ongoing) ✦ Destiny Kidz’ Christmas party (winter event) ! Destiny and Dominion continues to be an interwoven fabric of love, passion, discipline, faith, obedience, and reverence for the Lord which is threaded into each ministry. As we forge boldly into this new season, we stand in agreement and with fervent prayer that Destiny Kidz will continue to move from Glory to Glory. Amen. 30