“Wow!” “Exciting!” “Different every night!” “Action-packed!” “We loved it!”

This is what children and parents had to say about their experience at our Word of Life Kids 2010 Fun-Week Children’s Revival held March 17-21. From the very first night, the atmosphere exploded with excitement as the children bounded into our multi-colored Children’s Church complete with brand-new games, music, prizes, and bright balloons.

Our “Kick-Off” night began with WOLKIDS Dodge Ball. Fifty-two children and eight teachers separated into teams: one for the K-5 & 1st grade and the other for the 2nd – 5th grade. After much laughter and dodging Pastor Smiley illustrated God’s Word; and everyone left filled with Papa John’s Pizza. Two children gave their lives to Christ.

“Braum’s Shakes” was the second night of Fun-Week. We watched the Blockbuster movie, “Princess and the Frog,” while slurping vanilla milk shakes followed by high-powered and interactive praise and worship. At the end 16 children and four teachers cheerfully painted each others’ faces. Three children gave their hearts to Christ. The kids left with a pocket full of fruit snacks, and faces covered with various colors and designs.

“Whiskers the Clown” interacted with our children on the third night. Twenty-one children and four teachers witnessed his dynamic ministry with magic trick after magic trick that kept them laughing and anticipating his next hilarious move. At the end of the night, five children came forward to make Christ their Lord and Savior. One little girl came up to “Whiskers” and Pastor Smiley, while waiting for her parents, and asked if she could receive Jesus, too. They both were all too happy to lead her to the Lord sending her home with the greatest present she could ever receive.

Our fourth night was “Skates” where we were set to skate part of the night away at the “Family Night” at “Skates” in Sand Springs. However, the event was cancelled due to the several inches of snow that enveloped the city during the day.

The “Grand Finale” was Sunday morning where 52 children and five adults braved the unusual cold and snow to come and experience one exciting service at 10 a.m. filled with games, praise and worship, announcements, and offering. Heavy coats were in abundance and the highlight of the morning was one child gave her life to Christ and three others came up for prayer.

WOLKIDS Church member, Kristin Shipley won a brand-new bike that morning for bringing the most guests the entire week. She was both excited and surprised, because even though she only came two nights she still won the grand prize. Just like all of God’s blessings: you don’t have to understand them to enjoy them. Enjoy your bike Kristin, and congratulations!

Fun-Week was a grand success with Pastor Smiley and 20 volunteers coming together to pray and believe for a passion for Jesus Christ to be stirred up inside the heart of every child who came. God answered with ten children saved and three more asking for prayer; along with one new family added to our church.

Watch Out! WOLKIDS Fun-Week 2011 Children’s Revival will see more children saved and more potential families for Word of Life. With less than 365 days to go Pastor Smiley and his crew are already filled with anticipation.