Eric Larson leads this ministry, along with Peggy Kirkpatrick's assistance in the Preschool area. This budget includes the cost of growing numbers in our preschool and children’s areas as well our Fall Festival, VBS, and MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) program.  A major portion of this budget is utilized during the summer months when the children are out of school and available for camp and summertime programs. In 2009 we have also seen our Life Groups grow on Sunday mornings, along with our Children's Choir on Wednesday night and our discipleship programs (Mission Friends & Awana). The New Year is also a time to celebrate the success of some new ministries including Kid's Kingdom (Preschool Worship) and our 45 Express ministry which focuses directly on children in