After School

Craft time
Originally uploaded by Cross and Crown.

When the bell rings at the end of the school day on Thursdays, it's not long before children in the Cross & Crown neighborhood start arriving to After School.

Organized and conducted by Ron and Susan with Rock Island Ministries, the program offers a safe and fun place for school age kids.

After a small meal and homework time, most of the boys congregate to the two GameCube stations. Many of the girls assemble for the chick flick movie feature, last week was Princess Diaries 2.

A manicure station, puzzles, legos, crafts, books and cookies also are available.

Volunteers provide hugs, help with homework, cookies and lead trips to the restroom. They also read, help with crafts, listen to what's on their minds, offer love and prayer. (And, there's the occasional refereeing in the video game area - and reminder to take turns.)

Want to help? You will be blessed. Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30 pm.