Shepherd’s Fold Preschool is now enrolling for fall sessions. Children who will be three by September 1st meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 - 11:30. Children who will be four by September 1st meet on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. or 12:45 - 3:15 p.m. Classes begin the Tuesday after Labor Day. Call 764-2191, or visit www.firstfreemoline.net for more information. Be sure to tell families about First Free’s wonderful Preschool. This is a place where their little ones can come and learn the values of the Christian faith through Bible stories, songs, and prayer. Help us spread the word!

The month of May brings the end of our current school year. Graduation ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 23rd for both the morning and afternoon classes. We’ve invited Pastor Matt to be our guest speaker since his son, Benjamin, is one of our graduates. We will be singing a song that says, “I’m going to take God’s promises and hide them in my heart. So I won’t forget I’m going to hide them in my heart.” It is our prayer that the children will indeed remember God always keeps His promises. He will comfort them when they are sick or sad, never leave them when they are afraid, forgive them when they are sorry, and always care for them no matter what their worries might be. God promises eternal life for those who put their trust in Jesus. We pray that each child will someday understand this special promise and come to know Jesus personally.

I would like to thank my staff: Ashley Best, Jeannie Gray, and Karyn Hanger for all their hard work and dedication. You ladies make it possible for our Preschoolers to experience the love of Jesus on a daily basis.

I would also like to recognize those who served on the Preschool Board during this past school year. A sincere thank you goes out to Carol Ahlstedt, Sandy Cook, Glenna Settles, Alice Anderson, Steve Christensen, Terry Clausen, Leslie Kistner, Sharron Ziel, and Paula Morgan.

Debbie Gritton, Director