Hi, Friends!
There are some important updates for kids, youth, and adults, so please make sure you check out the information below. Most notably, we are having a Parents' Night Out a week from today (woot!), so make sure you register your kid(s) so you can have a night of fun without worrying about childcare! Plus, Pastor John Jay and Corrie are offering a fun discussion on marriage for all couples who are interested. Oh, and tamales are coming at you this Sunday. Get ready—February is going to be awesome!
Nursery - Elementary
It's the first Sunday of February, so that means all kids in TK and above can join us for worship in the sanctuary. John Jay will be starting his new preaching series on the seven deadly sins (yay!), and this week kicks off with a teaching on pride. Kids can often humble us, so it will be good to have them in service. The nursery kids will be learning about John the Baptist. It will be a full morning for everyone!
Family Discussion Starters:
What does it mean to be humble?
In what ways did Jesus show us how to be humble?
Why do you think pride can be so bad for us?
Prayer: Lord, help us to love you and each other with humble hearts.
Children's Choir
Children's Choir will pick up next week as usual, and they will be preparing to sing on Palm Sunday. You can help your child learn the songs by playing these videos at home or in the car: “Rejoice the King is Coming” and “Cloaks and Branches.” We are so excited for them to lead us in worship this spring!
Youth
This Sunday the youth will be selling tamales as their annual fundraiser for their winter and summer retreats. The tamales have been steaming, and we can't wait to get them in your hands! (Brody has even tried to get his hands on some.) You can pick up your tamales in the lobby after worship. Tamales are $3.50 each or $30 for a dozen, and you can choose between chicken, pork and beef, or cheese with chiles. If you do not wish to purchase tamales, you may still make a donation toward Youth Retreat Scholarships by check or cash during our offering time in worship service. Thanks in advance for supporting our youth!
For Good Measure
Parent Night Out and a Bonus Option for Parents!
Pastor Mary and I are planning a night of fun for kids and youth, complete with dinner and activities! You can drop off and pick up your child anytime between 5:30-9:00 PM on Friday and then go do whatever you want. We hope you can take advantage of some time for you! You can register your kid(s) with this link.
If you are looking for something to do that night, you can join Pastor John Jay and Corrie Alvaro as they begin a series of conversations about marriage and relationships for adults. At this first gathering they will talk about how (and why!) to make time for fun in your relationship despite demanding and competing schedules. Because it's also Parents’ Night Out, childcare is already taken care of, and you'll still have time to get out on the town after! All couples are welcome to join John Jay and Corrie for a conversation from 6:15 to 7:15 PM. If you have kids, they can be dropped off as early as 5:30 PM and picked up as late as 9:00 PM. You can sign up using this link.
Have a blessed weekend, and I hope to see you Sunday morning!