Hi, Friends!
As we approach summer, I wanted you to know that we are in the midst of making plans for kids and youth. While we won't have our usual in-person Arts Camp, we are working hard to plan some really good stuff (throwback to Arts Camp lingo!). We already sense God's leading in super fun and creative ways, and we are excited. If you already know you want to be involved as a volunteer with Family Ministry this summer, then let us know!
Here are some weekday wonders for you that we are excited to share:
New Wonders
Water + Babies = FUN!
Gaby shared this idea that she has been trying with sweet baby Harrison: "On hot days we play in the water with Harrison. He looooves it! Now that he's walking we put him in the walker and chase him around the driveway with the water hose." Thanks for sending this, Gaby!
Pharaoh, Pharaoh!
Are your kids interested in Ancient Egypt? This site lets them explore, in 3-D, the tomb of Pharaoh Ramesses VI. Don't miss the hieroglyphics on the walls and ceiling. And for some extra fun, you can also revisit Michael Mann's Pharaoh music video!
KiwiCo's At-Home Resources
KiwiCo has a great online resource hub for STEAM activities, complete with a parent toolkit, activities by age group, and a cool weekly challenge for kids to do. Though they do offer awesome crates you can order, this particular page is full of great ideas that are all free!
Watching Baby Birds
Our own Cynthia has a little bird family hatching right at her bathroom window! You can see a video that she took here. And this Peregrine Falcon cam lets you watch a family of peregrine falcons who live atop a Richmond building. There's almost always something fascinating happening (the chicks started hatching a week ago, and you can watch that recorded footage, too!).
Sunday Specials
Kid Video
Pastor Mary and I have something in store for you this Sunday in our video, but we can’t tell you what it is! Here’s a hint: What do the seasons, a wallet, and the cracks in your couch all have in common?
Youth Hangout!
We had such a fun time with a big turnout of youth last week! See picture below. My heart was so full after being with them. We will continue to send food on the first Sunday of the month to our youth. We are on for our regular noon call this Sunday, and here is the meeting link that you can use each week to hop on the hangout. We also started a four-week focus on creative ways to pray, starting with Lectio Divina. Pray that our youth will be open to some new ways to connect with God!
Sending you so much ❤️and virtual hugs!
With gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay & Pastor Mary