Hi, Friends!
This email is coming a little later than usual because I was tied up at the Compassion Camp Factory filming Chip while he made a special video for our second week of camp. We can't wait to kick off a new week with a new theme on Monday! We have been so inspired by the photos of creations that you have sent in, so keep sending us photos of all the camping you are doing.
Don't forget about the tomorrow’s excursion!
This week, our in-person camp event will take place on Sunday. Right after Drive-In Church, we will be waiting on Union Street with more fun supplies to share for Week 2 of camp. We also hope you will bring something you have made or colored during the week so you can show us your creation! This will be a drive-through experience with safe distance and loads of fun. Plus, you can wave at all the other campers behind you! If you're coming to Drive-In Church, then after you exit the parking garage, you can swing back around to the Union Street side of church. If you don't plan to come for Drive-In Church, no problem! Just come by anytime between 11:30am-12:30pm and join the fun on Union Street. You can also have the chance to wave at other FBCP friends as they leave worship!
New Wonders
PARENTS AND SELF COMPASSION
Our theme for Week 2 of camp is "Compassion for Myself," and we are excited to share activities and exercises that kids can do to cultivate compassion for themselves. So today we are sharing this resource for parents because kids aren't the only ones who need to practice compassion for self. It has some basics about the research behind self-compassion and three tips to use in a moment when things feel intense and challenging. If this all sounds a little fluffy or silly, we get it—but the research on self compassion is strong, and it's amazing to learn more about our brains and how they connect with our children's brains. If you need to take a little time to give yourself some compassion, there are some resources and guided exercises here to help you cultivate compassion for yourself. We are praying that this is a week of discovery and kindness turned inward. Parents, you are doing a great job!
Sunday Specials
SUNDAY VIDEO
This Sunday Pastor Gretchen joins us for a look at the theme of self-compassion as we gear up for Week 2 of Compassion Camp!
YOUTH HANGOUT
NOTE: This week the youth will Zoom at 1:00pm to accommodate for Drive-In Church and our Compassion Camp event. Here is the meeting link that you can use each week to hop on the hangout. We can't wait to hang out with our youth!
Sending you so much love and virtual hugs!
With gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay & Pastor Mary