Hi, Friends!
Sunday is a big day—our first Drive-In Church event! If you are able to join us, we would love to see your faces pull into the parking garage. If you aren't able to come (or if your kids can't stay in a car that long), then know that we will miss you and will still be working to stay connected to you. We will provide some fun things for kids to help keep them entertained and engaged during drive-in church, so let us know if we should plan to pack a drive-in kit for your child(ren).
Andddd...we are finally ready to share more details about our summer camp option! We are really excited for all that is to come as we plan the weeks to come. Because we can't gather in our church building and do camp like we normally would, we have designed a hybrid of virtual and in-person opportunities to stay connected and grow together. Read on for the details!
Compassion Camp
Theme
Our theme is Compassion: Be loved. Be kind. Be you! We are using curriculum from Illustrated Ministry, one of our favorite sources for goodness. They designed this camp for this very season, so the theme and activities are relevant and really meaningful. Our goal is to stay connected to each other, grow in compassion, and have fun.
Weekly Flow
Camp will last three weeks and run from July 12-August 2. At the start of each week, we will send out pre-recorded videos that you can watch and use at your own pace (crafts, movement, and other activities that you can do right at home). On Wednesday of each week, we will host a live Zoom option for those who want to connect online and do some games and activities in a virtual setting. At the end of the week (either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday—each week will vary), we will have an in-person opportunity to safely and briefly come together (think parades, a chance to show off your artwork from the week, a drive-by popsicle bar—things like that with safe distance!).
Registration and Supply Pick-Up
We hope you will join us in whatever ways work for your family! You can register using the button below so that we can plan ahead to get supplies and surprises ready for you. On Saturday, July 11th, from 10:00AM-11:00AM we will have a drive-by pick up for families so that you can get some materials you will need at home for camp activities. You can come anytime during that window to grab a camp kit, wave to your buddies, and officially start your compassion journey! We will share more details as we get closer, but it will be a safe and fun way to launch camp.
New Wonders
Prayer Coloring Sheets
I may have shared this early on in quarantine, but I'm sharing again in case some coloring would help you (adults and kids!) relax and settle into God's peace. These prayer coloring sheets are designed to help you when you feel anxious. You could also color these as a way to wind down and pray before bed or as a break during the day if things feel overwhelming.
Middle and High School Girls
American Baptist Women's Ministries is offering a virtual camp for girls in middle and high school. The curriculum combines science and technology projects along with faith formation. If you are interested and need scholarship funds, they have some available and we also have funds available to help. Registration is due July 8.
Sunday Specials
Sunday Video
This Sunday we have some fun news to share about our upcoming compassion camp! Tune in for details and some previews of what is to come for all our precious campers.
Youth Hangout
Note: Because this Sunday is a Drive-In Church day, we will be moving our youth zoom to 1:00 PM. We hope that gives everyone time to get home if they come for drive-in church! 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