Hi Friends,
Last week we shared that we have another new baby in our community, and I'm happy to report that Danielle and Craig Christen are home now with baby Margaret! Their daughter Adelaide loves her baby sister, and they are adjusting to this new stage of life. One of the practical ways we can support them is to bring them a meal. Here is a meal train link for anyone who wants to help them in that way. Thanks for being a generous and loving community!
This coming Sunday we have a special service with three baptisms and the reception of multiple new members. It's going to be a beautiful time of worship followed by a potluck, which is always a specialty at FBCP! We hope you can join us for the morning, and parents can read more below about how we will invite kids to be part of some of the worship service.
Kids
Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers under four years old. Childcare will be open from 8:50 AM until the end of worship so that parents can also opt to join one of our Sunday School classes. Parents can enter the building through the park gate on Union Street or from the courtyard by the sanctuary.
Our kids four to ten years old can join us in the park for a time of learning and playing together starting at 8:50 AM, too! Parents can enter from the Union Street gate to sign their kids in and can reunite with their kids in the park after worship. Pastor Mary and I have some different games and activities they can choose from during the adult Sunday School hour, and then we'll transition to our regular Bible lesson and time of play during the worship hour at 10:30 AM. This week in our lesson from Matthew, we will explore how Jesus views justice and peace.
Please note that we will pause our regular morning plans to bring the kids to the sanctuary during some of the baptisms. Pastor Mary and I feel safe inviting them into this special time of worship while everyone is masked, and we will have a special section where they can sit to join in this important moment in the life of our congregation. We will then return to the park for the duration of the morning and then see everyone at the potluck. It's going to be such a beautiful morning! If you have questions or concerns please don't hesitate to reach out.
Youth
This Sunday the youth will join the all-church potluck! We look forward to a time of fellowship and good food with them and our community at large. Next Sunday we will resume our regular youth gathering after worship.
With love and gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay