Hi Friends,
Happy November! Tomorrow is a regular all-church Sunday, so kids above nursery age can join us in service. We will have communion and share in a rich time of worship together. Tomorrow we are also asking kids to come at 10:00 AM to practice our advent songs before worship starts. Parents, please bring your kids to the chapel and then head to the courtyard, where we'll have pastries waiting so parents can hang out and connect before worship. I know it makes for a slightly earlier morning, but it will be a special and important time for kids and parents alike. Thanks for helping us prepare for our special advent service.
Parent Night Out
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 18th, from 5:30-8:30 PM! Pastor Mary and I are planning a night of fun for all kids so that parents can have an evening to themselves. We will provide programming, food, and fun for kids so that you can have a few hours to use as you wish (dinner out? a nap? a movie? Christmas shopping?). Kids can come for the full time or any fraction of it. It's a win-win for kids and adults. Yay! Please RSVP here to help us plan all the fun.
Carol Service
I know it's hard to believe that advent is approaching, but we are excited to prepare for the season and our special Candlelight Carol Service! Our kids above nursery age will be singing two songs at this special program, as well as participating in our nativity. For now we are focusing on the first song. Here is a song sheet and here is a recording so they can practice at home. Please mark your calendars for these dates:
December 10 — Carol Service Rehearsal for adults and kids
December 11 — Carol Service
SUNDAY
KIDS
Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:55 AM for those whose parents are attending a Sunday School class.
Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for worship. This is the first Sunday of the month, so our kids will get to experience our choir singing, communion, and a teaching on generosity and the tabernacle. Our congregation, in turn, will get to experience the diverse and special presence of our younger church family members. We will have snacks and an activity sheet available. Can't wait to see you there!
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
What were people invited to give for the tabernacle building project?
What are some ways you can give generously other than with money?
YOUTH
We are on for our regular youth lunch and discussion after worship this Sunday, and then we will head to McDonald park from 2-4 PM for a Pasadena Youth Coalition hangout with other local youth groups. Let me know if your youth can attend and whether or not they need a ride. We look forward to some extra time with our amazing youth!
Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families.
So much love and gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay