Hi Friends,
I cannot tell you how good it was to be back with you all last Sunday after being away for two months. My heart was full of so much joy seeing all of you and your precious kids. I cannot wait for Emma Kate to meet all of you and for her to grow up surrounded by your love and example. Thank you for all the ways you have supported us in this season!
I'm excited to be back in regular communication with you through these weekly emails. If you are new to this mailing list, you can expect to receive these once a week with all the information you need to know for FBCP families with kids. We include details for Sunday worship and often share other resources that might be useful. Read on for all the things!
MARRIAGE CLASS
John Jay and Corrie are leading a new couples class that meets once a month on a Sunday evening. The first class will be held Sunday, February 27th, from 5:00-6:30 pm in the parlor. Childcare is provided. Learn more about the class and/or sign up here. We hope this will be a place where couples can receive meaningful encouragement and support.
KIDS
Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for parents who are attending a Sunday School class.
Our kids five to ten years old can join us in the park for a time of learning and playing together. For any parents who plan to attend our adult Sunday School class, we will make sure we are ready to receive kids at 8:50 AM. Parents can enter from the Union Street gate to sign their kids in. Our team will be ready for a fun morning together with your kids! This week we will continue our new focus on the church's call to love well. Our kids will spend time looking at verses from 1 Corinthians before preparing some tangible expressions of love for the congregation. Parents, this Sunday you can reunite with your kids in the sanctuary lobby after worship; our kids will be waiting there to spread some love to folks as they leave worship!
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
Why do you think Paul wrote to the church about love?
What kinds of words does Paul use to describe love?
Where do you see a need for more love in our world?
YOUTH
This Sunday the youth are invited to attend worship and then gather for their usual time of lunch and fellowship following the service. Note that this week we will gather in the courtyard area right beside the sanctuary (not the park). We'll be following the scripture from worship service as we reflect on the book of Matthew together. We'll wrap up by 1:30 PM, and parents can pick up their kids in the courtyard.
This Sunday I have a special opportunity for the youth to serve. After the teaching time during worship, all youth are invited to join me in heading to the park to help tear down the tables and supplies from the kids ministry. Our kids will be occupied with handing out a special love gift at the end of service, and they could use our help getting the park ready for a private event later that day. It will be an easy and fun way to serve our church in love! We'll head to the courtyard afterward for fun, food, and fellowship (candy included).
I hope to see you tomorrow as we gather for a beautiful morning together.
With love and gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay