Hi Friends,
We hope you enjoyed the cookies and notes of love that our kids passed out after worship last Sunday. They sure are wonderful examples of God's love! I'm excited for our kids to be present for part of worship this coming Sunday (see below for more details). This week's scripture will be read by one of our kids, and it will be a special chance to honor the diversity of age that makes our community so beautiful and healthy. In future months, we are excited to create more opportunities for our entire church to be together for spiritual formation after so much segregation by age due to Covid precautions the last two years. We'll be inviting more of you to be involved in Family Ministries, too, and we hope you will consider joining our team as we prepare to move back into our classrooms. Stay tuned for more information about how you can be part of all the fun!
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 Sunday, February 27th, from 5:00-6:30 pm in the parlor. Childcare is provided, and we will provide some food for the kids since it takes place during a typical dinner time. Learn more about the class and/or sign up here. If you plan to bring your kids for childcare, let us know so we can prepare enough supplies and food. 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!
Please note that we will head into the sanctuary at 10:40 AM this week so the kids can be there for part of worship. If you arrive at the park and don’t see us, don’t worry! You can bring your child to the sanctuary and they can join us there. Parents can pick up their kids in the park after worship as usual.
This week we will continue our emphasis on the church's call to love well. You can help your child explore that at home by starting some conversations with your family using the questions below.
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
Who is an example of God's love in your life?
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. This week we'll meet in 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 for pickup.
Youth parents, I thought you might find this article from the Fuller Youth Institute helpful. It talks about how to begin conversations about mental health at home and offers some ideas for supporting youth who may be struggling with issues like anxiety or depression. We know our youth have faced a lot during the pandemic, and we are here to walk alongside you and them as we navigate this next season of life together.
Have a wonderful weekend, and I hope to see you Sunday!
With love and gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay