Hi Friends,
I sure missed you last Sunday, and I am eager to see you tomorrow! During worship we will have a baby dedication, and those are always a powerful reminder of what it means to be a community of belonging, trust, and faithfulness. As you hear the language of dedication and witness the presence of a precious new life in our midst, I pray you feel a renewed sense of your own place in our church family. I am so thankful that you are part of this special community and that our kids have a loving place to grow in faith.
And as a reminder, over the next couple of months you can continue to play hymns at home and invite your kids to listen, too. We are excited to continue our study of hymns together!
Parent Night Out
Do you need a night on the town? A nap? A chance to read that book? A visit to the movie theater? We are looking ahead to a Friday night when you can drop your kids off at church and head out for a fun date or whatever you want to do with that time. We did these Parent Night Out events prior to the pandemic and are excited to bring them back so that parents can have some time to themselves on a Friday night (and your kids get to have fun, too!).
If you haven't had a chance yet, could you please respond to let us know if you would take advantage of a Parent Night Out on Friday, May 27th, anytime from 5:30-9:00 PM? We know that it is Memorial Day weekend, so we are trying to get a sense of how many of you would be available to use a night with free childcare.
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 those who are attending Sunday School before service.
Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the first part of worship. They can sit with us in the front pews or with their parents, and then we will be dismissed to head to our kid spaces together. If they are coming early with parents who are in a Sunday School class, they can be dropped off upstairs at 8:50 AM. (If you need help finding the upstairs classrooms, just text Pastor Lindsay and we will help you find your way!)
We are continuing with our study of Jonah this Sunday, so here are some questions to explore as a family during the week:
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
What does the book of Jonah teach us about God's love for people—even our enemies?
What are you still wondering about after hearing the story of Jonah these last few weeks?
YOUTH
The youth will gather for our usual time of lunch and discussion after worship. We'll gather in the lobby after service ends, and you can pick your youth up at the front gate on Marengo at 1:30 PM (or text me if you want to pick them up on Union Street).
Youth, mark your calendars for Saturday, May 28th! We will attempt an escape room together (so pray we make it out alive!). I'll send more information to parents in the coming weeks.
I hope to see you tomorrow!
With love and gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay