Hi Friends,
These past couple months we have been so glad to be back in our kid rooms and to have access to our building again! As we continue to make these spaces even more useful and comfortable for our kids, we are always examining our security measures and making sure we have the best environment four kids to grow and learn. You'll notice that starting this week, the glass door that leads into the education building from the courtyard will be closed at 9:30 AM and reopened after worship ends. There is a phone number posted on the door should you need a pastor to let you in during that time frame. Because kids start service in the sanctuary, only those who come at 9:00 AM during adult Sunday School should need to get in early, so we hope this system is easy for both kids and parents to navigate. We will also begin using our lobby check-in system, which will print out a ticket for parents and kids. This is a protocol we used prior to Covid, and we are glad to have our technology back up and running. We'll be ready to help you learn the system if you are new to our online check-in, so don't worry! Thanks for your help in creating a trusting and safe environment for our children. We look forward to learning together this Sunday!
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!
Parents Night OutDo you need a night on the town? A nap? A chance to read that book? A visit to the movie theater? Mary and I are excited to host a Parent Night Out on Friday, May 27th, from 5:30-9:00 PM. You can bring your kids and pick them up anytime during that time frame, and we will provide food and activities for the kids. Please RSVP using this link so we know how to plan for this night of fun!
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 finishing up 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 are some different ways we can pray to God when we are having a hard time? How can prayer change us?
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!). We'll meet at church to eat lunch at 12:30 PM and head over to the escape room for a 2 PM reservation. Please let me know if your youth can join since we are limited in number by the escape room company.
Have a wonderful weekend and a blessed Sunday of worship!
With love and gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay