Hi Friends,
We are visiting Gavin's family in North Carolina this week, so I will miss seeing you all on Sunday! I am wishing all the moms a very happy Mother's Day, and I am so thankful for the ways you have demonstrated the love of God to your kids (and that you share your wonderful kids with us!). If you want to find out some fun trivia about the origin of Mother's Day and other historical moments that happened this week in May, you might enjoy this week's Theologian's Almanac from Salt. It includes Julian of Norwich, George Lucas, and Florence Nightingale, which is quite a lineup!
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.
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 week, so here are some questions to explore together during the week:
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
What are some ways you can tell what someone is feeling?
Who do you talk to when you are lonely or sad? When can we talk to God about our feelings?
YOUTH
This week we will not have our youth gathering because it is Mother's Day. We hope our youth can enjoy time with their families and give their moms some extra love!
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.
Have a wonderful weekend and a blessed Sunday of worship!
With much love and gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay