Hi Friends,
Happy Father's Day to all the father figures in our church family! We look forward to being in worship with you this Sunday, and free massages will be available from professionals in the back of the sanctuary. It's also Juneteenth, and PBS has some fun ideas about how to celebrate with kids. The service will feature another special hymn from our tradition, so it's going to be a full morning, indeed!
It's time to register for kids summer camp and our youth retreat. Read on for all the details and to register your kids. If you want to help with either event, please let us know so we can get you plugged in. We need volunteers to share their passions and talents at kids camp, and we could use some of our cooks to help prepare some snacks and meals for our youth. There are lots of ways to get involved, both during and in preparation for each event, so please join the fun!
Kids Camp
This year we will explore what it means to cultivate a sense of awe and wonder as we reflect on how we are wonderfully made! We are so excited to hang out, learn, and create as we deepen our relationships with one another. If your kids have other friends who want to get to know our church community, you are welcome to invite them. We hope that through all of our activities during the week, our kids will tap into their sense of wonder and curiosity at all of God's creation. You can register your camper here.
Youth Retreat
We are excited to get away with our youth for a time of fun and connection up on the mountain! All current and rising youth are invited to attend this overnight experience in Big Bear. We have a large cabin rented and activities planned to deepen our relationships and listen to God. We can't wait to spend more time with our youth in the great outdoors! You can register your youth here. If you need financial assistance please let me know.
Marriage Class
This month's marriage class with John Jay and Corrie will be Sunday, June 26, from 5:00-6:30 pm in the chapel. We know this will be a time when couples can receive meaningful encouragement and support. If you plan to bring your kids for childcare, please let us know so we can prepare enough supplies and food.
SUNDAY
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 start of worship and then they will be dismissed with their leaders to their classrooms. This week we are looking at the ways God has shown us how much He loves us and empowers us to also impact the world for good. It's summer, so we are using the theme of "making waves" as we talk about impacting the world with loving actions like God. You might consider asking the following questions the next time you share a meal or family time together.
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
What are some ways you can "make waves" in the world in positive ways like Jesus?
When has someone else "made waves" in your life to show you the love of God?
YOUTH
Because this Sunday is Father's Day, our youth will not meet to allow them to be with their families. My apologies for the mixup in last week's email—we'll be back to our regular youth gathering next week!
Have a wonderful weekend!
With love and gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay
P.S. In case you missed it last week, here's a little summer guide for families to help you enjoy this season with music and simple but fun activities. We have paper copies available for those who want one, and you can access the music files that go with the guide here.