Hi Friends,
I hope that you have a gentle start to 2023, and I am praying for your families as many of you get back to regular school rhythms in the coming weeks. Because our kids love to create and express themselves with art, I wanted to share an opportunity for kids at Vroman's, our local bookstore. They are hosting a bookmark contest for kids in K-3rd and 4th-6th grades, and the winner will receive a Vroman's gift card and sets of bookmarks to share at school and home. You can check out all the contest details here, and we will gladly make a set of bookmarks for any design you want to share with us, too. Happy reading and drawing!
SUNDAY
KIDS
Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 10:20 AM.
Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then be dismissed to head to their classrooms together. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. This week we will be celebrating Epiphany and the gifts brought to Jesus. We sure are excited to be back with our kids! Parents, please send your children in warm clothing in these colder months as our building can get a little chilly.
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
What does "epiphany" mean?
What does the story of the Magi make you wonder about? What can we learn from it?
YOUTH
We are back on for our youth lunch this Sunday. We will gather after service for lunch and discussion, and then we will help take down decorations with our church family. We are excited to be back with our youth this week!
Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families.
With much love and gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay