Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,
Our youth worked hard making tamales today, and they are so excited to share them with you next Sunday! It was a fun day of intergenerational work and play as youth, younger siblings, and adults worked together to make something yummy. Cynthia's friend Felipe helped us again (this is his third year working with us!), and his family's recipe is always a gift to our community. Thanks to all the helping hands today and to our church family for supporting this youth fundraiser. If you ordered tamales, you can pay for them at our potluck next Sunday, February 19th, and take them home then, too.
If you are looking for something fun (but free!) to do at home to celebrate your family this Valentine's Day, this is a great activity that you could do any time of the year. It's a heart treasure hunt with notes about why you love someone, and it's something you could do to encourage your family members or housemates. Enjoy!
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 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. If they are coming early with parents who are in a Sunday School class, they can be dropped off upstairs at 8:50 AM. This week we will learn about the ways we can love each other well as we celebrate Saint Valentine. We'll have some fun things for them to make, too!
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
Who made you feel loved this week?
We don't have to buy chocolates or gifts to prove we love each other, but it is fun to show our love in special ways. What is one thing you can do that doesn't cost money to show love to your family this week?
YOUTH
We are on for our regular youth lunch this Sunday. We will gather in the front pews and then head to the youth room for lunch and discussion. You can pick your youth up in the church park at the Union Street gate at 1:30 PM.
Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families.
With much love and gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay