Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,
This Sunday will conclude our churchwide study of embodied faith. I hope it's been a meaningful focus for you and your kids as we explored the different parts of our bodies and how God created us in our very bodily form to bear God's image and be in the world among other bodies. Next Sunday we will begin a new series on prayer, and we'll be exploring different types of prayer with our kids, too! This week I came across this nighttime prayer that is simple but beautiful. I felt myself slowing into a more peaceful state while reading it, and it would be a great prayer to read out loud as a family at bedtime. Enjoy!
Parents of Nursery Kids
We are excited to share that next Sunday, September 3, we will begin a new format in the nursery rooms to allow our infants, young toddlers, and four year olds to have their time more tailored to each group's developmental needs. Our four year olds are ready to do some more advanced learning, so we will now use our three rooms to divide up by age and have different activities in each space. Parents, keep an eye out for a more detailed email with information about what you can expect and how this will impact drop off and pick up. Yay for all the amazing growth for our little ones!
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 so parents can head to the sanctuary for worship.
Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then will be dismissed with their leaders. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. This week, we will wrap up our exploration of embodied faith with an overall look at how our emotional and psychological health are deeply connected with our physical bodies. We will be looking at the story of Daniel, and you might want to read and discuss it at home, too. We can't wait to have fun and learn with your kids!
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
In our Bible story, why do you think King Darius could not sleep? What does that tell us about the wisdom of our bodies?
What are some ways your body tells you about your inside feelings?
What are ways we can pay more attention to the signals our bodies give us?
YOUTH
This week our youth are invited to join our regular gathering after worship. We will continue to explore embodied faith together. We love our youth and are so thankful for their presence in our church family!
Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families!
With deep affection for you,
Pastor Lindsay