Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,
Pastor Chip and I had a blast with the youth in Ventura this week! We spent time reflecting on how God has designed our very bodies and all of creation to experience change, and it was meaningful to think about what kinds of transformation God is inviting us into and what we might need along the way. We also got to spend time with the Mattesich family and their new church, which was a gift. Thanks for continuing to pray for the young people in our church; I am so grateful for their presence in our church family and the unique perspective and gifts they bring.
Back-To-School Blessing
We want to invite all of our students and educators to bring your backpacks, briefcases, whistles or pencil cases to worship this Sunday, August 6th. We will share a special blessing for the upcoming school year during service and are grateful that we can mark these transitions together with words of love and encouragement.
Beach Day
Join us for fun in the sun! On Saturday, August 19th, everyone in the church is invited to Bolsa Chica Beach from 1-8pm for games, s’mores, and more! Let Pastor Chip know if you’re able to bring some firewood to help out with our bonfire. Bring your own food and drinks for the day and a snack to share. If you have questions about getting to Bolsa Chica Beach, contact Pastor Chip. We can’t wait to hang out with you!
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 for those who are attending Sunday School before service.
Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for worship and communion since this is the first Sunday of the month. Make sure your child picks up a survey to fill out during worship in the lobby. Pastor Mary is on vacation, but she left some yummy snacks for the kids to grab on the way into worship. You can pray for rest and refreshment for her! Riley will be preaching and will continue with our series on embodiment with an emphasis on our hands this week. We hope this series is generating some meaningful discussion at home as we continue to explore how our very bodies teach us about God and who we were created to be.
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
What part of worship was most memorable for you this week? What made it stand out to you?
What kinds of work can we do with our hands? How do you imagine God using God's own hands?
YOUTH
We are excited to have our regular youth gathering after worship this week! We will gather in the park area, and lunch is included as always. Parents can pick up their youth at the park gate on Union Street at 1:30 PM.
Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families!
With deep affection for you,
Pastor Lindsay