Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,
I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to our kids, youth, and adult choir in leading us in worship last week for our Palm Sunday service. It was such a beautiful picture of our church family and the beauty that comes from intergenerational worship and formation. Thanks also to the parents for bringing kids early to help make the morning run smoothly. It was a beautiful beginning to Holy Week, and the past two evenings were really powerful services as we retold the story of Jesus' last moments with his disciples and his crucifixion. Thank you to all who were able to join us in those services to live more fully into the path of Christ, even and especially in suffering. Today we honor a space of waiting as we look toward tomorrow and the resurrection. May we stay with Christ in a spirit of hope even as we mourn and wait.
Easter Plans
We are so excited to celebrate the resurrection with you! Because of the rain, we will host our Easter brunch in the gym tomorrow. Please note that we will have a staggered egg hunt for kids in the nursery on the first floor. We will have signs to direct families to the nursery when it's time for the egg hunt, and we'll make a general announcement as well. Parents, please note that the brunch begins at 10:00 AM. Our first egg hunt will happen at 10:30AM for kids 6 years old and younger. At 10:45 AM we will have an egg hunt for kids ages 7-10 years old/5th grade. Bring an Easter basket from home if you have one, and we will also have some available for anyone who needs one. Yay!
Parent Night Out
Pastor Mary and I are planning a night of fun for kids so parents can enjoy an evening out (also known as "Parent Night Out"). You can drop off and pick up your child anytime between 5:30-8:30 PM on Friday, April 12th, and then go do whatever you want. We'll serve dinner and provide activities for your kids! You can register your kid(s) with this link.
Families with Kids Potluck
Calling all families with kids or youth to join us in the Park after worship on Sunday, April 14th, for a potluck lunch to hang out and get to know one another better. We are looking forward to a time of connection and fellowship for parents and kids alike. Bring a dish to share and enjoy some time with other families! Text “village” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for this event.
Kids Camp Registration
We are already making plans for camp this summer, and registration is now open! Camp will run June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family!
SUNDAY
KIDS
Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 10:55 AM. This week our nursery kids will explore the story of Easter.
Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for our Easter worship which includes the baptism of one of our youth! We welcome their presence as part of our congregation and look forward to worshiping with them.
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
What are ways that we see mini resurrections in nature throughout the year? How do they help us understand the way God works to make things new?
What are you wondering about as you hear the story of Easter this year? What stands out to you?
YOUTH
This Sunday the youth will not gather after worship so they can spend Easter with their families. Next week will be back on for our regular youth gathering.
Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families!
With deep affection for you,
Pastor Lindsay