Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,
Tomorrow will be another full day of worship as we wrap up our series on Genesis. We are so excited to gather and be together as a church family. It's also Pastor Mary's birthday, which will make it extra special! We are so thankful for her and all the ways she loves our church family of all ages. Happy Birthday, Pastor Mary!
Read on for all the upcoming fun related to kids and youth…
Youth Room Renovation
We are so excited to begin fixing up our youth room to make it more inviting and useful for our gatherings. If you want to help us beautify our space, we could use some help in a few ways. First, we are collecting used (but in good condition) picture frames of various sizes and styles. If you have any you don't want anymore, we would gladly take them! And if you're a pro at thrift stores and happen to see any there, we would gladly take those, too. Second, we are planning a work day to rip out carpet and paint the walls. If you're up for helping, join us on May 18th! More details to come, but you can email me if you want to sign up or get more information. If you would like to prepare some lunch or snacks for the work day, that's another way you could join the fun. Thanks for supporting our growing youth as they reimagine their space and all the ways they can share it with the congregation at large!
Mark Your Calendars for June 2!
On Sunday, June 2, our kids and youth will be joining our adult choir in singing during worship. We will be practicing during our regular Sunday time with kids and youth in the coming weeks, and you can help them practice at home, too. You can play the listening track and sing along with these lyrics. We'll ask kids and youth to arrive at 9:30 am that day to practice, and we'll have pastries for parents so y'all can hang out before worship. On that Sunday we will also take time to honor and celebrate our graduates of all ages, so it will be a full and beautiful service with a chance to bless those in this milestone moment.
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! If you’re interested in helping out, please let me know. The more, the merrier!
SUNDAY
KIDS
Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. This week our nursery kids will get to explore the story of the prodigal son.
Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then will be dismissed to head to their classrooms together. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary in the front pews. This week we will continue to explore the story of Joseph and his reunion with his brothers. It will be an interactive time to ponder the story together, and we are so excited to share in this special time with our kids!
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
What do you think it was like for Joseph to see his brothers again?
Which character do you most identify with in the story of Joseph and his brothers?
YOUTH
This week we will have our regular youth gathering after worship. We look forward to a meaningful time of discussion, lunch, and connection with our amazing youth!
Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families!
With deep affection for you,
Pastor Lindsay