Beloved Families,
This past week it was a beautiful gift to see our kids, youth, and adults learning and playing together at camp. A huge thanks to Ada, Asher, Caleb, Chip, Cindie, Esther, Jean, Jessica, John Jay, Judah, Kathy, Kimi, Leslie, Lindsay, Lulu, Michael M, Moop, Noah, Nolan, Rebekah, Roman, Riley, Ruthie, Sally, Sebastian, Shawn, Sofia, Warren, and Will! You all did such an amazing job showing up for our kids and extending the love of Jesus to them in magical everyday moments. Our theme was Lock In, and we studied the ways that Jesus was attuned to God, himself, creation, and the marginalized. May we continue to lock in on the way Jesus led with love, clarity, strength, and wisdom, that we would be empowered to walk that path, too.
Summer Transitions
It is a blessing to watch our kids grow and learn over time, and we cherish moments of transition in the life of our ministry. We are excited to help them enter new spaces and to meet more of our Family Ministry team as they move up. We know these moves can be exciting for some kids and a bit intimidating for others. All of those feelings are normal, and we are here to shepherd them as they continue to grow. To help these changes go as smoothly as possible, we have some opportunities for our rising kindergarteners and sixth graders to get to know the leaders and kids before Promotion Sunday on August 17. If you haven't had a chance to update your child's grade level for next year, you can do so here.
RISING KINDERS
Our rising kindergarteners are invited to preview the elementary class on June 29 and July 27. On those Sundays, Pastor Andrew will stop by the nursery on the way up to the elementary class and invite any kindergarteners who want to join for that preview day. Then on August 10, parents can come with their kindergarteners to tour the classrooms before worship. On August 17, they will have their official first day in the elementary level. More information will come before each of those dates, but you can mark your calendars now!
RISING YOUTH
Our youth gather each Sunday after worship for lunch, fellowship, and formation. Our rising sixth graders are invited to join our youth for preview days on June 29 and July 27. Pastor Andrew will accompany any rising youth on those days to help with the transition. Throughout the summer, rising youth are welcome to continue joining the kids class if they like and to try out the youth gatherings if they want. On August 17, any rising sixth graders will make the official move from the kids class to the youth group. Pastor Lindsay will share more information about a summer youth retreat they are invited to attend and the girls/guys youth groups that will start back up in the fall.
We hope these preview days will help orient our kids and youth to their new spaces and groups. Please feel free to reach out with any questions in the meantime. We are so excited to see our kids and youth continue to grow and learn!
SUNDAY
EARLY CHILDHOOD
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. This week our nursery kids will explore all the amazing things God created.
ELEMENTARY
Last Sunday Pastor Andrew explored Love as part of the summer series on the Fruit of the Spirit. This week the kids will look at how to cultivate Joy.
Follow-Up Questions for the Table at Home
What do we mean when we talk about the Fruit of the Spirit?
What brings you joy? How do you feel joy in your body?
YOUTH
This Sunday we will have our regular youth gathering with lunch for all youth who are able to join us. They can be picked up at 1:30 PM in the park as usual. We are praying for a safe trip home for all the boys traveling with Jensen and Riley this weekend!
Sending much love to all of you. We remain…
Less without you,
Pastors Andrew and Lindsay
P.S. See the flyer below for more information about tutoring services offered by our own Judah Alvaro, who is tutoring this summer before heading off to college!
