Beloved Families,
We are so excited for tomorrow! As a reminder, our elementary kids and youth will be joining our adult choir in singing during service. Tomorrow we are asking kids and youth to arrive at 9:30 AM for a final rehearsal with the choir. Parents, we'll have some churros and plantains from Amara in the courtyard so that you can enjoy some hangout time before worship. Kids can use these lyrics and this video to practice one more time at home. See you then!
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 as well 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 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. This week our nursery kids will continue to explore how to help a friend who is hurting.
ELEMENTARY
Last Sunday Pastor Andrew preached on what is possible when we are truly seen by Jesus. It was a great time to reflect on how Jesus can help us use our gifts to bless others for the kingdom of God. This coming Sunday our kids will begin a new summer series on the Fruit of the Spirit.
Follow-Up Questions for the Table at Home
What does it feel like to be truly seen and valued?
How can you help others feel seen?
YOUTH
This Sunday our youth are invited to join us for our regular youth gathering after worship. We'll wrap up at 1:30 PM, and youth can be picked up on Union Street.
Have a beautiful weekend! We remain…
Less without you,
Pastors Andrew and Lindsay