Children's Ministries Update

Hello families!

I have to say "Wow, what a wonderful weekend" AGAIN!

We had a Teacher Training day on Saturday where we played games, learned about each other and our mission in Formation. Make sure that you thank these teachers for committing to be in relationship with your children throughout the year and to wonder with them about God.

Children's Church resumed with Holy Eucharist and for Kindergartners who just moved up to the 2nd floor Children's Ministries. Each received a Blessing Bowl and a blessing. More pics to follow next week.

During the Formation hour, we had an Open House to share WHY we do what we do in Formation, what our plans for the year are, and how families can come alongside their children on their spiritual journey.

We believe that we are called to enable, encourage, and celebrate with adults and children as we

experience our baptism as a lifestyle rather than an event.
share our faith journey with each other.

We also passed out Brochures with calendars and all kinds of information - make sure to grab one on the 2nd floor when you come to drop off or pick up kids.

This Sunday, we will make 700 sandwiches for The Sandwich Project which delivers food to agencies around town that support those in need of food. Ours will go to several places including the Boys and Girls Club on the West side of Atlanta and we will save here in our freezer to hand out from church.

This is a great weekend to bring neighbors or friends to share in this multigenerational service activity. Anyone who wants to help set up, just leave church after communion and head to Ellis to help. We all help in the clean-up and it is an amazing machine we have created!

Formation begins on the 10th. Children's Church is back and we will join you at the Peace this Sunday.

Peace,

Kathy

This Sunday, August 31

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS on WEDNESDAYS

Grades PreK – 6

AUGUST 30

2nd floor of the Pritchett Center

First Rehearsals

· Cherub Choir 4:00-4:30 p.m. (PreK-K) 4 yrs old by Sept 1

· Primary Choir 4:35-5:10 p.m. (1st-2nd)

· Junior Choir 5:15-6:00 p.m. (3rd-6th)

· Junior Handbells 6:00-6:30 p.m. (4th-6th)

Join us for a great year of fun, learning, singing, and ringing. In addition to choir, Kathy Roberts provides art activities, a game room, a homework room, a light snack for children, and time for fellowship for all on the 2nd floor.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Karol Kimmell at Karol Kimmell for choir

and register for choir and formation at link below.

Wednesday Night Supper

You are invited to join us for WNS after choir, served in Ellis Hall from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Register and pay for supper online.

Follow the link below to register your child for Formation and Choir for the new year. This is so important for us to have all the right information for you and your child/children. Emails change, new phones are acquired, and allergies pop up. Take a minute today and make sure we have all your current information. Thanks!

Formation and Choir Registration 2023-2024

All Saints' Church Retreat

Kanuga Conference Center

Highlands, NC

Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Wander up to Hendersonville, NC to the beautiful Episcopal Conference Center for a soul-filling weekend of fun (kickball, canoeing, races, tennis and pickle ball, Polar Bear swim, scavenger hunt, hiking, and more), fellowship with your church family (happy hours/social gatherings, dancing and singing), and faith formation (worship services, programs for nursery, children, youth, and adults). Go to our website or the Friday news to register before the end of August.

RSVP by August 30th