Parent Connection | April 9, 2025

Here's what's up for Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025

Sunday at 9:00 am

Children's Music

All children K-5th grade will gather promptly at 9:00 am in the sanctuary.

The children will be escorted to their Sunday School classes following music time.

Come visit the Donkey

The Sunday School classes will get to spend a few minutes visiting the Donkey during class Sunday. Teachers will escort them at the following times:

Godly Play - 9:15 am

Live Big - 9:30 am

JYF - 9:55 am

Godly Play

(ages 3-5) will meet in E-116

Live Big

(K - 2nd grade) will meet in E-208

JYF

(3rd - 5th grade) will meet in E-209

Youth Sunday School

(6th - 12th grade) will meet in Youth Hall

Worship Service

10:30 am in the Sanctuary and online

Worship Rocks!

Following the Children's Moment during the worship service, children ages 3—Grade 5 will be escorted to F-102 for their own kid-friendly worship experience. After the worship service, your children will be waiting for you in the hall outside of the Sanctuary.

After Church Groups

JYF and Youth Groups will not meet on April 13th in Youth Hall.

The In Between Connect

Presented by the Youth of Northway

This week's Lenten Reflection skit is based on

Luke 19:29-40, the Triumphal Entry (Palm Sunday)

Reflection:

Why do you think the Pharisees wanted Jesus’ followers to be quiet?

When has it been hard for you to be quiet even though you were supposed to be?

What are some times when it is important to speak up?

Action:

Draw yourself at a time when you are supposed to be quiet

and again at a time when you should speak.

Memory Verse

“In this world you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.” John 16:33b, NIrV

This Week's Bible Story

Palm Sunday

John 12:12-16

Whatever happens, remember God is still working.

Beyond Sunday

ASK AND TELL

At a meal this week, have everyone at the table respond to this: “Describe a time when it looked like something good wasn’t going to happen, but then it turned out better than you expected.”

While on the go, ask your kid: “Did anything surprise you this week (good or bad)?”

PRAY

“Jesus, remind us that whatever happens, You are still working.”

Sunday School Leaders Needed!

Are you looking for a way to serve at Northway? Do you love children? Well, they would love you as their Sunday School teacher. If you think this might be a good fit for you and you would like more information, please reach out to Dawn or Pastor Chesna. We would work with your schedule and whatever time you have available. No experience necessary!

Palm Sunday Service | April 13 at 10:15 am

Meet at 10:15 am in front of the church under the porte-cochere or online at worship.northwaychristian.org to participate in a donkey-led palm processional

which will lead us into the worship service at 10:30 am.

Maundy Thursday Meal & Service | April 17 at Northway

6:00 pm meal, 7:00 pm service PLEASE RSVP FOR THIS EVENT

Royal Lane and Midway Hills join Northway for a meal and service

in Fellowship Hall. RSVP to 214-361-6641 or mail@northwaychristian.org.

Good Friday Service

April 18, 7:00 pm at Royal Lane Baptist Church

6707 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX 75230.

Holy Saturday Prayer Journey & Labyrinth | April 19 in F-101

Stop by any time between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm The labyrinth will be available in F-101, and a self-paced prayer journey will be available in the sanctuary.

Easter Sunday | April 20

6:30 am - Sunrise Service at T&P Hill (White Rock Creek in Dallas).

9:45 am - Easter Egg Hunt on west lawn (behind bell tower).

10:30 am - Worship Service, in the Sanctuary and online.

2:30 pm - Service at Juliette Fowler Communities.

Please bring your own basket to collect eggs. We will have a few extra for anyone

who forgets to bring one.

Save the Dates!

04/17 Maundy Thursday, 6 pm meal, 7 pm service (F-101)

04/18 Good Friday Service, 7 pm, Royal Lane Baptist Church.

04/19 Holy Saturday Labyrinth & Prayer Journey, 9 am - 1 pm (F-101/Sanctuary)

04/20 Easter Sunday Service & Activities

6:30 am Sunrise Service at T&P Hill (White Rock Creek)

9:45 am Easter Egg Hunt (west lawn)

10:30 am Sunday Worship Service (Sanctuary/online)

2:30 pm Service at Juliette Fowler Communities

05/03 Blood Drive at Northway, 12 - 5 pm

05/17 Ring the Bells Congregational Retreat at UPUMC

05/18 Ring the Bells - Olu Brown in the pulpit, 10:30 am (Sanctuary/online)

07/21-25 Vacation Bible School at Northway

07/06-11 Youth Mission Trip to KC, MO

Registration is now available for Summer Camp and Retreats at Disciples Crossing.

For a list of camp dates and registration details click here.

VBS Planning Begins

It is that time of year: time to get ready for Vacation Bible School!

VBS will be July 21-25 (Please note the new date), so we are already getting ready.

If you would like to serve on the team that prepares VBS, please contact Pastor Chesna. We’ll meet twice a month in April, May, and June. Come be a part of the expedition team as we prepare to explore the wild world of True North!

If you have questions about an event, a prayer request you'd like to share, or you'd like to volunteer to help, please contact Northway's Minister to Children, Youth, and Families - Rev. Chesna Riley