Children's Ministries Update | September 11, 2022

Hello Families!

And we are off to the races!

Children's Formation began with 44 children grades K-5th last Sunday and 13 teachers there forming and being formed themselves!

We played, learned names, prayed and created lists of how we want to live in community with one another.

Here are a few glimpses of things that happen in formation classes:

Kindergarten/1st grade has some playtime and then they gather and build "a fire" to gather round and enter their sacred story time. They will also learn the Lord's Prayer this year.

2nd/3rd grade began learning Psalm 23 together and will continue to add a line to memory each week. They learned more about each other with a rousing game of "Would You Rather".

Club 45 will be leading us all in our Faith In Action days where we will learn more about our Core Ministries and do service projects every month. They know everyone's names from the name game and their favorite soft drink, ice cream, school subject, and hobby!

It is so important to get your kids to formation as much as possible. We all have crazy schedules and times we will be away, but consistency is what creates relationships. And we miss your kids when they are not here.

One thing that I know for sure is that when your kids have "church friends", they will want to come to church. We will be planning some grade level get-togethers in the next few months to help folks know each other better outside of Formation time.

The first one is this Sunday after the 11:15 service for all Nursery and Newly Baptized families. Take a look at the announcement below and join us!

Lastly, please make sure that you have registered on Realm so that we have your information.

Peace to you,

Kathy

If you missed the Formation Open House, make sure to download a calendar or pick one up at our Welcome Desk on the 2nd floor of Pritchett.

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This Sunday, September 11th

Nursery : 8:30am-12:30pm; 1st floor of Pritchett Children's Center.

Children's : 8:45 gathering; 9:00-9:30 service. Join parents at Peace.

Children's : 10:20-11:05, 2nd fl. of the Pritchett Center

Nursery and Newly Baptized Picnic on the Playground

Sept. 18th, 12:30 pm (right after 11:15 service)

Ever feel like you don't know other families in the same stage as yours? Do you feel like you don't have a chance to chat with other nursery parents as you are trying to drop off kids and diaper bags and still make it to church on time? Well let's do it!

Come to the 11:15 service and stroll over to the playground for a relaxing "get to know each other" playdate. We'll provide a lite lunch and drinks, you bring your family and a blanket to sit on.

RSVP to Kathy Roberts so we can get an idea for food.

Blessing of the Animals

Sept. 25th, 9:00 am in Ellis Hall

Children's Church will take a "paws" (couldn't resist!) as we join everyone to Bless our Animals in Ellis Hall at the 9:00 am service. Bring your pet if you have one, a stuffed animal to represent a special animal or your love of God's creatures, or make an animal tag necklace to honor a beloved pet that has passed away. God made us and called us to be good stewards of the earth and all the creatures. We remember this call and pray for the courage and strength to take care of and be active allies of all of God's creation.