Christian Education

 

November 2008

 

A couple of us will be going through the Nursery to sort and clean all the toys and things in there.  In the past we have found things that are not appropriate for the age group that uses this room (Infants up to 4 years).  If you have something that you would like to donate for the nursery (or any other age group), please bring it to the office.  We do appreciate the good intentions, but need to be particular in some cases.  Another reason we need to see the items first is so that we will know it belongs here and was not just left by accident.  As we are cleaning, we will be getting rid of some things, and don’t want to dispose of a child’s favorite teddy bear.

 

The “Kids Against Hunger” Project was a bigger success than they expected.  We had about 15 youth and 4 adults that car pooled from church, and there were others who went directly on their own.  Our Junior and Senior High Youth Groups contributed over $100.00 just from their weekly pocket change.  Thank you to all who supported this wonderful project.  Please read the “Thank You” letter from the Area Organizer – it’s posted in the Fellowship Hall.

 

Our Adult “After Glow” group has begun slowly, but I will not be discouraged.  We will continue to meet in the Fireplace Lounge every Sunday from 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. (after the service), come on in and join us.  Each week we review the Homiletical Lesson that is in your bulletin, so there is no homework or studying to do.

 

In His service and yours, 

Joan Dioszegi

 

Coming up:

     November 23rd (after Church service)     

                Christian Education Committee Meeting

     November 26th – NO Youth Groups will meet

     December 14th, 9:30 am (Sunday)   

                Youth Christmas Program

 

 

On-Going Activities through-out the year

Vacation Bible School: The 4th – 8th of August are the dates for this year’s VBS.  The lower level will be transformed into a Rain Forest.  During the week of VBS, children will experience the love of Christ through stories, crafts, songs, and games.

Wednesday Youth Groups:  During the school year an after school program is offered every Wednesday for youth (3:45 – 5:30 pm) Pre-K through 8th grades.  The school bus drops off those attending North Lakeland Elementary School.  Activities include snacks, singing, Bible lessons, and games.

Sunday Morning Nursery:  Nursery is offered during the worship services for ages birth to 5.  During the summer season, nursery is only offered during the second service.

Sunday Morning Youth Programs:  Each Sunday during the school year, after the pastor’s children’s message, 5-7 year olds have lessons.  We encourage age 8 and up to remain with their parents for the service.

Sr. High Youth Group: Meets on Sunday evenings from 7 – 8:30 pm.  There are games, snacks and group discussion time.  Special activists are scheduled periodically. 

Every year in June our Pastor takes a group of Jr. and/or Sr. High Youth on a 7 – 10 day canoe/camping retreat into the Quetico Wilderness Area.