October 3, 2019

This Week in Church School

Keeping you informed of the latest news and activities from Church School at the Church of St. Michael and St. George

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Here's what is happening in Church School this Sunday, October 6: Preschool I & II Preschool students continue learning about Eucharist and the different items used during this special meal. This week they also learn about the prayers and blessings of the Eucharist. Do you say a prayer before you eat dinner? Preschool students make table tents of common prayers said before meals. PreKindergarten Each Sunday the church family shares a special meal called Eucharist. PreKindergarten students will break bread together and learn about Eucharist. Kindergarten Kindergarten students learn about Jesus and the Last Supper. Students will have their own "Last Supper" with bread and grape juice. First Grade First grade students learn the story of Abraham and Sarah and make a special craft to take home and put in their Bible binders. Second & Third Grades Second and third grade students continue learning about parables. This week they discuss The Sower and The Weeds and the Wheat and make a craft for their parable folders. Fourth & Fifth Grades Fourth and fifth grade students have their first Outreach Project of the school year, making sandwiches for Gateway 180.

Moms Night Out is Tonight

Get to know other CSMSG moms at Church School Moms Night Out. All moms of children in preschool through fifth grade are encouraged to join us for an evening of fun and fellowship away from the hustle and bustle of the Great Hall or the playground. Light appetizers, wine, and other beverages will be provided. Thursday, October 3, 2019 6:00 to 8:00 pm Hosted by Madeline Akins, Brooke Ray, Lindsey Stokes at the home of Madeline Akins 531 West Polo Drive Clayton, MO 63105 Please bring feminine hygiene items to donate to the St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies, an initiative of the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank, that helps ensure that individuals in need have access to essential period products required to fully participate in daily life. RSVP for Moms Night Out

Blessing of the Animals

Join the Rev. Peter Speropulos for a Blessing of the Animals on Friday, October 4, at 6 pm, on the CSMSG playground. Bring your pet to be blessed as we celebrate St. Francis and the joy and companionship our pets bring to our lives. All are welcome, with or without a pet. Please be sure all creatures large or small are contained or restrained properly.

Young Families Cookout October 13

Parents of newborns through elementary-school-age children are invited to bring their families to the South Shelter at Shaw Park on Sunday, October 13, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm for a Young Families Cookout sponsored by Parent Link. Connect with other CSMSG families while the children enjoy the playground. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP for Young Families Cookout Parent Link is a ministry that supports parents through the challenges of raising children in today's society. Parent Link offers Christian-based educational opportunities, resources, and fellowship for adults in all stages of parenthood, from birth through the teen years, to college and beyond. For more information visit www.csmsg.org or contact Marty Chapman.

Safeguarding God's Children Training

Loren Lasch from the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri will present Safeguarding God's Children, a training program required for all Church School volunteers, on Wednesday, October 30, from 5 to 7 pm in the Armstrong Room at CSMSG. The training is free and open to all but participants should register with the diocese using the link below. Safeguarding God's Children is required training for anyone who works with children, either on a volunteer or paid basis, including teenage volunteers. Training must be updated every three years. An online class is available for those unable to attend the training. Please email Mary Beth Tipton with questions and to reserve childcare. Register for Safeguarding God's Children

Strategic Plan Survey

Please participate in "Shaping the Future," the parish survey that recently launched as part of the Faithfully Forward strategic planning effort commissioned by The Reverend Andrew Archie. An important part of this effort is discovering the views and opinions of parishioners on a variety of topics. The strategic planning committee values your opinions and hopes you will take a few minutes to complete the survey. The intention of the survey is to illuminate the views of the entire congregation, including those who were unable to attend one of the focus groups offered to parishioners. Each parishioner is encouraged to share his or her individual views on a number of important topics that will help guide the church in the coming years. Click here to access survey

Register for Church School

Please register your children for Church School as soon as possible. Any child not registered will not be allowed to stay in a classroom or Chapel until registration is completed. Registering allows us to plan appropriately for the classes, monitor allergies, and prepares us in case of an emergency. Please use the link below to register for the 2019-20 Church School year. CS REGISTRATION 2019-20

Church School Teachers Needed

Thank you to all who volunteered to serve as Church School teachers. We are still in need of more teachers to support our Church School classes. Teaching is a great way to share your faith with your child and get to know other families in your student's class. Teachers are asked to volunteer with a class once a month from 9 to 11 am. All curriculum guidelines and materials are provided. For more information or to volunteer, email Mary Beth Tipton.

Church School Calendar The Church School calendar is now available  online or as a printable document for your convenience. You may subscribe to the Church School calendar online by clicking on the RSS/iCal button in the upper lefthand corner.

Contact Us

Mary Beth Tipton Director of Children's Education The Church of St. Michael and St. George mtipton@csmsg.org 314-880-9206

Amy Zimmerman Assistant Director of Children's Education The Church of St. Michael and St. George amyz@csmsg.org 314-960-3474

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