Dear families,
Happy October! Christ Church has many fun activities and events this month for children. The Halloween Festival will be on Sunday, October 28, at 5:00 PM in the All Saints Center. We are encouraging everyone to wear costumes! There will be games and activities for children of all ages. There will also be hotdog and hamburger plates available. We are encouraging all members to attend and to bring friends. The whole event is free! After the festival there will be a Spooky Organ Concert in the church. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sunday morning offerings are going well. Thank you all who are bringing your children to Children's Ministries offerings and for those who are volunteering - Emily and I would not be able to offer the four offerings each Sunday without you! I am in need of K3 Sunday School teachers and teachers for the FaithSteps class. All we ask is that you are Safe Church trained by the end of December. If you would be interested in teaching, please let me know!
A new Sunday School class is being offered for parents. The Parenting Faithfully Adult Sunday School Class will meet in room 103 of the All Saints Center from 9:30 - 10:15 AM. Parenting Faithfully is an informal discussion of Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas To Build Lasting Faith In Your Kids by Dr. Kara E. Powell and Dr. Chap Clark. Sticky Faith is an easy read that offers both a rationale and a strategy to show parents how to encourage their children's spiritual growth so that as they leave for college and beyond, they will have a faith that will stick with them. Facilitated by Caroline Avinger.
Blessings,
Director of Children's Ministries
Fingerplay of the Month
Very Scary! (Sung to the tune of "Where Is Thumbkin?")
Where is [Pumpkin],
Where is [Pumpkin]?
Here I am! Here I am!
How are you this evening?
Very, scary, thank you!
Run away. Run away!
Continue with the following: Spider, Black Cat, Black Bat, Skeleton, Monster
Welcome September's Bundle of Joy!
Thompson Wright Henslee, proud parents Kait and Miles Henslee
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 16, 9:00 AM - 12 noon
Thursday, November 15, 12:15 - 3:15 PM
Wednesday Nights @ Christ Church: Wednesdays, October 3 - 24, Parish House
Children's Choirs meet at new times this year, from 5:15 - 6:00 PM. Cherub Choir (K3 - K5) meets in room 209, Coventry Choir (1st - 2nd) meets in room 227, and Canterbury Choir (3rd - 5th) meets in room 220. All classrooms are on the second floor of the Parish House. Adults need to drop off and pick up children from classrooms. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30. Make reservations for dinner online by
the Monday before at 12 noon.
Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 7, 3:00 PM, McKissick Family Courtyard
Join as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. We will gather to enjoy a brief liturgy with our furry friends and our clergy will bless each pet individually. Please have your pet on a leash or in a crate.
New Baby and Parent Gathering: Wednesday, October 17, 12 noon - 1:00 PM, McKissick Refectory
Please join us for the new baby and parent lunch on Oct. 17. This lunch is for anyone who has had a baby in the past five months. RSVP to Lisa Hunt, 271.8773, by Monday, October 15
.
Mother's Bible Study: Thursdays, 12 noon - 1:00 PM, Graham Library
The bible study is open to all moms. We meet on Thursdays from 12 noon to 1:00 PM in Graham Library. Childcare is provided for infants - K4. We will be reading Becoming a Peaceful Mom: Through Every Season of Raising Your Child by Teresa deBorde Glenn.
Rhythms of Grace: Sunday, October 21, 3:00 PM, Markley Chapel
This service is designed for children and families with special needs, but it is also a wonderful service for younger children. The service will last about forty-five minutes and includes signing, storytelling, hands-on exploration of the story, Eucharist, and fellowship time. This is a great way to introduce your child to a church service where it is okay if they cannot sit still or are loud.
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