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Happy April!
It is hard to believe we are in the month of April! How are you doing with your Lenten discipline? Did you give something up or take up a new practice in your life? Did you not start something on Ash Wednesday? That is ok. You have time to give something up or start something new. A great and easy discipline for adults is to join us for the Lenten Noon Eucharist. It is a quick and very meaningful service in the historic church. The service lasts only 30 minutes. I really encourage you to come join us. It is a perfect way to strengthen your relationship with God during the Lent season.
We invite everyone in the parish to join us for Intergenerational Stations of the Cross on Sunday, April 14, 9:30 - 10:15 PM. This event will be in place of Sunday School. You and your 3K - 5th grade children will walk with a group through fourteen stations. Each station will have a hands-on activity and a token for you to take home to be able to reenact the stations. This is a perfect activity on Palm Sunday for you to learn about the Stations of the Cross and to meet new parishioners at our church. Hope to see you and your family for this event!
We encourage the children and adults to bring flowers to decorate the cross on Easter Sunday. The cross will be in the circle drive way between the chapel and the church. Children's Church will occur during the 9:00 AM Historic Church service.
Save the Dates:
The theme for VBS is
To Mars and Beyond: Explore Where God's Power Can Take You. VBS is open to rising 4K - 6th graders. Volunteers are always needed. If you would like to volunteer, please contact
Hedrick Lewis.
Art Camp: July 29 - August 2
Art camp is for rising 2nd - 6th graders. If you have any questions about these events please contact
Hedrick Lewis.
Blessings,
Hedrick Lewis
Song of the Month
I'm A Daffodil (sung to the tune of Little Teapot)
I'm a little bulb growing in the ground. (Stand still.)
Here are my roots going down, down, down. (Slowly sink to the floor.)
Up, up, up, goes my stem until - (Raise arms up slowly.)
Pop goes my bud. I'm a daffodil! (Clap hands on "pop.")
Upcoming Events
Mothers' Bible Study: Thursdays, 12 noon - 1:00 PM, Church and Graham Library
The bible study is open to all moms. During the season of Lent, we are attending the weekday Lenten Eucharist. The service of Holy Eucharist will last 30 minutes. After the season, we will meet as a group for the rest of the time in Graham Library.
Childcare for infants through 5K during Holy Week Services
Maundy Thursday Service on April 18 at 7:00 PM in the Historic Church
Good Friday Service on April 19 at 7:00 PM in Markley Chapel
Rhythms of Grace: Sunday, May 19, 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. This service will not occur in April due to the busy season of Lent and Holy Week.
5th Grade Bridge Retreat: April 27 - 28, Camp Gravatt, Aiken, SC
This retreat is for rising 6th graders to look at the changes ahead in middle school, both in our church and our community. The theme of this retreat is Psalm 118:23: "This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes."
All adults that work with children in any way must attend this training. Dates are as follows:
Monday, April 7, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Thursday, April 25, 12:30 - 3:15 PM
Register Online
Sunday, May 19, 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Christ Church Parish House
Contact
Lisa Hunt to register.
5th Grade Cookout: Friday, May 31
A postcard will come in the mail with details.
Youth Summer ServeUS: Wednesdays June 12 and 19, July 10, 17, and 24
Children and Youth rising 4th- 12th grade are invited to join us as we serve the local Greenville community at various organizations. Please visit the youth pages to learn more about the service projects as we get closer to the dates.
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