Happy June!
I hope this e-blast finds your family doing well. Thank you to all who have signed up for Vacation Bible School. It is hard to believe VBS will be here in three weeks! I look forward to having your child with us June 24 - 28 from 9:00 AM to 12 noon. You will receive a letter in the mail this week with details on which classroom your child will be in and what our service project will be for the week. Rising 4K - 3rd graders will also receive a CD of the music for the week. The Rising 4th - 6th graders will also receive a letter about details of the outreach program. If you have any questions or concerns after you get your packet please let me know.
As most of you know, we are officially in our summer schedule on Sundays. This means that there is no Sunday School, FaithSteps, nor Children’s Church. Children’s Church will begin again on August 25 and Sunday School and FaithSteps will resume September 8. We will continue to provide nursery for infants and toddlers through rising 4K. Rising 5K - 6th graders are invited to join their families in either the 10:30 chapel or church service.
I hope your family has a wonderful and safe summer. Since many of us travel during the summer I leave your family with this prayer from the Book of Common Prayer:
O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey’s end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessings,
Hedrick
Song of the Month
Shining Yellow
(sung to the tune of
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star!
)
Bright and shining yellow sun giving warmth to everyone.
Warming air and warming ground.
I’m so glad that you’re around.
Bright and shining yellow sun giving warmth to everyone.
Upcoming Events
Safeguarding God's People
Hartness Performing Arts Center, 245 Cavalier Drive
Tuesday, June 4, 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Cavalier Training Center, 245 Cavalier Drive
Wednesday, August 14, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Children's Ministries is in need of volunteers to help with everyday events, Vacation Bible School, and Art Camp. For those who volunteer during Vacation Bible School and Art Camp, you do not have to help every day during the week. We have volunteer spots where you work with children and where you do not. If you sign up for a volunteer spot where you will be working with children you must be Safe Church trained.
Register for training online
. Once you sign up for a volunteer spot, Hedrick Lewis will contact you to set up the time for you to volunteer. Questions? Contact
Hedrick Lewis
.
Children’s Ministries is in need of helpers 10 years old and up to help decorate the All Saints Center for Vacation Bible School. We will be decorating June 19 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. We will provide snacks and drinks during this time. This year’s theme is space and journey to Mars and beyond. We will have a fun time decorating with planets, stars, and rocket ships.
Rhythms of Grace: Sunday, June 19, 3:00 PM, Markley Chapel
Join us for our monthly Rhythms of Grace service! This service is for children and adults with disabilities and their families. All are welcome to join us for a fun and interactive service.
Summer Suppers to Go: Wednesdays, June 12, 19, and 26
Let Christ Church Food Ministries handle your Wednesday night dinners! See the menus for each week and
place your orders online
. On Wednesday, June 19, Chef Karen will provide a special meal for families to pick up after VBS.
Summer ServeUS Projects: Wednesdays in June & July
All rising 4th - 12th graders are invited to join us as we serve in our community at various organizations. Summer ServeUS is designed to emphasize the importance of service and how to make it a part of our everyday lives. We want to push our youth out of their comfort zone and encourage relationship building in an environment that is welcoming and inviting to all.
The schedule is as follows:
June 12:
Harvest Hope Food Bank, 10:45 AM - 1:00 PM
June 19:
Partnering with Children's Ministries at Christ Church, ASC
July 10:
Mill Village Farms, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
July 17:
Rebuild Upstate
July 24:
Greenville Rescue Mission
Patriotic Service and Potluck Picnic
Sunday, June 30, After the 10:30 AM service in the Historic Church, ASC
All children who attended VBS are invited to sing during the Patriotic Picnic. Please come to the lunch in the All Saints Center after the 10:30 church service the children will sing during the picnic.
Learn more online
.
Art Camp: July 29 - August 2, 9:30 AM - 12 noon, All Saints Center
We are so excited about our second year of Art Camp at Christ Church! Open to rising 2nd - 6th graders, children from Sterling Community Center and Christ Church will be attending. The camp will be led by parishioners and local artists. The children will participate in two classes each day with a snack and play break. The classes will focus on a variety of arts such as singing, painting, printmaking, drawing, and making 3D art pieces. Cost: $50. Questions? Contact
Hedrick Lewis
, 282.3103.
