April & Holy Week News

NEW service for kids
Palm Sunday
Egg Hunts
Easter
Camp Grier News
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The Saddest Night Ever
a Holy Week worship experience made for children & parents
How do we talk about the events between Palm Sunday and Easter?
Come and see! Walking through Holy Week makes Easter truly victorious.

Stickers, videos, simple texts, communion, and the story of Jesus.
Yes! Stickers in worship.
Maundy Thursday April 18 at 6 pm
DCPC Chapel
No childcare- all children are encouraged to attend this brief service.
Palm Sunday April 14th

Children will gather in Sunday School classes OR
9:45 on the chapel porch
11 am in the narthex (room in the back of the sanctuary)
We will parade into the service with palm branches during the singing.
It's a day to celebrate Jesus our King.
Hosanna!
Egg Hunts

4th & 5th Grade Flashlight Hunt
Registration closes tonight!
This is a drop off event. Friday April 12 th 6:30-8:30 pm meet in Jetton Hall. Bring your Easter basket, flashlight and $5. We will provide pizza, drinks, dessert, the Holy Week story, games and an egg hunt! Pick up will be on the sanctuary steps on Davidson College campus. Please register so we have enough eggs and supplies. In the event of rain we will hunt inside and have pick up in Jetton Hall.

Family Egg Hunt
Registration closes April 17.
This egg hunt for children of all ages will be Saturday April 20 th at 10 am. We will meet in the chapel for singing and the Holy Week story then hunt eggs either rain (inside) or shine (outside).
Be sure to bring your Easter basket. We will provide some snacks and lots of fun. Please register. Hope to see you there!
Easter April 21

Families are encouraged to celebrate by worshiping together Easter morning. Bring flowers to add to the crosses.

There will be no Sunday School (for children or adults)

All ages are welcome to start in worship and leave after the children's moment or singing... give your child a chance to experience worship then enjoy playing in childcare. We do provide worship bags, children's bulletins (especially for elementary age/readers), and a cry room in room 13 (basement) with WDAV on the radio at 11 am. We want you to feel comfortable at DCPC.

Childcare in main building 8:15-Noon
Ages 0-2 in the basement room 14
Ages 3-5 in room 118

Please note:
9:45 am worship will be in the Congregation House
11 am worship will be in the sanctuary

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Streets to Peaks awareness event, April 23rd, at Resident Culture Brewing in Charlotte.
 
Event begins at 7:30 and will last about 2 hours. Plan on a raffle, an opportunity to donate and a presentation on the Streets to Peaks program. Our Charlotte Streets to Peaks students are attending and are very excited to be a part of the event. 
 
Camp Grier would love for you and your family to stop by! You can sign up here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/help-us-raise-awareness-and-support-for-streets-to-peaks-tickets-59779403806
Dates for your calendar

April 14- Palm Sunday
April 12- Flashlight Egg Hunt (4th & 5th Gr)
April 18- The Saddest Night Ever Service
April 20- Family Egg Hunt (all ages, family event)
April 21- Easter Sunday (no Sunday School)
June 10-13 Vacation Bible School (Registration is FULL)


Resources
Free Tutoring K-12 Grades through the public library: Click here
Exceptional Children Support: Click here
Stephen Ministry (one-to-one confidential Christian caregiving): More Info or Contact
Interested in baptism or membership at DCPC? Contact Pastor John Ryan
Want to be added to this Children's Ministry mailing list? Contact Rhonda Boggs with your children's ages or grades. We send grade-level specific emails as events are offered.Otherwise, this is a monthly mailing.

Volunteer Opportunities in children's Ministry click here
Davidson College Presbyterian Church 704-892-5641  www.dcpc.org